Every now and then I get into these discussions with family and friends about celebrities. Some of them claim to know this and that about a star. I usually notice something funky in their stories and correct them on it, especially if I already did some research of my own. Usually they redirect the conversation to some other artist when they know they have been proven wrong. When people don't take a little bit of time to find out a few things about a celebrity, before making comments, they look silly. They may watch a television show and then falsely assume they know all there is to know. Case in point, Etta James. This entertainer recently passed and all one hears about is her funeral. But the real news, is behind the scenes. Now how might you research subject matter about what was really going on with an artist leading up to her death? You might start out by using one or two of your theories, notice I said theory, not fact ie.) follow the money trail, follow a controversial subject related to the person, check out the family, etc. Now theories don't become facts unless you can prove them.
In the Etta James situation the point I wanted to make is how one's family can act like vultures once they know that someone is about to die and how they use the death to pad their own pockets.
The Etta James passing is a good example of how things work when an artist dies and their family surrounds the camp looking to see what they can get out of the death. I found out it odd that Christina Aguilera performs in front of many while her menstrual blood runs down her leg. Just an accident, most likely, but definitely not liquid tanning stuff like some reporters tried to suggest. I will leave it at that, because things do happen to all of us women. So there was no need to research that any further--yuck. But what I did notice is Aguilera did listen to Ms. James as well as other singers while growing up. However, no mention of Ms. James as being her best, most favorite in the whole wide world prior to the funeral, so "stop all that kissing up to the viewers and just sing, girlfriend," I thought, while watching the video.
Now back to Ms. James. I had to wonder if anyone was responsible for speeding up her death, by doing certain things since there was $60,000 a month alloted for her medical expenses. You can learn more about that when you click on one of the links below. Hollywood has a long history of aspiring artists offering a blood sacrifice to a certain group they may belong to in order to obtain money and fame. I didn't go that far to prove or disprove that this is the case with James family especially since everything surrounding her passing is still so new. But I wonder. In the spiritual realm, those of you who are believers, know that the love of money is the root of all evil and much pain and hardship gradually destroys family mentally and then physically so that others can see their slow decline.
Etta James had a husband, Artis Mills and two sons, Donto and Sametto. Donto James is an unsigned artist. He doesn't have much going on in the music industry. What do you think might happen now since mamma died?
Now there were some family issues regarding money leading up to Ms. James death, mind you, she was terminally ill back in Dec. 2011 (and if you recall, Cadillac Records, came out in 2009) I guess someone (or someones-lol) thought she was going to die either in '09 or '11. As you do more study on other celebrities, you will find a pattern when it comes to numbers (many are affiliated with groups into numerology.) Anyway, here is a link to the controversy surrounding money between Ms. James husband and sons. http://fandaily.info/celebrities/artis-mills-is-etta-james-husband/
Did a little background checking on the second son, Sametto James, he doesn't have much going on as far as a film career. How might he stand to benefit since his mother's passing? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1839874/
Since Ms. James death, her record sells have increased.
Interesting, she got her start in the church too. Another good example of how one uses God for this and that, then later on sells her soul. She was known for acting vulgar on the stage.
Now one who would want to continue to research other points related to Ms. James would keep seeking out additional information about the celebrity's affiliations, trouble with the law, relationships, location of performances and what happened while there, and more. Before long, you have a pandora's box of information that just can't be disputed.
This is how it goes behind the scenes, we research. Like I mentioned before, I don't like talking to people who just say whatever, but don't check out at least a few sources.
Remember mainstream media glorifies celebrities. They try to keep negative things out of the limelight. If you really want to know who or what a celebrity represents, you have to do your own research. Don't leave it up to others to spoonfeed you! Also, if you don't like reading and doing research, save yourself from a headache, don't attempt to argue with people who do like to do such things.
Nicholl McGuire