| Janet, Missy, Others Honor Aaliyah During VMAs
Jackson reads letter submitted to MTV.com by fan; Aaliyah's brother thanks friends and colleagues who offered condolences. The joyous, free-spirited atmosphere of the Video Music Awards was momentarily put on hold by a touching tribute to 22-year-old singer Aaliyah, who died in a plane crash August 25. Janet Jackson, in a pink hat and modest black dress, opened the memorial by recounting Aaliyah's sentiment when her grandmother passed away: "One day we will be together again." She then read a letter from K, 19, of Decatur, Georgia, which was sent to MTVNews.com (see "Fans Remember Aaliyah"). It said, in part, "I for one will not be sad or mourn her death, but celebrate her life and be thankful for her gift that's touched so many. We haven't lost anyone.
Lesson From Aaliyah Joiner
Taking all video games out of the Tolson Center was not an easy thing for Clarence Thomas to do. The games were popular, but he believes, they were sending kids the wrong message. Clarence Thomas says, "I didn't think the violence that the video games were showing was a good thing to have in the center with kids this age." A move that family members of Aaliyah Joiner support. They say, violent video games may have been a factor in her death. Lori Harrington says, "Playing violent video games can really condition children to connect violence with fun and kinda see violence as a normal part of everyday life." The cousin who accidentally shot her played the games often and may not have understood just how deadly guns can be. "I don't think he really understood how dangerous guns are and I think this really is gonna wake him up." But this grieving family hopes the wake up call will also be heard by everyone in the community.
First Basketball Practice Without Aaliyah Joiner
While Aaliyah's family continues to grieve, the basketball team the 11 year old played on held their first practice since she passed away. "Just remember, remember what she meant." Kenneth Hunt delivered that message to his basketball team before beginning their first practice without their star player, Aaliyah Joiner Wednesday. Hunt says, "I don't know how I'm going to coach without Aaliyah being the starting line up. She was a coach's dream. She did everything we asked her to do. She worked hard." As a talented basketball player, a gifted student and most importantly, a good friend. Katie Hojara says, "She brought joy to the team. She was always smiling and joking around." De'yahanna Styles says, "She's a good person, she always had you laughing and smiling." A smile remembered, as this team gathered together to laugh and cry about the loss of Aaliyah Joiner.
Aaliyah Joiner Funeral
And as FOX 28's Jennifer Jarrell tells us, the death of the child is never easy, but under these circumstances it is even more difficult. A day filled with emotion. Aaliyah's Uncle John Warren said.. "They may have retired her jersey down here, but Aaliyah is playing on a better, higher team in heaven." Only 11-years old, Aaliyah Joiner is gone. Aaliyah's Teacher said.. "Always being positive, had a zest for life, wanted to do the right thing all the time, all about pleasing others. More than 3-hundred people came together....to share memories of Aaliyah's life. Aaliyah's Basketball Coach said.. "One thing about Aaliyah, I dont know if everybody knows, she was the most passionate individual I've ever known in my life, and for an 11-year-old to be that passionate, it's unbelievable." Aaliyah's Family Friend Hattie Redmond said "I just want to read what Aaliyah wrote to her 3rd grade teacher.
WWE Meets With Inoki; TNA Video Game Trailer Online; CBS (Trish ...
TNA has posted the Video Game Trailer for their game coming in 2007. If you're a fan of wrestling games, go check it out. CLICK HERE to watch the trailer now. Earlier today, WWE met with Antonio Inoki about a possible working relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling. WWE.com has a brief article posting on the meeting itself. CBS issued the following press release for the upcoming reality TV series that we've been reporting which involves Trish Stratus. Here's the release: CELEBRITY COPS HIT THE STREETS "ARMED & FAMOUS," A New Reality Series, Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 10 on the CBS Television Network Erik Estrada, La Toya Jackson, Jack Osbourne, Jason "Wee-Man" Acuna and Trish Stratus Star In A New Series Which Follows Celebrities As They Become Working Police Officers in Muncie, Indiana ARMED & FAMOUS, a new reality series that turns celebrities into crime fighters, will follow five brave stars through the Police Academy and onto patrol in Muncie, Indiana.
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