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  sea (sea) 3-Pundit Username: sea Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
Eric Benet was on tv talking about his relationship w/Halle Berry. I didn't see it but just generally don't understand why he would choose to go public. I was wondering if anyone saw this program and what the overall feeling about it was. | ||
Destruction (destruction) 4-Laureate Username: destruction Post Number: 166 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 69.139.236.125 |
Sea, Day after day Alone on a hill.... | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 990 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.220 |
Yeah, not enough sex at home is no excuse to sleep around! He & Halle should have sat down together and worked it out one way or another. The part of having to deal with others around her because of her show biz career, I can sympathize, it's not easy for a spouse or significant other to deal with, on any level of show biz. Not many can hang in there because unless he & Halle ran their own thing, even then it would be alot of stress from others who have a unrealistic interest in keeping anyone from being close to that "so called" star, whether it be about them wanting to be close to that person or in the case of managers & handler's greed, wanting to contol their money maker/meal ticket, from the lowest to the highest person on that totem pole. For someone like Halle who likes what she does, enjoys her powerful position, she's not going to let anyone come between her & that position, it's all too common. More power to those who love that status but they'll sadly probably never find lasting love, the Hollywood list is never ending....... S.S. | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1410 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
I simply have this to say about Mr Benet: Eric, you appear to be a jerk! But then again, such is the case for most of these Hollywood fantasy love stories. | ||
Shawn1 (shawn1b) 4-Laureate Username: shawn1b Post Number: 119 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.30.14.44 |
I wished I could have seen the interview myself cause from what I understand she's no walk in the park .Shawn | ||
Shawn1 (shawn1b) 4-Laureate Username: shawn1b Post Number: 120 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.30.14.44 |
Did anybody tape the show | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 5-Doyen Username: ladymystique Post Number: 399 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 216.222.243.148 |
There is always 2 sides to every story and I guess he felt the need to express his side. There is no excuse to cheating especially in this day and age and I really wished that they worked it out better. Maybe they should have known what they were getting themselves into as they are both in the entertainment business, but on two different aspects of it. Still no excuse to cheat however. | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 5-Doyen Username: ~medusa Post Number: 320 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.252.6.18 |
I agree with all of the above, but~~~why is it each time her marriages failed, it's the Guys fault?...I think she has some issures within herself also...a relationship works in all directions between Lovers. | ||
roddee (rod_rick) 2-Debutant Username: rod_rick Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.139 |
Yea it's the guys fault, and they were all CAUGHT screwing around on her. I'm sure it's more to it than what they are publicly saying. Sometimes I feel they should have kept everything to themselves. Eric didn't come out in a good light IMO. He sounded like a wimp who got caught. It's very hard to trust someone after they have cheated on you and it appears that it was more than one time. I say if you want to gain the trust back in your relationship, don't put your self in the position to compromise the relationship. I think the person that really caught the short end of the stick was Eric's daughter. I don't think his career is going to rebound from this anytime soon either. We will see | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1421 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Good Evening all, Hey, I can't sit here & play Mr Morality, we all have our crosses to bear & I'm certainly no saint. My problem is this: Don't get caught fooling around & then come up with a BS excuse about being a sexaholic. That's pretty damn lame. Just say that you find the opposite sex to be attractive & that you wanted to sample some of the nectar. But please, please ,please, don't give me that sexaholic crap!! Now, as for Ms Berry, I don't know her but I'm sure that she's not perfect & have crosses to bear of her own. With that said, her story has been well documented about her formative years & her previous relationships (read Dave Justice). I'm sure that she's not perfect or anything like that. Regardless, if I've seen her life aired on shows like "Extra" & the other tabloid shows & her life discussed in Essence & other magazines, Mr Benet has also. I doubt that she suddenly flipped the script on him. He saw a gorgeous woman, a cute little shape & he went for it. However, even beautiful people have things such as bad breath & yes, their s*** stinks as well. That brings them a notch closer to us mere mortals. For both I am reminded of the following sage advice: ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD!!! Words to contemplate! | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 5-Doyen Username: ladymystique Post Number: 410 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 216.222.243.148 |
I can dig it...but she is now seeing Michael Ealy from Barbershop and Barbershop 2. So, I guess she is over it? | ||
Shawn1 (shawn1b) 4-Laureate Username: shawn1b Post Number: 123 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.30.14.44 |
Which One is he ?Shawn | ||
ladylove (ladylove) 3-Pundit Username: ladylove Post Number: 43 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.126.212.8 |
He can go out and roam the strip clubs with Ric Fox and pick up some bubble headed pop tarts. Hi Juice!!! How's my Juice doing??  | ||
fayette (msshonuff4u) 2-Debutant Username: msshonuff4u Post Number: 29 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.138 |
I DON'T KNOW THE CAUSE DON'T CARE OF CAUSE OF THE BREAK UP, ALL I KNOW IS PERSONAL MATTERS LIKE THAT SHOULD BE BETWEEN THOSE TWO PEOPLE. I SAW HER ON OPRAH,SHE COULD NOT HAVE AIRED THOSE THINGS EITHER. MAYBE HE WAS GETTING BACK AT HER FOR THAT.I JUST THINK IT'S A SHAME THAT WHETHER OR NOT YOU LEAVE SOMEBODY, SOMETHINGS SHOULD BE KEPT PRIVATE.IT JUST ALL SEEM SO CHILDISH IN MY BOOK.JUST MY OPINION. | ||
Wonder B (wonder_b) 6-Zenith Username: wonder_b Post Number: 592 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 80.14.7.43 |
The bottom line is that ugly or beautiful we ALL have the exact same problems just like Juice said... Money, glitter and fame just make it even worse to control because you're so much under scrutiny... If they had been Mr and Mrs Smith they (perhaps) could have mend things up, but in Hollywood's world, the media relentlessly dig the s... up until something happens... The only thing that separates 'them' from 'us' is money and fame. That doesn't change one's inner self or how we deal with problems in everyday life. That's why reading or hearing about their sentimental troubles is boring to death (to me) because it is just more of what I experimented or what others around me are going through. People keep wanting to hear something extraordinary because they are celebrities, but their lives are just as 'plain' as the ones we live! Houses and cars maybe bigger, but the problems are just the SAME! LOL Wonder B If you mess with the 'fro, you gotta go! Wonder B | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 6-Zenith Username: ladymystique Post Number: 419 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 216.222.243.148 |
Shawn...Michael Ealy is the barber in the movie who Calvin (Ice Cube) bails out and helps out towards the end of Barbershop. (Message edited by LadyMystique on July 21, 2004) | ||
Shawn1 (shawn1b) 4-Laureate Username: shawn1b Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.30.14.44 |
Oh Ok THANKS for the info !Shawn | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 393 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.59.17 |
After hearing about the sad sudden passing of Jazz Great Illinois Jacquet then and on came Opera and her guest was Halle Berry. I didn't get a chance to hear more of the interview. From what I gather she handled herself rather well. Though I'm glad she is playing one of favorite comic book charactors--CATWOMAN! Like I said, I didn't get a chance to catch more of the interview she did on Opera cause I had to help my friend into the doctor's office and stayed with him until he took his test. By the way, sometimes I get a feelin' that maybe (I wouldn't say it's a mistake) she is not in love with Eric, and in the back of her mind (that effects us all) is afraid of losing him? Don | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 5-Doyen Username: gogogirl Post Number: 209 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 69.1.9.65 |
All, I couldn't find the article I'm posting from a tennis site I visit. Check out the second post on the link. I'll tell you! http://p072.ezboard.com/fwilli amssistersgeneraldiscussions.s howMessageRange?topicID=1012.t opic&start=21&stop=27 | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 201 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
GO GET GONE, I just hope as I stated earlier that he gets wiser as he gets older, I mean what is done is done, I don't condone or like whatever he did as far as infidelity, but I can't go on crucifying him for the rest of his life. I pray that his daughter will grow with a healthy mind about life and people. Since I don't know how much if any of that settlement stuff is true, I can't comment other than to say, that I wish them all well and pray for their future happiness. Life goes on!!!!!!!!!! | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 202 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Oh BTW, I have now surpassed 200 posts, WOW!! Can I please collect my $200 and pass GO | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1455 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Yes Re Re, You're gonna need that $200 for ebay | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1456 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Go Go, As a man who was a single father, I have no respect for a man who would use his kid as a pawn. I don't think that it's fair to use a child as a weapon & if it's true, he needs to check himself. If this is true, homeboy really sucks. As an entertainer, he shouldn't be scheming on Halles' cheese. Had they been married for 10 years or so, it might be different. I hate this "style in which I've become accustomed to" crap. Well, when the party's over, sometimes you have to get unaccustomed to things. I think that he needs to be about his business & handle his business. I have a problem with him trying to get her money, that's lowdown to me. And by the way, whatever happened to all of the wonderful praise that he had for Halle? he went on & on about how wonderful she was to his daughter & how she replaced the girls mom. Now all of a sudden, he cheats on Halle because he's a sexaholic. To add insult to injury, she's supposed to pay him so that he can continue to live in the "manner in which He & his daughter has become accustomed to". BULLSHIT!!! As Sammy used to sing: "Don't do the crime if you can't do the time....oh no, don't do it!" He should support his own sex habit & everything else, especially HIS daughter. What a real man, fine example for all of us. | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 210 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Alright Juice, I guess I asked for that!! Your wit is TOO quick L O L!!!!!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 795 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.51.238 |
1. Who's Eric Benet? 2. Get me Eric Benet 3. Get me a young Eric Benet 4. Who's Eric Benet? | ||
Charise (mistrivia1) 5-Doyen Username: mistrivia1 Post Number: 211 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 198.81.26.46 |
Eli!!!!!!!! | ||
Eli (phillysoulman) 6-Zenith Username: phillysoulman Post Number: 797 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.236.51.238 |
Thanx Charise, Im always good for a laugh or two! I got it from Paulie!! | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 396 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.59.17 |
I think the statements I read on Benet we're rather strong for my taste. I think what's done is done and leave it at that. I think being a star in many people's eye will put you on a pedestal, and unfortunely we all get caught up in the world of Hollywood in it's posh-pluff & fluff wanna be ultra cool hip and trendy upper crust types. And here we are fightin' and scratchin' making it and tryin' to get by, while caught up in the soap opera-so and so drama-boob tube antics. Then tell me or I should say correct me on this and let's look at ourselfs. Why is it when a man that has a good and decent (rather for rich or poor) personality usually never get's a notice and get's served a bush-off and winds up with a dogg. And by frankly get's dogged, misused and mistreated-dogged out period. I say if he or she like it, they loves it. I say aldults (if they call themselfs that) in todays generation far removed from the generation gap, is wild, reckless, unmoved, no spirit, no heart and are just plain dah and lames. With no sense of guilt, fear and are just plain unafraid with no shame in their game. Not to say it never before in other era's. This is our reality dealing with ourselfs amongst each other. The folks with the haves and the folks with the have not's, that's who we are! Stars live reckless and foolish while we live dangerous and stupid. I'm really not not pockshots and hints at anyone that's just Hollywood, and that's what's seperate us. "Who knows where the nose goes when the doors close and clothes come off". We don't know what goes on in their private home and who's actin' a ass and who's a whimp, or visa versa? Don't if dude is using his chile as a sheild or just wanting to have someone around for comfort and conveince, to do whatever who wants to do whatever one wants regardless of one's lifestyle. When Hollywood and the Music Business calls individuals have to run, and yes, get caught up in the vicious circle and trapped. Before any one ever heard or knew or cared of ala Tina Turner until her movie and book came out, and all was depicted was her gettijn' jaced up all the time and Ike was made to be the bad guy-the villian-the madhatter mofo. And still stand on my post on past threads here- it wasn't like it was all that it seems? There's nothing wrong with daring to dream. Sometimes prayers, hopes and wishes may not come true for us all when we want them, and may not be the right time either that saying goes for for everybody. People may walk the walk, talk the talk, act the act but seeing it happen to a many as i've seen and witnessed it first & second hand. It ain't a daily walk in the park. Everyone wants to get out everyone wants to get ahead but the time(s) ain't right, that's when the problems occur. Conceit, deception, lies, malipulation and just plain "I jus don't give a damn?!". I always hear on both threads on SD always talk about the old days the golden days, well them days are long gone and buried with it are those memories. I will think of the past but I ain't lookin' for no come back and just have to accept now instead of yesterday, straight up, straight up & down plain & simple, bitter with the sweet. I don't pattern nor do I copy myself after no one after myself. I think MILES was said it best "So What". What it is is what it is so shall it be, there's no coming back from that & no changing it DON | ||
Don (don) 5-Doyen Username: don Post Number: 398 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.59.17 |
Sorry if i typed Oprah name incorrectly, my apologies. Don | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 6-Zenith Username: ladymystique Post Number: 426 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 199.224.119.116 |
Yo, at this point I am like WHO CARES because there are two sides to every story...and about him wanting her to pay him, I agree with Juice because if I could have gotten paid for EVERY man that hurt me because I grew accustomed (sorry for the spelling) to a lifestyle, I would be a rich woman. I hope she was smart and pre-nuped because look at what Janet Jackson had to go through with her ex-husband! | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1459 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Good evening all!! Don: I can't argue with a word that you said. I do believe that too many of us get too caught up with these folks & their lives. That fact of the matter is that due to all of the media hype & press kits & appearances, many people think that they know these stars. In most cases, the truth is that we don't. My favorite example of this is one of the greatest singers/writers/producers of all time. This man is someone whom I've always loved, respected & admired for his songs of love & peace. That man is Smokey Robinson & we all thought that we knew Smokey. I was totally shocked & flabbergasted when I read of his trials with drugs & his breakup with Claudette in his book. If you had given me 1,000,000 people to choose from, I would have never expected Smokey to end up in such situations. I mean, I THOUGHT I KNEW HIM & he was always above reproach to us all. I still love him, I'm just using him as the perfect example that shows just how much we DON'T know our stars. That is one reason whyu I've always been a bit skeptical about all of the hype & BS. The Brandy is yet another illustration that proves my theory that these stars should stop with all of the "I'm a Boy/Girl Scout" BS. It used to be that a disgruntled friend, family member or a tabloid would reveal the skeletons in the closet. Now, these folks are doing it to themselves, with no shame. There should be a law that every "star" who is found lying about the truth should be flogged with wet issues of The Enquirer. The truth always comes our in the end, so, why BS the public?? Lady M: I simply have no respect for ANYONE trying to use someone for a payday. I especially despise it when a man does it. I mean, I remember one of Liz Taylors' husband trying to get alimony after being married to her for about 25 minutes. Like he really helped her to elevate her standard of living. Then there was Lizas' husband who sued for alimony after being married to her for oh, about....27 minutes! He too must have really helped her to increase her earning potential. By the way, did he try to sue her for doctor bills for abusing him was it him who was receiving botox shots to ward off the pain from her assaults??? Can you spell "HALF" for $500 Alex??? And what is this BS about continuing to be suipported "in the manner in which they've been accustomed to"? In my opinion, these women already had their riches & fame. These fellas were invited to share in the banquet. As none of them were exactly spring chickens & spent a minimal time of their adult lives married to these women, exactly how were they making ends meet before they hit the lottery??? Considering the relatively short time they spent being married to these women, it should be very easy for them to remember how to get accustomed to living their old lifestyles. In my opinion, if they did nothing to help these women ADD to their earnings, or their EARNING POTENTIAL, they should drag their sorry asses back under the rocks from which they crawled out from under. Call me foolish or stupid, but as a man I despise the thought of being kept by anyone. That's too much like being a leech & my pride would not let me settle for that. I'd want to be able to hold my own. Since these men are the ones who are on record as screwing up, they should simply say to the women: "Thank you for the lovely ride. I appreciate having the opportunity to drive in your limos, to eat in those fancy places that YOU paid for & to live a life that I could have never had without you. I consider that payment enough for your benevolance & I hope that my indescretions will not affect our friendship". I feel this way whether it be a male or female. The fact the you were married to someone for two years should not entitle you to a lifetime of lottery payments from your former spouse. Unless you can prove that you had added SOMETHING of significance (besides your mere presence), that should be the end of it. Hey, sometimes a love goes wrong....deal with it! Unless you gave up a great job at their urging, or, have kids, no one married for less than 5 years should be able to hit the lottery through marriage. If you're caught screwing around, you should get ZIP!!! ZILCH!!! NADA!!! NOTHING!!! PERIOD!!! I despise anyone who sees their partner as a dollar sign! | ||
Lady Mystique (ladymystique) 6-Zenith Username: ladymystique Post Number: 440 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 204.186.253.89 |
I don't either Juice...like I said, I hope Halle was smart BEFORE the marriage! | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 432 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.166.90 |
I see my post wasn't erased this time. Plus this thread is a waste of time anyway! Don | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1487 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hey Don, What happened? Your post disappeared? Hey, repost it, I want to know what you wrote. | ||
roddee (rod_rick) 2-Debutant Username: rod_rick Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 205.188.116.139 |
I think they mention the that there was a pre-nup agreement | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1536 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
I think that what Halle really needs is a "time out" & a time-away" from relationships. I think that she has some major issues that will always lead her down this road. Halle needs some time to deal with Halle. Unless she does, we'll be reading this story yet again. Sometimes, the other partys' not to blame. Sometimes it is our own demons that do us in. | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 5-Doyen Username: ~medusa Post Number: 360 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.79.93.196 |
Amen~~~~ | ||
Juicefree20 (juicefree20) 6-Zenith Username: juicefree20 Post Number: 1547 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 24.46.184.162 |
Hey Medusa, Welcome back to D-Town. I see that you're feeling mighty prayerful tonight as always |
