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SGL Contents

4 Editor’s Letter

5 Exclusive: Waddie Takes The World On

11 Movies

12 Music

13 What’s The T? The Entertainment Report

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Editor’s Letter

Wow, I can’t believe that we have made it to our 45th issue this week. Each week and day I think

of what I want to feature in the magazine. I continue to amaze myself with each issue. It is al-

ways a challenge to produce it a weekly bases. I get thousands of requests from people wanting

to be in the publication and they always start with ―you should give me a cover‖. I know these

are people who don’t read SGL Weekly, but they have seen one of their friends on the cover.

You may ask how do you go about choosing the people for the covers? I choose each and

every subject by, if you are doing something positive in our community. Not by you wanting to

be on the cover of a magazine and wanting to be a celebrity. It is my goal to shine light on those

who are trying to better our community. In this issue I sat down with Waddie G from the popu-

lar blog World Wide Waddie. Turn to page 5 to find out what he is up to in his life, career, and

future. We also have new Movies on page 11, new Music on page 12, and our Entertainment

section called What’s The T? on page 13. So enjoy the issue and tell a friend about us, also

please send us your comments about the magazine sglweeklymag@gmail.com.

Cordially, Cleavester , Editor In Chief http://www.twitter.com/cleavester

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Waddie Takes

The World On A Cleavester Brooks Interview

Hello Waddie, How are you doing?

I am great. I am on my grind in New York City, making moves in my quest for mainstream en-

tertainment success.

The Blog

What is your blog World Wide Waddie about?

The focus has changed recently to an entertainment blog for those music fans who enjoy R&B

music. Because of the climate of the music industry where ―R&B singers‖ sound like rappers

and pop music sounds like mechanical garbage by a bunch of lip-syncers, I felt it was time to

solely dedicate a website to fans of those who enjoy music by real singers, great lyricists, deep

songwriters and music that really represents a generation, a moment, an era and deep, emotional

situations. Of all things, I am fan of music first.

Before then, my website was about urban pop culture that was formerly named G-Magazine

Now. I had thousands of daily readers since 2005; however, I have noticed several Black gay

bloggers who once dedicated their websites to their personal diaries switching their style to

mimic mine. I felt like it was time for a change. I incorporated celebrity interviews, GLBT news

and also posted events and photos from GLBT events I attended or support. It is very important

to me to be innovative and unique in my form of self-expression, especially when my work in-

spires others to do similar work.

I have a major surprise for the urban gay/lesbian community online coming up in a few months.

It’s an idea I have realized for the last two years, but it is time to unleash and unveil it.

When did you start it?

World Wide Waddie started in January 2010. Otherwise, I have been blogging on the G-

Magazine Now and ProfessorGQ brands since 2005.

How much time do you spend on your blog?

That varies. Per day, I might spend 30 minutes to three hours. I’m even been known to take

lengthy breaks. The recent one lasted two months. Fortunately, I still received hundreds of hits.

I am surprised.

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Where do you get your ideas from?

I’m inspired by my passion behind music, urban

pop culture and speaking my mind. My readers

know that. I have to thank a former friend for

introducing me to the world of blogging. I fi-

nally realized an outlet for me to express myself

to the world.

What area do you want to expand into the fu-

ture?

I want to conquer TV and the music industry. I

am 33 years old now, so my plan is to make a

big imprint within the industry very soon. With

the World Wide Waddie website, that may hap-

pen.

Life

Who is Waddie?

Waddie is private of all things. Believe it or

not. I love that many people think they know

me well, but only three close friends do. I am

very creative. I love to expand my mind. I love

brain games, especially Jeopardy. Most of all, I

am extremely passionate about the things I care

about most: my Grandma, my few friends, crea-

tivity, music, social behavior in Black America

and my faith.

With my creativity, I create my signature cock-

tail every year, find a new fashion trend to wear

annually and adapt a new set of jargon in my

conversations regularly. By the way, I love

great conversation with smart people – the few I

know.

I love to eat also. I cannot get enough of steak,

hamburgers, sushi, pasta, salmon, bananas and

oranges. I love wine, vodka, cognac, orange

juice and lemonade.

I am exceptionally completive, mostly with my-

self. I often agonize myself into pushing my

strategies and creativity further outside the box.

Contrary to popular belief, I am a homebody

and don’t hang out with lots of people because I

am very guarded. I only hang out to network.

My party days are behind me.

Where are you from?

I was born on a Naval base in Northern Califor-

nia. I was raised in Kansas City, KS (and par-

tially in Chicago) by my loving Grandma. I

lived in Chicago almost my entire adulthood

with the exception of two years in Atlanta.

What was life like growing up?

There was a lot of love from the person most

important to me – my grandmother Luella

(Keys) Williams. She raised me to love knowl-

edge, practice good health and increase my

Christian faith. I learned life’s most valuable

lessons from her such as friendship, pride and

faith. I also endured lots of pain by not growing

up with either of my parents. I dealt with emo-

tional and mental abuse and neglect by father,

thanks to his wife. My dad’s sisters were

equally abusive towards me. In school, I was

very popular for two distinct and opposite rea-

sons. Many people loved my intelligence, com-

petitive behavior and charming personality.

Others made it priority to tease me because I

appeared effeminate in my walk and talk. For-

tunately, I had thick skin for the bullies. The

teasing kept on until I knocked a guy out in my

7th grade and I arranged a couple guys to get

beat up during my high school years. Then, the

teasing was almost minimal because people

learned I can be very vengeful. Ha. Despite the

circumstances, I remained a sane and happy

child who focused more about the good things

in my life. Otherwise, I would have been a cor-

rupt and hopeless loser like some of the haters.

I would never go back in time and change a

thing because the good, bad and ugly situations

shaped me into the strong individual I am today.

One day, I will write a memoir about my life. It

will guarantee to shock the heck out of everyone

who has known me in my entire life.

What did you want to be growing up?

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I wanted to be a judge, a teacher and any job

that bossed people around. Ha ha ha!

Which talent would you most like to have?

I wish I could still sing. If I could be a great

singer and dancer, I would love to be that artist

that put Usher, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jack-

son, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Lady Gaga,

Madonna, Britney Spears, Ciara and others to

shame…basically, fill in Michael Jackson’s and

MC Hammer shoes…they were the last two

great entertainers – outside of Janet Jackson –

who had great songs and real choreography and

electrifying presence on stage.

Television

What can we expect from your new show Wad-

die G?

There is no show called Waddie G. There must

be some misinformation about that. However,

there is a show in the works. The concept is

unique and entertaining. It will debut in 2011.

I have been approached by a few entities to cre-

ate a show for them, but my platform is too

mainstream for those outlets because I’m not

―just a gay‖ character with ―just a gay‖ themed

show. I am a limitless person to a degree. Ad-

ditionally, the business and arrangements were

dishonest and shaky from the start. Eventually,

I learned that people were trying to bank on my

popularity and following without giving me an

incentive or goodwill to ensure that I will pro-

duce a great produce.

What do you hope to accomplish with your

show?

Great things. Trust me, people will wish they

have come up with this idea already. Details

will come soon. I am in pre-production stages.

What legacy do you want to leave behind in

television?

People should love my personality, creativity

and passion upon my appearances and speech. I

plan to be a trendsetter for people on the screen.

Love

When did you have your first kiss?

Wow. I don’t remember when it was because I

was in grade school when it happened. Wow,

I’m still thinking of when was the actual first

kiss instead of how many kisses I’ve had. Let

me tell you about my worst kiss during those

days. It was so memorable because I only got

with this chick because she bought my things;

however, I kissed her right after she smoked a

cigarette. That was the worst kiss I endured un-

til last year.

What do you look for in a mate?

Physically, I love Black men. As far as appear-

ance features, I do not restrict that criterion

much because it all depends on the total pack-

age. Good hygiene is a must. Also, the guy

must be at least 5’9‖ and not overweight or

skinny. I prefer around my age and older.

Other than that, I am more in tune with a per-

son’s character. It is important that we get

along well. As a true Virgo, I am very selective

about whom I become close to. The guy must

accept me for me. He must be self-secure. A

non-pretentious man is ideal. Although I would

love to have a mate who has college education,

a career and goals, I love my ―real‖ men who

are not caught up with the tangible but uses

common sense. Most importantly, that person

has to really know me…really know me like my

three best friends Toya, Christopher and Law-

rence.

Describe a date with you?

I’m not picky about dates. I require a great con-

versation, good hygiene and a creative way to

spend quality time that allows me to understand

his personality. I won’t date someone who is

trying harder to impress me rather than being

himself.

Describe a relationship with you?

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It is hard to explain since I have only been in two relationships and have dated a lot in the last

five years. I will let you know when I’m in one; yet, I am really ―mums the word‖ when I date

and engage in relationships.

Sex

Describe a romantic evening with you?

Soft R&B music or instrumental lounge/jazz music playing in the background, glasses of wine,

smiles, kisses inside a dimly lit room by candles or soft spotlights.

What type of music do you play when you are getting your freak on?

My favorite sexy song is Janet Jackson’s song ―Any Time, Any Place‖ (R. Kelly’s remix). I also

have a playlist of ―baby making‖ songs on my iPod.

What is your guilty pleasure?

I don’t give that secret away. My potential mate should figure that out. That really impresses

me.

What has been your wildest or biggest sexual fantasy?

I do not discuss my sexual preferences in this type of public forum. People who remember that

more than anything else I discuss in this interview. So, I won’t cheapen my brand that way.

In general, I am very passionate person.

The Future

Tell me something about you that your fans may be surprised to know?

I pretend to be a ditz or vulnerable to find out people’s true colors when I feel like I’m being

taken advantage of. That way, my retaliation comes to shock them in the worst way.

I think my life is boring. Many have disagreed.

I have had an open, long distant relationship for five years. We’re the best of friends now and

are still in love. I have even dated a former NBA player and a popular NFL player…thankfully,

my friends are very loyal in keeping those secrets about me under wraps…and yes, I am still in

touch with both. Regardless, I am madly head over heels about one guy in particular. I remain

hopeful that one day we will be together...for eternity, but now, I am too chicken to make that

happen because I've been afraid of love (in particular, the bad).

I’m related to a popular West Coast rapper and a NFL Hall of Famer.

I have co-starred in a film with Bobby Blake. It's not much of a secret to most of those who have

been in my company.

I listen to Toni Braxton, Babyface, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Brian

McKnight on my iPod the most in that order. I also listen to smooth jazz and house music regu-

larly.

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What can we expect from you in the future?

More White Parties. More Black Parties. More World Wide Waddie.

How can the people get in contact with you?

Visit www.worldwidewaddie.com for updates in new R&B and house music by independent and

mainstream artists. There are also exclusive interviews and columns there.

Do you have any special message for our readers?

Be honest with yourself. Your life will be so much better.

Also, the Black gays and lesbians need to know this. Quit working against each other! There is

room for everyone to succeed. The people who should worry about competition are people who

are insecure in their own entity of not delivering greatness and worrying about the next man’s

output making you stepping up your game. Also, we cannot expect the white gays, the Black

race and the conservative heterosexuals to respects when we are divided and fighting each other.

Plus, throwing shade is queeny, childish and self-sabotaging.

What do you hope to accomplish when this life is over?

Whatever God has in store for me, I embrace.

Thank you Waddie, for taking the time to do this interview.

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Movies

The Lovers & Friends Show: Season 1

Meet the Lovers & Friends: Lisa, the newly out med student; Kai, the friend with a heart of gold (and a

psycho ex-girlfriend); laugh riot Tori — involved with her boss; Yasmin, the activist with an unfortunate

crush; Mercedes, the social climbing professional with bad boundaries; and Dre, the bad boy lady-killer!

This hot new urban lesbian show focuses on six lesbians of color navigating through life’s obstacles,

making new friends and experiencing new drama.

Fraternity Massacre at Hell Island

What starts out as a fun and adventurous fraternity pledge night, turns nightmarish when a killer clown

terrorizes the brothers and pledges of Zeta Alpha Rho, killing them off one-by-one!

Locked down on a haunted gloomy island with no escape route, the ZAP pledges mysteriously disappear

as a maniacal clown reaps personal revenge on the unsuspecting frat boys. Homophobia abounds as frat

pledge Jack Jones (Tyler Farrell) must quickly formulate a plan to stop the devious clown, save his fra-

ternity brothers, and find the courage to come out of the closet before the sun rises on doomed "Hell Is-

land."

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Music

Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna

The cast of Glee is back with there 5th album deciated to Madonna songs 7 to be exact. Songs like

―Express Yourself‖,‖Vogue‖,‖4 Minutes‖, etc.

Unmistakable Love

Jo Dee Messina's first release in 5 years!

Here is the first in a trilogy of EP's to be released throughout 2010! Volume 1 is titled

'Unmistakable: Love' and offers seven new songs as well as live acoustic cuts of 'Because You

Love Me' and 'Stand Beside Me.' 'Unmistakable: Drive' and 'Unmistakable: Inspiration' are ex-

pected later in the year.

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What’s The T? The Entertainment Report

Martin Lawrence Confirms Bad Boys 3!

As we originally reported way back in August, it looks like Martin Lawrence confirmed to

MTV News yesterday- Bad Boys 3 is officially on with Lawrence and Will Smith!

If you remember a couple of months ago, we placed a story stating that we heard Hollywood ex-

ecs were trying their best to bring back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence for a third installment

of the Bad Boys films action franchise.

Well, as of today's news it seems that we were right- officially. Lawrence confirmed that Colum-

bia Pictures is under way with the new film, and we discovered they have commissioned writer

Peter Craig to begin work on a new screenplay.

Also as Lawrence and Smith had hoped for it seems the studio is close to signing on Michael

Bay (of Transformers fame) and producer Jerry Bruckheimer back on board, both who were

involved in the previous two films.

The original Bad Boys release hit cinemas in 1995, grossing a conservative $141 million world-

wide, while Bad Boys 2, the sequel released eight years later, was a global box office smash, tak-

ing profits of $273 million.

Jamie Foxx & Affion Crockett New Sketch Show Adds New Cast Members!

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It looks like the new sketch comedy show from Jamie Foxx and Affion Crockett is shaping up

to look more and more like FOX's former hit show In Living Color.

As with the new untitled project about to premiere from FOX, the new show- like In Living

Color- is casting some sketch comedy vets for their new show. We hear that the new series regu-

lars added Erica Ash (of MadTV fame), Eric Andre, Kyle Dunnigan (of Reno 911! fame) and

Dana DeLorenzo.

As we previously reported, the show is the brainchild of Foxx, Crockett and MadTV creators

Fax Bahr and Adam Small. As of this writing we also discovered that the cast should be

rounded out in the next couple of days.

New Book on Infidelity: ‘So He Cheated, Now What?’

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Nicole Cleveland

You can’t turn on the news without being bom-

barded with headlines about celebrity marriages

dealing with infidelity, betrayal and ending in

divorce. Regardless of which situation, the pub-

lic asks the same questions: Should the unsus-

pecting spouse stay or walk away? Whose fault

was it?

Five days after their third child was born, Nicole

Cleveland found out her husband had an affair

and was leaving the family. She thought this

couldn’t happen to them because they were

heavily involved in the church – he was in the

ministry, she served on various auxiliaries and

they paid their tithes and offerings regularly.

As a wife, mother and employee that was used

to living on two incomes, she was suddenly

faced with living on one income and providing

for three children. In ―So He Cheated, Now

What?‖ Cleveland shares her personal story of

raw emotions, tears she cried from not under-

standing, loneliness she felt because there was

no family around and even embarrassment.

―So He Cheated, Now What?‖ is a guide to

overcoming an affair in your marriage or rela-

tionship.

Cleveland says, ―Taking him back was the easy

part. Rebuilding the trust after the affair, took a

lot of work.‖ She says, ―couples should stop

sweeping their issues under the rug; only deal-

ing with them firsthand will allow true healing

to begin.‖

In the midst of her pain, Cleveland found her

purpose. Her mission now is helping others by

sharing her testimony. Women, families and

lives are shattered everyday due to adultery. Her

mission is to let others know they aren’t alone

as victims of adultery and perhaps her experi-

ence, can make a difference with someone else.

―So He Cheated, Now What?‖ provides action

steps to restoring a broken marriage.

Cleveland says, ―This book is to help couples

rebuild love and trust. It’s a process to restoring

a marriage, but well worth the effort.‖

―So He Cheated, Now What?‖ can be purchased

at www.nicoleconline.com or

www.sohecheated.com.

Grace Jones: Lady Gaga, a Copy Cat

Grace Jones

Lady Gaga is catching heat these days from her

pop star peers, British rapper, M.I.A. and singer

Grace Jones, saying the strange, eclectic New

York native is jocking their style.

Recently M.I.A. spit some hot words about the

artist, calling her a good mimic and that her

style was ―not progressive.‖

Jones feels the same way. In a recent interview,

the singer expressed some similar feelings.

―Well, you know, I’ve seen some things she’s

worn that I’ve worn, and that does kind of piss

me off,‖ the singer said.

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When asked if she would ever work with the overnight pop star, she simply said ―no.‖ According

to Jones, Gaga asked to collaborate, but she said she would never take it into consideration.

―I’d just prefer to work with someone who is more original who is not copying me, actually.‖

Jones also shared that Gaga does not occupy space in her mind, telling reporters she’d never at-

tend a live performance.