No Words...

Im so READY !!!!! Gotta love the Elders

For the kids....

Angela Simmon's new video ( I know I know but it is a cute video just turn the sound down) lol





And the trailer has been released for Disney's 48th animated musical and the FIRST starring a BLACK princess, voiced by Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls). At least we get to see what she looks like....

Ahhhhh Amy Winehouse and Mos Def

Thanks for the footage Nelson George (gotta love your facebook friends!)

NEW RAPHAEL SAADIQ!!!

Its called "100 Yard Dash" take a LISTEN

Wow my friend has his own sneaker

How many folks can say that? So excuse me while I have the rare moment of saying, "Ahmir (aka Questlove) Im proud of you and uh those are alot of colors lol..sike this is really cool (I like the Red Black and Green in there on the low lol)!"

I love the inside! (its his drawing)

Oh and here is his post about it, uh for some of you that have never read a post written by Quest, uh you might have to re read this a couple times, but hes quite clever....really lol

definition of a sneakerhead?

4 types.

and only one i effs with.

1. the privileged prince/ss

these are multimillion dollar kids who get shit for free. and they never seem to know the true value of a good kick. i saw one rich kid rocking a limited pair of alife kicks like they were copped at foot locker. one dude i know at least has the sense to get 3 to 4 kicks on ice. i mean they cool and all but who respects a cat that PAYS to get into a fraternity?

(they cop about 10-20 FREE pairs of rare kicks. Cut the line in front of everyone else)

2. the window shopper

these cats be on some snark/hate shit. the ones who can't get on the highway with they bicycle, tryna talk a good game. you can find these cats snarking online. they are also what i call "4.0 cats"....asking me what is the difference tween a 4.0 and a 4.6.
beat it cocksucker this is a grown man's sport. they also leave sweatshop holier than thou messages on boards to cover their anti kick game. im certain the very computer you purchased was sweatshop material too sporty. FOH.

(5 sneakers a year)

3. Lightweights.

they might jump in the pool a lil bit. maybe 2-3 kicks a month. but they play it safe. will only get a banger if everyone else thumbs it up. lemme state right now that NO shoe is a bad shoe. you just gotta know how to rock it and apply flavor to it.


4. SNAEKERHEAD.

these are cats that get up MAD early for some rare shit.
these are cats that pay for at least HALF of their rare collection (dont get it twisted...i cut the line like the prince kids...but damn if my hottest jawns come courtesy of my pockets and not me calling NIKE every 3 seconds) they are bold ass cats. they make their shoe a conversation piece. there is NO such thing as an ugly shoe to these cats. shit is about how much flavor you got. cats that know what time it is.

MY kinda cats! REAL SNEAKERHEADS.

if you fall into the number 4 slot then i got some news for you.

all week i'll be promoting my new (h)AIR ?uest 1

those in attendance will get an opportunity to get a "golden ticket"

(what is that you ask?)

go to my official blog for location and info!

http://blogs.okayplayer.com/questlove/

Oh My God Oliver What Have You Done?

So I dont know if yall know this but Oliver Stone ("JFK", "Any Given Sunday", "Joy Luck Club", "Platoon", etc.) has taken on the task of making the first Bush Movie and uh well uh I love me some Oliver Stone, but I am scared for him. That cast is crazy too. I mean who did you imagine would play Condi? Colin Powell? Well look who he got. Ladies and Gentlemen "W".....

CHICAGO!!!!! Wanna go?

What a time! Imagine...All the Black TV and Print jornalists in one city. I went to Chicago for the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) convention...I have never seen that many clean shaven Black Men in my life! lol It was defintely a good time. Thanks to my girl Shemeka (formally producer of Pooch and Laiya in the AM now CN8 morning show producer!) and Sheinelle Jones (Fox's "Good Day Philadelphia")and my girl Torrie("Good Day" producer) i got to get a taste of what its like to be in the big world of TV and be Black on top of that lol ...So lets go for a ride to Chicag through my eyes lol

This is right across the street from where we stayed. I dont know how they keep that water green

This is after Sheinelle smuggled me and Shemeka in the actual conference. See this is Shemeka giving Shenielle's friend Mia her badge back lol...Yeah we do homegirl hookup where ever we roll lol

See you can tell Shenielle is legit cuz they gave her a bag

Ladies and gentlemen, HEAVEN....aka "The Harpo Booth" lol

Here is the Heaven for writers.......

So check this as we are leaving the Convention Center where the conference activities took place a fine man walks swiftly by me. He looks familiar so i begin to slowly follow him. Well not slowly, but I finally reach him....lol

Things a little blurry still?

Its Nate Parker! aka Henry Lowe from "the Great Debaters" with those lips! Damn I love a Black Man lol

Oh then I ran into one of my other favorite Black Men...Jeff Johnson from BET! So you know I had to ask him what he thought about "CNN Presents Being Black in America". And guess what he said? lol "I thought i was watching a zoo" lol...my boy Jeff! At least hes's honest!

So then enters the bad luck lol...I go to the Mexican spot with my girls and when the bill comes my temporary card (yeah i lost the other one and!?!?!) gets rejected! So i go across the street to get some cash out the ATM and dont you know the ATM TOOK MY CARD!!! I was so embarassed and pissed so this picture right down here is from the next morning when i had to get up early to get to the bank and get some cash...i was mad lol

It was a quick trip.....but a good time bye Sheinelle thanks!

Dang you didnt have to make that face! lol

Bye Marshall from Comcast Sportsnet!

Bye Shemeka!

New Gnarls Barkley video...

very interesting yall. dont eat before you watch it though lol..I love Gnarls Barley! If you have never experienced them take a look...

The "Nanny" gets at Elizabeth Haselback

Joy Behar filled in for Larry King and had her girlfriend Fran Dresher on. And my girl Fran and Joy get into a conversation about the "View" and their "N-Word conversation. Well Fran musta said something because Elizabeth called in and......

Whoa Omarosa vs Wendy Williams!

Give it to em Queen!

Laiyas(music)world...

Hey for those who missed "Laiya's Music Moment", today I highlighted an album that most dont know is being released today, but that doesnt take away from it being one of the best albums of the year so far. Im talkin about my friend Skillz! He wraps up our year EVERY year and is the ultimate MC! Shout out to Homecookin! VA all day!! lol

Anyway take a LISTEN to a taste of "Million Dollar Backpack"

Oh and Talib Kweli just emailed me some new music. I havent got to listen to it in full yet, but hey if Kweli sent it cant be that bad lol....So here's the email he sent me:

"This is the moment. Be a part of history by supporting Blacksmithrecording artists Strong Arm Steady as they release music from the newWest Coast classic Arms and Hammers.This is the first single, Can't Let It Go. It is a very fresh sound. Iam proud to work with these guys. Krondon, Phil the Agony have beengiving their blood sweat and tears to the music for years. Here's mychance to give them something back. Also congratulations to Strong ArmSteady for their Ozone Awards nomination for best west coast rapgroup..if you are going to the awards, see you in H-Town!Blacksmith is, indeed, the movement. Holla at me..Hit Brandon Torres at brandon@blacksmithnyc.com for booking info and drops.Check out www.myspace.com/thegangsasLook out for the Can't Let It Go video"

And here is the

MUSIC

Awww the Weekend...

Shout outs to everybody who came by the Global Fusion Festival early to see Jazmine Sullivan! She killed it like i knew she would. Dont forget to scroll down like a week to hear samples from her album that she sang at the show!

Then it was off to NY to meet my daddy for his birthday! You aint never seen a 69 year old look this good! Hey daddy you will always be 47 to me!

SAVE THE DATES JULY 23 & 24

CNN Presents: Being Black in America. Part 1 will focus on the "The Black Woman and The Black Family" and part 2 will focus on "The Black Man". This is definitely Must See TV! No matter your color

Black In America- A CNN Investigation-Airing July 23rd &24th

a first look at Halle's little one!

And she's brown!!! (come you know you were wandering too lol)

Ladies and gentlemen meet Nayla (with her mom and grandmom)

My Eye!!!!

THE PICTURE

THE STORY

Robin Thicke's "Magic" video!!!!

I dont know....he really makes a sista wanna make the switch lol!

Nominate your Co-Worker!!!

Hey guys Im giving away a pizza party from Poppa Johns to a special coworker and their office mates. All you have to do is email me at laiyascoworker@gmail.com . Give me a short paragraph about why your coworker...wait just listen to this lol

Did you miss Robin Thicke in the Studio with Me yesterday?

Man good thing McLovin taped it!

Robin.....

Yesterday's Buzz! Thanks Vitamin Water!

Ebadu and her man/baby daddy!

Oh My God Please Tell Me This Is Real!!!!

A supergroup with Kanye, Andre 3000 and Farnswortth Bentley!!?!?!?!?!? and music by Sa*Ra!!!! Check out the video!

Did you forget about the Nas Album? Because Def Jame did...

But no need to worry I am here for your rescue! I did a music moment today on this GREAT album so if you have any worries or concerns about the album, take a listen to

THIS

Wow a childhood dream achieved!

I finally get the chance to interview "Olivia" aka Raven Simone! And then I remembered the good questions after the interview...lol anyway she doees speak about Lindsay Lohan (her ex roomate) and how she got to be "baby Oprah"

LISTEN

Rosci vs Terrence

Dang Terrence even me and Pooch had some bad days but daaaaamn (Im sure it was something she did anyway lol). Oh well she wasnt the most pleasent and open person when she was audiontioning on our show so Im rocking my TEAM TERRENCE shirt lol. I still cant believe she walked off lol

New Qtip

Ok well its only like a minute thirty, but the longer version is comin! I just gotta wait for Jay-Ski to give it to me...

LISTEN

oh and dont forget tomorrow at 11:15 NAS Music Moment!!!!!

SAY WHAT!?!?!?

PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY THIS IS FUNNY?

All My Writes and Singers In the Philly Area PAY ATTENTION!!!

So you guys may have noticed that I have been talking about this Music Seminar well its this weekend heres the info

New Jasmine Sullivan!!!

From her new Sampler....

Bust Your Windows

One Night Stand

Lion, Tiger and Bears

Call Me Guilty

Hottest Video of the Week! Thanks Jesse!

Ok i know its not funny, but..well we will discuss later

Buzz extras!

Again, Im a girl and I am straight, but daaaaannnnnng Serena

Carrying all that got to be heavy lol
(Just jealous somebody called me little booty yesterdat lol)

Hey remember I toldy yall that Italian Vogue is doing an ALL BLACK issue with ALL BLACK people. Well of course they had to through some hip hop in it and what MC best reps Vogue and Hip Hop? Jay Z duh! (I know the answer coulda been Kanye, but it dont matter lol)

Oh and Jen is workin on getting that body back!

The Obama Family's first interview together!

So the Obama family granted their first interview as a family to AccessHollywood and those little girls took over! Now yesterday when i watching this I thought to myself, damn is it possible to be this perfect, but also unperfect? I also thought to myself now what are critics going to find wrong with this, because they have to because thats afterall what they do lol. Well low and behold I was right. Terrence here at the station pointed me to this article from CNN. At any rate forget the haters....This is the story a beautiful and dynamic family....

PART 1

PART 2

Terrene Howard new Music

And I guarantee you wont HATE it

LISTEN

Buzz extras!

So Mariah is on the cover of this month's Elle Magazine and this is a picture from the layout...umm i think its her lol

So what those pants look crazy! Thats Tina Turner Dammit! How are you gonna look at 70?

Oprah and Tyler Perry chillin some more in Italy. I guess Tyler was worried about sunburn lol...look at all that lotion

And yep there's Gale!

Halle out on a date.....

Speaking of Halle.....dont sleep....she's baaaack

Meanwhile Gwen grows...Are those Bantu knots? lol

Everyone is at the beach, but me....Here's Ellen (never thought i would see her in a bathing suit) and her fiance Portia

Jim and Jenny played games with the cameras

Ahhhh and then there's little Suri