Thursday, December 31, 2009
Diddy to provide free transport on New Year’s Eve
LONDON - Music mogul Puff Diddy is helping revellers ring in the New Year safely by providing free transportation services in New York and Las Vegas.
The rapper is handing out thousands of subway passes and vouchers redeemable for taxi rides in the Big Apple and Sin City as part of his Safe Rides program, which he launched last year, reports contactmusic.com.
“New York stands as the world’s icon for a New Year’s Eve celebration and Las Vegas is the biggest party destination in the country. By bringing this program to both of these great cities we will continue to show the rest of the country that a sophisticated holiday celebration doesn’t end when the ball drops, but when everyone gets home safely,” he said.
The coupons will be distributed on New Year’s Eve.
The rapper is handing out thousands of subway passes and vouchers redeemable for taxi rides in the Big Apple and Sin City as part of his Safe Rides program, which he launched last year, reports contactmusic.com.
“New York stands as the world’s icon for a New Year’s Eve celebration and Las Vegas is the biggest party destination in the country. By bringing this program to both of these great cities we will continue to show the rest of the country that a sophisticated holiday celebration doesn’t end when the ball drops, but when everyone gets home safely,” he said.
The coupons will be distributed on New Year’s Eve.
Teddy Riley Speaks on Charges of Child Abuse
(Via UDub News)
Days after being accused of assaulting his teenage daughter producer Teddy Riley is speaking out against the charges that have been levied against him. In a prepared statement to TMZ Riley said “I love my daughters, but I will not allow my children to disrespect me in my home. Contrary to what I have been accused of, I would never beat my children. Perhaps, I should have been a stronger disciplinarian as they were growing up.
I worked very hard so that my children would want for nothing. In hindsight, I see that it was a mistake to give them everything they wanted so that they could have the childhood I never had. Unfortunately, they have taken me, and the privileged life I have given them, completely for granted.”
Days after being accused of assaulting his teenage daughter producer Teddy Riley is speaking out against the charges that have been levied against him. In a prepared statement to TMZ Riley said “I love my daughters, but I will not allow my children to disrespect me in my home. Contrary to what I have been accused of, I would never beat my children. Perhaps, I should have been a stronger disciplinarian as they were growing up.
I worked very hard so that my children would want for nothing. In hindsight, I see that it was a mistake to give them everything they wanted so that they could have the childhood I never had. Unfortunately, they have taken me, and the privileged life I have given them, completely for granted.”
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Flavor Flav + Autotunes = " I’ll Never Let You Go"
Love Flav, but Maybe this what Jay-Z had in mind when he made "D.O.A. (Death to Autotunes)
Decade of the Aughts: Top 30 TV Shows (Plus one) (2000-2009)
1. The Wire
(Gritty, real, authentic, everything you want in a TV drama was here in this HBO classic. Unfortunately Emmy voters fawned over the very well written, but very unrealistic portrayal of a mob boss talking to a shrink than the real life social/economic, political, media and educational implications of the drug trade in Baltimore.)
2. Chapelle Show (This is the show that Richard Pryor wanted to do.... Dave where are you?)
3. 24 (No show kills off more characters, yet keeps you on the edge of your seat of your set every season than “24”.But could the show continue without Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland)?
4. Girlfriends
(Much like the “The Wire”, “Girlfriends, never got their due from the Emmy voters. Sure, they might have started off as a sexy African American version of “Sex in The City”, but with each, the show and its cast (Persia White, Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Jill Marie Jones, Reggie Hayes) evolved into one of the most underrated programs of the decade (Psst..if someone knows Jill Marie Jones, tell her to Twitter me.))
5. Lost (Please don't have a St. Elsewhere/Seinfeld/Sopranos ending...Please!)
6. Soul Food
(Before Showtime was the home for “Dexter” and “Weeds”, the struggling cable outlet was home for fantastic niche dramas like “The L Word”, “Resurrection Blvd”, “Queer as Folk” and “Soul Food,” which is arguably one of the best family dramas of all time. Inspired by the film, “Soul Food” proved that dramas featuring African-Americans could work. Its a shame that Showtime has dropped their focus on minorities dramas, because the audience is still there... unfortunately the execs are not listening.)
7. True Blood (Sex , vampires ,crazy plot lines and a romance between Bill and Sookie, what more do you need?)
8. Nip/Tuck (Sex , plastic surgeons, crazy plot lines and a bro-mance between Sean and Christan, what more do you need?)
9. The Sopranos (Great show, but show wasn't the same after Big Pussy was killed off).
10. Scrubs
(“Scrubs” is a lot like the show “Wings” back in the 1980's. Never appreciated, yet it lasted for years favorite. While critics and the Emmy voters fawn over ratings challenged sitcom “30 Rock”, the bro-mance between Turk and JD continues to thrive.)
11. Everybody Hates Chris
(When “The CW” decided to focus their programming on teenage girls (Where are you “Beautiful Life”?) , they canceled one of the funniest shows on TV. Chris Rock's take on his growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980's was laugh out loud funny and gave viewers fond family memories of a break dancing era gone bye.)
12.Buffy/Angel (Holdovers from the 1990's, today' s vampire phenomenon started with these classic shows).
13. Alias ( I love Sidney Bristow!)
14. PTI
(a sports show on the list? Why not! The fast paced program on ESPN is sure delight for sports fans who want their info quick with a lot of humor. Journalists turned TV hosts Tony Kornhieser and Michael Wilbon are this decades' Oscar & Felix (The Odd Couple)...only with a lot less hair.
15. American Idol (The reality TV boom started here.)
16. Grey's Anatomy (Chandra Wilson (Bailey) deserves an Emmy.)
17. Arrested Development (Underrated cast, underrated show.)
18. Glee
(Nerds, band geeks, and show tune freaks unite! From the team that brought you Nip/Tuck, Glee is a perfect melding of melodrama, Hip Hop and Babara Streisand. Who knew a mash-up of Usher's “Confessions” and Bon Jovi's “It's My Life” would be so cool?)
19. The Simpsons (Consistently funny since the 1980's.)
20. Entourage (It's a shame that Turtle lost Jamie Lynn Sigler on the show AND in real life..sucks for you bruh.)
21. The Shield/NYPD Blue (Were there every two scarier, but endearing cops on TV than The Shields Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) and Blue's Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz).)
22. Rescue Me (From the ashes of Denis Leary's failed cop dramedy “The Job” on ABC came one of the best shows on TV. Hey Emmy voters its time to give Callie Thorne (Sheila) an award!)
23. Dexter/Weeds (The aughts finally brought Showtime out of HBO's shadow.)
24. Boston Legal (The cast changed every year, but outside of the bro-mance of Sean & Christan on "Nip/Tuck" and Turk & JD on "Scrubs", who was better than Denny Crain and Alan Shore.)
25. Friends (The show's finale in 2004 was watched by 52.2 million...those days are long gone.)
26. Mad TV (This laugh out loud show is now off the air, yet “Saturday Live Night” is still on the air....how is this possible? ??
27. Family Guy (Best story of the decade. Canceled in 2001. Found new life on cable and DVD's. Revived in 2004 and is now of the best shows on TV...but the jury is still out on the “Cleveland Show”.)
(The aughts brought a a slew of talking heads (hello Anderson Cooper and Keith Olberman), including Smiley who brought a needed ethnic voice to the talk circuit and Ferguson whose comedic timing and lewd advances makes late night a guilty pleasure.)
29. Kevin Hill
(Before Taye Diggs finally found a home on “Private Practice” and Christina Hendricks, sauntered her sexy bod to “Mad Men”, this lost law show on the WB, had a lot of heart and great looking clothes. Hey Taye, let me use your stylist!)
30. Passions/Port Charles
(These quirky soap operas are gone now, but there was point during this decade, where you could see vampires and werewolves on ABC and monsters, witches and midgets on NBC (Still miss you Timmy). While “Passions” was great for good slaps in the face a strong multicultural cast and over the top story lines, the blood sucking love story between vampire Caleb (Michael Easton) & everyday girl Livvie (Kelly Monaco) on Port Charles” was just as compelling to watch as Bill and Sookie on “True Blood” or anything you would see in the “Twilight” movies.)
31. Flavor of Love (Sure Flav's show was trashy, but was it any worse than “The Bachelor”?)
Decade of the Aughts: Top 25 Movies (2000-2009)
1. Dark Knight
2. Wedding Crashers
3. Iron Man
4. Dave Chapelle's Block Party
5. Kill Bill (Volume 1 & 2)
6. 500 Days of Summer
7. Spiderman 2
8. Gladiator
9. The Departed
10. Slumdog Millionaire
11. Brokeback Mountain
12. The Hangover
13. This is It
14. Traffic
15. Memento
16. Ray
17. Bourne Identity (Triology)
18. Fahrenheit 911/Sicko
19. The Pursuit of Happyness
20. Supersize Me
21. Shut up and Sing (Dixie Chicks)
22. Hitch
23. Chicago
24. Training Day/American Gangster
25. Almost Famous
2. Wedding Crashers
3. Iron Man
4. Dave Chapelle's Block Party
5. Kill Bill (Volume 1 & 2)
6. 500 Days of Summer
7. Spiderman 2
8. Gladiator
9. The Departed
10. Slumdog Millionaire
11. Brokeback Mountain
12. The Hangover
13. This is It
14. Traffic
15. Memento
16. Ray
17. Bourne Identity (Triology)
18. Fahrenheit 911/Sicko
19. The Pursuit of Happyness
20. Supersize Me
21. Shut up and Sing (Dixie Chicks)
22. Hitch
23. Chicago
24. Training Day/American Gangster
25. Almost Famous
DJ Earworm - United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop) - Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits
United State of Pop 2009 (Blame It on the Pop)
A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2009, according to Billboard.
The Black Eyed Peas - BOOM BOOM POW
Lady Gaga - POKER FACE
Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis - JUST DANCE
The Black Eyed Peas - I GOTTA FEELING
Taylor Swift - LOVE STORY
Flo Rida - RIGHT ROUND
Jason Mraz - I'M YOURS
Beyonce - SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT)
Kanye West - HEARTLESS
The All-American Rejects - GIVES YOU HELL
Taylor Swift - YOU BELONG WITH ME
T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - DEAD AND GONE
The Fray - YOU FOUND ME
Kings Of Leon - USE SOMEBODY
Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - KNOCK YOU DOWN
Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - BLAME IT
Pitbull - I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE OCHO)
T.I. Featuring Rihanna - LIVE YOUR LIFE
Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - KISS ME THRU THE PHONE
Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne - DOWN
Miley Cyrus - THE CLIMB
Drake - BEST I EVER HAD
Kelly Clarkson - MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU
Beyonce - HALO
Katy Perry - HOT N COLD
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Decade of the Aughts: Top 25 Albums (2000-2009)
Top 25 Albums
1.Blueprint -Jay Z
2.Stankonia-Outkast
3.College Dropout-Kanye West
4.Usher-Confessions
5.The Black Album-Jay-Z
6.Back to Black-Amy Winehouse
7.8701-Usher
8.Emancipation of Mimi-Mariah Carey
9.Marshall Mathers LP-Eminem
10.Justified-Justin Timeberlake
11.Who is Jill Scott-Jill Scott
12.Songs About Jane-Maroon 5
13.Dangerously in Love-Beyonce
14.Aaliyah-Aaliyah
15.Love Angel Music Baby-Gwen Stefani
16.Chocolate Factory-R. Kelly
17.Dutty Rock-Sean Paul
18.Graduation-Kanye West
19.Get Rich or Die Tryin'-50 Cent
20.Rock Steady-No Doubt
21.Late Registration-Kayne West
22.Future Sex-Love Sounds-Justin Timberlake
23.Chronic 2001-Dr. Dre
24. Daft Punk-Discovery
25.Speakerboxx/The Love Below-Outkast/Kings of Crunk-Lil Jon
26.Kings of Leon-Only By Night/The Killers-Hot Fuss
1.Blueprint -Jay Z
2.Stankonia-Outkast
3.College Dropout-Kanye West
4.Usher-Confessions
5.The Black Album-Jay-Z
6.Back to Black-Amy Winehouse
7.8701-Usher
8.Emancipation of Mimi-Mariah Carey
9.Marshall Mathers LP-Eminem
10.Justified-Justin Timeberlake
11.Who is Jill Scott-Jill Scott
12.Songs About Jane-Maroon 5
13.Dangerously in Love-Beyonce
14.Aaliyah-Aaliyah
15.Love Angel Music Baby-Gwen Stefani
16.Chocolate Factory-R. Kelly
17.Dutty Rock-Sean Paul
18.Graduation-Kanye West
19.Get Rich or Die Tryin'-50 Cent
20.Rock Steady-No Doubt
21.Late Registration-Kayne West
22.Future Sex-Love Sounds-Justin Timberlake
23.Chronic 2001-Dr. Dre
24. Daft Punk-Discovery
25.Speakerboxx/The Love Below-Outkast/Kings of Crunk-Lil Jon
26.Kings of Leon-Only By Night/The Killers-Hot Fuss
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Movie Trailer-"Cop Out" -Bruce Willis & Tracy Morgan
Two longtime NYPD partners on the trail of a stolen, rare, mint-condition baseball card find themselves up against a merciless, memorabilia-obsessed gangster. Jimmy (Bruce Willis) is the veteran detective whose missing collectible is his only hope to pay for his daughter's upcoming wedding, and Paul (Tracy Morgan) is his "partner-against-crime" whose preoccupation with his wife's alleged infidelity makes it hard for him to keep his eye on the ball.
Eva Longoria-Parker Tony Parker “Grease” Spoof
The Parker's recreates the “Summer Nights” scene from the 1978 movie musical Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
ABC Report: Why Successful Black Women Find It So Hard To get Married? (Steve Harvey Shares Input)
"You are a corporate exec, does he have to be a corporate exec?" Steve Harvey asked. "You make $150,000. He has to make $150,000 or above? If your requirement sheet is ridiculous, then you have to look at it."
What do you think?
What do you think?
NEW VIDEO: Michael Jackson - This Is It [Directed by Spike Lee]
Michael Jackson - This Is It - Directed by Spike Lee from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo.
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" will be released on DVD January 26.
Charlie Sheen [Mugshot Photo]
Two and Half Men star Charlie Sheen aka Carlos Estevez was arrested Christmas morning after allegedly striking his wife. Sheen married Brooke Mueller in 2008 and the couple welcomed twin boys in March of this year.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas: Snoop Dogg Reads "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Bonus
The Muppets Join Jimmy Fallon For "The 12 Days Of Christmas"
Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Back-Up Plan Trailer (Starring Jennifer Lopez)
"A romantic comedy centered on a woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination, only to meet the man of her dreams on the very same day. " - Hollywood
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Video: Kanye West debuts a new verse, onstage with Kid Cudi and Big Sean in LA
(Via Miss Info)
Mikey: While performing out in LA, Kanye West debuted a new verse for the crowd, “I sold my soul to the devil I know it’s a crappy deal/ at least it came with a few toys like a happy meal/ I’m spaced out dog I be on that moon talk/ I wonder is God ask Mike how to Moonwalk.” I mean Ye’ really goes in here… same vein as his “Run This Town” and “Forever” verses. (props to Perajok)
Mikey: While performing out in LA, Kanye West debuted a new verse for the crowd, “I sold my soul to the devil I know it’s a crappy deal/ at least it came with a few toys like a happy meal/ I’m spaced out dog I be on that moon talk/ I wonder is God ask Mike how to Moonwalk.” I mean Ye’ really goes in here… same vein as his “Run This Town” and “Forever” verses. (props to Perajok)
Kim Kardashian - New Grilled Chicken Salads at Carl's Jr. Commercial
Kim Kardashian enjoys a picnic in bed with the new Cranberry, Apple, Walnut Grilled Chicken Salad from Carl's Jr. Who says salads can't be hot? Created by Mendelsohn Zien advertising.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
U h Oh! Coming soon TMZsports.com
According to the sports blog Sports by Brooks TMZ is planning to launch a sports website called TMZSports.com.
TMZ founder Harvey Levin and Warner Brothers recently purchased domain name, which can't be good for atheletes.
While entertainers are pretty much used to tabloids being in their business, athletes are not use to a lot of scrutiny outiside of the playing field.
Remember the old days when Sean Penn use to push and fight with the paparazzi?
I have a feeling those days might be back soon, but this time with a swoosh.
Do you think TMZsports.com is a good idea?
“Knight & Day” Trailer (Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz)
Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are starring for James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma) in the action-comedy Knight and Day. The film opens on July 2, 2010 and follows an undercover agent (Cruise) who gets thrown together with a woman (Diaz) who has man trouble.
Snoop Dogg Bakes Brownies Martha Stewart (Video)
Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.
If someone would have told me that Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart would be baking brownies together, I would've thought you were describing a lost episode of the Chapelle Show...but its true!
If someone would have told me that Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart would be baking brownies together, I would've thought you were describing a lost episode of the Chapelle Show...but its true!
Young Forever" Jay-Z | Mr. Hudson (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
The Blueprint 3 [Explicit]
Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys] (Explicit)
This new clip for Hov features, U.K. crooner Mr. Hudson who is one Kayne West's artists.
Empire State Of Mind [Jay-Z + Alicia Keys] (Explicit)
This new clip for Hov features, U.K. crooner Mr. Hudson who is one Kayne West's artists.
Monday, December 21, 2009
(R.I.P) Faster Kill Pussycat [featuring Brittany Murphy] By Paul Oakenfold
Rest in Peace to the lovely and talented Brittany Murphy.
( Via MTV)
Brittany Murphy may have been known primarily as the star of such movies as "Sin City," "Clueless" and "Just Married," but when the 32-year-old actress died suddenly Sunday morning, she also left behind a great appreciation for music.
From mysterious appearances on hip-hop albums to covers of Carly Simon songs, from flirting with Janis Joplin to providing the pipes for a penguin, Murphy showed she had a potential for a music career that, unfortunately, was never fulfilled.
Continue to read "Brittany Murphy: The Music Career That Might Have Been" on MTV.com
Cimentical: Girls on Film: The Rise and Fall of Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy in "Little Black Book" covering "Nobody Does it Better" by Carly Simon.
( Via MTV)
Brittany Murphy may have been known primarily as the star of such movies as "Sin City," "Clueless" and "Just Married," but when the 32-year-old actress died suddenly Sunday morning, she also left behind a great appreciation for music.
From mysterious appearances on hip-hop albums to covers of Carly Simon songs, from flirting with Janis Joplin to providing the pipes for a penguin, Murphy showed she had a potential for a music career that, unfortunately, was never fulfilled.
Continue to read "Brittany Murphy: The Music Career That Might Have Been" on MTV.com
Cimentical: Girls on Film: The Rise and Fall of Brittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy in "Little Black Book" covering "Nobody Does it Better" by Carly Simon.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Meet the Cast of VH1's Celebrity Rehab 3
VH1's Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew is ending tonight, but on January 10, 2010, the original Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew returns with:
Mackenzie Phillips (One Day At A Time), Heidi Fleiss, NBA Legend Dennis Rodman, Mindy McCready (country music singer), Lisa D’Amato (America’s Next Top Model), Mike Starr (Alice in Chains),Joey Kovar (Real World Hollywood), actor Tom Sizemore and the return of Kari Ann Peniche (ex-Miss United States Teen) who was kicked out of Sex Rehab this season.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
See How $300 Turned into a $30 Million Dollar Movie Deal
An unknown film maker from Uruguay named Fede Alvarez, spends around $300 to create the four-minute short, "Ataque de Panico!" (Panic Attack), where a a robot invasion takes place in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay.
Alvarez uploads the film on a Thursday and by Monday his inbox was filled with totally full of emails from Hollywood studios. In the end Alvarez pocketed: A $30 million deal with Sam "Spiderman" Raimi's Ghost House Pictures. Cool deal!
I'm trying to figure out how he did all this with only $300!
Read the full story: http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/buzzlog-uruguay-to-hollywood.html
Alvarez uploads the film on a Thursday and by Monday his inbox was filled with totally full of emails from Hollywood studios. In the end Alvarez pocketed: A $30 million deal with Sam "Spiderman" Raimi's Ghost House Pictures. Cool deal!
I'm trying to figure out how he did all this with only $300!
Read the full story: http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/buzzlog-uruguay-to-hollywood.html
Friday, December 18, 2009
Eric Roberson REMIX CONTEST!
Here's a chance to remix a song by Grammy nominee Eric Roberson and win an opportunity to create a a song with him. Erro has launched a Remix Contest for the song, "A Tale Of Two".
The judges are "Music Fan First" Eric Roberson, producer, Brett B DubB Baker, Grammy winning producers Rich Harrison and Bryan Michael Cox.
The winner will create a brand new song with the neo soul king, where they will be able to control and keep all the publishing and royalties. The winner will be able to do whatever they like with the song.
Send remixes to MusicFanFirst@gmail.com Deadline is Dec 21st.
See Eric Roberson in concert on February 13th, 2010 at E.J. Thomas' Stage Door on the University of Akron.
The event is presented by the Keepers Lounge. For more info: http://www.keepersoftheart.com/
Simon Cowell Leaving American Idol to Make X-Factor America
See that, they should have kept Paula.
The Times of London reports that Simon Cowell has been in talks with the Fox network to bring "X Factor" to U.S. TV in 2011. Cowell's contract with" American Idol" ends in May, where he reportedly makes between $30 million and $40 million per season.
How do you think American Idol will do without Simon Cowell in 2011?
http://www.examiner.com/x-28317-Net-Buzz-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Video-Simon-Cowell-leaving-American-Idol
The Runaways - Official Trailer (Kristen Stewart And Dakota Fanning )
Boyz II Men & The Roots- Performs "Iris"on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Off of their new album "Love", the trio from Philly who put their spin on diverse love songs, Boyz II Men tackles one of the favorite tracks from the 90's, "Iris" which was originally performed by the Goo Goo Dolls for the film "City of Angels".
Boyz II Men-Iris
Goo Goo Dolls-Iris
Boyz II Men-Iris
Goo Goo Dolls-Iris
Thursday, December 17, 2009
(Video) Chad Ochocinco Talks About Chris Henry's Death
Following the sudden and bizarre death of his Cincinnati Bengal's teammate in North Carolina, wide out Chad Ochocinco reacts to his tragic death.
Huffington Post
Chris Henry 911 Call AUDIO: Tape Released
Who Is Loleini Tonga, Chris Henry's fiancee?
Huffington Post
Chris Henry 911 Call AUDIO: Tape Released
Who Is Loleini Tonga, Chris Henry's fiancee?
New Video: Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"
The Grammy award winning UK songstress will be releasing her next album, The Sea, on January 26th via EMI's Capitol Records.
Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"
Corinne Bailey Rae | MySpace Music Videos
Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"
Corinne Bailey Rae | MySpace Music Videos
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
(Video) Official Iron Man 2 Trailer
Directed by Jon Favearu, Iron Man 2 stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Samuel L. Jackson all reprising their roles along side new stars Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell Don Cheadle (who replaced Terrence Howard )
The highly anticipated Marvel Comic flick opens May 7, 2010.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
ABC News: Tiger Woods' Alleged Mistresses Cash In
(ABC.com) The U.K. tabloid News of the World on its Web site promises "big bucks for tips, stories, pictures and videos. Buy a new kitchen, put the money towards a new car or treat your family to a holiday -- your story could be worth a small fortune!"
Some of the women who claim to have had affairs with golfer Tiger Woods are earning six-figure sums to sell their steamy stories to the tabloids.
(ABC News Photo Illustration)The willingness of media outlets to pay up for celebrity dirt has caught the attention of Tiger Woods' alleged paramours, some of whom are brokering six-figure deals in the U.S. and Britain, selling the steamy details of their reported romances to the highest bidder, an insider said.
"Mistresses were being offered between $100,000 and $200,000 to talk to the British tabloids and American magazines," said an insider who helped one purported paramour sell her saucy story to a U.K. tabloid.
The U.K. tabloid News of the World on its Web site promises "big bucks for tips, stories, pictures and videos. Buy a new kitchen, put the money towards a new car or treat your family to a holiday -- your story could be worth a small fortune!"
Some of the women who claim to have had affairs with golfer Tiger Woods are earning six-figure sums to sell their steamy stories to the tabloids.
(ABC News Photo Illustration)The willingness of media outlets to pay up for celebrity dirt has caught the attention of Tiger Woods' alleged paramours, some of whom are brokering six-figure deals in the U.S. and Britain, selling the steamy details of their reported romances to the highest bidder, an insider said.
Other
After Tiger's fall, what hope is there for post-racial America?
Ricky Gervais Interview on 60 Minutes
All around funny man and creator of The Office (UK) Ricky Gervais gave a very revealing interview on "60 Minutes", where he told a stunned Lesley Stahl that he was embarrassed by his own wealth.
Gervais is a working class guy, so when he look at the money he makes versus that of a nurse or a brick layer, I can see where embarrassment can settle in. Maybe this is the reason why Ricky Gervais connects with his audience so well.
Although he he is quite wealthy on the many worldwide incarnations of "the Office", Gervais is still one of them.
Maybe not economically, but in spirit.
Gervais is a working class guy, so when he look at the money he makes versus that of a nurse or a brick layer, I can see where embarrassment can settle in. Maybe this is the reason why Ricky Gervais connects with his audience so well.
Although he he is quite wealthy on the many worldwide incarnations of "the Office", Gervais is still one of them.
Maybe not economically, but in spirit.
Erykah Badu Returns With "New Amerykah Part II" on February 23rd
(Wall Street Journal blog)
The sound of the 11-track long “New Amerykah Part II” is a throwback to her 1997 debut, “Baduizm,” with a more acoustic feel than the digital one she favored on her last album, 2008’s “New Amerykah Part 1: 4th World War.” The topics too, are a stark contrast to her last release.
“’New Amerykah Part 1′ was me looking at what was going around me politically, socially,” Badu said. “['New Amerykah Part II'] was looking at what was going on inside of me and other women.” Badu’s personal life since her last release has had some dramatic changes, including the birth of a baby girl in February of this year.
“New Amerykah part II” features long-time collaborator ?uestlove of the Roots, who plays all the drums on the album, and Roots keyboardist James Poyser. One of the album’s standout tracks, “Out of My Mind Just In Time (Undercover-Over-Lover)” is a bare-bones duet between Badu and Poyser.
Read more @ http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/12/11/erykah-badu-offers-preview-of-new-amerykah-part-ii-return-of-the-ankh/
“New Amerykah part II” features long-time collaborator ?uestlove of the Roots, who plays all the drums on the album, and Roots keyboardist James Poyser. One of the album’s standout tracks, “Out of My Mind Just In Time (Undercover-Over-Lover)” is a bare-bones duet between Badu and Poyser.
Read more @ http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/12/11/erykah-badu-offers-preview-of-new-amerykah-part-ii-return-of-the-ankh/
Track Listing
1. 20 Feet Tall (Prod. 9th Wonder)
2. Window Seat (Prod. Erykah Badu)
3. Agitation
4. Get Money (Prod. Erykah Badu)
5. Don’t Be Long
6. Love (Prod. Dilla)
7. Umm Hmm (Prod. Madlib)
8. Fall In Love
9. Incense (Prod. Madlib)
10. Out My Mind Just In Time (Part 1) (Undercover Over-Lover)
11. Out My Min d Just In Time (Part
Golf Digest Sticks To January Cover with Tiger Woods
According to Entertainment Weekly, Golf Digest will go ahead with its scheduled January cover with Tiger Woods and President Barack Obama entitled: 10 Tips Obama Can Take From Tiger. (Here's a tip, don't cheat, if you do cheat, keep the number under double digits).
The article includes this paragraph " Woods is a good role model ... because he has always been able to pull himself together after setbacks." "Woods never does anything that would make himself look ridiculous."
O.K, you can stop laughing now.
The Golf Digest is in a weird spot because scandal or not, Woods is the PGA and if they alienate Woods, then will probably no longer have access to him. But if this was any other athlete, like Terrell Owens or Allen Iverson, magazines like "Sports Illustrated" or "Men's Fitness" probably would have axed that cover and article.
I wonder how President Obama feel about being on the cover with a guy who may or may have slept more than 10 women, including porn stars and escorts. The White House can not be pleased.
What do you think?
Should Golf Digest keep on cover as is or actually covered what's going on with golf's top draw?
Exec Producer Explains 'Dexter' Shocking Finale
When the producers of "Dexter" said they were going to give one shocking finale that no other shows had ever done, they were not kidding.
Read more @ http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/12/13/dexter-season-5-finale-postmortem/
What do you think about the season finale?
Lady Gaga in January's Elle Magazine
Read more @ http://www.elle.com/Pop-Culture/Cover-Shoots/Lady-Gaga
This month's Elle Magazine has a pretty interesting and extensive interview with Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady GaGa including the rise her success, Madonna the rumors of her being hermaphrodite to dealing with her dad's recent heart surgery.
Here's an excerpt:
“My album covers are not sexual at all, which was an issue at my record label. I fought for months, and I cried at meetings. They didn’t think the photos were commercial enough…The last thing a young woman needs is another picture of a sexy pop star writhing in sand, covered in grease, touching herself.”
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Interview with Barack Obama & More
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith Interview with Barack Obama from 2009 Nobel Peace Prize Concert
After his interview with the Prez, Will Smith says he learned just how hard journalists have it when he got to interview President Barack Obama. " I was terriefied", said Smith.
Swedish/Norwegian talk show host Fredrik Skavlan interview Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Part 1
Part 2
After his interview with the Prez, Will Smith says he learned just how hard journalists have it when he got to interview President Barack Obama. " I was terriefied", said Smith.
Swedish/Norwegian talk show host Fredrik Skavlan interview Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Part 1
Part 2
Saturday, December 12, 2009
LA Times Interview with Joey Greco From Cheaters
I am a proud Cheaters, (I'm not the only one right?)
Each week I tune into see well coifed host Joey Greco and his video cam minions defend the honor of those women and men whom have been cheated for millions to see.
In light of Tiger Woods, David Letterman and Governor Sanford of South Carolina's "transgressions", the L.A. Times recently spent time with Joey Greco for its Sunday profile.
The Sunday Conversation: With Joey Greco from "Cheaters"
The Sunday Conversation: With Joey Greco from "Cheaters"
Bill Bellamy Jokes About Tiger Woods
Bill Bellamy "Those Girls Were Busted. I Dont Understand. Step Your Game Up".
Kim Kardashian & Khloe on Howard Stern
"The Black Guys Love Our Big Ass"...Hmm, what do you think about that comment?
William Shatner @ Sarah Palin on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien
Description and video from NBC:
Sarah Palin made a rare late night television appearance on Friday when she surprised "The Tonight Show" studio audience by interrupting an interpretive reading by William Shatner of her new autobiography "Going Rogue." Palin walked out in the middle of Shatner's performance and gave him a taste of his own medicine by reading passages from his autobiography "Up Till Now."
Sarah Palin made a rare late night television appearance on Friday when she surprised "The Tonight Show" studio audience by interrupting an interpretive reading by William Shatner of her new autobiography "Going Rogue." Palin walked out in the middle of Shatner's performance and gave him a taste of his own medicine by reading passages from his autobiography "Up Till Now."
Friday, December 11, 2009
Lindsay Lohan in Muse Magazine
What happned to that sweet, but hot freckled in "Mean Girls"? Judging by these photos in the Italalian Muse Magazine, that girl ain't coming back anytime soon.
See more photos HERE
Video of the photo shoot.
The Bay's Tre Pound: The Greening of Hip-Hop
(Via Colorlines.com)
....Tre Pound said he frequently incorporates socially aware themes into his music, but he had never made an environmentally aware rap song until he signed up to compete in Grind for the Green’s (G4G) Eco-Rap battle in August. He ended up winning the competition, earning a $1000 prize and studio time, by outpacing several other contestants with his eco-friendly flow during G4G’s second annual free concert at the Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco.
Pound is just one voice in the growing number of youth voices engaged in community organizing for social change. Millions of young people around the world participate in social activism. According to Wiretap magazine, there are more than 600 youth-led community organizations currently creating green jobs, removing toxic waste, combating corporate pollution and fighting against violence in their communities.
READ MORE
Find green jobs @ http://www.hirejam.com/ or www.twitter.com/hirejam
Anika Noni Rose on Jimmy KImmel Live & The View
Out promoting her animated feature "The Princess and The frog, my future ex-wife, errr... I mean lovely actress Anika Noni Rose visits Jimmy Kimmell and the ladies of The View.
Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 1
Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2
The View
Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 1
Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2
The View
Kate Hudson on Late Night With David Letterman
Goldie Hawn's daughter and Alex Rodriguez's latest squeeze, stopped by Dave's to promote her new film "Nine" (Rob Marshall and Daniel Day Lewis). Watch as Kate squirm as Letterman asking about Hudson and A-Rod's relationship.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Glee (Fall Finale): "Sectionals" Season 1 Episode 13
After last week's gripping episode, If you like even more revelations, fights, mean-spiritedness, triumph and music from "Dream Girls" and Babara Streisand, this episode of the Glee was the one to watch...Unfortunately, Glee will not be back until April 2010?!?!
I don't think that's a good move. There are people who either missed some episodes or maybe was late to he show and just like "V" and "Flash Forward", Fox is hoping the audiences will return in the spring. I'm sure the audience will return, but why can't Fox air some repeats in the mean time.
"Don't Rain On My Parade"-Lea Michelle
"Don't Rain On My Parade" (From "Funny Girl") - Barbara Streisand
I don't think that's a good move. There are people who either missed some episodes or maybe was late to he show and just like "V" and "Flash Forward", Fox is hoping the audiences will return in the spring. I'm sure the audience will return, but why can't Fox air some repeats in the mean time.
"Don't Rain On My Parade"-Lea Michelle
"Don't Rain On My Parade" (From "Funny Girl") - Barbara Streisand
New Erykah Badu feat. Lil Wayne - Jump In The Air & Stay There
Brand new from neo soul queen Erykah Badu and Lil Wayne, "Jump In The Air & Stay There Taken" from a listening party.
Given EB's track with rappers (Andre 3000, Common, D.O.C., Jay Electronica), I hope Lil Wyane won't be baby daddy number 3? He just had babies with actress Lauren London and singer Nivea this year!
But you know Erykah is a sexy gal, I think its time for me to dust off my old B-Boy skills.
Given EB's track with rappers (Andre 3000, Common, D.O.C., Jay Electronica), I hope Lil Wyane won't be baby daddy number 3? He just had babies with actress Lauren London and singer Nivea this year!
But you know Erykah is a sexy gal, I think its time for me to dust off my old B-Boy skills.
ESPN's Herm Edwards' Message to Tiger Woods
Former New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards, gave an impassioned speech to Hannah Storm on how the people around Tiger Woods failed him and that it doesn't matter how many endorsements he may or may not lose, but rather how does he grow as a person during his sex scandal.
(Video) 50 Cent (Feat. Governor) - Do You Think About Me
The official music video for "Do You Think About Me" by 50 Cent featuring Governor and starring Vivica A. Fox, Tahiry and Tamala Jones, from his album Before I Self Destruct.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Craig Ferguson Interviews Shirley Manson on he Late Late Show
Shirley manson (Former lead singer of Garbage and cast member of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chroncles) stopped by to trade barbs with her Scottish mate Craig.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dancers Noelle Marsh and Nathan on Ellen
I have a great respect for dancers.
When I went to college, one of my best friends (Broadway's Monica Patton) was a dancer.
I always enjoyed the beauty, the pain, the pure athleticism on how they can move their bodies.
So imagine my surprise when I tuned into see Scrub's Zach Braff on Ellen, when I saw "So You Think You Can Dance" former contestants, Noelle Marsh and Nathan Trasoras perform.
I've always been more of a "Dancing With he Stars" watcher than "SYTYCD", but after watching this duo dance to Maxwell's "Pretty Wings", I was left wondering, how did these two get bounced?????
When I went to college, one of my best friends (Broadway's Monica Patton) was a dancer.
I always enjoyed the beauty, the pain, the pure athleticism on how they can move their bodies.
So imagine my surprise when I tuned into see Scrub's Zach Braff on Ellen, when I saw "So You Think You Can Dance" former contestants, Noelle Marsh and Nathan Trasoras perform.
I've always been more of a "Dancing With he Stars" watcher than "SYTYCD", but after watching this duo dance to Maxwell's "Pretty Wings", I was left wondering, how did these two get bounced?????
Michael Bay directs Victoria's Secret commercial
Now this is what I call a "Transformer", from "bots" to models.
David Letterman on Tiger Woods: 'Stop calling me for advice' (video)
Here's how David Letterman handles the Tiger Woods sex scandal in his monologue (keyword: gingerly).
Bryant Gumble Annouces he Had Lung Cancer on Regis & Kelly
(Via Cubuzz)
Bryant Gumbel is being treated for lung cancer, the former Former Today show anchor explained on Live! With Regis & Kelly Tuesday morning, after being asked to dance.
The sportscaster and TV host, 61, said that he had surgery last month to remove a malignant tumor in his chest. According to Gumbel, part of his lung was removed, and he will be seeing his surgeon next week.
“They opened up my chest; they took a malignant tumor, part of my lung and some other goodies,” he said. “The pathology on most of the stuff came back benign but enough aggressive cells had escaped the tumor that it warranted some treatment.”
“We had told a few people, we told my family, obviously. I even kept it from my staff at Real Sports. So I’m okay for the time being,” he said. “I’m hoping they greenlight me to play golf again.”
Bryant Gumbel is being treated for lung cancer, the former Former Today show anchor explained on Live! With Regis & Kelly Tuesday morning, after being asked to dance.
The sportscaster and TV host, 61, said that he had surgery last month to remove a malignant tumor in his chest. According to Gumbel, part of his lung was removed, and he will be seeing his surgeon next week.
“They opened up my chest; they took a malignant tumor, part of my lung and some other goodies,” he said. “The pathology on most of the stuff came back benign but enough aggressive cells had escaped the tumor that it warranted some treatment.”
“We had told a few people, we told my family, obviously. I even kept it from my staff at Real Sports. So I’m okay for the time being,” he said. “I’m hoping they greenlight me to play golf again.”
New Sade-Soldier of Love
"Soldier of Love" is not a bad track, but Sade's musical peak will always be in the 80's.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Tim Westwod's Interview With 50 Cent
The BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ talks to Curtis about fish sticks, Rick Ross, Floyd Mayweather, soulja boy.
Who is your Favorite One Hit Wonder of the Decade?
Billboard Magazine recently named Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" as the one-hit wonder of the decade. What's your one-hit wonder of the decade?
Rihanna (Feat. Shy Ronnie) - SNL Digital Short Skit
Rihanna participated in an "Saturday Night Live Digital Short" with Andy Samberg who played the character Shy Ronnie. Funny stuff!
Blake Lively a Winner on Saturday Night Live
I haven't been a fan of Saturday Night Live, since Will Ferrell left and Darrell Hammonds was beginning to be used a temp, however I still tune in, if I am interested in the guest or the musical talent.
After her first turm as host on SNL, "Gossip Girl's" Blake Lively might rival Justin Timeberlake as their latest secret weapon.
I always thought that Lively had more talent than her current GG status on The CW and I was right. Although SNL's writing is still poor, Livley's ability to to do characters stood out, especially in "Gossip Girl Long Island", the unfunny "Potato Chip (but she was good), the hoodish "Virginca" that would've made Maya Rudolph proud and the now controversial "Tiger Accident" sketch, where she played Woods' wife Elin Nordegren.
In a few years, Lively's "Gossip Girl" contract will run out, however with her good looks and strong comedic timing, Blake Lively could very well follow in the successful footsteps of Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts and Rene Zelwegger on the silver screen.
"Tiger Woods Accident"(with Kenan Thompson)
"Gossip Girl L.I." (That Blake Lively sure can wear a dress)
"Virginaca" (After all this time, it is disturbing that Kenan Thompson is still playing female roles. Thompson is a funy guy, but maybe its time to leave and work with writers who can broaden his comedic chops.)
After her first turm as host on SNL, "Gossip Girl's" Blake Lively might rival Justin Timeberlake as their latest secret weapon.
I always thought that Lively had more talent than her current GG status on The CW and I was right. Although SNL's writing is still poor, Livley's ability to to do characters stood out, especially in "Gossip Girl Long Island", the unfunny "Potato Chip (but she was good), the hoodish "Virginca" that would've made Maya Rudolph proud and the now controversial "Tiger Accident" sketch, where she played Woods' wife Elin Nordegren.
In a few years, Lively's "Gossip Girl" contract will run out, however with her good looks and strong comedic timing, Blake Lively could very well follow in the successful footsteps of Sandra Bullock, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts and Rene Zelwegger on the silver screen.
"Tiger Woods Accident"(with Kenan Thompson)
"Gossip Girl L.I." (That Blake Lively sure can wear a dress)
"Virginaca" (After all this time, it is disturbing that Kenan Thompson is still playing female roles. Thompson is a funy guy, but maybe its time to leave and work with writers who can broaden his comedic chops.)