Steve Harvey & Disney's Dreamers Academy

For the 2nd year in a row, Steve Harvey & Disney are having the Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA). According to news from Disney:

Teens from across the country with big dreams and aspirations can be nominated during September to be part of the Disney's Dreamers Academy class of 2009. One hundred high school students will be selected from among those nominated to participate in the academy Feb. 12-15, 2009, at Walt Disney World Resort.

DDA is an event created to inspire and enrich high school students and will include workshops with Disney cast members and executives, sessions with entertainment celebrities and professional athletes, and time to enjoy the Disney theme parks, where participants can see, first-hand, the results of people who turned their dreams into careers as 'Disney dreamers.' The student participants will learn about careers in everything from culinary arts to animation, set design and show production to the business of sports and more.

Nominations are accepted between Sept. 1-30, 2008. For more information, visit www.SteveHarvey.com/disneysdreamersacademy.

Michelle Obama: Best Dressed!!

Michelle Obama made People Magazine's 10 Best Dressed Stars of 2008 list. At 44, Michelle is one of the oldest people to make the list. With her sense of style, Michelle has brought attention to herself as the potential future first-lady!!!

As always, it is going seeing our strong African-American women getting noticed for the good things in life.

pic from essence.com

Will Smith: "I'm Not a Scientologist"

Will Smith states that he is not a scientologist; despite the rumors flying around. Will is holding his ground.

According to Eurweb.com:

Fox411 columnist Roger Friedman caught up with the actor and his wife Jada Monday night at the premiere of "Lakeview Terrace," which Smith produced with partner James Lassiter. Friedman asked about reports of the new school he founded in suburban Los Angeles using one of Scientology’s study programs.

The school, New Village Leadership Academy, is using one of Scientology's teaching tools, but Will told Friedman: “You can take different parts of things you like and put them all together.”

On Sept. 8, Smith met in person with an anti-Scientology group called Anonymous. In their recent press release, the group said: "We appreciate Will's interest in our efforts and his openness in speaking with us directly. It shows his concern both as a parent and educator.

Good to hear that one Will, but you may want to change some of your friends. You know they say, "Be careful who you hang out with."

Serena Williams Settles Book Deal

Serena Williams was in recent negotiations for her memoir. Well, Ms. Williams will be writing about her life on and off the court with the book being published by Grand Central Publishing. The exact amount of the final deal was not released, but bidding reached at least $1.3 million according to the Associated Press.

"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant."

Definitely good to see Serena continuing to represent on and off the court!!

Attempted Break-In at Barack Obama's Grandmother's Home

Robbers attempted to break-in at Obama's grandmother's (Sarah) home Kenyan home. The following info is via the Associated Press:

The Kenyan grandmother of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is safe and sound today after thieves attempted to break into her home early Wednesday, the candidate's uncle told The Associated Press.

Located in the western Kenya village of Kogelo, the home of Sarah Obama was targeted by robbers who used a ladder to access the roof after finding all of the doors had been locked.

"I just spoke to Sarah, and she's OK," he told The AP Thursday. "The police have been there since yesterday, and we're not worried. Everything is fine."

No word on if anyone has been caught for the attempted break-in.