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Heavenly Creatures’ Melanie Lynskey Finally Gets Her Leading-Lady Due [PIC]

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Mr. Skin’s been a fan of busty Kiwi act-chest Melanie Lynskey ever since she took a lesbian bubble bath with Kate WInslet in Heavenly Creatures (1994). But unfortunately Melanie has spent most of her career as a character actress and hasn’t been able to spread her wings as a leading lady…until now! Melanie’s starring in the new movie Hello I Must Be Going , which premieres this week at the Sundance Film Festival. She plays a 35-year-old divorcee who moves back in with her parents after being suddenly dumped by her husband; at first she’s wallowing in her misery, but ends up wallowing in the sexual attentions of her father’s 19-year-old business colleague. Cougarrific! Melanie reportedly has several scandalous sex scenes in the film, as reported in Entertainment Weekly : Melanie Lynskey strips naked and sings the Canadian national anthem to a 19-year-old lover during a playful skinny-dip in the family swimming pool.There were more passionate scenes where that came from: late-night sex in her parents’ car, a tryst on a couch at a family party, sneaking into her young boyfriend’s room when his folks (who mistakenly think he’s gay) are away… To get a sneak peek of Melanie’s sweet teats, check out our Melanie Lynskey page right here at MrSkin.com!

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Happy 48th Birthday, Michelle Obama!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, turns 48 today. The first-ever African-American First Lady, Michelle doesn’t describe herself in such terms. Instead, she doesn’t hesitate to say that first and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha’s mom, and that before that, she was a wife, lawyer and public servant. Here’s an official White House portrait of Michelle and family: Promoting Service and working with young people has remained a staple of her career and her interest in the White House, exemplified by her Let’s Move campaign to bring together communities in a nationwide effort to tackle childhood obesity. Michelle also co-founded Joining Forces, a nationwide initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they deserve, and to raise awareness of military families’ unique needs. Regardless of your political views, here’s wishing the First Lady a very happy birthday on this day. Click to enlarge some of our favorite Michelle Obama photos below!

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This Is What Madeline Schichtel Did In 2011, 1 Year In Under 8 Minutes

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Los Angeles-based artist and photographer Madeline Schichtel took 1-second snippets of each day of her life in 2011 and condensed it into a sweet film called This is What Madeline Did in 2011. via Colossal photo by Madeline Schichtel Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Laughing Squid Discovery Date : 17/01/2012 12:00 Number of articles : 3

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Obama Cracks Birther Joke During Betty White’s NBC Birthday Special

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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In an NBC special that aired Monday night in honor of Betty White’s 90th birthday, President Obama cracked a birther joke during a pre-recorded bit from the Oval Office. The segment featured a voiceover of Obama reading a letter he was composing to the elderly actress who has resurrected her career. That letter referenced White’s “long form birth certificate:” Dear Betty, You look so fantastic and… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 17/01/2012 16:49 Number of articles : 2

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REVIEW: Sing Your Song Doesn’t Need to Tease Greatness Out of Harry Belafonte — It’s Already There

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It takes at least two things to make a terrific documentary: A great subject and a light but deft touch. Susanne Rostock’s Sing Your Song , which traces the career of Harry Belafonte with a specific focus on the singer and actor’s social activism, certainly has the former — it’s the latter that’s lacking. But if nothing else, Sing Your Song works as a testament to Belafonte’s drive and dedication to causes well outside the usual goals of simply making money. If you don’t know much about Belafonte beyond the fact that he was that great-looking guy who had a hit in the ’50s with “The Banana Boat Song,” Rostock’s documentary is as good a place as any to start. Sing Your Song is simply conceived and constructed: Rostock (making her directing debut, though she’s been editing documentaries for years) uses on-camera interviews with Belafonte, as well as voice-over narration, to frame a selection of television and news clips and still photographs. The story doesn’t need much embellishment: Belafonte was born in Harlem in 1927, though he spent a portion of his childhood with his grandmother, in Jamaica. He served in the Navy during World War II, and afterward became involved, along with his friend Sidney Poitier, with the American Negro Theater. Belafonte also studied acting at the New School, along with Poitier, Marlon Brando, Walter Matthau and Bernie Schwartz (the last better known as Tony Curtis). He began singing in clubs in New York in the early 1950s. And when he saw Huddie Ledbetter on stage one evening, he was inspired to start researching folk music himself, not just purely American folk music, but that of other countries as well — his 1956 album Calypso was the first LP to sell more than 1 million copies. ( Sing Your Song includes a TV clip of ’50s talk-show host Steve Allen passing one framed gold record after another into Belafonte’s arms.) Belafonte appears to have become a social activist without even knowing it, inspiring outrage in an extremely segregated America without even trying. In Robert Rossen’s 1957 Island in the Sun, his character’s romance with a white woman (played by Joan Fontaine) spurred controversy, though it also boosted ticket sales. Racism was still a huge problem — perhaps even a bigger problem — in 1968, when Petula Clark, performing on television with Belafonte, dared to take his arm. The outcry from advertisers and the public was deafening. Sing Your Song suggests that all of these experiences helped shape Belafonte’s political sensibility, goading him into action instead of just accepting injustice. Rostock includes interviews with significant figures of the civil rights movement, among them Julian Bond, who explains how much it meant to see Belafonte on television in the 1950s: “You’d call your neighbor – ‘Colored on TV!’ It was so rare.” And Belafonte himself explains how he became drawn to the civil rights cause: Martin Luther King Jr. set up a meeting with him, assuring him it wouldn’t take long. Four hours later, Belafonte emerged, ready to do anything necessary to get the point across to the rest of the nation. Sing Your Song is most potent in dealing with Belafonte’s activism during the ’50s and ’60s, becoming murkier and more disorganized when Rostock heads into the Watergate era. It’s not that Belafonte’s work became less visible or less significant at that point, but Rostock presents those years as a blurry laundry list, whirring from Belafonte’s efforts to end hunger in Ethiopia to his anti-Apartheid activities to his involvement in the turmoil in Haiti in the mid-1990s. By the last third, Sing Your Song begins to feel more like a promotional film — promoting activism, if nothing else — than a well-rounded portrait. Still, it’s valuable for both the vintage footage Rostock has collected and for the observations provided by Belafonte, who is as charming, handsome and persuasive in his mid-80s as he ever was. When he speaks about his recent efforts to end gang violence in Los Angeles, he says, “I’m still looking to fix these things I thought we fixed 50 years ago.” Retirement, apparently, isn’t an option. Follow Stephanie Zacharek on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .

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Another Day, Another Shady NYPD Shooting: One-Time Murks Armed Man In Front Of His House As He Was Trying To Protect His Crib

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

This is still happening , NYC? Police shot and killed an armed man whose girlfriend said had gone outside in his pajamas to check on a possible break-in at his Brooklyn home Thursday night. Dwayne Browne, 27, was shot once in the chest about 10:40 p.m. outside 943 Schenck Ave. in East New York and died at Brookdale Hospital at 11:46 p.m., police said. “The officers told me they had to shoot him,” said his girlfriend, who gave only her first name, Juanita. “They kept calling him the shooter. The officer said, ‘I’m sorry. It was one of us. But he wouldn’t put the gun down.’” Juanita said she hadn’t seen him with a gun. But Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne, the NYPD’s top spokesman, said a firearm was recovered at the scene. A police source said Dwayne Browne was shot by an officer who responded to a scuffle outside the two-family home. The source said the scuffle involved two men trying to force a third person through the front door. City Councilman Charles Barron (D-Brooklyn), who said he was briefed by police, said a woman who witnessed that confrontation called 911 and later told cops the duo ran away as officers were arriving. Juanita said she and Browne were watching “The Resident,” a thriller, when they heard noises outside. “He looked through the blinds before he went downstairs,” she said. “He said he saw two people running away. It sounded like someone was trying to break in. He went downstairs to check it out. I heard one gunshot. “He came back upstairs and he was bleeding,” she said. “He looked at me and said, ‘Baby, I’ve been shot.’” At that point, Juanita said, cops rushed into the apartment and one officer pointed a gun at her head and refused to help Browne. “His chest was moving up and down,” she remembered. “He was fighting for his life. “They wouldn’t help him.” Shoot first, ask questions last, huh? SMH Source

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Get Your Life Together: Is Jennifer Hudson Getting Fed Up With Her Suspect Boo’s Fugazi Wrestling Career??

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

She might have lost some weight, but J-Hud is still the heavyweight champion of her relationship! According to the “gospel” of the National Enquirer : JENNIFER HUDSON’s romance with pro wrestler DAVID OTUNGA could go down for the count if he refuses to change careers, say sources. The 30-year-old “Dreamgirls” star should be on top of the world with a new mansion, beautiful baby boy and svelte new figure. But she’s said to be devastated that Otunga, a Harvard-educated lawyer, won’t give up his career in the wacky world of professional wrestling. “It’s really hurting their romance and their life together,” revealed an insider. Muscular David had landed a coveted position at a prestigious law firm, “but now he’s having too much fun as a wrestler,” added the source. “Jennifer wants him to have a career in a serious profession rather than the circus world of pro wrestling. But he told her he can always go back to being an attorney. Right now he’s in great physical shape and loves what he’s doing. “So they are at a crisis point in the relationship.” SMH @ David, let us find out he’s keeping his wrestling “career” and not signing a prenup so he can collect JHud’s hard-earned stacks if they get divorced. More On Bossip! Setting The Record Straight…Again: The Craziest Rumors That Have Come Out Since Blue Ivy’s Birth EXCLUSIVE: Is This The Sidepiece That Almost Made Evelyn Walk Away From Her New Hustle Ochocinco??? Who’s Real? The Most Hated Reality Show Stars Of All Time Don’t Mess With My Man! Famous Women That Will Fight For And Stick Up For Their Boo Thangs

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‘Bourne Legacy’ Star Oscar Isaac Is One To Watch In 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

After a star turn in ‘Drive’ and a plum part in the globe-trotting franchise, Isaac is poised to top himself this year. By Josh Horowitz Oscar Isaac Photo: Getty Images Oscar Isaac had a pretty damn fine 2011, working with Madonna, Ryan Gosling and Zack Snyder. That’s a year nearly anyone in Hollywood — and certainly those trying to leap into its shark-infested waters — would kill to have. The crazy thing is that Isaac is poised to top himself in 2012. He’s starring opposite Jeremy Renner in “The Bourne Legacy,” a franchise that has grossed almost a billion dollars since its debut in 2002. And the Coen brothers cast him in the lead role in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” a film focusing on the 1960s-era folk music scene in Greenwich Village. No doubt, Isaac is One to Watch this year, which is why we hopped on the phone with the actor recently to discuss everything he has coming up over the next 12 months. MTV News : We’ve been following your career for a while here. First of all, you should know there’s a lot of huge “Drive” fans in our office. Oscar Isaac : Nice! I remember going in to see a very early cut of the film and thinking, “I cannot believe I am in this movie!” I was so stoked when I saw it. MTV : Does it feel like you’ve recently hit a groove with respect to what’s going on with your career? Isaac : Yeah, I think once I got the Coen brothers film, I could definitely feel a bit of a shift. The dream is definitely in full effect. I just got back from a meeting with the CoBros and it was amazing, man. It was just the three of us sitting around going through the script and showing each other different movies. Plus, I’m a musician — I’ve been doing that for years — and I get to play lots and lots of music in the film. I’m going to record an album of it in January in New York with T-Bone [Burnett]. MTV : Wow, that’s amazing. Isaac : Yeah, man. If I were to describe the exact perfect scenario for me it would be what’s happening for me in January and February in New York. I’m beside myself and can’t believe my luck. MTV : How did you get the part? Isaac : I found out about it way early on that they were putting together a movie based on the folk scene in the ’60s in New York. As soon as I heard that I was like, I’ve got to get in there. I sent in a tape of me playing one of the songs. It’s based on Dave Van Ronk who was known as the “Mayor of MacDougal Street.” They really liked what I sent in and they brought me in to audition. Then they made me wait for about a month. I was thinking about it nonstop and then they called and offered it to me. It was unreal to get that call from Joel [Coen]. MTV : Is the stuff you’re singing in the movie original music or will it be familiar? Isaac : It’s not overly familiar. They’re older folk songs. I don’t think anything is being written for it. T-Bone and I have gotten together to do some new arrangements of some of these old songs. There is lots of music in the movie. MTV : Would you call it a comedy? Isaac : Oh yeah, most definitely. There’s a nihilistic quality to it. It’s filled with a wry absurdist sense of humor. MTV : Who is this guy you play? Isaac: He’s a working-class guy from Queens. He’s just trying to make it in this scene. A lot of bad sh– happens to him. [ Laughs. ] He’s just resilient as f—. He keeps going forward in a slightly Buster Keaton-esque way. MTV : The put-upon man is definitely a Coen brothers specialty. Isaac: Yeah, exactly! Going through all their films there is something about that guy who has real heart but is always a couple steps behind. If a pigeon flies over and sh–s on someone, it’s going to be that guy. [ Laughs. ] MTV : I know you just wrapped on “The Bourne Legacy.” I’ve heard you were in the mix to get the lead role, right? Isaac : Yeah, I had never done a screen test before. They brought me in and I gave it a go at trying to look cool with a gun. [ Laughs. ] It was great. I really like Tony [Gilroy]. He’s so smart, and he runs a really inclusive set for such a big movie. It felt like an indie movie because all of the conversations were out in the open. It was one of the best shooting experiences I’ve had. MTV : How did you end up getting the part you did? Isaac : After the screen test I got the call saying the studio was not quite ready to pull the trigger on me. But a few weeks later, I got a call from Tony saying we’ve got this part and we’d love you to do it. I jumped at it, of course. I have to say they definitely got the right guy for the job. I would have acted the sh– out of it but Jeremy [Renner] is the real deal. The dude has incredible skills. Not only is he a great actor but he’s tough as nails. MTV : Did you have to do some physical training? Isaac : Believe it or not, my part actually required a great deal of actual acting, not just action. It’s a really cool sequence in the film. It’s a Western standoff kind of thing going on. MTV : Do you actually have a name in it? On IMDb you are listed as #3. Isaac : [ Dramatically ] I am #3. What are you waiting for? Your must-see movie needs your support. It’s time to show character, poise and heart. Vote for your picks now at MTV Movie Brawl 2012 ! Check out everything we’ve got on “The Bourne Legacy.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos MTV Movie Brawl 2012! 2012 Ones To Watch

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Fat Joe’s Darkside II ‘Most Controversial’ Mixtape Out

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Right now, it seems that gangsta rap is extinct, so I give you that free,’ Joe Crack tells Mixtape Daily. By Rob Markman Fat Joe Photo: MTV News Don’t Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape : The Darkside, Vol. II Headliner : Fat Joe Key Cameo : “Pushing Keys,” featuring Raekwon Essential Info : In rap, it’s important to be multifaceted, feeding fans radio hits while maintaining close ties to the streets. It’s a balancing act that Fat Joe has mastered throughout his career, most recently with the release of his super-catchy single “Another Round” (with Chris Brown) and his murderous mixtape The Darkside, Vol. II. “I’m a grown guy, I’m a grown man, so for me, I don’t have no problem touching that sexy stuff — and I do everything,” Joe told Mixtape Daily last week. “I might have the most controversial, the most hard-core mixtape out: Darkside II out right now online; [if] you want that real hip-hop, go get it.” When the Bronx, New York, rap titan first emerged on the scene in 1993 with his debut album, Represent, his official moniker was Fat Joe da Gangsta. By the time his sophomore record came out two years later, he’d simplified his name, going by Fat Joe. Still, he’s always maintained a hard edge. “Right now, it seems that gangsta rap is extinct, so I give you that [music] free. I give you The Darkside II, it’s better than some people’s albums,” Joe boasted. “It’s that hard, you might hear that and be like, ‘Damn.’ I give it all: I do songs for the ladies, I do big songs and I touch the streets at the same time, so I feed everybody.” “Another Round” should provide Joe with ample radio play and visibility as he promotes his upcoming 11th album, while Darkside II will keep Crack cemented in the streets. Starting out with the French Montana-assisted “Welcome to the Darkside,” Cook Coke Crack sets off his verbal murder spree in grand fashion and doesn’t let up. Jadakiss rides shotgun on “Dope Man,” a gangsta’s reworking of the Beatles’ classic “Yesterday.” There’s no shortage of hard-core rap joints either. Even on the sweet-sounding “Angels Say,” Joe spits about John Gotti and late-night gunfights over Mark Henry’s soulful production. Through it all, Fat Joe has managed to keep his integrity as an artist, and for him, that’s the most important thing. “I don’t really get no flack, no backlash, like, ‘Damn, Joe, you doin’ a joint for the girls?’ I never really get that.” For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines . Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Fat Joe Related Artists Fat Joe

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Fat Joe’s Darkside II ‘Most Controversial’ Mixtape Out

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Right now, it seems that gangsta rap is extinct, so I give you that free,’ Joe Crack tells Mixtape Daily. By Rob Markman Fat Joe Photo: MTV News Don’t Sleep: Necessary Notables Mixtape : The Darkside, Vol. II Headliner : Fat Joe Key Cameo : “Pushing Keys,” featuring Raekwon Essential Info : In rap, it’s important to be multifaceted, feeding fans radio hits while maintaining close ties to the streets. It’s a balancing act that Fat Joe has mastered throughout his career, most recently with the release of his super-catchy single “Another Round” (with Chris Brown) and his murderous mixtape The Darkside, Vol. II. “I’m a grown guy, I’m a grown man, so for me, I don’t have no problem touching that sexy stuff — and I do everything,” Joe told Mixtape Daily last week. “I might have the most controversial, the most hard-core mixtape out: Darkside II out right now online; [if] you want that real hip-hop, go get it.” When the Bronx, New York, rap titan first emerged on the scene in 1993 with his debut album, Represent, his official moniker was Fat Joe da Gangsta. By the time his sophomore record came out two years later, he’d simplified his name, going by Fat Joe. Still, he’s always maintained a hard edge. “Right now, it seems that gangsta rap is extinct, so I give you that [music] free. I give you The Darkside II, it’s better than some people’s albums,” Joe boasted. “It’s that hard, you might hear that and be like, ‘Damn.’ I give it all: I do songs for the ladies, I do big songs and I touch the streets at the same time, so I feed everybody.” “Another Round” should provide Joe with ample radio play and visibility as he promotes his upcoming 11th album, while Darkside II will keep Crack cemented in the streets. Starting out with the French Montana-assisted “Welcome to the Darkside,” Cook Coke Crack sets off his verbal murder spree in grand fashion and doesn’t let up. Jadakiss rides shotgun on “Dope Man,” a gangsta’s reworking of the Beatles’ classic “Yesterday.” There’s no shortage of hard-core rap joints either. Even on the sweet-sounding “Angels Say,” Joe spits about John Gotti and late-night gunfights over Mark Henry’s soulful production. Through it all, Fat Joe has managed to keep his integrity as an artist, and for him, that’s the most important thing. “I don’t really get no flack, no backlash, like, ‘Damn, Joe, you doin’ a joint for the girls?’ I never really get that.” For other artists featured in Mixtape Daily, check out Mixtape Daily Headlines . Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: Fat Joe Related Artists Fat Joe

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