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Intuitive Insights: Beyonce.

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Spiritual Evolution: Beyonce'

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Beyonce as Oshun. Let me start this post by saying that. I'm not a big Beyonce' fan. Not to say that she isn't talented. She is. Very talented. However, do I feel that she is the be all end all? No. Today though, I don't want to talk about her music. I want to talk about her evolution. Her spiritual evolution. When she first came onto the scene. She was your typical black, christian girl who could sing. Then as time went on. She become known as the woman who women aspired to be. However, as she got married and settled into begin a mom. A something shifted. I don't know if it was the birth of her baby girl or even the betrayal from her husband. If you watched and studied her closely Beyonce' changed. Take a look at the "4" album. She showed a more mature sound, while experimenting with issues such women's empowerment. She even toyed with african beats/caribbean rhythms. (Look at Grown Woman, Countdown and Run The World for examples.) ...

Star Readings: Jon B.

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Before Remy Shand, Before Justin Timberlake and yes, even before Robin Thicke. There was Jonathan David Buck. Better known as Jon B. I have to admit when Jon B first came onto the music scene in '95. I thought, “He hasn't found his voice yet”. However, by the time 97' came along. My opinion about him changed. I saw a man who clearly matured and found his voice along with his own personal style. Today though, we're not going to talk about just his music. Today, I want you to get to know the man as well as the performer. Are you ready? I am. Let's Go! Jon's Marriage When I pick up on Jon's marriage. The first thing that comes to mind is. “Good times and bad/we've got each other.” It may seem like to others that their dynamic is a bit wired at times. Trust me, it's not. Contrary to what we may think. Jon is a very tender, shy and at times emotional guy. (He over thinks and worries about damn near everything. ) That's where h...

Next Week's Star Readings: Jon B, Frenchie Davis, Sampson Mccormick and Daniel Weingarten!

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# psychicleo   # starreadings   # harmonyandhumor  Following up with my  # youtubers  series. I am now moving onto harmony and humor. All next week check out #starreadings for  Jon B ,  Frenchie Davis ,  Sampson McCormick  and  Daniel Weingarten . Stay Tuned. Love,  Leo Brown  :)

Kim Burrell: "All gays playing in the church will die in 2017."

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 See, it's bitches yes, I said bitches like you that make many gay, bi, trans and lesbians take their lives and not live in their truth. Trust me, I grew up in the church and trust me it's queens a plenty. How dare you judge anyone? Judge why your voice is always and I mean always off pitch! I cannot with you. One of the main reasons many of my people have left church is because of people like you. You got one mo' time to say some slick shit. I'm tired of you and your potato shaped ass! Yeah, I said it!

Star Readings: Donnie Simpson.

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The man with the eyes of a cat! Radio host and VJ Donnie Simpson is back in more ways than one. Every since gracing our television screens with his charm and quick wit on BET's Video Soul. Donnie has always been like a gentle breeze before a storm. Today he shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he's just getting started. Donnie's New Show Donnie After Dark . Old school meets new school. What I pick up for Donnie's show is it not only will it be a hit but it will showcase many of the artists that we have grown to love and that under the radar. Donnie wants the show to be fun but very grown, sexy and laid back. Although, I do pick up some ego coming into play when it comes to his show but that's because he's a big perfectionist and tends to nitpick over the small things. It's going to be something that he will love to do and look forward to doing each week. I pick up at least 3 seasons and there's going to be some travel involved with this show ...

Getting REAL about relationships.

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For most of my life, I've been in love with love. However, I've come to realize that I'm not alone in this fact. Many of us both men and women are or have been at one point and time. In love in with the mistress called L.O.V.E.  There comes a time when you stop begin in love with love and start getting real. Not just about love but why we're in love with the idea and fantasy of begin loved but not doing the work of loving someone from an unconditional, genuine place. Now, I'm not saying there's anything with begin in love with love because love is one of our purest emotions but if you always choose to have rose colored glasses on. It can and will cause a problem. Here's a few things that I've seen that contribute to our ongoing infatuation with love, 1. Society: Society as a whole plays a HUGE role in how we view relationships. Think about it for a moment. When you look back on say, your childhood. What kind of love did your parents have with e...

Star Readings: Jonny Mcgovern.

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Hey Qween! The life of actor/singer/comic and television host Jonny Mcgovern has never been a boring one. Ever since bursting onto the music scene with such hits a s Lookin' cute, Feelin' cute and Soccer Practice. If he's not making us dance, he's making us laugh. However, I want to go beyond Jonny's witty humor and find out what he's really like. That's what this star reading is all about. What do I pick up for Jonny? Music, music, music and writing. Even though he loves doing music, I pick that he wants to change his sound and do something that is more impactful That's where his talk show comes in. Hey Qween is going to go on for at least 2 more seasons. Even though he enjoys the perks of what he does. Jonny's actually a very laid back guy some might say a homebody. He loves his friends and family but once you're in his circle you're a friend for life. With Jonny loyalty trumps everything. However, his circle is very small...

Star Readings: Lil' Kim.

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What do I pick up for Lil' Kim? There are 2 more mix tapes in the works. She's making a slow return to the industry, It's going to be very unexpected when she makes her full return. Be prepared for a bang when she comes back! As a mother she's very nurturing and a bit overprotective of Royal. Not in a smothering way but because she wants to maintain a sense of normalcy for her child. She's also realizing the importance of family. I  see her around her mother a lot more and wanting more of a community around her. Kim firmly believes in that saying it takes a village. She's getting her money not together but right . There is a lot legal work begin done behind the scenes in regards to recording contracts and taxes. Her full new album will be out by this year's end or mid 2016.  She is dating someone but they are not a performer like her, they work behind the scenes directing, producing, writing. She's also going to keep this man a secret she's l...

Star Readings: Diana Ross.

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The diva of all divas has returned! November 23 rd  saw the re-emergence of legendary singer/actress Diana Ross. As she took the stage at the 42 nd annual american music awards. Ms. Ross has always had staying power and even at the age of 70 (I refuse to believe she's not a day over 55!) she still leaves us breathless. Trust me, this just only the beginning ; of her placing that crown back right back on her head. Get ready, because the queen is back! What do I pick up for Ms. Ross? There's no question that Diana Ross is back. However, I pick up her begin very strategic and planning everything out. So look for things to come to the public rightly timed but very slow. A new album is in the works but don't expect her to stray to far from her signature sound. It's going to sound very fresh but not too off the wall. Diana's at a point now that she feels that musically she's conflicted; on one hand she's done everything but on the other ...

Star Readings: Azis.

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Born Vasil Trayanov Boyanov March,7 th 1978. Bulgarian superstar Azis was born to not only be heard but to make a difference and stand out. Known for his often at times flamboyant personality. Azis' goal is that once you get past glitter and glamour that you see him as a real, genuine human begin and nothing more. Azis' life path is the number three. For him there must be a balance in all things and he tries to merge every side of himself. Which would now explain why his look has changed. (He was known for his androgynous look for a long time.) Azis' life path number also takes into account self-expression. So for him to wear make-up, heels and a dress isn't out of the norm. It's a part of who he is.  The number three is associated with the planet jupiter. The planet jupiter is the planet of luck, prosperity and expansion. This planet also rules the sign of Pisces which happens to be Azis' sun sign. People with the number three as their life path n...

When all else fails...Dance!:Motivational Monday.

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When all else fails...dance!:motivational monday. Leo is back with a new motivational monday video! Remember, YOU matter. 

Star Readings: Phyllis Hyman.

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Skip all the pleasant shit,get to the point! (In Ms.Hyman's voice.) Contrary to popular belief Ms. Hyman did not end her life over a man. (I KNEW what I wanted to do)  I'm hearing as I write this. She was open-hearted almost to a fault. She was also one who trusted too easily but also guarded.  She still checks in on her family and friends from time to time. Her third sister especially. Before she passed she was slowly pulling herself out of debt.  Even though her estate still is in debt. One of the reasons she became so depressed was because there was too much stock going into trends. (I couldn't compete with the young girls and I didn't want to.)  There were risks she wanted to take in the industry when it came to her music three years before her passing. Writing, producing. (I wanted to do everything, I wanted complete control) (Dance,a full on Jazz album and a duet record with Nancy Wilson was in the works,)  Phyllis now just wants to remember...

Leo Brown's "Song of the Month":Madonna's Animal!

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Good Morning Cubbers! Happy Tuesday! I hope that a lot of you are having a great start to a great day. Mine is just getting started. I figured I might as well start it off with my "song of the month" Besides, I didn't do one for June. Leo's song of the month is: Madonna's "Animal" it's outtake from 2008's Hard Candy. With it's "crack of the whip beat" and very raw lyrics, it's great ear candy and it brings out that inner sub/dom that resides within all of us. Now, to go work off some...frustration.  Live in Balance, Leo :) 

Introducing Stuff Leo Likes: Seven by Vesta Williams.

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Good Morning Everyone, today I'm introducing a new series that I will do each month. It's called "Stuff Leo Likes" or SLL. I'll review everything from music to food. Today I'm introducing two products. The first begin in my opinion the top "grown and sexy" soundtrack of the month.  If you're looking for music that evokes emotions, great lyrics and the music just flows from track to track. Then check out Seven by the late great Vesta Williams! When I say that this sagittarius lady put not only her toe but whole foot in this album I mean it! She's in great voice, the vibe of album overall is one of completion, and there is a song for every mood. My top tracks that standout for me on this album are: "What is this?"- This song brought me to tears on just on the first listen. (Don't listen to if you've broken up with your main squeeze or you're just going through some shit.) "Can we Talk About It?"- Nic...

Starting Over: One on One with La Toya Jackson

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Starting Over: One on One with La Toya Jackson This is my one on one phone interview that was suppose to be done for blog talk radio with Ms. Jackson, we spoke for only six minutes due to technical difficulties and time constrains. She was so gregarious and forthcoming with every question I asked. I truly thank her and Jeffre Phillips for this opportunity.  Leo Brown: Hello Ms. Jackson, How are you? La Toya: I’m wonderful how are you? Leo: I’m great, thank you. Leo: So Let’s get right into it because I know we have limited time and I‘m so sorry about that. First of all, I love the book. It felt like you were sitting there speaking with me about the past 20 years of you’re life. La Toya : Why, Thank You, that's very kind. You know, it was written with my business partner Jeffre Phillips and he told me La Toya, write the way you speak, which is what I did. Leo: You did a great a job. What was writing the book like for you? Was it emotional or a cathartic experience f...