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Have you met Miss Jones?, the life and loves of radio's most controversial diva, Tarsha Jones

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Have you met Miss Jones?, the life and loves of radio's most controversial diva, Tarsha Jones

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Have you met Miss Jones?

Oclc number

75389871

Responsibility statement

Tarsha Jones

Sub title

the life and loves of radio's most controversial diva

Summary

"Even though I've tried to wear glass slippers, somebody has deliberately knocked them off my feet. Because of that, I have walked the earth emotionally barefoot, and expressed my lack of self-esteem and rage in ways that clouded my judgment. I was a participant in a lot of drama. Didn't mean to be . . . it was never my intention." So confesses Tarsha Jones, host of New York's popular radio show Miss Jones in the Morning. "Jonesy," as she's known to her fans, captivates millions of Hot 97 listeners with her daily dish on hip-hop and rap celebrity. But within these pages are the juicy scandals that even this no-holds-barred DJ has kept off the airwaves. For the first time, Jones reveals everything-from candid stories of her early singing career under Doug E. Fresh's wing (and between his sheets) to a wild affair with Busta Rhymes; from bitter feuds with Wendy Williams and shock jocks Star and Buc Wild to friendships with Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes; from collaborations with Fat Joe and Big Pun all the way to catfights with Christina Milian and Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles. Jones lets it all hang out and doesn't tiptoe around anyone's feelings-including her ownBeginning with her volatile upbringing as the child of alcoholic parents and the target of bullying peers, Jones takes us on a journey of self-exploration, recounting how she survived abusive relationships, twisted coworkers, and backstabbing bosses to ultimately rise through the radio ranks and make it to the top of her game. But more than just a tell-all tale, this inspirational memoir is a testament to the struggles of a black woman trying to succeed in a white male-dominated industry, where the sharks never stop circling no matter how much you achieve. For those who love steamy entertainment gossip, admire coming-of-age chronicles of resilience, or just like to see emperors (and moguls) without clothes, so to speak, the pages will fly. Even devoted listeners who think they already know radio's rowdiest diva will have to ask themselves . . . Have You Met Miss Jones?

Table Of Contents

Back in da day -- When I grow up -- Music and Art -- Syracuse -- Coming to terms -- When I moved, he moved -- Hit of wonders -- Tongues wagging -- My daily bread -- Star of the lion's den -- Tumblin' down -- Here to chill in Philly -- Kept it moving -- Jonesy's juice

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