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The Breakfast Club: A$AP Ferg Talks ‘Floor Seats,’ Remaining Unproblematic, Tekashi 6ix9ine & More [Video]

Source: The Breakfast Club/iHeart Media  A$AP Ferg Stops By The Breakfast Club For A Laid Back Conversation A$AP Ferg rolled through The Breakfast Club this week for an interview about music, current events, and everything in between. While he’s in the hot seat, the New York native talks about his thoughts on the Tekashi 6ix9ine court case, how he continues to stay unproblematic in the industry, plus, his thoughts on his latest project Floor Seats and what it was like getting City Girlz and Asian Da Brat on the same record. Peep the conversation down below to hear what Ferg has to say:

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Lakeith Stanfield Says He’s Never Seen ‘Friends’ But “Heard It’s Very White”

Jim Spellman/WireImage Complex Catches Up With Lakeith Stanfield Complex interviewed Lakeith Stanfield the day after  Death Note’s  NYC premiere to talk about the film, his other new film  Crown Heights , the very highly-anticipated new season of  Atlanta  and more. When asked about the upcoming season of Donald Glover’s hit show Atlanta , Stanfield said, “I’m sure the current events going on will influence the writers to put something in there…I’m looking forward. I think they’ve written it, but I haven’t seen anything yet, but I’ve been hearing some interesting things…Believe me, they’re paying attention, and they’re very good at being detail-oriented in that way. They’re licked thumb out into the wind and feeling where things are going and into the universe that is  Atlanta .” Lakeith also talked about how the “Moonlight” video came about and on whether he’s seen the actual show the video is parodying, Friends . He said after he reached out to his team,Jay called him. “He called me, personally on the phone, and appealed to me about this project. I had heard the song and I thought “Moonlight” was a great idea, and I thought it could be cool to put visuals to it in the way they wanted to. So, I did, and it was fun.” About the actual show Friends and if he’s ever seen it, Stanfield simply said, “No, I’ve never seen the show, but I heard it’s very white.” How right your are, sir. How right you are.

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Selena Gomez Bra on Music Video Set of the Day

Hey thanks Entertainment Tonight, not for being a staple in shitty celebrity gossip that is really just stories fed by publicists, for as long as I can remember…not for helping perpetuate the lies that these idiots created with the help of the paparazzi…..not being suck up bitches…and not for Mary Hart legs or Leeza Gibbons legs…that perverts in the 80s were forced to masturbate because porn is hard to get…but for these Selena Gomez bra pics…that are revolutionary…inspiring….capable of curing cancer…only for Selena to milk it…as she does with cures for cancer…that was a bad chemotherapy joke.. Well, she’s in a bra…that Selena Gomez…pulling all the fucking stops for this singing career she’s into.. It looks like it is some crime scene, or murder scene, tasteless based on current events…but I’m sure girls like this lack tact in everything they do because they are so self involved…caring about themselves and only themselves…can be insensitive… The post Selena Gomez Bra on Music Video Set of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .

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Kid Gives Nonsense Test Answer, Gets An A

We’ve all been there. We’ve poured our blood, sweat, and tears into an assignment, handed it in, and received it back from the teacher with nary a comment about all of our hard work. A simple grade scribbled in the corner with absolutely zero pomp and circumstance. The little trumpet sounds in our head: WAH WAH WAAAAAAAAH. It’s like…it’s like THEY DIDN’T EVEN READ IT! One enterprising young man decided to put that theory to the test. Literally.  During the essay portion of a test about Shakespeare, the young man rambled on nearly incoherently for an entire paragraph about Sprite and words that rhyme with “time.”  He got an A-. It might be time for this professor to call it a day. At least this kid was smart about his answers and performed his little experiment on purpose. That’s more than we can say for these silly homework answers. 11 Hilarious Homework Answers That Should Get An A for Effort Open Slideshow 1. Because MATH I did always hate having to explain my answer in math class. Isn’t it obvious? View As List 1. Because MATH I did always hate having to explain my answer in math class. Isn’t it obvious? 2. Big Pimpin’ Now THIS is an explanation we can get behind. Some little cassanova has figured out life. Here’s hoping he also figured out how NOT to get caught. 3. Riddle Me This This riddle about Justin “Beaver” is certainly funnier than anything Justin Bieber has done lately. 4. Current Events This kid gets an A+! Not only is his answer technically correct, but he also plugged the Wounded Warrior Project. 5. Love All, Trust Parents Benjamin Franklin, father of the aphorism, would be so incredibly proud of this kid. 6. Pets and Siblings Raising kids is totally like raising pets, right? According to this kid it is. Bet little brother loves a scratch behind the ears, too! 7. Be Kind to Animals When the teacher becomes the student. 8. Teen Mom In Training Is this the homework of a future Teen Mom? 9. EARMUFFS! If there’s one thing parents everywhere need to know it’s that kids are listening. And watching. And they will imitate you when you least expect it. 10. The Realist This kid gets a million points for being the smartest kid in the room. He understands life AND statistics.

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It’s Official: “The Boondocks” Back January 2014

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Aww Man! How many times over the last few years have we looked at current events and wondered where in the world Aaron McGruder was and…

It’s Official: “The Boondocks” Back January 2014

2 Chainz Tells Fans To ‘Expect A Lot Of Surprises’ On Debut

MC tells MTV News Based on a T.R.U. Story, which features Kanye West, will have ‘substance.’ By Rob Markman 2 Chainz Photo: MTV News There are certain benefits that come with being one of the hottest up-and-coming talents in the rap game; just ask 2 Chainz . “I’m working with people like Kanye , of course. I’m in a good creative space right now,” Deuce told MTV News about his mindset while putting the finishing touches on his debut solo album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. “I’m able to get my hands on a lot of things that I need. I have access to a lot of artists right now. I have great production.” We caught up with the MC formerly known as Tity Boi on the set of MTV2’s upcoming game show “Hip Hop Squares” and spoke about what fans can expect from his highly anticipated Def Jam release. “You can expect a lot of surprises. I like to bring the element of surprise back in hip-hop; bring the enjoyment and anticipation,” he said. Fans will have to wait until August 14 to get their hands on the LP, but the Atlanta rap virtuoso plans to release a single entitled “No Lie” on May 1. “I don’t wanna leak a record right now, I’m doing so many features and ‘Riot’ is doing so well, I don’t want to cause any kind of confusion.” To say he’s doing well is a bit of an understatement. 2 Chainz is currently featured on Young Jeezy’s “SupaFreak,” Nicki Minaj’s “Beez in the Trap” and Kanye West’s latest G.O.O.D. Music single “Mercy.” His current solo single, “Riot,” is quickly becoming a staple for hip-hop mixshow radio DJs. For the most part, 2 Chainz is classified as a trap rapper whose material mainly revolves around the drug game and street life. With Based on a T.R.U. Story, he plans to change all of that. “From me you can expect concepts; you can expect things that you can think about, substance,” he explained. “Although I have a trap background and I’m heavy with the street credibility, I also have the mind frame to expand a few ideas and some current events, ya dig?” What kind of surprises are you hoping to hear on 2 Chainz’s debut? Leave your comment below! Related Artists 2 Chainz Kanye West

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The Short-e Show – A Star Studded Superbowl Weekend

Superbowl 44 in Miami with Sean “Diddy” Combs, Rick Ross, LMFAO, Jerimah, DJ Irie, actress Michael Clark Duncan, The Lingerie Football League as well as most more! DJ Short-e takes we to all a movement up tighten as well as personal. www.short-e.com Video Rating: 4 / 5 Never Say Never is Justin Biebers large shade film premier! In a routine of creation a film about Justin Biebers life, dual film management team order a tract to have it some-more engaging for a fans. Featuring Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal, Patrick Reidy as well as Alyson Goodman. Brought to we by Absent Minded Comedy as well as a expel of LMAO. www.lmao-nyc.com You can locate LMAO personification each week end during a Times Square Arts Center in NYC. Special interjection to TSAC for permitting us to film during a club! Directed By Laurice Fattal one more tags “bieber fever” “justin bieber runs in to potion door” “jb fans” “new movie” “movie spoof” “justin bieber H2O bottle” “one reduction waste girl” “tween cocktail idol” stars grammy awards “outer space” “celebrity news” “current events” “justin bieber in a bathtub” documentary “movie reviews” comedians “teen idol” “sketch comedy” justin strike with H2O bottle never contend film trailer supplement partial baby leave it to bieber selena gomez miley cyrus disney smosh array ian hecox anthony padilladid justin strike with H2O bottle never contend film trailer supplement partial baby leave it to bieber selena gomez miley cyrus disney smosh array ian hecox anthony padilladid film trailer supplement smosh array ian hecox anthony justin strike with H2O bottle never selena gomez miley cyrus scrape adolesence partner kissing Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Wednesday Funnies: TIME Introduces New Magazine – This One For Adults

The folks at The Onion took on Time magazine Tuesday and did so in a fashion that will put a smile on many conservative faces. “Readers who grew up loving the magazine’s bright, glossy photos, news by the numbers, and simple to understand stories will now be able to graduate to ‘Time Advanced,'” reported mock newscaster Damon Werner. “While kids love Time for its fun articles about litter and new kinds of dinosaurs, managing editor Kerry Larson explains that ‘Time Advanced’ will look to distinguish itself with carefully researched, long-form journalism in a smaller, adult-sized font,” he continued.  NewsBusters readers will especially like the marvelous Joe Klein bashing at the end (video follows with transcript and commentary): TIME Announces New Version Of Magazine Aimed At Adults DAMON WERNER: Publishers of Time magazine announced that they’ll soon be releasing a new version of their magazine for adults. Readers who grew up loving the magazine’s bright, glossy photos, news by the numbers, and simple to understand stories will now be able to graduate to “Time Advanced.” Instead of Time’s breezy, kid-friendly summaries, “Advanced” boasts a more mature tone aimed at an audience ready for grown-up news. While kids love Time for its fun articles about litter and new kinds of dinosaurs, managing editor Kerry Larson explains that “Time Advanced” will look to distinguish itself with carefully researched, long-form journalism in a smaller, adult-sized font. KERRY LARSON (MOCK TIME EDITOR): Time is and always will be a magazine for children. “Time Advanced,” however, is for more sophisticated readers who prefer book reviews that don’t just tell you whether to read, skim, or toss that newest book on climate change. WERNER: Educators have long praised Time for making current events accessible to kids with short attention spans and growing vocabularies. Building on that reputation while producing content fit for readers old enough to drive a car will be key to the new venture’s success. DAVID MERRELL, FORMER MOCK TIME MAGAZINE READER (MAYBE 10 YEARS OLD): I used to think Time was cool, but I guess I kind of grew out of it. I mean, none of my friends want to read a bunch of out of touch trend pieces about virginity pledges. ANNE HARDING, MOCK TIME READER (MAYBE FIVE YEARS OLD): Time is my favorite. They always talk about Lady Gaga and the changing face of depression in America. WERNER: Larson assured loyal fans that regular Time remains committed to fun journalism for kids with all the colorful info (?) and neat stories about Taylor Swift as one of the 100 people who most affect or world. But the company’s change in focus to adult views has led to some shake-ups at the venerable children’s publication. Richard Sherman, who has written columns as the beloved children’s character Joe Klein, is leaving the magazine to join the cast of the PBS show “Dragonfly TV.” Smiles all around.

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MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow’s blonde yearbook photo surfaces, America cares

Rachel Maddow holds a doctorate in poltical science. She graduated from Stanford, was the first openly gay American to win the Rhodes scholarship, and became the first openly gay anchor to host a United States prime-time news program in 2008 with MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show. The show is described by Maddow’s website as “[featuring] the top headlines from the worlds of politics, current events, sports, science, health, crime, and the absurd – and interviews with newsmakers like Al Gore, Robert Redford, Edie Falco, John Kerry, Pat Buchanan, Jane Fonda, Seymour Hersh, Tucker Carlson, Roseanne Cash, Lili Taylor, Ben Harper, and Michael Isikoff.” She also likes DC’s lesbian Batwoman. But it isn’t Maddow’s career, her affinity for comic writer Greg Rucka or coverage of and from Afghanistan that’s making waves on the Internet today. No, it’s an old yearbook photo. Maddow, known for her short, brown haircut, used to be blonde. SEE THE PHOTO, READ THE REST at http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/dailyloaf/2010/07/11/msnbcs-rachel-maddows-blon… added by: Ryan_Jent

David Banner, 9th Wonder Promise ‘Jamming’ Message Music On Joint LP

Death of a Pop Star is due this summer on Banner’s independent label. By Jayson Rodriguez David Banner and 9th Wonder Photo: MTV News David Banner had the best of intentions. The Mississippi-bred rapper wanted to give away a free mixtape produced entirely by 9th Wonder titled Death of a Pop Star. But when the pair connected in the studio to record, they soon discovered a problem with Banner’s plan: The music was just too good. “When we did the first three songs, we were like, ‘Man, we ain’t giving this jam away,’ ” 9th Wonder, who produced the entire set, told MTV News. “It was like, ‘Man, this is really some good music.’ ” The former Little Brother beatsmith said his and Banner’s chemistry was apparent immediately. “Then about four or five [records] in, we were like, ‘Oh boy, we can’t give this away,’ ” he recalled. The long-in-the-works collection is meant to critique the musical landscape Banner and 9th Wonder come from. According to both men, the idea of hip-hop not speaking to a range of current events left them both frustrated. Banner, in particular, questioned why his generation hasn’t addressed the BP oil spill, for example. The project’s title, Death of a Pop Star, stems from the idea that an artist can no longer become an outsize entertainer in today’s climate, like Michael Jackson or Lionel Richie, who were known for their philanthropic efforts just as much as their hit records. Banner, however, stressed that the music on the project — due this summer on the rapper’s independent label — is more important than the message. “Before the message, before any of the rest of the stuff about this album, this album is jamming,” he said of the collection, which will include collaborations with Estelle and Ludacris. “I want to get that straight. Something we both talked about, you got a lot of political rappers holding up their fists, but they not jamming. You got a lot of people that are killers and they kill for real, but they not jamming. At the end of the day, we need to get back to what this is about, and that’s good music. If you choose to talk about something over a dope beat or dope song, that’s fine. Whatever you choose to do when you get on it, if you have the lyrical depth, it’s about what you decide to talk about.” Are you looking forward to hearing David Banner and 9th Wonder’s collaboration? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Eclipse’ Related Artists David Banner

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