Much Ado About Nothing @ The Messa Grill

I'm sure Bobby Flay is a nice guy and is rather good at cooking BUT my experience at Messa Grill last night was nothing near as divine.   Talk about small portions and BIG prices.  I've eaten at hole-in-the-wall's that have given me three times as much food for the price and sent me home with a doggy bag!   The total bill for this meal with tip ran about $89.00 and I left feeling a bit hungry for real food.

Our waitress was a real peach and she was really working the table too.  She must have asked me 5 times if I wanted another drink.  But at between $12 to $14 a pop I had no problem saying "no" and sticking to my guns.  Heck, I could have bought 12 Coronas for the price of two margarita's here and believe me when I tell you that they were not worth it.

The main entree was so small (see below) that I almost laughed out loud to the waitress when it was delivered.  It looked like a small tea-cup chiwawah had been roasted and served up to me for dinner.

The dessert looked like store bought flan in size but I must admit it did taste really good.  But again still SO not worth the price.

The only reason I went in the first place was because my friends Aunt wanted to check the place out since she was from out of state.  So would I return to Messa Grill, probably not.  

Tyler Perry Sends Snubbed Kids to Disney World

This is another reason why I like Tyler Perry so much.  Tyler is playing Santa to 65 Pennsylvania children from a largely minority day-care center whose outing was axed when they were turned away by a predominantly white swim club. 

Instead of wading in the waters of the so-called exclusive Valley Swim Club in suburban Philly – whose members feared an influx of the black and Hispanic children, the adults were quoted as saying – these kids are going to Disney World, with Perry paying for the works: airfare, food, hotel and admissions for the three-day visit. 

"He wanted to do something nice for them and let them know that for every negative experience, there are people out there who want them to succeed regardless of the color of their skin," Keleigh Thomas, publicist for the producer and Madea Goes to Jail star, tells CNN. 

"I am ecstatic for the children," said Alethea Wright, the Creative Steps day-care center director, adding that the Perry offer came through on Friday. 

As Perry said on his Web site about the actions of the Valley Swim Club, "This made me so angry. This is awful, and for anyone that has grown up in the inner-city, you know that one small act of kindness can change your life." 

He added about the children, "I want them to know that for every act of evil that a few people will throw at you, there are millions more who will do something kind for them. This is all about the kids."  

I just want to say "Right on Tyler!"  Tyler should take his alter ego Madea up into that "swim club" and go all kinds of "Oh Hellz no" up in there!

Simon Cowell on Paula Abdul: "She'll Be on the Show"

Fellow judge Simon Cowell isn't worried.

"She'll be fine. She'll be on the show,"  "I don't get a lot of say. I've just made it clear that I want Paula on the show."

Fans, Past Idols Launch "Keep Paula" Campaign on Twitter

Shortly after Paula Abdul's manager announced that "it does not appear" the dancer-singer will return to American Idol next season, fans took to Twitter to show their support for the embattled judge.

Using the hashtag "#keeppaula," they have been Tweeting like crazy.

Matt Giraud, Anoop Desai and Danny Gokey -- who are now on the Idol live tour - also each took time out to join the "Keep Paula" campaign.

Season 7's Syesha Mercado Tweeted, "No Paula = No American Idol."

Katrina Darrell, the contestant known as "Bikini Girl" who clashed with new fourth judge Kara DioGuardi, wrote: "They don't need a 4th judge, especially an insecure know it all kara. Keep Paula add bikini girl as 4th judge if they need."

Abdul took to her Twitter page to thank fans for standing by her.

She wrote: "I"m actually moved 2 tears upon reading the enormous amount of tweets showing me your kindness, love & undying support. God bless all you! If it weren't for you, this specific time and situation would feel a lot worse! xoP

Abdul's manager told the Los Angeles Times that the judge has yet to be offered a new contract for the upcoming ninth season. The announcement came as Idolhost Ryan Seacrest inked a $45 million, three-year contract. 

Chris Brown apologizes for Rihanna beating - Now talk about DISTURBIA...

Chris Brown on Monday publicly apologized for the beating of Rihanna, saying in a two-minute video that he's still seeking help and wants to live his life as a role model.

Brown released the video on his Web site apologizing to fans and saying he is sad and ashamed of his conduct. He also tells viewers that he has repeatedly apologized to Rihanna.

http://www.chrisbrownworld.com/

Sony bids $50 million for Jackson rehearsal film - Now that's BAD

Well we knew it would happen sooner or later and Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid.

Sony Pictures has a leg up on other bidders because Sony Music distributes Jackson's music and is in a 50-50 partnership with his estate in Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Sony's bid is on par with the cost of making a mid-range budget movie, and is offset by the fact that the Sony group of companies would benefit from the music licensing rights attached to the film.

The one thing that gets me pissed when I hear things like this is the LACK of support Sony gave to MJ for his last two albums with Sony when they were his label.  NOW, like a bloodsucking relative who comes out of the woodwork when a person wins a lottery, here again Sony rears it's little old head.