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Dirty South Teams Up With Axwell, Rudy For ‘Dreams’

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Aussie says he hopes to have track ready for Miami Music Week. By Adam Stewart Dirty South Photo: MTV News It’s looking like another big year for Aussie Dirty South (born Dragan Roganovic) as he gears up for what’s certain to be a massive week in Miami. Coming off a huge 2010, highlighted by his club smash “Phazing,” Roganovic is now poised to unleash a Miami monster with good friend and Swedish House Mafia third Axwell . “He was actually just here with me in the studio a few minutes ago,” Roganovic told MTV News. “We’ve been working on our new track along with Rudy called ‘Dreams,’ a really solid big-room track that we’re trying have finished for Miami.” If it indeed makes the cut in time for Miami Music Week, the piano-laden progressive house bomb featuring Rudy’s vocals is poised to be one of Miami’s most-buzzed-about tracks. Having already been featured on several Dirty South and Axwell collaborations including their latest, “Open Your Heart,” and Axwell’s anthemic remix of TV Rock’s “In the Air,” Rudy brings high-flying and euphoric vocals into the mix. “Dreams” comes on the heels of another massive release, “Coming Home” featuring Skylar Grey, a remix commissioned by Diddy himself, which dropped on Beatport just last week and is grabbing massive support from the likes of Pete Tong and others. Dirty South will have a major presence at some of Miami’s biggest shows this week, including his own Star Phazing party Thursday at Mansion and the Surfcomber Closing Party with Axwell on Sunday. He’s also slated to take the stage at Swedish House Mafia’s “Miami Masquerade Motel: One Night Stand,” where he’ll play along with, among many others, his good friend Max Vangeli. Some fans expressed concern the two DJs were feuding, based on some recent tweets. “First gym session in a while, I’m in pain!” Vangeli tweeted. “You mean, you just got back from ‘Pilates For Young Women Class’?” Dirty South wrote back. “It’s funny with Max and I. Most people totally understand that it was just him and I going back and forth, totally joking around,” Roganovic explained with a laugh. “But some people took it seriously and thought were really going at it! But it’s all fun, and we’re good friends. We’re actually getting shirts made up for Miami with the two of us with boxing gloves on!” Related Artists Dirty South Axwell

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Hanson Take MTV News Inside Their SXSW 4 Japan Benefit

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Band organized the event in less than 12 hours, to benefit the Red Cross’s relief efforts in Japan. By James Montgomery Photo: MTV News AUSTIN, Texas — Like most folks, Taylor Hanson has watched the events unfolding in Japan with a mixture of sadness and shock, not to mention an overwhelming urge to help out in some way.

 Of course, unlike most folks, he also fronts a massively popular band: Hanson. And since he and his bandmate brothers were already down in Austin for South By Southwest, he quickly realized how he could help those still reeling in the aftermath of the massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the nation: by throwing together an impromptu benefit show, streaming live for 12 straight hours over at

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Park Chan-wook’s iPhone Film Night Fishing is a Stunning Example of Cell Phone Moviemaking

Posted on March 18, 2011 by | Leave a comment

When Harmony Korine’s short film Umshini Wam screened alongside the latest from Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook ( Oldboy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Thirst ) at SXSW, both efforts had an unproven element to unveil. For Korine, the wild cards were his stars, the South African hip-hop act Die Antwoord. But for Park, it was something even more groundbreaking: he filmed the mystical, spiritual ghost story Night Fishing entirely using the iPhone 4.

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Donald Glover Calls Woodies Hosting Gig A ‘Ploy’ To Meet Odd Future

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards air live tonight at midnight on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU. By MTV News staff Donald Glover Photo: mtvU Everybody wants a piece of Tyler the Creator and his Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All crew. From record execs to the cool kids on the block, people know a sure thing when they see it. In fact, the group is one of the main reasons Donald Glover signed on to host the mtvU Woodies , airing live on mtvU, MTV and MTV2 on Wednesday (March 16) at midnight from Austin, Texas’ South by Southwest Music and Film Festival. The girls, the music and the SXSW rituals of BBQ, booze and begging for deals? Not so much. “This whole thing is just a ploy for me to meet Odd Future Wolf Gang,” the “Community” star admitted of the performers. In addition to Odd Future, Wiz Khalifa, Sleigh Bells and Two Door Cinema Club will also perform at the Woodies . Matt & Kim, Lupe Fiasco, Dev, Chiddy Bang, Skylar Grey and MTV’s “My Life as Liz” star Liz Lee will present awards, and MNDR will serve as the house DJ. California’s Odd Future have blown up seemingly overnight with their blend of shocking rhymes and energetic stage shows. They recently graced the cover of music-trade magazine Billboard. In the interview, OFWGKTA frontman Tyler spoke about their rising buzz and the pressure to deliver on the expectations. “I could be a complete failure come June,” he told the magazine. ” Goblin could brick. Everyone could hate it. The hype could be over. I could be back to trying to fill out junior-college [applications] … But I don’t see that happening. I see Grammys.” The 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards will air live on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU tonight at midnight ET/PT from the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas. For more information — and to vote for the winner of the “Breaking Woodie” award — check out Woodies.MTV.com . Related Videos Woodie Awards 2011: Donald Glover MTV News Extended Play: Tyler, The Creator Related Photos 2011 Woodie Awards Nominees

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Oprah School Trial To Begin In South Africa

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Oprah Winfrey’s school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa opened in January 2007 and is designed to prepare girls for future leadership in their communities. The school which cost $40 million to open, has been successful in educating young girls and preparing them for their future for the past few years. Unfortunately, it was reported that a former dorm matron at the school, Tiny Virgina Makopo, was accused of abusing students that the school and is set to go on trial this Tuesday for his reported actions. It is reported that Makopo, 28 years old, is going to plead not guilty to the charges of indecent assault, assault and criminal injury. Six teenage girls along with another dorm matron were abused over a period of four months while attending the school by Makopo, according to police. The prosecutor described the girls to be “very scared and emotional”. Oprah Winfrey is a victim of abuse herself, and felt deeply sorry for the situation at hand. She has apologized to the student’s parents and promised an overhaul of the school. The trial should run through August 1, 2011. Family Member Says: “I Was Terrified Of Oprah” Oprah Announces Her Final Show Date Dead Body Of Newborn Found At Oprah’s South African School

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Wiz Khalifa, Odd Future To Perform At 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Sleigh Bells, Two Door Cinema club also take the stage air when the show airs live on March 16 at midnight. By James Montgomery Wiz Khalifa Photo: Al Pereira/ WireImage On Tuesday (March 1), Wiz Khalifa, Sleigh Bells and Two Door Cinema Club were announced as performers at the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards , set to air live on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU from the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, March 16, at midnight (ET/PT). Wiz, Sleigh Bells and Two Door Cinema Club are also up for awards at the seventh-annual show — Wiz is in the running for Woodie of the Year, given to the year’s best artist, and Sleigh Bells and TDCC are facing off against each other in the Breaking Woodie category, given to the year’s best breakout act. But you don’t have to be an actual nominee to perform, as evidenced by the fourth act confirmed to take the stage: insane L.A. rap collective Odd Future , who will most certainly keep the censors on their toes. The Woodies also announced the first wave of presenters for the 2011 show: Matt and Kim, Lupe Fiasco, Dev, Chiddy Bang, emerging Eminem prot

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Angela Simmons And Her Lil Pastry Cakes In A Kini In Miami

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Here is Angela Simmons and her cakes having a little fun in Miami… Enjoy! Pacific Coast News

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Billy Burke on His ‘Tasty’ Turn in Drive Angry 3D and the Red Riding Hood/Twilight Connection

Posted on February 26, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Twilight fans who flock to see Drive Angry 3D this weekend in support of Billy Burke are in for a bit of a surprise, as the actor — who plays the calm, mustachioed father to Kristen Stewart’s Bella in Summit’s Twilight Saga films — swaggers his way through the South as a sexually-charged Satanic cult leader. To put it plainly, Burke’s Jim Jones-meets-Jim Morrison villain gives co-star Nicolas Cage a run for his money in the anti-subtlety department, and Burke clearly relished every second of the departure from Charlie Swan.

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The Fire Rages On In Egypt: Protesters Give The Government An Ultimatum ‘Sh*t Or Get Off The Pot’

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Gotta hand it to these folks in Egypt, they will NOT be denied what they feel they are owed. CAIRO – Opposition groups accused the Egyptian government Wednesday of trying to draw out the process of amending the constitution after Vice President Omar Suleiman said the only way forward was through “dialogue” or a “coup.” The public show of dissent that has roiled Egypt for more than two weeks spread for the first time to the labor sector, with trade unions, railway technicians, oil workers, public transportation empoloyees and some members of state-controlled media striking or joining the protests, according to local news broadcasts. Despite government efforts to placate them, demonstrators were adamant that President Hosni Mubarak act quickly to end his 30-year autocratic rule. They said they were angered by Suleiman’s remarks on Tuesday that the demonstrations must end soon, and by the vice president’s claim that Egypt is not ready for democratic rule. “We believe all [President Hosni Mubarak] needs is seven days maximum” to amend the constitution by setting term limits and relaxing eligibility requirements to run for president, said Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, the secretary general of the Wafd Party, a liberal opposition party involved in negotiations with the government. “We are faced with two choices,” Nour said. “Either to move forward with reform through constitutional legitimate channels, or we’re opening the door to complete chaos or a military coup.” For the 16th day, thousands of protesters gathered in central Cairo’s Tahrir Square to demand Mubarak’s immediate ouster. Protesters also gathered outside the parliament and the cabinet building for the second consecutive day. Al-Jazeera reported that the cabinet building was evacuated because of the protests. A government spokesman said that he could not confirm that account but believes the cabinet may be moving their offices because of the demonstrations. Dear Mr. Mubarak, It’s a wrap, just give them their “free” and get it over with already. Clearly, they’re not about to stand down. Kind Regards, Bossip Nation. Source

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R.I.P. Marvin Sease, A Fine Singer And A Great American…”Candy Licker”??? [Video]

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For those of you unfamiliar with Mr. Sease work, allow us to brief you on his life, career, and well, you’ll see… Born in Blackville, South Carolina, Sease started as a gospel artist, joining a gospel group called the Five Gospel Crowns located in Charleston, South Carolina. After singing with them, Sease then left at age 20 for New York City. At this young age settling into New York, he then joined another gospel group called the Gospel Crowns. Having a preference for the musical style of R&B, Sease left the gospel circuit to form his own R&B group. In this group Sease was accompanied by his own three brothers, and named the backing band Sease. This band did not find popularity and eventually broke up. He did not quit performing musically, but began to cover songs that started a career with a recurring gig at the Brooklyn club, Casablanca. In 1986, he recorded a self titled album featuring one of his more popular songs, “Ghetto Man”. This started his professional career with his fans in the South’s circuit of bars, blues festivals, and juke joints. While promoting his self produced and publicized debut album, he entered a recording contract with Polygram. With this contract, he was able to launch his music nationally with the re-release of his self titled LP on Mercury Records in 1987. This updated release of his previous material also included the new ten minute track “Candy Licker,” which became an instant success for Sease through the South.[1] Success had finally come to Sease without the help of airplay which deemed his sound too explicit for the audience.[2] Over the next decade Sease released several more records for Mercury and Jive Records, which ranked on the US Billboard R&B chart. Sease’s success was notably linked with his chart topping song “Candy Licker”, and ensured a strong female based following. Here is one of Mr. Sease’s finest compositions entitled “Candy Licker”. Ladies, listen up! Source

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