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The former co-host of 'The View' makes her column debut in the special Weddings and Travel issue of the magazine, which hits newsstands on Jan. 20, 2011.
Uptown is published eight times a year, and the glossy describes itself as "the only luxury lifestyle publication for affluent African Americans."
"As an accomplished attorney and television personality, Star represents Uptown's readers and will bring added 'star power' to our consumers," said Editor-in-Chief Keija Minor.
The 48-year-old talent will contribute a regular column in the magazine, pen political, entertainment and celebrity stories, and provide some features for Uptown's Website.
In addition to her new venture with Uptown, Jones will be among the celebrity contestants on season four of Donald Trump's 'Celebrity Apprentice,' which premieres in March.
The Badin, N.C.-bred personality will also publish her debut novel, 'The Lunch Club' (Simon & Schuster), which is loosely based on her time at 'The View' early next year.
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Reality Bites
Sharisse "Shar" Jackson
Affiliation: 'Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp' on VH1
Side note: Though some may remember her as the sidekick Niecy Jackson on the groundbreaking UPN sitcom 'Moesha,' Jackson gained international tabloid attention as the mother of two children with Kevin Federline (who was married to pop superstar Britney Spears for three years). All together, she has four children.
Fantasia Barrino
Affiliation: 'Fantasia For Real' on VH1
Side note: The 'American Idol' champion (2005) is a best-selling author ('Life is Not a Fairytale') and garnered critical acclaim as Miss Celie in the Broadway musical 'The Color Purple.'
Nene Leakes
Affiliation: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' on Bravo
Side note: The brazen Queens, NY native is a domestic abuse survivor and a former stripper – all revelations she detailed in her 2009 memoir 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice.'
Terrell Owens
Affiliation: 'The T.O. Show' on VH1
Side note: Alabama's very own football star simply known as "T.O." -- literally let it all hang out for the photo shoot promoting his new reality series, in July 2009. The show revolves around his life off the field as he searches for love, repair family relationships and make the move from Dallas to Buffalo.
Ray Cunningham
Affiliation: 'College Hill: Virginia State University' on BET
Side note: One of the more memorable characters from the Black Entertainment Television network reality ranks, Cunningham has become an openly gay LGBT advocate, budding actor and busy blogger, who was featured in Adam Bouska's groundbreaking NoH8 Campaign, which assembled California notables responding to the state's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage. Cunningham was also cast in acclaimed filmmaker Maurice Jamal's new forthcoming TV project 'Friends and Lovers.'
Miss New York
Affiliation:'Flavor of Love' and 'I Love New York' on VH1
Side note: The upstate New York drama queen competed for hip-hop hype-man Flavor Flav's love twice and was rejected both times.
MC Hammer
Affiliation: 'Hammertime' on A&E
Side note: Stanley Kirk Burrell seems to have done it all: Joined the navy; won Grammy Awards; danced for KFC popcorn chicken; fathered six children; wiggled his manhood in a Speedo bikini on a music video; went bankrupt; became a preacher; and now doing reality TV. 'Hammertime' is a look inside the family life of the man formerly known as one of the riches entertainers of his era.
Keyshia Cole
Affiliation: 'The Way It Is' on BET
Side note: In an interview, thuggish ruggish rap icon Young Jeezy claimed that the hip-hop soul songstress asked him to marry her but he turned her down.
Mo'Nique
Affiliation: 'Charm School' on VH1
Side note: While promoting the movie 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,' Mo'Nique told Oprah Winfrey that co-star Martin Lawrence once gave her invaluable advice about show business.
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth
Affiliation: 'The Apprentice' on NBC and 'The Surreal Life' on VH1
Side note:The former White House staffer proudly became the superbitch of reality TV.
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By: Cathy on 12/17/2010 6:36PM
Star was a success prosecutor, why not practice law? The TV stuff is not working. Perhaps
The View was simply a one time opportunity.
Trust me, the upscale blacks are not going to
support that magazine.
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By: Slash on 12/18/2010 6:34PM
Thank god I don't wake up to that
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By: FRANK on 12/18/2010 11:19PM
VANESSA...YOU MUST LIKE TO STIR BULLSHYT!...
IT IS GOOD STAR CAN EARN A LIVING BUT BEYOND THAT...I THINK STAR WAS THE MOST SICKENING AND PHOENY PUBLIC PERSONALITY EVER ON T.V. OR IN A TOILET...
IF FEELING THAT WAY MAKES ME A "NEGATIVE PERSON IN YOUR EYES...SO BE IT...
IT WAS SO STUPID AND EGOTISTICAL... WAY SHE KEPT EXHAUSTIVELY BROADCASTING HER FAKE CINDERILLA STYLE ENGAGEMENT....
SAYING ALMOST DAILY, HOW COMPLETELY IN LOVE SHE WAS...
TELLING EVERYONE THAT SEX WOULD NOT OCCUR UNTILL THE HONEYMOON (AS IF ANYONE GAVE A HOT FIZUCK)....
STAR TRIED TO TURN "THE VIEW INTO THE "STAR GOT A MAN SHOW"...
FEW IF ANYONE EVER WATCHED "THE VIEW", BECAUSE "STAR'S PERSONAL BUSINESS" WAS IMPORTANT....
THEN THAT PHONEY HOE TAKES THOSE RETARDED PICTURES WITH AL, AS IF SHE WAS IN A HYPNOTIC TRANCE FOR EBONY MAGAZINE, AND USING HER STATUS AS A TALK SHOW HOST TO COERCE PEOPLE TO CONTRIBUTE IN A BIG WAY TO HER WEDDING...
THAT IS MOST TASTELESS FOR RICH PEOPLE TO DO...
STAR WAS A COMPLETE FARCE...
WEIGHT LOST METHOD...A LIE...
RELATIONSHIP WITH AL...A FARCE, WHICH IS WHY IT ONLY LASTED A COUPLE OF BLOWJOBS...
AND WHY BARBARA WALTERS FIRED HER ASS...
WHEN STAR WENT TO COURT T.V., SHE INITIATED A VICIOUS PERSONAL COMPETITION WITH AN ESTABLISHED AND POPULAR LIGHT SKINNED BLACK FEMALE LAWYER...SO HER RATINGS SUCKED AND STAR GOT CANNED....
BEING AN UNCOOPERATIVE BITCH MAY WORK WELL IN THE LEGAL FIELD BUT NOT AS A NON LEGAL TELEVISION PERSONALITY...NEITHER DOES BEING A FARCE OR LIAR...
BEYOND THAT, HOPEFULLY SHE HAS LEARNED SOMETHING AND DOES WELL NOW
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By: Chris on 12/18/2010 8:12AM
How do you know that?
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By: Vanessa on 12/18/2010 2:18PM
It is amazing to me how negative people are and so ready to pass judgment on someone like Star who has "fallen from grace" because of what transpired with The View. There are always two sides of a story and instead of being gracious towards someone who has been under such criticism and granted her a positive uplift, some of us just keep our foot on someone's neck.(It's called the Crab mentality). However, these same people when they are put in an adverse situation in life, they want others to "cut them some slack". I wish Star Jones the very best in this new venture and yes, I do read Upscale magazine which is inspiring, informative and entertaining. I KNOW Star will bring to this magazine class, insight and her expertise in the areas of politics and law. Best Wishes to you Star in the upcoming year and I am rooting for you. God Bless.
Vanessa Stirling
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By: Bella on 12/18/2010 7:40PM
I never thought Star 'fell from grace'. I really thought they treated her badly and Rosie was the worse of all. I always liked Star and watched her show on HLN. I hope she finds happiness and success in this new venture.
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By: Ian on 12/18/2010 5:37PM
Hi Vanessa,
It is UPTOWN magazine not Upscale. Now you have to subscribe to a new magazine.
And my thoughts on Star? She was a great prosecutor, I would like to see her do that again and then work towards becoming a judge. She is very capable of having her own judge show.
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By: Karen Patterson-Stewart on 12/18/2010 5:47PM
Thank you Vanessa for your uplifting comments about Star Jones' new position. I agree whole-heartedly that there are those among us on the side lines of life who love to witness the tribulations of others. When they seek and find other opportunities, the crabs are always there to criticize instead of encouraging them on. I prefer to look closely and observe how the person found a new life. Since there are mountains and valleys on any journey up, there may come a time when I will need the lessonin my own life. I celebrate Star's new opportunity and wish her the best.
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By: JOYCE on 12/18/2010 2:19PM
I JUST HOPE STAR DOES WELL WITH HER NEW POSITION AND SHOWS THOSE SNOOTY WOMEN ON THE VIEW HOW IT IS DONE...ALL THEY WANT TO DO IS CRITIZE PEOPLE AND AT LEAST STAR TOLD IT LIKE IT WAS.. YOU GO GIRL AND SHOW THEM
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By: New York on 12/18/2010 2:45PM
I agree. The yiew is co-hosted by a bunch of low class bullies (Elizabeth excluded). I am surprised at Barbara Walters for choosing a group of women with such limited intelligence. She really reached a new low with this program. And it keeps getting worse as the years go by.
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