Look, I can testify from personal experience that speaking on live television is hard , especially if there are people watching. Your brain is constantly making a dozen contradictory calculations at once… How much time do I have? Do I answer the question literally? What’s the broader point I should be making? Is there some juicy one-liner I absolutely need to stick in there? How do I differentiate… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Reason Magazine – Hit & Run Discovery Date : 23/09/2011 16:59 Number of articles : 2
The notion of completely doing away with the “N-Word” is an on-going debate with no clear end in sight. Some people find it offensive, cringing anytime it is heard whether it be mainstream or locally; some others come across nonchalantly, seemingly careless. Some say it has no meaning left to it and that it is simply a word. Some agree that “n***a” is different than saying “n***r” because one has malicious intent and the other simply a way to address an individual of any race. With several opposing sides the debate seems unsolvable. The “N-Word” is used frequently in Hip Hop and often defended by the artists. DJ Khaled, Palestinian descent, most recently defended his use of the word in an interview with GrindHD.com saying “I’m a n***a. If somebody ever took that in an arrogant – if someone thinks it in another way, they dumb.I grew up like that. It’s slang. It’s actually a positive word the way that I use it, the way that Ace [Hood] is using it. If you think like that, that goes back to the internet.” It is evident that the “N-Word” isn’t taking a vacation anytime soon, the question I pose for you is, as an African American are you more offended when other races use the word ‘n***r’?” In 2008 Fat Joe, Puerto Rican/Cuban descent, said “N***a, b***h, hoe/some chicks is b****s, some chicks is hoes…Now who gonna tell me I can’t say n***a?” Does that comment sting more than it would if it was coming from a black person? Lets try this line from Jay-Z’s song “N***a What?” which uses the word throughout the song: “N***a what, n***a who? n***a what, n***a who? Switch ya flow, get ya dough, can’t f**k with this Roc-a-Fella s**t doe.” Jay-Z uses the same “N-Word” as Khaled and Joe but being that he is doesn’t get penalized. Does that make it easier to cope? Let me know in the comments…
I don’t know how Sarah Jessica Parker does it, but a lot of her movies are staggering shit fortresses. Failure to Launch ? Did You Hear About the Morgans ? This weekend’s I Don’t Know How She Does It ? The Family Stone ? That movie made me feel like Diane Keaton’s cancer, and it’s still a Mensa candidate compared to today’s Bad Movie We Love: the epic, Tropical Skittle-colored trek to Abu Dhabi, Sex and the City 2 . It’s so famously bad that its bad reviews are famous. It’s the movie that asks the question, “How can we save a franchise that has devolved into materialistic fetishism?” and answers it with, “JEWELS.” Cheers, girls!
After former Heroes co-star Greg Grunberg, who has an epileptic son, tweeted his outrage over a joke in the recent Tower Heist trailer referring to Ben Stiller as “little seizure boy,” director Brett Ratner issued an apology and has reportedly asked Universal to alter the film’s marketing. Grunberg tweeted his thanks and lifted “my personal boycott of ur hilarious film.” No truth to the rumor Grunberg attempted to leverage his grudge in pursuit of Oscar-hosting duties , though presenting is probably not out of the question. [ THR ]
Rumors abound today that Eddie Murphy may dig out of his extended rut with an Oscar-hosting stint next February. The Web site that broke the story says it’s a done deal, while our sister site Deadline reports that co-producer Brett Ratner has a few hurdles to clear at the Academy (quite possibly including his producing colleague Don Mischer). Among them: Convincingly answering the question, “What on Earth is the upside of Eddie Murphy hosting the Oscars?”
The 2011 MTV VMAs may have ended once Lil’ Wayne hit the stage, but the party kept going long after the cameras shut off. Lots of celeb ladies hit other red carpets before entering into after-parties including Lil Wayne’s album release, the 2011 Rising Icons dinner, and the 4th Annual ‘House of Hype’ shindig. Kelly wore too much make-up and Ciara dressed too casually, but Christina Milian and Keri Hilson pulled off classier looks. Which lady do you think looked best? Beyonce Performs “Love On Top” And Reveals Baby Bump [VIDEO] Beyonce Is Pregnant [PHOTO] 2011 VMA Performances [VIDEO] Nicki Minaj Looked Absolutely Crazy At The 2011 VMAs
ATL’s own T.I. is getting out of jail very soon, but the question everyone wants to know is, when? Hot 107.9′s DJ Drama told our affiliate station, Houston’s 97.9 The Box , that Tip was getting an early release date and would be home August 31, but according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ web site , T.I.’s release date is still listed as September 29th. He is incarcerated at a federal prison in Forrest City, Arkansas. A spokesperson with the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that T.I.’s release date is listed as September 29th, but he said it’s possible that T.I. (born Clifford Harris Jr.) may be released to a halfway house this week, although he would not release that information. Whenever he gets back home to Atlanta, we want to say welcome home Tip! Now please try to stay out of trouble and keep your butt out of jail! T.I.’s Final Message From Prison T.I. Gets A September 29th Release Date T.I. Should Have Been On His Honeymoon When He Was Arrested T.I. Sentenced To 11 Months In Prison, Says He “Screwed Up” [EXCLUSIVE]
Dear Champ, Perhaps you can help me with a strange situation I have never found myself in and I’m trying to make sense out of it. I met a guy about a year and half ago. When we first met at a gathering, sparks were flying between the two of us. We were totally smitten by each other the entire time we were there. If there was ever a such thing as a Soul Mate, we were probably close. However, after awhile, it was obvious that a romantic relationship was out of the question. His secrecy and emotional maturity bothered me and it became more than a notion to try to get him to open up truthfully to me. Even though things didn’t work out between us romantically, we still liked each other on a personal level, and we developed somewhat of a friendship—–over the phone! For some reason, he is content with this phone friendship. We talk 24/7, day and night, night and day for months and months. But, we have very little face-to-face interaction. Now, he claims that he lives in another state, but I never believed it. I believe he lives in the same state and city as I do. Whenever he claims he’s in town, it’s like pulling teeth to get him to visit me.The few times we have spent together, we had a great time (and electrifying sex). I have invited him to different events but he never comes. He always gives me some excuse about his money being low. ( Continue reading… )
Kevin Federline just became a dad for the fifth time. Congratulations are in order. As are questions of when and with whom the guy is going to procreate next. When Victoria Prince bore him a son named Jordan Kay – interestingly, Kacey Jordan claims to have aborted his baby once – she became his third baby mama. K-Fed has also sired two children by Shar Jackson, and two more with Britney Spears (who will be paying for all five). We get the point, dude, You are fertile. You are also a morbidly obese, jobless waste of space. At some point, how many more kids should one bring into the world? All of which begs the question … Should K-Fed get a vasectomy? [Photo: Pacific Coast News]
It’s been a winding road for Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner, but they’ve finally made it: the couple is engaged! The actress and actor, who appeared together on Melrose Place in the 1990s, have been off-and-on for years, with rumors of an engagement first spreading back in October . But a source tells People the 51-year old soap opera star finally popped the question to the woman who counts Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora as her ex-husbands. Locklear has a 13-year old daughter, Ava Elizabeth, with the latter. We wish these two nothing but the best! [Photo: WENN.com]
