KJ THE KID REPORTER'S CAUSE: TODAY IS "END THE R-WORD DAY"

Today, I want you to spread the word to end the word. First you must take the pledge here then write it in my Facebook group too.

"I pledge and support the elimination of the derogatory use of the r-word from everyday speech and promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities."

Let us END IT! "RETARD" The new "R" word is "RESPECT."

Copy and paste it into my Facebook wall and join my fanpage too. I will be doing an interview with 680 news this morning and interviewing Dr Timothy Shriver who is the Chairman of the Special Olympics at 10.30am.

THE NEW "R" WORD IS RESPECT!

Click to enlarge poster. The new "R"word is RESPECT!

LINKORAMA.........

• Rihanna is NOT cooperating with prosecutors
• Miley Cyrus cries over award
• Reggae rapper Luciano now charged for harboring fugitive who shot 3 cops
  
• What will happen to T.I's career when he goes to jail
• Michael Jackson wants to duet with Prince on London tour
• Andre 300. arrested for driving at 109mph
• Feud over: Jadakiss and 50 Cent collaboration?
• Ciara explains importance of Women's history month
• 
  

BEYONCE IS DA BOMB IN GQ SPAIN.

Self explanatory...........Girl I know you are reading this! DO NOT leave Canada without speaking to me!!

KELLY ROWLAND DROPPED FROM HER RECORD LABEL?

Former DESTINY'S CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND has reportedly been dropped by her record label, just two months after firing her manager, former bandmate BEYONCE KNOWLES' dad.

Despite the fact her first two solo albums sold more than four million copies, British tabloid News of The World reports the Dilemma singer has been dumped by bosses at Columbia, because they fear she is "no longer commercially viable." Read the rest...

I thought she was doing great in those European markets. It's not the voice anymore. It's the looks that sell.

OUR KJ THE KID REPORTER SHOUTED OUT ON Z103 BY THE DYNAMIC CHRIS EVANS!!

Z103.5FM shout out to KJ Taiwo for good activism - Chris Evans Z103.5FM Toronto


Way to go Chris Evans!!! That's KJ's "Radio Man." Tune in to him hosting the Midday Show from 9am-2pm on Today's HIT Music Z103.5.
Follow Chris at twitter.com/chrisevansonair
E-mail Chris at chrisevans@z1035.com

SHOCKER: T.I IS NOT IN FEDERAL JAIL JUST YET!!

Just got word from the folks at GrandHustle that T.I's court date last Friday for sentencing was all well and good and he met with the kids from his "Road to Redemption " MTV show. T.I has some prior commitments and also as long as he's good and abides with the law, it's all good. He can report to jail no later than May 19th 2009.

Enjoy this beautiful Spring TIP!

Photos via Sandra Rose

RIHANNA WANTS CHRIS BROWN TO APOLOGIZE TO HER ON OPRAH !

Me and Rihanna in June 2008.

Photo: INF Daily

Just days from being arraigned on “making criminal threats” and assault charges, R&B singer Chris Brown is said to be considering a visit to Oprah’s famous couch! Reportedly requested by Rihanna, Brown’s apology comes on the heels of Oprah’s rumored invite issued to Rihanna to come on the show and talk about her relationship with Brown and the alleged altercation Feb. 8. Instead of visiting Oprah herself, Rihanna is rumored to have asked Brown to not only pay a visit to Oprah but apologize to her on the mogul’s couch before the world.

Sources affiliated with Look Magazine say “Rihanna has been talking to Oprah Winfrey on a regular basis since late February when Oprah begged her not to take Chris back. She’s been having second thoughts about them being back together.”"Agreeing to go on Oprah’s show and tell the world how sorry he is will help make up her mind,” the insider went on to tell Look Magazine.

Also read the jerk stars using Rihanna to get press for themselves!

Apology on even Larry king or standing next to Obama in a press conference won't solve this problem Rihanna! He will DO IT AGAIN!!!

REDDINGNEWSREVIEW.COM ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST FOR 3/30/09.

Redding News Review Podcast 3 March30th 09 .mp3 -

Did I tell you I am the Entertainment Editor of RNR? Here's this week's podcast. Hear me on Rob Reddings XM show every Sunday night 7-10pm. I am usually on the last hour.

LINKORAMA.........

• Nickelback scores big at Juno awards
• Fergie says marriage is like coming home
• Madonna to adopt another Malawi girl
• All the winners at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
• Britney's leading fan site about to be shut down by her dad
• Steve Wozniak to walk Karina down the Isle
• Is Rihanna dating Brody Jenner?

HIPHOSSIP IS LIVE FROM THE 2009 JUNO AWARDS. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE LIVE FROM VANCOUVER.

Single of the Year: Kardinal Offishall, "Dangerous"

International Album of the Year: Coldplay, "Viva La Vida"

New Group of the Year: The Stills

Country Recording of the Year: Doc Walker, "Beautiful Life"

Adult Alternative Album of the Year: Serena Ryder, "is it o.k"

Alternative Album of the Year: The Stills, "Oceans Will Rise"

Pop Album of the Year: Alanis Morissette, "Flavors of Entanglement"

Rock Album of the Year: Sam Roberts, "Love at the End of the World"

Vocal Jazz Album of the Year: Molly Johnson, "Lucky"

Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year: Jane Bunnett, "Embracing Voices"

Traditional Jazz Album of the Year: Oliver Jones, "Second Time Around"

Instrumental Album of the Year: DJ Brace presents the Electric Nosehair Orchestra, "Nostomania"

Francophone Album of the Year: Ariane Moffatt, "Tous les sens"

Children's Album of the Year: Barenaked Ladies, "Snacktime!"

Classical Album of the Year: James Ehnes, "Homage"

Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment: Orchestre symphonique de Montreal/Kent Nagano, "Beethoven: Ideals of the French Revolution"

Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral Performance: Ensemble Caprice, "Gloria! Vivaldi's Angels"

Classical Composition of the Year: John Burge, "Flanders Fields Reflections"

R&B/Soul Recording of the Year: Divine Brown, "The Love Chronicles"

Dance Recording of the Year: Deadmau5, "Random Album Title"

Reggae Recording of the Year: Humble, "Everything"

Aboriginal Album of the Year: Buffy Sainte-Marie, "Running For the Drum"

Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo: Old Man Luedecke, "Proof of Love"

Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group: Chic Gamine, "Chic Gamine"

Blues Album of the Year: Julian Fauth, "Ramblin' Son"

Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year: Downhere, "Ending is Beginning"

World Music Album of the Year: Jayme Stone & Mansa Sissoko, "Africa to Appalachia"

Jack Richardson Producer of the Year: Daniel Lanois, "Here Is What Is"/"Not Fighting Anymore" from "Here Is What Is" by Daniel Lanois

Recording Engineer of the Year: Kevin Churko, "Disappearing"/"The Big Bang" from "U-Catastrophone" by Simon Collins

CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Anouk Pennel (Director/Designer); Stephane Poirier (Illustrator), "En concert dans la foret des mal-aimes avec l'Orchestre Metropolitain du Grand Montreal" by Pierre Lapointe

Video of the Year: Anthony Seck, "Honey Honey" by Feist

Music DVD of the Year: Christopher Mills, director; Geoff McLean, producer, "Blue Road" by Blue Rodeo

Album of the year: Nickelback

QUOTE OF THE DAY.......NICKELBACK AT THE JUNOS....

"The press is gonna have a field day on this one!"......Nickelback band member after receiving the album of the year trophy, their 4th at the 2009 Juno awards.

LOOK WHO ALREADY GOT THEIR JUNOS LAST NIGHT.

The bulk of the hardware has already been handed out yesterday, but Sunday's Juno Awards still look wide open. As you can see Divine Brown holding her Juno for Best R&B recording. Congrats. I met her last Summer at Much Music. So nice and humble as I went to Corner her in her dressing room.

Montreal indie rockers the Stills were the only two-time winners at a private dinner ceremony held Saturday, the day before the main show, which will be televised on CTV (check local listings).

Alanis Morissette took pop album of the year for "Flavors of Entanglement," Montreal's Sam Roberts took rock album of the year for "Love at the End of the World" and Coldplay took international album of the year for "Viva La Vida."

The British rock group left a video message in which frontman Chris Martin joked the band was stranded at the border because someone in the band had raw produce in his bag.

"We've been told we won something, which is fantastic, unfortunately we're stuck in immigration and we can't get in to your country," Martin said. "It looks like we're disrespecting, that's not the case at all."

In the evening's biggest upset, Toronto rapper Kardinal Offishall took single of the year for his slick dance-floor anthem "Dangerous," which toppled such big-name competitors as Celine Dion, Michael Buble and Nickelback. Read the rest....

KJ RECEIVES COMMENDATION LETTERS FROM DIGNITARIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Photo by Matt Barnes (Westside Studio, Toronto)

KJ received commendation letters from Special Olympics Canada, Toronto Catholic District School Board and U.S Consular General Mr.John Nay in Toronto, all wishing him good luck during his upcoming campaign week. More info on KJ's media tour on thekidreporter.com The American boy is doing big

Consul General John Nay is planning to forward a letter to KJ applauding him for his efforts to raise the public’s awareness about this issue. I will get that to you early next week. Best regards and have a wonderful weekend! Shannon

Shannon L. Fagan
Executive Assistant
Office of the Consul General
U.S. Consulate General Toronto, Canada


We applaud KJ’s efforts to join in this day of awareness; a day being marked across the United States next Tuesday. We appreciate KJ’s enthusiasm, and wish you luck.

Susana Petti
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Special Olympics Canada
60 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N5

We congratulate you and your family on your commitment to fostering respect and equity, which are intrinsic to the Mission and Vision of the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

Mary Walker
Acting Supervisor
TCDSB
80 Sheppard Ave. E.
Toronto, ON M2N 6E8

KJ TO BE ON CP24'S NOON SHOW ON MONDAY 3/30/09 WITH HIS AUTISTIC BROTHER!!!!

KJ the Kid Reporter is THE guest on the Noon show with Stephen LaDrew. It is LIVE from 12pm-1pm and will be taking his autistic brother Eni with him. This is a real "Rain Man" story. They will be talking about my Spread the Word, End the Word "R" day campaign in the States for Tuesday 3/31/09. Eni and KJ will also take your questions on how Eni dealt with others calling him "retard" when he was a teenager. Since 4/2/09 is World Autism Day, they will also have a message about Autism on the show. Tune in to Toronto's 24 hour news and CP24.com Monday 3/30/09 at noon.

Thanks to CTV Producer Amanda Risser at CP24 for considering our Kid Reporter who is an activist. During the week ending 3/27/09. More info on KJ's media tour on thekidreporter.com

THE JUNO GALA LAST NIGHT IN VANCOUVER.

Sarah Mclachlan received the 2009 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at last nite's gala and Divine Brown won the Best R&B. We also spotted Kreesha Turner and last year's mega winner Feist. MuchMusic's Leah Miller was also seen with her man Dallas Green. Stay tuned for tonight's award coverage at 8pm on CTV.

T-PAIN BUSTS HIS TEETH WHILE FILMING L'IL KIM VIDEO!

LMAO! That's what you get when your bodyguards are told to rough up reporters with video cameras especially SunTV at the after party club when you brought your ass to Toronto during Weezy's tour. We don't tolerate that shyt here. Good riddance! Get a dentist if you are in Terrible Pain! LOL!

CHECK OUT THE SINGLE ASIANS!!

All the single Asians
All the single Asians
All the single Asians
All the single Asians
All the single Asians

Now put your hands up
Library and CDB
Test comin’ up next week.
You dropped a flask,
And now I’ve gotta ask
If you’re enough to be in a lab with me.

I need this grade.
I’ve never been late,
Because I live my life for med school.
I do bio-chem
On the weekends
You ain’t hardcore enough for me.

Cause if you like me
Then you shoulda got an A on it.
Cause if you like me
Then you shoulda got an A on it,
An A-minus
Ain’t the same as an A is it?
Cause if you like me
Then you shoulda got an A on it.

[lots of Oh's]

Let’s make some noise
For all the boys
Who have yellow fever.
I’ll be Lucy Liu
Or Sailor Moon
A geisha just for you.

At the restaurant
I’ll taste your sauce
And you can slurp my sushi.
I like it raw,
So bring it on,
And me love you long time.

[more Oh's...and now with an accent and subtitles]

We from Beijing,
We dry cleaning,
And practice Viorin.
We visit Yale,
We bring peace there,
And take picture at the Beinecke.

I make the rice,
(She make it nice)
Cause I’m in charge of Dim Sum!!!
I make Chai Tea.
I do Tai Chi.

THE KID REPORTER TO OBSERVE WORLD AUTISM DAY THURSDAY APRIL 2ND 2009.

KJ the Kid Reporter has just made his latest vlog for World Autism Day with respect for his older brother. He will also be speaking on the topic on media interviews all week. Don't cry after watching this video, cos he cried!

LINKORAMA.........

• Rihanna domestic violence pictures become art
• Fans pick Chris Brown over Rihanna in new survey
• Ashanti hints she is marrying Nelly in 2009
• Damon Dash blames money problems on being too generous
• Mariah planning big family with Nick Cannon
• PETA is angry with Michael Jackson
• Jennifer Hudson sets wedding date
• Motown drummer Uriel Jones dead at 74
• Jordan Sparks touring with Jonas brothers
• Nick Cannon plans to give wife Mariah a "bald eagle" as birthday gift
• Breaking Reports: Once Rihanna move into Hollywood home, Chris Brown joins her
• Did Jay-Z ask Rihanna to cut ties with Chris Brown?
• Chris Brown's secret hearing canceled
• Feud between Suge Knight and Akon sparks robbery
  

BREAKING NEWS: T.I IS SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR, ONE DAY AND $100,300 FINE!!

T.I and his extended family

The young T.ITiny and her parents with kids and friends (Yes, she's mixed!)

The boys. OMG! Domani looks just like him! King is not in this picture.

Easter services 2008. Nothing like your mom's hand blessing you.

It's over and we already knew this. Good luck to T.I.

Rap star T.I. sentenced to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a $100,300 fine on weapons charges.

He also was sentenced to some property forfeiture, supervised release for three years after his prison sentence, 365 days of home confinement (he has already served 305) and 1,500 hours of community service (1,030 served).

He also must undergo DNA testing, drug counseling, cannot own firearms and must submit to reasonable searches and a financial audit.

Many wishes to his entire family!!!! I just got a call from his camp at the courthouse. I hope we all learned a great lesson from this. TIP was always in trouble and jail in Cobb County. Not any more! He has left that life and now will be heading to jail and next year he will be bigger than ever.

We wish him GOOD LUCK. Keep the family in your prayers......

QUITTING CLUES? KJ GIVES YOU A TOUR OF HIS OWN BLOG!!!

When your kid employee is giving tours of their own blog, I may be doomed here at HipHossip! Hope KJ is not quitting on me!

KJ THE KID REPORTER INTERVIEWED BY TORONTO STATION CITYTV ON HIS TWITTERING.

Watch this video on why people micro blog or twitter. Your boy KJ is also doing the same having people "follow him" on HipHossip and The kidreporter.com. Now that he has friends on Facebook, he needs Followers. KJ opened a Twitter account at the beginning of his March Spring Break and twittered his way thru Springbreak. Well I received the e-mail below for the Kid Reporter.

Hi there, I'm a reporter for CityNews. Would love to interview KJ for a story. Can we set something up? Kris Reyes Reporter, CityNews Host, CityOnline www.citynews.ca

So, by the time Kris twittered her invite to KJ, he had picked up 20 followers. Kris is the host of CityOnline, a live noon hour show on Toronto's City TV. By the end of the day, The Mayor of Toronto was following him.

The Mayor twittering about KJ's March Break activities. "Young Torontonian."

Kris Reyes twittering about KJ above and below.

Is this amazing or what? Above is Kris' page and her request to interview KJ as well as KJ's twitter on the doomed Fox News panelists bashing our Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Are you following KJ? His twitter story is a feature story that may air next week. Stay tuned. I will have a video soon. BTW, did I tell you that the tables turned in the beginning and KJ interviewed Kris FIRST after grabbing her mic!! I shall have that footage too. LOL!



Above is his spring break Twitter report last week. CBC TV, the public broadcaster called too when I sent this video to them. Wanna Follow KJ on Twitter?

KJ's Blog: http://thekidreporter.com
KJ's Twitter: http://twitter.com/KJKidReports

KJ thinks Twitter may help save or find missing kids!!!