If you can tell stories, create characters, devise incidents, and have sincerity and passion, it doesn’t matter a damn how you write. – Somerset Maugham
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
VIVICA FOX TALKS ABOUT STACY DASH ENDORSING MITT ROMNEY #BAD BUSINESS!!
VIVICA FOX GOES IN ON STACY DASH FOR ENDORSING GOVERNOR ROMNEY
"Clueless" star Stacey Dash was met with what she describes as a wave of "fury" after endorsing Mitt Romney, and now it seems a fellow actress is joining in the backlash.
Vivica A. Fox slammed Dash's endorsement in an interview with TheGrio. She seemed visibly annoyed by the reporter's mention of Dash, but gamely answered the question.
"I didn't know she was a Republican. I will start there," Fox said. The two actresses appeared together in the 2005 film "Getting Played." "Second, I don't know why she had to do a photo shoot in a 'Baywatch' red swimsuit with the boobs and the whole flag behind her. And she doesn't have a job or something to promote right now. I just didn't get it."
Dash posted a photo of herself on Twitter wearing an extremely snug red bathing suit and posing in front of an American flag. In the corresponding tweet, Dash said Romney was "the only choice":
Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future. @MittRomney @TeamRomney #mittromney #VOTE #voteromney pic.twitter.com/9HFUhWul
DONALD TRUMP OFFERS OBAMA 5 MILLION TO RELEASE COLLEGE RECORDS
DONALD TRUMP OFFERS OBAMAS CHARITY 5 MILLION DOLLARS TO RELEASE HIS COLLEGE RECORDS??
CLICK BELOW TO CHECK OUT DONALD TRUMPS OFFER TO OBAMA!! WHAT YALL THINK ABOUT THAT??
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
KIDS BATTLE DANCE IN HARLEM!!
HIT THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THESE TWO GO AT IT. I MUST SAY THEY PUT ON QUITE A SHOW. WITH TURF DANCING BEING A BIG EPIDEMIC OUT HERE IN THE BAY AREA THIS VIDEO REALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION SO I DECIDED TO SHARE IT ..#ENJOY #GMB
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Monday, October 22, 2012
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Tyler Perry becomes man of action in ‘Alex Cross’ HIS NEW NEW MOVIE!!
Tyler Perry has tried on a variety of outfits in his career – some more admirable than others – but it’s his latest get-up that has many of his fans wondering if it could be the most outlandish of all.
In his upcoming film Alex Cross, Perry takes on an action-thriller flick for the first time ever, starring as a crime-fighting detective on the hunt for a serial killer, a role formerly portrayed by Morgan Freeman. It’s a bold move for the 43-year-old entertainment mogul, known more for directing and starring in slapstick comedies like Good Deeds, Why Did I Get Married?, and of course, the Madea series. Perry must not only win over Freeman’s fans, but also convince his own core audience that he can handle guns, martial arts, and a type of role that’s not so, well, stereotypical.
Nevertheless, it’s a challenge he says he’s more than equipped to handle.
“When you know how to lead, you also have to know how to follow,” Perry tells theGrio at a press junket Oct. 6 in Los Angeles. “I know my lane; I know it really well. I realized here is a moment for me to learn.”
To prepare for the movie, which hits theaters Oct. 19, the 6’5” Perry studied krav maga, an Israeli style of martial arts, and developed a workout routine he calls “intense and amazing,” something he still keeps up with today. He also worked with the homicide division of the Atlanta Police Department to research his character’s day-to-day regimen, and tapped into his past relationships, childhood, and business experiences to understand the complexities of Cross’ character.
“For me, it was all about surrender and staying out of anything that I would do, and just be the character,” the actor remarks. “It has always been easier for me to have a costume – something to hide behind. Here I had nothing. It was challenging, a bit frightening, but that’s usually when I’ll take things off.”
Perry believes he shares many similarities with Cross, which is a factor that convinced him to take on the project. The story was originally made famous in a book series by author James Patterson, who developed the character as a counter to African-American stereotypes he saw commonly portrayed in entertainment. While Freeman has carried the role previously in the films Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, according to Patterson, time passes faster in real life than novels, thus, Cross needed to be played by a younger actor.
Enter Perry.
“When I read the script and understood it, and even James Patterson’s description of Alex, he was describing me,” Perry recalls, noting he did not consult with Freeman nor try to imitate his previous work in any fashion. “I thought, ‘Wait a minute, that’s me.’ It all came together for this moment…I just thought it was a great role.”
For Perry, it’s also a step in a new direction, as he points to the fact that this is not a movie to “raise consciousness,” nor did he consider it in terms of playing a strong “black lead.” Rather, he saw it as an action thriller at its finest.
Similarly, the actor-director shows little stress when considering how his audience will react to the violent context of the story and darker nature of his character. They’re smart people, he observes.
“I don’t think there will be any resistance to it once my audience is made aware,” Perry comments. “I may lose some of the grandmothers that come out after church.”
And Perry continues to advance exponentially. On Oct. 3, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) announced a partnership with the entertainer that will include two new scripted series in mid-2013, the first of its kind for the television network. At a glance, the coupling of the high-profile figures seems to make perfect sense – two behemoths in the business symbiotically joining forces – and has all the promise of a lucrative investment.
Little else has been revealed about the deal, but Perry appears confidant with the decision.
“Oprah and I have been talking since the beginning,” he says. “When she started her network, I was starting my own network, and we thought it was a great opportunity for us to partner up, and not just do programming, but be partners in the network…It’s a win-win because I get to give her what she needs, which is programming, and I get to learn what it’s like to run a network.”
Like in the film world, on TV Perry is known for creating comedy series primarily depicting African-American family dynamics. His latest show, For Better or Worse, premiered in 2011 on TBS and began its second season this past July; his show Meet the Browns ran from 2009-2011 on the network; and his longest-running program, House of Payne, aired its final episode in August after eight years.
Both his movie and TV endeavors have propelled Perry’s career into the clouds, rendering him what Forbes magazine has deemed a “Billionaire In the Making.” With an estimated net worth of $350 million, the deal with Winfrey could push him closer to those brackets, though he never acknowledges such claims. The most he will say is that he is grateful, and thinks everyone should “be able to do what we want to do, and how we want to do it.”
From the $12,000 savings he used to make his first play in 1992, to the million dollar bank account he now balances, Perry describes his career as simply “trying to walk the path,” “doing what feels right and what feels natural,” and adds that, with OWN, he’ll be mixing up the scene.
“Just like Alex Cross, it’s going to be something a little bit of what I do, what I know my audience wants, and be a lot of other things,” Perry remarks. “I’ve got a few other ideas. I’m starting with a drama which is something I haven’t done before.”
Likewise, Perry shows hope that his film-going audience will appreciate his new spin in Cross, and that maybe one day he’ll be able to venture down the action movie road as a director, if he can acquire a richer understanding of the field.
As for the fate of dear old Madea, don’t expect an end any time soon.
“That old broad’s gonna die a slow, quick death when I’m done with her,” he jokes. “She’s going to be buried with that dress. I don’t think that will ever happen.”
5 MOVIES THAT YOU GOTTA KEEP ON THE SHELF!! WHATS YOUR HOT 5??
PAID IN FULL IS DEFINATELY IN MY TOP 5 JUST BECAUSE I LOVE THE ELEMENTS OF THE MOVIE. I CAN CLOSELY IDENTIFY WITH ALOT OF THINGS THAT TOOK PLACE .ACE WAS LIKE THE SMART NIGGA THAT REALLY USED HIS BRAIN, MITCH WAS LIKE THE PRETTY BOY TYPE NIGGA WIT VALUES THAT MADE HIM PRICELESS, ALSO ADDED A LIL SWAGG TO HIS CHARACTER. I GOTTA GIVE THE GRAMMY TO MY NIGG CAM THO CUZ HE ACTED THE FUCK OUT OF HIS PART , ALL THE WAY UP UNTIL THE PART WHEN HE SNITCHED...#THAT AINT KOOL!!..LOL
CITY OF GOD IS ALSO A MUST SEE MOVIE. NOW THIS MOVIE IS BASED ON LIVING CONDITIONS IN THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRY OF RIO DE JANIERO. A GROUP OF FRIENDS GROW UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR AND ENDED GETTING SEPERATED AND STUCK TO CHOOSE UP SIDES. MAN THESE KIDS DO WHAT YOU THINK THEY WON'T#MUST SEE!! #CITY OF GOD! #GOING HELLA HARD
THE BOOSIE UPDATE-TIMELINE
Torence Hatch aka Lil Boosie is not liked by the justice system in Louisiana. He continues to be treated unfairly. Torence has manned up to his drug problems and charges.
He is loved by his family, friends and fans.
TIMELINE:
October 22, 2008: Arrested for marijuana found in his car.
September 22, 2009: Plead Guilty to 3rd degree marijuana possession.
November 9, 2009: Back to jail for parole violation
November 10, 2009: Judge doubles his sentence after finding Torence violated parole while awaiting sentencing for the marijuana charge.
November 29, 2009: Torence starts 4 year prison sentence
June 17 2010: Torence indicted for First Degree Murder of Terry Boyd.
June 28, 2010: Torence pleads Not Guilty to the Murder Charge
May 25, 2011: Torence accused of trying to get codeine into Angola Prison
November 29, 2011: Pleads guilty to drug charges. Receives 8 year prison sentence.
May 5, 2012: Opening statements
May 11, 2012: Found NOT GUILTY of First Degree Murder. Defense rested before putting on any witnesses. Jury deliberated for less than an hour before returning the verdict.
August, 2012: Torence is being held on 23 hour lock down at Angola prison.
#REAL NIGGA $HIT!!
WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports To Boosie’s credit he has been a philanthropic person throughout his career. He has given away over 3,500 bikes to kids, thousands of turkey’s to the homeless, volunteered with cancer patients, played bingo with the elderly, and has been a great father.
Lil’ Boosie supporting his community
2009 Easter Bicycle Giveaway at Wal-Mart
2008 “Trill Days of Christmas” CBS 2 The Advocate write-up
Boosie, Webbie, & Trill Fam Give Back On Christmas
RAPPER LIL BOOSIE AND DAUGHTER AT THE 2009 HIP HOP AWARDS SHOW
Thursday, October 18, 2012
ELLE VARNER-REFILL LIVE!!
| Birth name | Gabrielle Serene Varner[1] |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1989 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, flute, drums, bass guitar. |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | RCA (2011–present)[2] J, MBK Entertainment |
| Website | www.ellevarner.com |
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[edit] Biography
[edit] 1987-2010: Early life and career beginnings
Varner is of Cape Verdean descent[4] and the daughter of Mikelyn Roderick and Jimmy Varner, songwriters and publishers.[5] Roderick was a backup vocalist for Barry White; and has written and recorded with Tevin Campbell and Rahsaan Patterson. Roderick released an album on the Dome label in 2007.[6] Jimmy Varner is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with Gerald Alston, Kool & the Gang, and Will Downing.[6]Elle Varner spent most of her childhood sleeping on studio couches, running around green rooms, and watching her parents struggle to make a name in the industry. At age six she began to play musical instruments, beginning with the flute, and later she moved on to piano and guitar.[5] She attended several music programs including actress Wendy Raquel Robinson's Amazing Grace Conservatory starting at age 11 and Alexander Hamilton High School's Academy of Music's Vocal Jazz Group.[5]
It was there she penned her first song, “Thankful”. The song, which she played with one string on the guitar, scored the top prize at a local talent show. Earning a coveted spot in New York University’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music (which only accepts 24 students per year) was further proof that she was headed in the right direction. In 2008 Varner graduated from NYU's renowned Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music:[5] “To be recognized for my talent in a program that only selects 24 students per class, out of thousands, was like, ‘Wow!’ I knew that I had really stepped up to the plate” says Elle Varner.[7]
At age 16, Varner picked up the guitar for the first time. Frustrated that she wasn't instantly as good as Hendrix, she dropped the guitar and became a part of Alexander Hamilton High School's Academy of Music's Vocal Jazz Group. Once there, she learned about the complexity of the voice, jazz music and talented jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald. Varner was surprised to discover that she had been chosen to be a part of the Grammy in the Schools Mentoring Program. Through this program she was taken weekly to the Fox Studio, where she met with mentor Kelly Burgos, and President of Fox Music, Robert Kraft. Soon after, Varner hesitantly applied to NYU with her C average and was surprisingly accepted. Not only did she get in, but also she was admitted into the second class of the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music. Upon graduating, she was awarded "most likely to get signed" and "most likely to win a Grammy." Four years later she finds herself a well-rounded and cultured singer-songwriter.[5] In 2008 Varner graduated from NYU's renowned Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music.[5]
In October 2009 she signed with MBK/J-RCA Records along with a co-publishing agreement with Sony Music.[8] After honing her skills even further, Varner became one of the first artists featured in BET’s Music Matters campaign for 2010.
[edit] 2011–present: Perfectly Imperfect
Varner's debut single "Only Wanna Give It to You" was released on August 6, 2011. The song, which serves as the lead single from her debut studio album Perfectly Imperfect (2012), features American rapper J. Cole. The song peaked at #20 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In October 2011, she was listed as one of TheBoomBox's '15 Artists to Watch'[9] and was one of the artists featured in BET's Music Matters campaign.[10] On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding J Records along with Arista Records and Jive Records. With the shutdown, Varner (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release her future material on RCA Records.[11][12]In preparation for her debut studio album, Varner released a mixtape on January 23, 2012, titled Conversational Lush as promotion towards her debut.[13] The second single from Varner's debut album "Refill" was released to iTunes January 31, 2012, and debuted at #78 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On February 11, 2012, Varner and The Roots gave a performance dedicated to Whitney Houston, for the Roots Pre-Grammy Jam Session at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.[14] When asked in an interview what is to be expected from her debut, Varner said in a statement: “a lot of color, a lot of range. There’s fun songs, emotional songs, deep songs, everything you could think about is on that album."[15] Elle Varner's debut album was released on August 7, 2012.
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