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East Village blog EV Grieve has been on the beat of who has been making hand drawings of penii on cars covered in snow, and now TMZ has helped them crack the case! It seems that a TMZ pap photographed Osment, who attends NYU, with a snow covered finger over the victimized vehicle.

This is just insane. I literally laughed out loud when I saw this. Get to your studies, Osment!

I meant to post this a few days ago, but it slipped my mind. Prince Harry of Wales was busted calling a fellow soldier a “paki” and another soldier “raghead”. This is the same royal who was pictured on one Halloween dressed as a Nazi. He has since apologized for both incidents respectfully. I’m not exactly surprised by this, not because of what I think of Harry’s mindset but because I know that soldiers (US or British) tend to use rather harsh language, especially when it pertains to who is the perceived enemy. I’m more shocked that there is a video of him saying things like that. The British Ministry of Defense says they’ll investigate his behavior and that name calling and racism is definitely inappropriate behavior. 

If they investigate Harry’s actions, they should also look into the actions of his comrades. I’m pretty sure that he is not the only one using this sort of language, especially since he felt so comfortable saying on camera to other soldiers in his platoon. I don’t want to come off as trying to excuse Harry’s remarks, but I certainly think it is hugely unfair to investigate only him unless the British Defense is just talking about an investigation to save face. It does seem embarassing for a royal serving in your army to be caught on camera saying racist things.  

I don’t even want to pass judgement on Harry. I think most, if not all, people are guilty of being racist or prejudice in one way or another. Even if you don’t say or do something racist, but you still have bad thoughts about a group of people for whatever reason you’re still a racist. And how many times have you played with a friend and jokingly called them a nigger, wop, etc.? I can say that I do hear a lot of that same “joking” on the streets here in Harlem and in other parts of New York City where there are people of many different backgrounds living and working beside each other.

I guess you could say I consider NYC somewhat of a war zone in itself.

On Christmas, Ms. Eartha Kitt passed away of colon cancer at 81 years old. She came from being born on a plantation in North, South Carolina to being a successful actress and sex symbol. I remember first seeing her as cat woman when the Adam West re-runs of Batman play on WPIX when I was a little girl and then in Boomerang when she told Eddie Murphy’s character, “I don’t have any panties on.” And that was just the tip of the iceberg with her career! You are definitely going to be missed, Ms. Kitt!

Don Cornelius was arrested on Friday night for domestic violence. Seriously, Mr. Cornelius? I know you must be mad that Soul Train  was canceled, but you shouldn’t take your anger out on other people! Violence isn’t the way, and only adds to your problems. Looks like being a bitch is one of them…

September 26, 2008, Paul Newman died at his home surrounded by the comfort of family and close friends. He had completed chemotherapy for lung cancer in August, and finally succumbed to the disease yesterday. Newman has lived a life longed for by most with a successful and lasting career with many friends. He will not only be remembered by his films but also for his philanthropy with his Newman’s Own Charity. He is a legend that will be missed.

Another legend gone.

On Saturday morning, actor and comedian Bernie Mac passed away from complications of pneumonia after having been hospitalized with it on August 1st. This is very sad news. I never get upset when celebrities pass away, but Bernie Mac wasn’t just a celebrity. He helped me develop a sense of humor from watching tapes of Def Comdey Jam and in like House Party 3, Booty Call, How To Be A Player , and the Ocean’s Eleven movies. He was a part of me growing up. Now I know what it must have felt like for folks when older comedy legends like Redd Foxx died, and recently when George Carlin passed. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. I know I enjoyed laughing at your jokes. You will be missed by many.