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Spike Lee Claps Back At “Haters” Who Aren’t Feeling The “Chiraq” Title Of His New Flick

Spike Lee Defends Controversial “Chiraq” Movie Title Spike Lee is Ray Charles to the critiques… Via HuffingtonPost Movie director Spike Lee, known for films that deal frankly with racial issues, appeared in Chicago on Thursday to defend his planned movie about the city, after its reported title, “Chiraq,” was criticized by local politicians. Speaking at a South Side church and surrounded by African-American mothers carrying pictures of children killed in street violence, Lee said artists hold up a mirror to society and are not afraid to tell the truth. “We have to stop the madness,” Lee said. “This is insane.” He said people who know nothing about it have been expressing opinions about the film. Lee referred to the movie’s “so-called title,” but did not say if “Chiraq” would be the title and did not take questions. “Chiraq” is street slang that compares the nation’s third largest city to the war zones of the Middle East. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and local alderman Anthony Beale have expressed concern over the title, with Beale calling it “insulting.” Chicago recorded 407 murders in 2014, far ahead of the 328 recorded in the larger city of New York. Chicago has long fought a reputation for violence, enhanced by the mythology surrounding Prohibition-era gangster Al Capone. Many criticized Spike for negatively affecting Chicago’s tourism by releasing a film with such an intimidating title. Lee said he was not concerned about Chicago politics or tourism. “This is not about Chicago losing business,” Lee said. Referring to the grieving mothers around him, Lee said, “No one wants to be a member of this club right here.” Lee cited news reports that 14 people had been shot in the city the day before, with three killed. How do you feel about the term “Chiraq”? Is it the “reflection of society” as Spike claims, or is it a pejorative term for a city that has the blood of black people running in the streets?

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Young Thug Nixes “The Carter 6,” Changes His Mixtape’s Name To…

Young Thug Changes Album Title Young Thug and Lil Wayne have been butting heads over the title to Thug’s new release on Cash Money, The Carter 6 , for obvious reasons. Even though Young Thug has already insisted that he means no offense by snatching his “idol’s” album title, it seems Wayne isn’t having it and has moved forward with not only threats , but legal action. Welp, Thug heard that message loud and clear and decided to back up off “The Carter.” So what title is he going with now? Hmmm…so it’s the BARTER 6 now? We aren’t sure how much better of an option that is. Hopefully for his sake no Bloods have major differing opinions on all this… Instagram

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Miss England 2009 Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge

The new Miss England 2009 has been announced.  Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge will take over the title of Miss England 2009 from crowned Rachel Christie. She has been crowned Miss England, after Christie surrendered the crown of Miss England as aafter being arrested for brawling in the trendy London nightclub Mansion. bittenandbound Hodge has also been made known of her responsibilities in the upcoming pageant. Known as ‘Combat Barbie’ wherein she is also a soldier in the British Army. The army has released her from her duties in order that she can represent England at the Miss World 2009 Pageant that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, 12th December, 2009. Hodge said she has no hopes of leaving the army since she has recently been promoted and hope to get back and be on the front line in Afghanistan. Miss England 2009 Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading