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#CulturalDuality: New Documentary Asks ‘Am I Too African To Be American Or Too American To Be American’

Am I Too African To Be American Or Too American To Be American Documentary Have you ever struggled with your identity as an African in America ? A new documentary by first time director Nadia Sasso follows women of West African descent in order to document their unique stories on identity development and the tensions experienced between their West African and American cultural experiences. Via Blavity : In her first directorial debut, Nadia Sasso blows the lid off the identity and cultural duality of West African women of the diaspora. Am I: Too African to be American or Too American to be African? documents the journey of seven dynamic women as they navigate life and the difficulties of their bi-cultural identities. One of the women covered in this film is Issa Rae, the well-known producer, writer and director of the comedy series Awkward Black Girl. Although the film covers West African women specifically, all people with bi-cultural influences can relate to the content. The film facilitates dialogue between immigrants and their children with non-immigrants about what it means to adapt and grow in a diverse and complex environment from their perspectives. Check out the trailer below: To find out more about the film and what Nadia is up to next, check out amithefilm.com . What do you think of the cultural duality of Africans living in America?? YT

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BOSSIP Exclusive: TLC’s Chilli Denies Sleeping With Manager Pebbles’ Husband L.A. Reid

Pebbles Said Chilli Had An Affair With Music Mogul L.A. Reid TLC’s Chili says she NEVER slept with L.A. Reid – the ex-husband to the band’s former manager Pebbles – and says that all the rumors of her having an affair with the music mogul behind Pebbles back are pure lies. Perri Reid aka Pebbles – TLC’s former manager – sued Viacom for $40 million claiming she was defamed by how TV movie “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story” portrayed her. Pebbles explained in docs that the film showed her “as a conniving and dishonest business woman who hoodwinked three innocent girls and exploited their talent for her own personal gain.” Further, she said that contrary to what the film showed … she never controlled the bands lawyers and always paid the girls what they were due. Viacom fired back at the allegations they defamed Pebbles. In the docs they state that based on their knowledge … the portrayal of Pebbles was accurate and they did not act with malice when making the film. They demanded her $40 million dollar lawsuit be dismissed. T-Boz and Chili were then dragged into the lawsuit recently over the VH1 movie, and their former manager Pebbles filed docs stating she was going to depose the women and grill them about the film and how they portrayed her in the movie. Then on September 23rd, Chili’s deposition in the case was filed in which she states under oath she NEVER had an affair with Pebbles then-husband L.A. Reid. Pebbles has publicly stated following the release of the film that she believes Chili was sleeping with her then-husband music mogul L.A. Reid behind her back. The former TLC manager told Wendy Williams that she never wanted to believe it for years but she now says she believes it to be true, but said she wouldn’t reveal why she thinks this to be accurate. Pebbles also said that she thinks T-Boz and Left Eye were aware of the alleged affair. However, according to Chili’s sworn testimony under oath, she says she never slept with Pebbles ex-husband. She explains that she heard the rumors about her and L.A. for years but never thought much of it because it was so crazy. She says that the story of Pebbles walking in on her in bed with L.A. is so ridiculous because she was never once alone with L.A. at his home. Chili says that following the passing of Left Eye, T-Boz, Pebbles and her became somewhat close again. She explains that Pebbles and her had a conversation about everything around that time. During the conversation the topic of her sleeping with L.A. came up and she told Pebbles straight up it wasn’t true and none of the girls had been intimate with him whatsoever. The singer says she asked Pebbles if she believed her and she told Chili she did. Then Chili claims the band’s former manager apologized to her for things she had done over the years. Chili says that if anyone should be suing it should be her filing a lawsuit against Pebbles for defaming her character in the press by insinuating she slept with L.A. Reid. The singer then says that Pebbles told T-Boz that the reason she believed the affair did happen was because God told her that it did. Chili ends the conversation about the rumors by stating, “You know, I would never sleep with somebody’s husband. That’s disgusting.”

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19 Celebrities Who Are Surprisingly Religious

This just in: Not everyone in Hollywood only prays God of money and fame. Some stars are actually very religious. They take their faith very seriously. Do any of the following names come as a surprise? These are some of the more religious actors, actresses and singers in the entertainment industry… 1. Julia Roberts Julia Roberts is on record as saying she and her family chant and pray at a Hindu temple. She said she practiced this religion in an interview with People Magazine in 2011. 2. Mayim Balik Mayim Bialik keeps Kosher, studies Jewish texts and even shuts down all social media during the Sabbath. Talk about commitment, huh?!? 3. Michael Douglas Michael Douglas wrote a column in The Los Angeles Times, calling for people to confront anti-Semitism more forcefully after his son faced insults regarding his faith. 4. Andrew Keegan How religious is Andrew Keegan? The actor founded Full Circle, his VERY OWN RELIGION. He described it as “advanced spiritualism” to Vice Magazine. 5. Chris Pratt Chris Pratt was not always a man of faith. But his son was born prematurely in 2012 and he says prayer got him through it: “It restored my faith in God… it really redefined it.” 6. Ja Rule Ja Rule was raised by Jehovah’s Witnesses and baptized as a Christian after “reconnecting with God” while working on the film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” View Slideshow

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Rev Up Those Broomsticks! You Can Actually VISIT ‘Halloweentown’

Disney Channel’s 1998 movie “Halloweentown” was filmed in Oregon, and the town pays homage to the film every year.

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Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra wedding pictures

Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra, both 23, tie the knot on Saturday in front of their friends and family in Michigan. Now Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra have tied the knot in romantic scenes. Pictures shared by Catelynn show the happy couple celebrating their union with all the traditional trappings, from the big lacy white dress to a three-tiered cake, first dance and speeches. Catelynn, who gave birth to first daughter Carly at just 16, appears to be bursting with happiness as she a

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Christine Ouzounian Receives $1 Million Porn Offer

Christine Ouzounian has received an offer to suit up…and strip down. The former nanny for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, who is accused of sleeping with the actor and thereby prompting Garner to file for divorce , may soon join the movie world herself.  The adult movie world, that is, as TMZ confirms that pornography producer and director Axel Braun has made Ouzounian an offer he hopes she can’t refuse. He would like Christine to star in the sequel of “Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” for a cool $1 million. Ouzounian would reportedly portray Batwoman in the film, having to only work for two weeks and engage in three sex scenes. We assume she’d also have to her own stunts… if you know what we mean! No word yet on whether Ouzounian will accept this offer, but she doesn’t appear to be lacking for money these days. Multiple sources claim Affleck has been paying for his alleged ex-lover to stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel, while  Ouzounian also recently showed off an expensive new car. Another report, meanwhile, states that Ouzounian may release a tell-all in the near future, which would likely net her something in the six-to-eight figure range and would NOT necessitate that she let anyone into her precious Bat Cave. If you know what we mean. View Slideshow: 8 Stars Who Likely Shagged Their Nanny

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Too Little Too Late?? Dr. Dre Apologizes For Beating Up All Those Women Back In The Day

Dr. Dre Apologizes For Past Domestic Abuse With the great success of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ has also come great criticism of the biopic for omitting key details of the group’s history…particularly Dr. Dre’s notorious pension for slapping up the women in his life . After all the backlash and call-outs the mogul has faced, he is finally addressing his violent past with women that got omitted from the film. Via New York Times : Critics charge that the movie, which was co-produced by Dr. Dre, glosses over N.W.A.’s record of misogyny and ignores Dr. Dre’s history of physically abusing women. In a sign that the uproar was threatening not only his reputation but also his business dealings, Dr. Dre, who has previously spoken dismissively or vaguely about the decades-old episodes, confronted them on Friday in a statement to The New York Times. While he did not address each allegation individually, he said: “Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life. However, none of this is an excuse for what I did. I’ve been married for 19 years and every day I’m working to be a better man for my family, seeking guidance along the way. I’m doing everything I can so I never resemble that man again.” He added: “I apologize to the women I’ve hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives.” Apple, where Dr. Dre, 50, now works as a top consultant, also issued a statement: “Dre has apologized for the mistakes he’s made in the past and he’s said that he’s not the same person that he was 25 years ago. We believe his sincerity and after working with him for a year and a half, we have every reason to believe that he has changed.” This is the latest case of a celebrity who, partly because of the Internet, has been forced to face old abuse allegations. And for the accusers, Dr. Dre’s statement may be an acknowledgment of what they said decades ago. Do you feel like this statement settles things…or is there more necessary??

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Top 10 Oscar Winners Who Went Nude in their Oscar Winning Role

Lots of ladies have doffed their duds on screen, and lots have won an Oscar, but it’s a very small club who went nude in the film for which they won an Oscar. These seven Best Actress and three Best Supporting Actress winners all went the extra mile to earn Oscar gold, and here they are for your enjoyment!

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Top 10 Oscar Winners Who Went Nude in their Oscar Winning Role

Lots of ladies have doffed their duds on screen, and lots have won an Oscar, but it’s a very small club who went nude in the film for which they won an Oscar. These seven Best Actress and three Best Supporting Actress winners all went the extra mile to earn Oscar gold, and here they are for your enjoyment!

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Left Outta Compton: Dr. Dre’s Ex Michel’le Speaks On Being Cut From The NWA Story — “I Was Just A Girlfriend Who Got Beat Up” [Video]

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