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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000
| Wednesday, May 12, 2004 - 3:04 pm
On Rege this morning he showed a newspaper pic of 2 female candidates. sizzling 
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Chief1
Member
08-18-2003
| Friday, May 14, 2004 - 8:17 am
Just read an article in the Newsmakers section of JET Magazine, about Kwame. It was titled, "What's Next for Kwame of TV's 'The Apprentice'?" Very nice article, which highlighted his background and current status. Here are some of the things mentioned: Kwame Jackson says "don't cry" for him. He is doing just fine. Kwame, the runner-up on Donald Trump's NBC-TV reality show "The Apprentice," is finding that life is sweeter than ever since he was eliminated from the show on the final episode. "It's been phenomenal," he says. "There are all kinds of great things happening. I get about five job offers a day. I get more and more excited each day." Companies are eager to do business with the 30-year-old Harvard MBA with his confident, laid-back style of leadership. At JET press time, Kwame was mulling over several business opportunities. Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, wants Kwame to work on his investment portfolio companies as well as the operations of the team. And Kwame is starting his own multimillion-dollar company called Legacy Communications Group, a company that will focus on straight-to-DVD movies, video game production, concert series and other ventures. He also has been meeting with financial TV networks who want him to give commentary on finance and business. Kwame is working with longtime friend Dave Smith who encouraged him to use television as a means to the end for business success. He reveals his approach to "The Apprentice": "Of course, I went into the show to win. But my hope wasn't 'Oh, my God, I've got to win.' It was 'conduct yourself appropriately and professionally, be dignified and the rest will come." Turning his attention to his fellow Black contestant Omarosa, who some viewers believe may have cost him the top prize on the show, he says: "I think obviously, according to Trump she was a big part of my 'demise' or whatever. But that's a Trump quote, that's not my quote. My thinking is Omarosa is a very creative person who will find a good avenue for her creative energy. I hold no animosity toward her. And I think she did what she did for whatever reason. Obviously, America saw things the way they saw it and the chips are falling where they may." Many viewers felt Kwame should have been harder on Omarosa. "Everybody's got an opinion. When it is their turn to be on "The Apprentice' they should do what they want to do. I did the best I could with the situation I had. I tried to keep my team focused. I could not let one mix-up derail me. I basically had to keep moving and stay focused and positive." He admits, "Should I have reprimanded her more? Maybe so. But I definitely don't think I could have fired her. I never got the reality TV memo that said I was (creator-producer) Mark Burnett and I could remove and add people to the show. I mean, things fell the way they did and I am comfortable with the situation. I have moved on. Omarosa and I still talk. We are friends." He describes his leadership style: "America knows at this point that I am not a micromanager. I am someone who gets great people and finds the right role for them and gets out of their way. I am someone who looks for extremely competent people who are smarter and better than I am in their roles and then I set up a road map. I think there is an insecurity issue for people who can't deal with that. They don't want people who can challenge them. They don't want people who might be smarter than they are. They want to be the head honcho, but then you have an inferior organization beneath you." The article goes on to talk about the people who he feels influenced him, like his Mom, stepfather, godparents, brothers, etc. The article is completed, with his positive image of African-Americans being addressed.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:41 pm
I heard O was on Jay Leno last night....so I taped it. I will watch it later tonight. If anyone is interested I'll type the conversation up here (that is, if the Leno show wasn't a repeat) after I watch it.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 5:46 pm
I'd be interested Abby - if it wasn't a repeat. I haven't heard anything about her since she walked off the Jimmy Kimmel show.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 7:03 pm
O on Jay Leno Show last night (I don't think it was a repeat): I missed the very beginning of it on tape, but Jay comments on her lying: O:....you said you saw something that you think you saw. it's all an illusion, reality television. J: aren't you sitting here? O: it really is. i'm here, i'm here. J: yeh, but you talked to that woman on the phone. O: specifically, i talked to that woman at 7:00. then it fast forwards to the next morning. do you have any idea how many logistics, uh how many people, i had conversations with? J: but didn't you get up, leave the restaurant, take the call, sit down, O: (is kinda' shaking her head "yes", then interrupts with)...that was about 7:30. J: (continues with his sentence): back at.."who was that?" (meaning she got back to table and was asked who was on the phone by Kwame, I think) O: (interrupts again): then about 8:00, i talked to the woman again, in fact, Kwame talked to the woman again and Heidi. in fact, we talked to so many different people. you have to understand, we took over Taj Mahal. i talked to maybe about 15 people between that conversation. J: so you didn't remember the conversation? or you didn't want to remember it? O: i think, i think, at that point when i look at the tape i'm like, what in the hell was i talking about? i,you know, kwame and i knew that we were just kinda' like...i'm like, no, i didn't talk to her. i knew i had spoken to her at some point. but the woman who specifically asked me about, i had spoken to her. ----- there is more. i'll be right back. sorry this doesn't "read" very clearly. it's confusing. i'm just trying to be fair and typing it verbatim (or as closely as I can).
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 7:41 pm
more: J: are you glad that kwame lost? O: no not all all. J: would you have preferred him to win? O: actually, bill is better suited for the position. remember, we were going through and interview process for a job J: (interrupts O) no, my question is.., after he, kwame, fired you ,were you glad sorta' glad that bill won? O: no, no-no-no. (jay in background kinda' playing with O, kidding her) i don't, i didn't have that much of an investment...in whether who won or not. it's the J: (interrupts). see, the true diva would be glad he lost. (laughter) O: you see i'm still working, i'm a new diva. i'm a young diva. no, actually, for the position, i think bill it better for the position. its in chicago. it's a great fit. J: i gotcha'. now how about playboy. they approached you. O: okay, yeh (O giggles). J: now you seem flattered. are you flattered by that? are you insulted? does it mean anything? O; well as the numbers keep going up i'm getting more and more flattered (o laughing). J: really? now what are the numbers up to, what are they offering you? O; it's a whole lot of money jay. J; really? i'll kick in $100, kev'? (laughter) O; which is why i haven't done it. J; now what is a whole lot of money? half a million? $250,000? O; half a million is a lot. and, as they keep going up it justs... J; (interrupts) so you are considering it? o; i'll tell you this...if it got up to, you know,$5 million, i would be a fool not to take it. but at this point, no. j; i don't know if i would go five! (laughter) so, what you are saying it's just a matter of price (laughing). o; no, no, no. bottom line is, i'm a business woman. unlike the women who posed for absolutely nothing from the apprentice. i'm a business woman. at the end of the day, if it's a good deal, i'll give it full consideration. there are plenty of... j; (interrupts) if it's a good deal, if it's a good deal. oh, for $5 million. if i can get 5 million guys to send you one dollar. there are 5 million guys, if they send one buck in you'll do it? o; (continues)ummm (laughing). jay, come on, come on. j; now she's changing the rules(laughter) ------------- (be right back.)
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 8:04 pm
j; now let me ask you about another rumor. ..'cause I, and thank you for providing so much material for the monologue. you've been great to me. o; (laughing) i particularly like the one about me and condolica rice. that analogy was hilarious. (jay acts like he doesn't remember) when she finished testifying, you said they confused her with me. j; you've been great for the monologue. that's why i enjoy having you. o; okay. j; now, there is a rumor you got in a fight with an airline ticket agengt and beat them to death with a claw hammer. do you know this story? (laughter). you got in a fight. the rumor was, you said, don't you know who i am...then it started. is any of that true. o; oh god. that is so obnoxious. it's not true at all.(laughing) in fact, i'm glad my mom is here. she was with me. i can't act like that around my mom. my mom and i were having a good time. i hadn't seen her for weeks, and we were more focused on spending time with each other. and, my publicist was actually dealing with them. so, no, I..that was, by the time i got to new york i was fascinated. j; ok. ok. ok. that's not true. i'll cross that one off. how about the Clairol commercial? I heard... o: (interrupts after looking at his list of questions, laughing) there is about 17 more! j: how about Clairol commercial. then they said...oooh, people were mad or something. o; first of all, let me say i'm honored they even considered me. not a lot of african american women even get considered for a lot of their commercials. we did a test and i didn't get the moan down. you gotta' get the moan down. the commercial with the hair. (the rest is just joking about the commercial). J; you see, it's good to come out and clear up the rumors. _____ that's about it!
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:39 pm
Thank you Abby! I noticed that Jay Leno makes a lot of jokes in his monologue about O - when nothing new had been happening with her.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:42 pm
yeah, I'll pose naked for $5 Million too! rme!!
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 7:12 pm
I'm willing to do it for $1 million (and guarenteed airbrushing). 'squeek'
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 8:59 pm
Oh, Luv...he's still making Clinton jokes.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 9:32 pm
I was watching Millionaire and couldn't believe they asked a ($3,000) question about Omarosa "the villain". She must feel like a pig in sh..
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, May 21, 2004 - 6:59 am
What was the question??
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:11 am
Which show was she on?
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:27 pm
From NY Post May 21, 2004 -- AMY HENRY, the last woman standing from "The Apprentice," already nailed a book deal. The thing's titled, "What It Takes: Speak Up, Step Up, Move Up." She'll share her business experiences, TV skill and in-your-face savvy. It will be for young women, old women, gay women, transsexuals, any other kind of female in the business world. Having done 10 years in male-dominated industries, this lady's learned how gentle genteel flowers such as ourselves can succeed in the workplace. She'll lay down (pardon the phrase) strategies male folk employ every day. She'll lay out (excuse it, please) real-life examples and practical advice. Strategies like: * Don't cry in the boardroom. Manage your emotions. * Yes, there is an Old Boys network. Join on your terms. * Speak up. Confidence isn't arrogance. * Use charm. Personality is an asset. * Do brag. Broadcast your accomplishments. * Stop apologizing. Men don't, why should you? * Money. Not, what you need. What you're worth. * Mix business with pleasure. The right way, not the wrong way. It's how femininity is an asset not a liability. It's a woman's controversial guide to how to do it and who to do it to. St. Martin's, who's publishing it, is banking on Amy Henry being the new model for young business women. Publication is late September.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 2:14 pm
Realitynewsonline has 2 articles about the first 2 challenges.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Thursday, May 27, 2004 - 9:53 am
Jen from the Bachelor (Andrew Firestone's final rose/(now)ex-fiancee) said last night on the Bachelor After the Final Rose show that she and Bill went out on a couple dates and that's all...no ongoing relationship for them.
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Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001
| Monday, May 31, 2004 - 8:29 pm
Kwame got fired from his latest job......He was scheduled to be a judge for the Miss Universe Pagent in Ecuador tommorrow night, but he accidentally went to the hotel where the contestants were staying, and waved at a few of the contestants. And according to the rules, that's a no-no for the judges (this is the same type of rule that prevents NBC from showing who the contestants are whenever they do a Miss USA Fear Factor ep....because of possible unfair advantages). The organizers have offered Kwame a judge slot for next year, because they knew it was accidental.
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Gen
Member
08-22-2003
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 8:27 am
Wilson, the "Donald" was interviewed on the Today show this morning. From what he said, Kwame did more than just wave "accidentally" at the contestants. They showed film clips of him at a table with two contestants, when he gets up to leave, he kissed both on their cheeks. Donald said at least we know Kwame likes women. Apparently he was asked to leave twice and came back both times. Then he was fired.
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 8:34 am
OMG, too funny. What part of leave did he not understand??
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 9:42 am
well we had read that Kwame is quite the ladies man!!
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Rupertbear
Member
09-19-2003
| Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 7:05 pm
'Apprentice' Winner Writing Business Book Associated Press NEW YORK - Bill Rancic, winner of Donald Trump's NBC hit reality show, "The Apprentice," is writing a book about his philosophy of business success. The book, tentatively titled, "You're Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life From the Winner of `The Apprentice,'" will be published this fall by HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The publisher made the announcement Friday. "The American dream is still alive and well, and nice guys can finish first," Rancic said in a statement. "I hope that this book will inspire others to have courage, pursue dreams and convert risk into success." http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/8869839.htm
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Spear
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08-06-2001
| Friday, July 09, 2004 - 3:51 pm
Katrina attacked: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=797&e=2&u=/eo/20040709/en_tv_eo/14481 Last week, Apprentice star Katrina Campins and her fiance were jumped by a team of tow-truck drivers, who left her with a broken nose, scrapes and bruises. Authorities swear Omarosa was not involved. [...]
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, July 09, 2004 - 4:02 pm
WOW! and LOL about Oma
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Monday, August 09, 2004 - 10:00 pm
He's busted!
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