From one Teen Mom loose cannon to another … some harsh words! If anyone would be sympathetic to the new season’s train wreck Jenelle Evans, you’d think it would be Amber Portwood, who’s had her share of “issues.” Not the case. Instead of reaching out to Jenelle, Amber says she “despises” Evans’ wild ways, calling her an “idiot” whose situation is nothing like her own. “I pretty much despise what she stands for,” Amber Portwood says. Jenelle Evans (left) shouldn’t expect any support from Amber Portwood . “She’s an idiot and I don’t care if people know or not,” she adds . “I literally have worked my ass off because of this whole battery thing to make sure I keep my daughter. They [MTV] shouldn’t put her on, it’s embarrassing!” Tell us how you really feel, Ambs. In all seriousness, Jenelle is unfit to be a mom , a fact that she admits. That fact and her perceived apathy are likely what irks the “passionate” Amber. What Jenelle “stands for” in Amber’s mind is not giving a $h!t. That’s our take. We’re not saying Portwood should talk, but that’s where she’s coming from. Evans’ baby Jace is being taken care of by Jenelle’s own mom, Barbara. That woman seems borderline insane in her own right, but it’s an improvement. Jenelle will appear in court April 14, on charges relating to her arrest for alleged breaking and entering and marijuana possession back in October 2010. Portwood faces felony battery charges for her televised attack on her baby girl’s father, Gary Shirley. Maybe they can split the legal bills or something. In the meantime, Amber is fighting Gary like hell to keep her daughter while Jenelle stumbles around hung over and kalls out Kim Kardashian . Good times.
Lady Gaga is reaching out to her Little Monsters to help support tsunami victims in Japan . Appropriately, she’s doing so with a fashionable twist. She designed a simple white and red bracelet, with the phrase “We Pray for Japan” in both English and Japanese. All proceeds go to relief efforts. The singer Tweeted: “I Designed a Japan Prayer Bracelet. Buy It/Donate here and ALL proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts. Go Monsters!” She’s off the wall with fashion, but on the ball when it comes to charity . Gaga’s bracelet costs a modest $5, but the Mother Monster encouraged her legions of followers – eight million on Twitter alone – to donate more if they can. Of course, there will be critics claiming “she’s only doing it for publicity” another such nonsense. But it’s always nice to see celebs using their fame for good. Follow the jump for a look at the item in question and if you wish to own one and support an important cause, the link above will make it happen … [Photos: Fame Pictures; Lady Gaga]
CNBC’s Lawrence Kudlow on Friday made a stock market comment about the earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Japan that have liberal media members hyperventilating. Before we get to the response, here’s what Kudlow said (video follows with partial transcript and commentary): MELISSA FRANCIS: Let’s take a look at the markets right now as we get close to the top of the hour here. You can see the Dow… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : NewsBusters Discovery Date : 13/03/2011 19:02 Number of articles : 2
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesman is warning of a fresh threat of explosion from a nuclear unit at a power plant the country’s earthquake-ravaged northeast. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said Sunday that a hydrogen explosion could occur at Unit 3 of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex. That would follow a blast the day before at the same power plant as operators attempted to prevent… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blaze Discovery Date : 13/03/2011 07:45 Number of articles : 3
Rapper makes return trip to Austin with March 19 performance. By Shawn Adler Kanye West Photo: Shirlaine Forrest/ WireImage Kanye West is heading back to Austin, with news that the multi-hyphenate will make a special appearance at the South By Southwest Music and Film Festival, according to a report on Idolator.com . Fans looking to catch the star will have to stay up late, as the “All of the Lights” singer will reportedly take the stage on March 19 at midnight on at the VEVO Power Station. For Kanye, the trip marks a return visit to the celebrated festival. Alongside several special guests, including Mr. Hudson and Big Sean, the 14 time Grammy winning 33-year-old last rocked the Texas stage in 2009. Bu while many of the biggest tracks off his most recent LP My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy feature guest performances from some of hip-hop’s most famous names, including Rihanna on “All of the Lights,” and Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj on “Monster,” no special guests have yet been announced for the upcoming show. West last performed with Rihanna at half time of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on February 20. Performing at South By Southwest comes at the tail-end of a busy few months for the 2010 MTV Man of the Year , who released his latest record last November. His fifth studio effort, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and has been certified platinum with over a million sales. For more information on what you can do to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan head to MTV Act , or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Related Photos Kanye West’s New Style Related Artists Kanye West
If you’re in the entertainment business, in any fashion, it’s safe to say Quincy Jones has had some influence on you. From creating some of the most memorable music in history to founding one of hip hop’s most loved magazines, Quincy Jones has done it all. WBW: Samples of History: Hip-Hop Mines Afrobeat In celebration of his upcoming birthday (March 14th), we decided to dish out the Top Ten Quincy Jones samples in hip hop songs. 10. Jodeci – Get On Up When Jodeci released their third single from ‘The Show, The After Party, The Hotel’, many didn’t catch the portion of Quincy’s 1981 track, “Velas,” a single off of the landmark album, ‘The Dude.’ Dalvin Degrate used the harmonica solo and other minor quirks of Jones’ jazz groove to make “Get On Up” sound richer. Anchored by a funky bassline and knocking drums, “Get On Up” helped Jodeci go platinum in a mere two months in 1995. Get On Up Velas 9. Jurassic 5 – Improvise Jurassic 5 broke on the scene in 1997 as the group bringing back true school hip hop. As the second single from their debut EP, “Improvise” mixed samples from Albino Gorilla and our man, Q. Quincy’s theme song for the 1972 comic caper film, The Hot Rock, was jacked. The group’s understated use of this old theme song proved they were trying to move into the future without losing sight of the past. Improvise: Hot Rock Theme: 8. The Roots – Clones The album, ‘Illadelph Halflife,’ was a departure for the crew from Philly. They went for a darker sounding record than ‘Illadelph’s’ predecessors. “Clones” served as The Roots’ first appearance in the top five of the hip hop charts back in ’96. Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson transformed a sexy jazz number evoking the feeling of July in New York City into an ill rap tune about not conforming to society’s images and remaining your true self. Clones Summer In The City 7. 2Pac ft. K-ci & JoJo – How Do U Want It 2Pac has always had the talent of smoothly injecting serious statements into fun party songs. On his number one single, “How Do U Want It,” Pac lays the smack down on C. Deloris Tucker, while trying to get into shortie’s cut off jean shorts. Producer, Johnny J , flipped Quincy’s 1974 bedroom jam, “Body Heat,” into a salacious tune for wannabe macks approaching women in the club. Listen to these two records and you’ll see why women would rather be with an old school mack than these new age “pimps.” How Do U Want It Body Heat 6. LL Cool J ft. Boyz II Men – Hey Lover Jones’ personal recordings haven’t been the only tracks sampled from his vast catalouge. His collaborations with Michael Jackson have been sampled a fair share of times. One of the most memorable is Uncle L’s ode to crushes. The Trackmasters lifted and looped the introduction of Quincy and MJ’s romantic, “The Lady In My Life,” to continue on with LL’s rap Lothario persona. Boyz II Men add smoothed out vocals to every around the way girl’s favorite summer love song. Hey Lover Lady In My Life 5. Juelz Santana – Mic Check Juelz Santana has never lacked confidence. When he dropped his second album, he crowned himself as what the game was missing. Back with avengance, Santana needed an anthem to match the aggression he was coming with. Neo Da Matrix added Quincy’s theme from the “Roots” mini-series so fans and other rappers knew how hard Juelz was coming. He might have sold the least, but he managed to be most feared by most emcees. See what a Quincy Jones sample and a little aggression will do for you? Mic Check Roots Mural Theme 4. Kanye West ft. T-Pain – Good Life Chicago’s native son is no stranger to sampling. The Louie Vuitton Don borrowed a few portions of Jones’ work on the Thriller jam, “P.Y.T.” If you listen closely, you can hear Michael Jackson in the background cooing,”Aww, baby.” The fact Kanye made it on this list is laugh worthy, considering the founder of Vibe Magazine dissed Mr. West by saying he was “just a rapper.” Quincy, tell us what’s good. Why ‘Ye only got a problem when you in the hood? Good Life P.Y.T. 3. Ludacris – #1 Spot Ludacris is consistently one of the most underrated emcees in the game. His 2004 album, The Red Light district, featured some of his most animated rhymes to date. The DJ Green Lantern produced “#1 Spot” is a prime example. Based on the dudes’ “Soul Bossa Nova,” made famous by the Austin Powers movies, Ludacris sent warning shots to any foe standing in his way with a smile. Sidebar: the Bill O’Reilly diss was too official. Number One Spot: Soul Bossa Nova: 2. Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Part II Mobb Deep’s infamously dark delivery and hardcore street tales have made them one of the most critically acclaimed rap groups hip hop has seen. On the classic, The Infamous , Havoc sampled a frightening fragment of a cool Quincy record, “Kitty With The Bent Frame,” to give “Shook Ones Part II” the element of danger it needed to match the duo’s storytelling. Prodigy and Havoc let all the killers and hundred dollar billers know theyweren’t Wu-Tang, but they weren’t “nothin’ to f*ck wit” either. Shook Ones Part II : Kitty With The Bent Frame : 1. The Pharcyde – Passin Me By Released in 1993, “Passin Me By” found the four member crew recounting stories of school boy crushes that end in heartbreak. Producer, J-Swift sampled “Summer In The City” for this classic. “Passin Me By” will forever resonate because there will always be some guy sprung over a female. By the way, our number eight selection shares the sample. Can you hear them in both records? what’s the difference between the uses of the two songs? Passin Me By: Summer In The City: RELATED POSTS: Quincy Jones Defends Working With T-Pain [VIDEO] Quincy Jones & Ludacris “Soul Bossa Nostra” [AUDIO] Quincy Jones Readies Tribute Album… To Himself
When disaster strikes we all want to know how to help. The people of Japan will need help for a long time to come. They may have just suffered the worst disaster in their countries existence. The following organizations are ready to help. Here is how to help you can do in addition to praying. They will need our prayers and all our support for a long time. It is our first reaction to want to help others when we see them in need. We are all citizens of the world. There are organizations who specialize in helping with relief. This is how you can help. You can help by reaching out to any of the organizations below. The Red Cross has already launched efforts in Japan. Visit Redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone. Save the Children has also responded. Eiichi Sadamatsu of the organization released a statement , saying: The organization is currently organizing efforts and donations to its Children’s Emergency Fund will support outreach. International Medical Corps is responding to the health needs of the disaster’s victims. Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps said in a statement: To donate or learn about other ways you can contribute to its medical response, visit Internationalmedicalcorps.org . Also, text MED to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10. The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund was launched at GlobalGiving.org to garner funds that will be given to a variety of relief organizations helping victims of the earthquake. It has already raised over $100,000, particularly from concerned Twitter users around the world. The project page explains: Salvation Army personnel are organizing efforts in Tokyo and will soon send a team to help the severely damaged city of Sendai, Japan . To contribute to earthquake relief, text ‘JAPAN’ or ‘QUAKE’ to 80888 to make a $10 donation or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org . Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan . To learn more about the organization’s efforts or make a donation, visit Doctorswithoutborders.org . Other relief organizations are also sending representatives to disaster sites, including AmeriCare and Shelterbox . MercyCorps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds Japan , which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief in Japan. Along with an appeal for monetary donations, Operation USA has also announced efforts to collect bulk corporate donations of health care supplies . If you are interested in donating bulk medical items, visit OpUSA.org . For any who have loved ones abroad, Google has stepped up to help. Along with a tsunami alert posted on its front page, Google has launched the Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake to help connect people that may have been displaced due to the disaster. Google has also launched a crisis response page filled with local resources and emergency information. Judy Chang, head of PayPal’s nonprofit group, announced that transactional fees incurred by money transfers to US 501(c)(3) organizations (or charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency) between March 11 and April 10 will aid relief efforts in Japan. World Vision has announced global mobilization in response to tsunami warnings. Geoff Shepherd, the organization’s humanitarian and emergency affairs director for the Asia-Pacific region, released a statement on World Vision’s For more news please read News One’s: Twitter, Facebook Users Offer Donations And Words Of Support Related Stories: Tsunami Prayers: 8.9 Earthquake Strikes Japan [VIDEO] Feel Good Friday Vid of The Week: One Man And His Guitar Work It Out Wednesday:10 Steps To Peace Top 10 Charities To Trust
When disaster strikes we all want to know how to help. The people of Japan will need help for a long time to come. They may have just suffered the worst disaster in their countries existence. The following organizations are ready to help. Here is how to help you can do in addition to praying. They will need our prayers and all our support for a long time. It is our first reaction to want to help others when we see them in need. We are all citizens of the world. There are organizations who specialize in helping with relief. This is how you can help. You can help by reaching out to any of the organizations below. The Red Cross has already launched efforts in Japan. Visit Redcross.org or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone. Save the Children has also responded. Eiichi Sadamatsu of the organization released a statement , saying: The organization is currently organizing efforts and donations to its Children’s Emergency Fund will support outreach. International Medical Corps is responding to the health needs of the disaster’s victims. Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps said in a statement: To donate or learn about other ways you can contribute to its medical response, visit Internationalmedicalcorps.org . Also, text MED to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10. The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund was launched at GlobalGiving.org to garner funds that will be given to a variety of relief organizations helping victims of the earthquake. It has already raised over $100,000, particularly from concerned Twitter users around the world. The project page explains: Salvation Army personnel are organizing efforts in Tokyo and will soon send a team to help the severely damaged city of Sendai, Japan . To contribute to earthquake relief, text ‘JAPAN’ or ‘QUAKE’ to 80888 to make a $10 donation or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org . Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan . To learn more about the organization’s efforts or make a donation, visit Doctorswithoutborders.org . Other relief organizations are also sending representatives to disaster sites, including AmeriCare and Shelterbox . MercyCorps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds Japan , which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief in Japan. Along with an appeal for monetary donations, Operation USA has also announced efforts to collect bulk corporate donations of health care supplies . If you are interested in donating bulk medical items, visit OpUSA.org . For any who have loved ones abroad, Google has stepped up to help. Along with a tsunami alert posted on its front page, Google has launched the Person Finder: 2011 Japan Earthquake to help connect people that may have been displaced due to the disaster. Google has also launched a crisis response page filled with local resources and emergency information. Judy Chang, head of PayPal’s nonprofit group, announced that transactional fees incurred by money transfers to US 501(c)(3) organizations (or charities registered with the Canada Revenue Agency) between March 11 and April 10 will aid relief efforts in Japan. World Vision has announced global mobilization in response to tsunami warnings. Geoff Shepherd, the organization’s humanitarian and emergency affairs director for the Asia-Pacific region, released a statement on World Vision’s For more news please read News One’s: Twitter, Facebook Users Offer Donations And Words Of Support Related Stories: Tsunami Prayers: 8.9 Earthquake Strikes Japan [VIDEO] Feel Good Friday Vid of The Week: One Man And His Guitar Work It Out Wednesday:10 Steps To Peace Top 10 Charities To Trust
It’s HOLLYWOOD.TV Celebrity GPS, Saturday Edition! This episode features Charlie Sheen visiting a medical building in the valley, allegedly for court-ordered drug testing as part of a child-custody agreement with Brooke Mueller, who also must get tested, apparently. Also check out Mel Gibson on his way into the courtroom to be formally charged, Real and Chance are approached outside of Trousdale, Kimbo is spotted emerging from da club, Katherine Heigl offers a word or two about the Japan disaster situation, and Kathy Griffin says she’s not appropriate for answering questions involving disasters. Music by Brandon Hilton.
