So Donald Trump put together his cast for “Celebrity Apprentice,” right? Guess who’s among the bunch? Yep, Omarosa. Now I’ve looked at the list of other celebrities — some of whom I’ve never heard of – and the only recognizable Black person besides boxer Lennox Lewis is Omarosa. Interesting that with Trump’s vast network of connections, he picked the evil Black woman (barely a celebrity) who wore out her 15 minutes of fame years ago. Interesting…

Look at Men’s Vogue, showing the Hollywood brothers some love! Denzel Washington graced the cover in November. Now Will Smith’s got the December issue. Who rocked it better?

Not only is she beautiful, talented, rich and arm candy to one of the richest rappers in the game, Beyonce’s also got the body of an intelligent woman. A new study out of Pittsburgh concludes that the smaller the waist and the bigger the hips, the brainier the woman. Seriously. We still need a cure for AIDS, but some group of scientists thought this was really important. But I digress… They analyzed data from 16,000 women and girls and found participants with smaller waists than hips were significantly smarter.

Here’s the formula: Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. If your calculator shows a figure between 0.6 and 0.7, you’re supposed to be smart.

Beyonce’s obviously got some business savvy about her, but when she opens her mouth, I don’t hear “intelligent.”  She can sing her butt off, though!

Mega-church leaders Bishop Eddie Long and Creflo Dollar are two of six mega-church leaders under investigation by an Iowa senator who plans to sift through their financials, just to make sure there’s no shadiness goin’ on.  

“I’m following up on complaints from the public and news coverage regarding certain practices at six ministries,” says Sen. Chuck Grassley. ”The allegations involve governing boards that aren’t independent and allow generous salaries and housing allowances and amenities such as private jets and Rolls Royces. I don’t want to conclude that there’s a problem, but I have an obligation to donors and the taxpayers to find out more.”

Umhmmm…

Do you have a problem with the lavish lifestyles of super-church leaders? Are the private jets and premium cars too excessive?

Keyshia Cole graces the December cover of  Vibe magazine looking quite fetching, don’t ya think? But, the topless-celebrity-holding-the-boobs pose is so tired and unoriginal. Vibe coulda done better. IMO (Peeped this on Sandra Rose…)

Paris Hilton’s making a trip to Rwanda. HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA..I’m sorry…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA….. HAHAHAHAHAA..wait… HAHAHAHAHAHAHA…whoo..whoo. Hang on. Ok, as I was sayin’. Paris Hilton, star of “Simple Life,” a show which ultimately poked fun at us everyday, workin’ folk, is going to Rwanda to cast a spotlight on issues that have plagued the country for decades, particularly since the 1994 genocide.

“I know there’s a lot of good I can do just by getting involved and bringing attention to these issues.”

Let’s hope it’s GOOD attention.

They say African babies are the latest Hollywood accessory. Question: Why don’t we see more Black celebrities adopting? (In this pic: Actress Mary-Louise Parker strolls through NYC with the baby girl she picked out from somewhere on the continent.)

BET.comer keshacole07 says “it’s chic to have an african baby. all they now need is a store where they can go and pick them out without having to go all the way to africa.”

Is she right?

Britney’s busted VMA performance last night is the big headline today. But I’d rather talk about Kanye. Can someone puh-leeze show this obviously talented artist what it means to lose gracefully? Nominated five times, while dozens of others weren’t at all, he pouts for leaving empty-handed.  Good grief.

Says he: “That’s two years in a row, man … give a black man a chance,” West said, stomping around his entourage and directing his comments at a reporter. “I’m trying hard man, I have the … number one record, man.”

Waaaah! Waaaah! We get it. It sucks to lose. But throwing a tantrum, dissin’ the winner nonetheless, shows you didn’t deserve to win anyway. Am I the only one turned off?

Kim Porter’s telling the world about her “dramatic” break-up with Diddy. Not sure about you, but I was quite embarrassed for this chica after that telling cover story in Essence (December 2006). Did she come off like the dumb girlfriend or what? Well, in a recent Essence interview she talks about packing up the twins and rolling out while Diddy was gone, and pretty much admits that she dumped him, in part, because of his triflin’, cheatin’ ways. She’s sure the rumor about a secret baby of his in Atlanta had something to do with it. (According to the NY Daily News, the Puffster paid the mama $1 million in keep-ya-mouth-shut money.) All that and Porter says she remains friends with the Bad Boy.

Most interesting remarks from Porter:

On her “dramatic” departure: “I wanted him to know I wasn’t breaking up with him for two weeks-or maybe leaving for two days. If I pack up everything — twins and all — it means I’m out! Puffy’s an action person, not a talk person. So I had to have an action. Telling him, “Babe, I’m leaving…” was not gonna do it. (Note to Kimmy: For a truly dramatic message, view the first half hour of “Waiting to Exhale.” Bernie said, “Get your s**t, and get out!” Hahahaha.) Moving on…

On if she’d marry Diddy: “I would say “No.” And not because I don’t want to get married, but because he’s not ready to get married. When I get married, I want to stay married.  That’s a commitment I don’t think he’s ready for.”

On why she left: “I left because at this point in my life I want something different for myself. I invested 10 years, I have children, and I’ve always stood by him. But now it’s time for me and what I want to do for Kim.”

Are you glad Porter wised up (even if it took 10 years and three babies)? Or are you taking bets she’ll be back in Diddy’s bed before the spring? And at the end of the day, what lessons can we all learn from this?

Are celebrities not allowed to use the Lord as a source of strength through tough times? According to Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, founder of Brotherhood Organization for a New Destiny, the answer must be “no.” The talk show host is giving Michael Vick grief for finding Jesus in the midst of his legal woes. And then, AND THEN, he has nerve to say Black people abuse Jesus’ name! (Ok, maybe some do.) But how dare he? Read for yourself:

“The statement that Michael Vick has found Jesus is laughable. Like other celebrities before him, Vick is evoking Jesus’ name to stop the criticism and gain public sympathy. True believers recognize the hypocrisy in what he’s doing. Jesus’ is the most abused name in black America and Vick is following a long line of abusers. We can no longer allow celebrities and politicians to break laws and then use ‘Jesus’ as a get-out-of-jail free card. Most of these people go right back into their bad behavior and criminal activities as soon as the storm passes.

Jesse Jackson evoked Jesus’ name after he was discovered to have fathered a child in an extramarital affair. Thug rappers can’t keep Jesus’ name out of their mouths at award shows or when they get into trouble. Even Bill Clinton (the first black president) started carrying the Bible after he was caught having an affair with Monica Lewinsky and perjuring himself. Michael Vick is using the same playbook to manipulate the media and public.

If Vick is truly contrite and has found God, he wouldn’t have minimized his crime by describing it as a ‘mistake’ or as ‘immature’. He would have confessed, assumed total responsibility, and then asked God to give him the strength to endure his punishment. That would have been a great example for the youth.”

Or, Rev. Peterson, how about giving a Black man the benefit of the doubt. Whether he’s holding a football, a scalpel or a mop, use this moment as an opportunity to assist a man who wants to embrace God. Way to kick a man while he’s down, Rev. I’m sure you didn’t learn that in Divinity school. Talk back to me, people.