Estelle’s new single “International” featuring Chris Brown and Trey Songz has some people wondering why she would do a collabo with a convicted woman beater. In a recent interview with Vibe Magazine, Estelle defended Chris Brown suggesting that people should stop judging him. In the interview, Estelle said: “I try not to judge because I’ve been judged a heck of a lot, and it don’t feel nice. I feel like Chris is an incredible singer, musician, dancer, entertainer, and brain box as far as business and that’s why I respect him and that’s where we meet at because I have nothing else to go on.” “We don’t hang out in the club, I love him as a person and as a brother, as peoples,” says Estelle. “I get it, I understand, and I get the effects for young women. I can’t speak on it because I wasn’t there.” Do you think its time we forgive and move on? Source: Vibe.com
The sudden public emergence of a little-known war criminal named Joseph Kony has created a storm of angry dialogue, suspicious side-eyeing, and an endless stream of online chitchatter the likes of which we haven’t seen since Barack Obama ran for President of the United States in 2008. For those that follow us on Twitter, you witnessed some of the angry rhetoric that soapbox super-heroes have aimed in our direction. Clearly, Joseph Kony is an atrocious human being and the word “criminal” doesn’t even BEGIN to describe the types of activities he’s been involved in. However, there are a whole host of people that do not wholeheartedly believe in the sudden and overwhelming campaign that has sprung up over the past week. Even those who actually LIVE in Uganda have doubts about the latest social cause phenomena. Says Ugandan journalist Angelo Opi-Aiya Izama: ‘To call the campaign a misrepresentation is an understatement. While it draws attention to the fact that Kony, indicted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court in 2005, is still on the loose, its portrayal of his alleged crimes in Northern Uganda are from a bygone era. At the height of the war between especially 1999 and 2004, large hordes of children took refuge on the streets of Gulu town to escape the horrors of abduction and brutal conscription to the ranks of the LRA. Today most of these children are semi-adults. Many are still on the streets unemployed. Gulu has the highest numbers of child prostitutes in Uganda. It also has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis. If six years ago children in Uganda would have feared the hell of being part of the LRA, a well documented reality already, today the real invisible children are those suffering from “Nodding Disease”. Over 4000 children are victims of this incurable debilitating condition. It’s a neurological disease that has baffled world scientists and attacks mainly children from the most war affected districts of Kitgum, Pader and Gulu.’ Hit the flip to read on…
Rihanna’s been on this sex icon kick for a while, I guess it was all part of her three year marketing plan someone who wasn’t a high school drop out teen prostitute crafted for her. From my perspective they were put her out as a pop good girl to get into the mind of the youth, then she got beat up, propelling her to the next level with sympathy from everyone, paving the way for her comeback as an empowered, I don’t need a man to define me or own me, I just need my pussy and my tits, and I’ll be the boss of them, leading to this phase of her career that is songs about the smell of sex, and topless twitter pics….It’s all a machine controlled by many, and unfortunately those many don’t just release her getting sodomized on the size of a Barbadian road by all the dudes who wouldn’t give her the time of day growing up, cuz she sucked then and sucks now. Who cares.
It is international women’s day and as someone who celebrate women and their sex organs on a daily basis, I figured I might as well celebrate women who are naked postesting, cuz that’s the only kind of protesting I care about, especially when the protestors are women trying to make a point, cuz I’ll always listen when tits are exposed…. The shortest demonstration of FEMEN was in Istanbul Ukrainian FEMEN activists were taken into custody earlier today when they attempted to stage their trademark nude demonstration in Istanbul. The demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to violence against women and was specifically designed to take place on March 8 International Women’s Day. The FEMEN members fought back when the police tried to intervene but were taken into custody. It’s always those fucking Ukrainian bitches making a big deal about throwing acid on bitches to keep them under veils….just let nature take it’s course people….Via Jon Turk
This Is The New Maserati Kubang! the automaker unveiled a concept called the Kubang at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Now, some 9 years later, thanks to synergies available in the Fiat/Chrysler group, that concept is now a reality; the production version having been unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show . Based on the current Jeep Grand Cherokee , the production Kubang delivers its own unique flavor. The styling, penned at the Maserati Style Center, headed up by Lorenzo, Ramaciotti, is quite unlike the Jeep; being fluid instead of blocky and very much in tune with the company’s current design language, as seen on the Gran Cabrio, Gran Turismo coupe and Quattroporte, with a wide mouthed grille, expressive headlights and an almost coke bottle contour to the flanks. Maserati says, that while the basic structures of the Kubang and Grand Cherokee might be common, the former will boast a Maserati engine, designed and developed in Modena; a specially calibrated eight-speed automatic transmission and Maserati engineered suspension and braking systems. A V8 version is definitely on the cards, though it will be interesting to see if a V6 version and possibly even a diesel becomes available, in attempt to further broaden market appeal. Stay tuned for more details on the Kubang as they become available. Source AutoGuide
New poster is for the film’s international release, with taglines written in Italian. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna in the international “Battleship” poster Photo: Universal Pictures Rihanna has always been pretty fierce, and for her “Battleship” poster, the femme fatale is getting her action hero on. Posted on Acehoswbiz.com , the poster features a tatted-up Rihanna holding a machine gun, her cropped black hair under a hat. The poster is for the film’s international release and the taglines are all written in Italian, translating to roughly, “The Battle for Earth Will Happen on the Sea.” Fans of the pop star are certainly used to seeing her sport guns. She played a sexy military leader in her “Hard” video , where she pranced around in military couture (most of which lacked pants), danced on military vehicles, wore a helmet that included Mickey Mouse ears and used sexy glances to command her militia. “I was surprised no one had ever thought to hire Rihanna,” director Peter Berg told MTV News recently about the
Ben Sellon submits Red Moon, a short film about a werewolf aboard a Russian sub. An Official Selection at the 2011 Atlanta Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, and 2012 Oxford Film Festival, it stars Ben as Capt. Alexei Ovechkin and was directed by Jimmy Marble. Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Boing Boing Discovery Date : 01/03/2012 22:52 Number of articles : 2
On the eve of a new trailer debut, Marvel has released a new poster for May’s superhero superteam pic The Avengers . Here you’ll find all your favorite heroes gathered in various states of action and repose: There’s Black Widow ( Scarlett Johansson ) stalking her prey while Hawkeye ( Jeremy Renner ) contemplates a sandwich, with Captain America ( Chris Evans ) having a senior moment in the background as Iron Man ( Robert Downey Jr. ) hogs the spotlight. Typical . Get a full look at the cut & paste wonderment after the jump. Also wedged into the same blue-tinged, explosion-filled background by Marvel’s resident Photoshop intern: Mark Ruffalo ‘s Hulk flailing for a way out (of this poster), Chris Hemsworth ‘s Thor pouting through a bad hair day, and Sam Jackson as Nick Fury looking like he belongs in an altogether different movie. Say, a serial killer cop crime thriller about a one-eyed detective who does things his own way? Starring Ashley Judd, perhaps? Meanwhile, over in the U.K. the film’s title has undergone a revamping; it will henceforth be known across the pond as Avengers Assemble , ostensibly to avoid confusion with the 1960s British spy series, and probably the subsequent Uma Thurman-starring feature-length bomb that followed in 1998. Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures “Marvel’s The Avengers”–the super hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon from a screenplay by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. The Avengers is in theaters on May 4.
Brandy and Monica recently released a new track together, “It All Belongs to Me,” and the dynamic R&B duo are now in talks to tour together this summer. Atlanta native Monica talked to Connecticut radio station 93.7 where she stated: “We’re dedicated to a tour in the summer. Looking back at it, it was so silly and so juvenile that we’re dedicated to this song in a different way.” While nothing is set in stone, Monica says she and Brandy really hope everything works out: “We’re working on that now and trying to find different sponsors and people that will get us in the cities we feel like we should be in, so it’s not just as easy as saying it, but we’re actually putting forth the effort to try and make sure it happens.” Look for Monica’s album, New Life , when it hits stores April 10th. Brandy’s as-yet-untitled album will be released in May. Source: Rap-Up RELATED: Brandy & Monica Release “It All Belongs To Me” [LISTEN NOW] Brandy & Monica Perform Live On Jay Leno [VIDEO] Monica Performs “You Give Good Love” In Tribute To Whitney Houston [VIDEO] Brandy And Monica Rehearse For Grammys [VIDEO]
Travis Porter is in New York City and stopped by Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club where they discussed group member Strap’s recent arrest. As we previously reported, Strap’s trip to NYC was delayed after he was arrested for having a loaded gun in his carry-on bag as he tried to board a flight at Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson International Airport. In addition to discussing Strap’s arrest, Travis Porter talked about groupies, mixtapes and their long-awaited debut album, which they said should be out in June. WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT RELATED: Travis Porter Calls Strap’s Arrest A “Mistake” [VIDEO] Travis Porter’s Strap Out Of Jail, Performs In NYC With Fabolous & Jeezy [VIDEO] Travis Porter’s Strap Arrested At Hartsfield Airport With Lo aded Gun How The Glock Became Hip-Hop’s Favorite Gun [AUDIO] Memphitz On Arrest: “I Was Looking Around Like What Fool Brought A Gun” Travis Porter Turn Birthday Bash 16 Into A Strip Club! [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Travis Porter Turns Down Diddy, Signs With Jive [EXCLUSIVE]
