Tag Archives: africa

Verne Troyer Films Man Getting Tasered at Airport

Verne Troyer no longer wants to be known as Mini-Me or as the man at the center of the  Verne Troyer sex tape . Instead, apparently, he wants to be known as the guy who films semi-violent and unexpected happenings at international airports. That's exactly what the former Austin Powers star has done above, as Troyer was heading for a flight to Ohio this week when he witnessed a guy break through TSA security. He whipped out his cellphone, he made his way throughout he crowd on his motorized scooter and he captured nearly the entire incident on camera. Check out the video to hear the police warn the dude that some serious tasering is about to occur and also to be impressed by just how many people still recognize Verne Troyer.

More:
Verne Troyer Films Man Getting Tasered at Airport

Kim Kardashian Selfish Reviews: Actually Positive?!?

It came as no surprise many years ago when viewers gave the  Kim Kardashian sex tape a positive review. The footage featured Ray J doing an admirable job behind the camera as he settled down behind his then-girlfriend and gave her a solid pounding. We understood why people liked it But the  Kim Kardashian selfie book ? Critics are actually heaping praise upon this ridiculous money grab?!? Somehow, some way, for some reason… yes! Here is a look at what a few respected publications have had to say about Kim Kardashian Selfish : What makes Selfish so crazily engrossing is the way it breaks down, image by nearly identical image, the precise, self-determined path of Kim Kardashian’s rise from socialite to household name – and the way that over the course of hundreds of consecutive selfies, the evolution of her public and private selves gets fully entangle – Slate It should be dreadful, but it isn’t. Surprisingly, it’s a rather enchanting document of someone having a jetset life (sample caption: ‘I was in Africa in a diamond mine’) and not being overly protective about her image (one page is devoted entirely to photographs of her with sunburn after she fell asleep wearing sunglasses). – The Telegraph A look through the pages of Selfish reveals that what may seem insipid and overblown initially is actually a far smarter, more calculated window into the life and times of one of our culture’s most relevant public figures through the simple, albeit absurd, art of documenting herself. – Complex What Selfish depicts, more than anything else, is the labor that goes into beauty…. And with her candor about who she is and what it takes to make her that way, she might also, against all odds, move us forward. – The Atlantic View Slideshow: 29 Kim Kardashian Selfies That Nearly Broke the Internet

Follow this link:
Kim Kardashian Selfish Reviews: Actually Positive?!?

Kim Kardashian Selfish Reviews: Actually Positive?!?

It came as no surprise many years ago when viewers gave the  Kim Kardashian sex tape a positive review. The footage featured Ray J doing an admirable job behind the camera as he settled down behind his then-girlfriend and gave her a solid pounding. We understood why people liked it But the  Kim Kardashian selfie book ? Critics are actually heaping praise upon this ridiculous money grab?!? Somehow, some way, for some reason… yes! Here is a look at what a few respected publications have had to say about Kim Kardashian Selfish : What makes Selfish so crazily engrossing is the way it breaks down, image by nearly identical image, the precise, self-determined path of Kim Kardashian’s rise from socialite to household name – and the way that over the course of hundreds of consecutive selfies, the evolution of her public and private selves gets fully entangle – Slate It should be dreadful, but it isn’t. Surprisingly, it’s a rather enchanting document of someone having a jetset life (sample caption: ‘I was in Africa in a diamond mine’) and not being overly protective about her image (one page is devoted entirely to photographs of her with sunburn after she fell asleep wearing sunglasses). – The Telegraph A look through the pages of Selfish reveals that what may seem insipid and overblown initially is actually a far smarter, more calculated window into the life and times of one of our culture’s most relevant public figures through the simple, albeit absurd, art of documenting herself. – Complex What Selfish depicts, more than anything else, is the labor that goes into beauty…. And with her candor about who she is and what it takes to make her that way, she might also, against all odds, move us forward. – The Atlantic View Slideshow: 29 Kim Kardashian Selfies That Nearly Broke the Internet

Read the original:
Kim Kardashian Selfish Reviews: Actually Positive?!?

Chet Haze: Tom Hanks’ Rapper Son Threatens Howard Stern on Twitter

You may already be familiar with the name Chet Haze. If not, prepare to be annoyed: Chet Haze: White and Purple That, friends, is the hardest rapper in the game, Chester Hanks, aka Tom Hanks’ son, aka Chet straight outta muthaf–kin’ Malibu Haze! We already knew that Chet is an embarrassment to Hanks  and his wife (as he should be) but now it seems that the rest of the world is catching on to what a human facepalm this kid is. It seems Chet’s been taking a lot of flak this week, as a result of an interview on Eminem’s Sirius station in which the DJ and callers positively tore him a new one. (“You’re not Tom Hanks. You just came out of Tom Hanks’ d-ck,” is our favorite quote.) Like the rest of the world, Howard Stern found this hilarious and decided to crack a few jokes at Chet’s expense: Howard Stern on Chet Haze Actually pretty tame by Stern standards, but Chet wasn’t havin’ it, G! The former Mr. Chester Marlon Hanks went off on Stern in a lengthy Twitter rant, in which he promised the radio icon, “I am going to see you in person, and I am going to hurt you.” He went on to blast Stern’s show as “LAME FUCKING YUPPIE HUMOR!”  Yes, the son of Tom Hanks’ son (whose name, again, is Chester) is calling other people yuppies. The worst part of this whole thing is that Chet Haze is fresh from rehab so he can’t even blame his idiocy on drugs.  Stern has yet to publicly respond to the fact that he now has beef with the realest thug in Beverly Hills, but we imagine he’ll address Chester’s complaints on his show tomorrow. 17 Most Intelligent Rappers in the Game 1. Drake View Photo Drake was 2013’s most Tweeted about rapper. He definitely knows a thing or two about social media, and the personal stories behind his songs have made him immensely popular. 2. Jay Z View Photo Jay Z made himself into a mogul instead of just another rapper, which he was one of the best at in his own right. Hov is a pretty smart man (but if he were REALLY smart he’d fix things with Solange … just saying). 3. Lupe Fiasco View Photo Lupe Fiasco’s lyrical topics include terrorism, Islam, prostitution, and religion. But he did do a guest appearance on One Tree Hill, so… 4. Tupac Shakur View Photo Tupac Shakur’s ability to pour his heart into his songs and speak honestly about the world adds him to the list. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Pharrell View Photo Pharrell started out as a rapper before moving into producing and then coming back to the mic. His ability to do it all and do it all well shows his smarts. 6. Andre 3000 View Photo Andre 3000, part of Atlanta’s Outkast, has long been considered one of the smartest rappers in the game. 7. Nas View Photo Part anthropologist, part philosopher, Nas has earned his spot on this list. 8. Mos Def Mos Def, now known as Yasiin Bey, is a versatile talent, a rapper turned actor also famous for his notable role as Brother Sam in Dexter. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Talib Kweli Talib Kweli teamed up with Mos Def to form Black Star, a conscious rap duo who discussed politics in smart, provocative style. 10. Immortal Technique Immortal Technique, a Peruvian rapper raised in Harlem rapped about racism, religion, and class struggle. 11. Ludacris View Photo Ludacris is a rapper, entrepreneur, and actor from Atlanta who is also graduate of Georgia State. He is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, a subsidiary of Def Jam Records. 12. RZA View Photo We could have selected many members of the Wu-Tang Clan, but it all comes back to RZA, the creative and emotional leader of the seminal hip hop collective who produced their epic 36 Chambers. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Flavor Flav View Photo Flavor Flav is whacky and seems a bit off his rocker, but he’s also a musical prodigy. 14. Common Common is a rapper and actor from Chicago. In recent years he’s become a prominent voice in hip hop. 15. Del the Funky Homosapien Del the Funky Homosapien is a cousin of Ice Cube who made a name for himself with Heiroglyphics, with solo work, with Gorillaz, and by producing songs featured on video games. 16. Black Thought Black Thought, MC of The Roots, is famous for his live performance skills and his politically charged content. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Young MC “Bust a Move” rapper Young MC was a one-hit wonder, but its hilariously witty lyrics were no accident: He has an economics degree from the University of Southern California. The End. Up Next: ” 17 Most Intelligent Rappers in the Game .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

View original post here:
Chet Haze: Tom Hanks’ Rapper Son Threatens Howard Stern on Twitter

Trevor Noah on Twitter: Don’t Judge the Old Me!

Trevor Noah has taken to Twitter in order to combat an uproar over his past use of Twitter. The heretofore little-known South African comedian has been constantly in the news over the last 48 hours, first for being named the next host of The Daily Show and then for people scrambling to answer one simple question: Who the heck is Trevor Noah?!? This question took them to Twitter, where they happened upon a series of online jokes from many years ago that don’t exactly paint women or Jewish people in a positive light. “Almost bumped a Jewish kid crossing the road. He didn’t look b4 crossing but I still would hav felt so bad in my german car!” read one Noah Tweet, while another quoted “fat chicks” as thinking: Oh yeah the weekend. People are gonna get drunk & think that I’m sexy! Comedy Central released a statement in defense of Noah , arguing that he “pushes boundaries” and should not be judged on a “handful of jokes.” And now Trevor Noah has come out and passed along a similar message. “To reduce my views to a handful of jokes that didn’t land is not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian,” he Tweeted this evening in response to the scandal. What do you think, readers? Forgive and forget Noah? Or fire and frown upon? Trevor Noah Bio: Who is the New Daily Show Host? 1. He Made Tonight Show History In 2013, Noah became the first African comedian to ever perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 2. His Parents Got Married Illegally Noah is the son of a black African woman and a white Swiss man who met when interracial relationships were against the law in South Africa. 3. He’s Already Been a Host Of “Tonight with Trevor Noah,” a talk show in South Africa. It ran for two years. 4. And He’s at the Center of a Documentary Noah is the subject of a documentary, “You Laugh But It’s True.” You can check it outon Netflix. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. He’s Got Personality So much, in fact, that Noah was nominated the MTV Africa Music Award for Personality of the Year in 2014. 6. He Can Dance! He came in second place on South Africa’s version of Dancing With the Stars. Let’s hope he cuts some rugs as host! 7. He Doesn’t Like Jews? He does. We’re kidding. But he’s gotten in trouble in the past for Tweets such as this. The End. Up Next: ” Trevor Noah Bio: Who is the New Daily Show Host? .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

Read the original post:
Trevor Noah on Twitter: Don’t Judge the Old Me!

Trevor Noah: 7 Things to Know About the Next Daily Show Host

Jon Stewart is about to be out, Trevor Noah is confirmed to be in and television fans everywhere are now left to wonder: Who the heck is  Trevor Noah ?!? Comedy Central announced on Monday that the 31-year old South African will take over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart some time later this year, prompting many to wonder why Noah was selected. Trevor Noah Bio: Who is the New Daily Show Host? 1. He Made Tonight Show History In 2013, Noah became the first African comedian to ever perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 2. His Parents Got Married Illegally Noah is the son of a black African woman and a white Swiss man who met when interracial relationships were against the law in South Africa. 3. He’s Already Been a Host Of “Tonight with Trevor Noah,” a talk show in South Africa. It ran for two years. 4. And He’s at the Center of a Documentary Noah is the subject of a documentary, “You Laugh But It’s True.” You can check it outon Netflix. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. He’s Got Personality So much, in fact, that Noah was nominated the MTV Africa Music Award for Personality of the Year in 2014. 6. He Can Dance! He came in second place on South Africa’s version of Dancing With the Stars. Let’s hope he cuts some rugs as host! 7. He Doesn’t Like Jews? He does. We’re kidding. But he’s gotten in trouble in the past for Tweets such as this. The End. Up Next: ” Trevor Noah Bio: Who is the New Daily Show Host? .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… In short: because he’s young… and fresh… and can take the program in a different direction, offering a contrasting viewpoint than many others due to his upbringing and background. And just what is that upbringing and background? How does it help Noah stand out? How did his parents break South African law? Get to know Trevor Noah via the helpful photo and fact gallery above. Are you excited for his Daily Show debut?

Read more:
Trevor Noah: 7 Things to Know About the Next Daily Show Host

Say WHAT??? Funniest Reactions To Raven Symone’s Struggly Geography

Hilarious Reactions To Raven’s Loud & Wrong Ancestry Former child star -turned- struggle philosopher /actress Raven-Symone believes that she’s from every continent in Africa (must be two Africas) and Europe, too, which sparked endless hilarity across the internet in yet another WTF-worthy “That’s So New Black Raven” moment. Hit the flip for the best (and funniest) reactions to Raven’s struggly geography.

Excerpt from:
Say WHAT??? Funniest Reactions To Raven Symone’s Struggly Geography

Did You Know? Here’s How AIDS Really Began

How AIDS Truly Started Do you where AIDS truly came from? As New York Post reports, In Randy Shilts’ history of AIDS, “And the Band Played On,” Air Canada steward named Gaëtan Dugas is pinpointed as the first case of then-named “gay cancer,” and blamed for bringing the virus to the US and infecting 40 people or more with HIV. While there’s no doubt that Dugas helped spread the virus , new data shows that he was by no means the first case. In fact, HIV had already been around for nearly 75 years and likely already in the US for about 10 years, going virtually unnoticed due to its extreme rarity and doctors’ inability to identify what the issue was. As author David Quammen reveals in his new book “The Chimp and the River: How AIDS Emerged from an African Rain Forest:” “Dugas himself was infected by some other human, presumably during a sexual encounter — and not in Africa . . . somewhere closer to home.” “As evidence now shows, HIV had already arrived in North America when Gaëtan ­Dugas was a virginal adolescent.” And to the urban legends that HIV came from sexual contact between a human and a chimp — that’s not true either. The disease DID originate in simian blood, however the spread from chimp to human was much more organic: “AIDS began with a spillover from one chimp to one human, in or near a small southeastern wedge of Cameroon, around 1908.” Quammen writes. The most likely way it jumped species was through a person Quammen calls the “Cut Hunter” — a man who hunted and butchered a chimpanzee infected with simian immunodeficiency virus and was wounded in the process. The chimp’s blood mingled with his through the cuts in his skin. From there, the virus spread from person to person one at a time in low numbers, very slowly and unnoticed due to high mortality rates and frequent death by disease. The virus spread much faster mid-century when French-speaking Haitian colonials, placed there by Belgium, introduced re-usable syringes to the Congo while treating ailments. Long story short, the disease went from the Congo to Haiti after the Belgian government fell and medics returned home, soon spreading to America after more syringe-sharing, blood-donation, and sexual contact between Americans and Haitians occurred: “It reached hemophiliacs through the blood supply. It reached drug addicts through shared needles. It reached gay men… by sexual transmission, possibly from an initial contact between two males, an American and a Haitian.” Interesting stuff, right? But while we’re figuring out where it all started…can we get them to figure out how to end it??

Follow this link:
Did You Know? Here’s How AIDS Really Began

Hoy En Mi Gente News: Puerto Rican Banger Rosario Dawson Adopts A 12-Year-Old Girl

Bienvenidos a MILF-dom ! Actress Rosario Dawson Adopts Pre-Teen Girl Via PageSix Rosario Dawson is a new mom. The 35-year-old actress adopted a 12-year-old girl in October, a source tells Page Six. Dawson, who was adopted by her stepfather Greg Dawson when she was 1, has been vocal in the past about her plans, telling Latina magazine in 2008 that she planned to adopt. “That idea has stayed in the back of my head, but lately, I’ve been thinking about it more,” the “Top Five” star told the mag, explaining, “My mother and grandmother are extraordinary women, and they’re getting older. It struck me recently that one day I might be sitting around with my children, going, ‘Your grandma was an amazing woman; I really wish you could’ve known her.’ . . . Whatever time I have, I want it.” Dawson, who has sat as an event chair for OrphanAid Africa, split with “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle in 2013 and is single. Takes a lot of heart to adopt a child, even more to adopt a child who is already reached a certain age. Image via WENN

View original post here:
Hoy En Mi Gente News: Puerto Rican Banger Rosario Dawson Adopts A 12-Year-Old Girl

Do They Know It’s Christmas When They have Ebola of the Day

This song made 2,000,000 dollars in 5 minutes after the video was featured on the X-Factor, where they basically called out to the world saying that we could all end up with Ebola, all it takes is a flight from Africa with the wrong questionable girl with a fever… I figure Bob Geldoff could have done a little more by writing a new version of the song, since they’ve already done this one years ago…and I didn’t really need to hear One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, and other British people singing it, but maybe he was too busy mourning the death of his daughter… It’s pretty awful, but the dead girl in her bra, contrasts nicely with celebs walking out of LIMOS… All this to say, Ebola is bad, but this song may make you wish you had ebola, so that your ears filled up with blood as you’re slowly melting from the inside…due to disease… That said, if you think Bob Geldoff and Bono can cure Ebola…download it….I can’t say it is for a good cause…since I don’t trust charities, and I kinda feel the world needs a natural disaster or epidemic to reset us and our overpopulated, self involved, disgusting ways…

Follow this link:
Do They Know It’s Christmas When They have Ebola of the Day