With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, here are some quotes on Fatherhood from black celebrity Dads for inspiration and confirmation on the universal spirit of being a father. Check it out and share your thoughts and comments on Fatherhood, from your point of view, in the comment box below. Rev Run “For boys you want to teach them how to treat a lady, how to play football, how to handle themselves in the street. With a girl, it’s another whole animal,” “I have to teach my girls how to feel good about themselves. If you have a girl who doesn’t feel good about herself, she is going to be promiscuous. She is going to be open to anybody’s lame rap.” – Rev Run (BNET) 3 Steps For Father’s To Lead A Strong Healthy Life Russell Simmons “You just learn to be a little bit accepting and promote tolerance and act and be tolerant yourself.” “The way young people think, you want to think like them so they teach you a lot. Having a child teaches you so much,” he says. “That really is the best part of being a dad. You remember what’s important in life.” – Russell Simmons (celebritybabies.people.com) Russell Simmons “Super Rich” Book Review. Will Smith “From the first time the doctor placed you in my arms I knew I’d meet death before I’d let you meet harm. Although questions arose in my mind, would I be man enough?” – Will Smith (Africanamericanquotes.org ) Words Of Wisdom From Black Men Bill Cosby “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” “If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right.” – Bill Cosby ( Africanamericanquotes.org ) Tiger Woods “My dad has always taught me these words: care and share. That’s why we put on clinics. The only thing I can do is try to give back. If it works, it works.” – Tiger Woods (Africanamericanquotes.org ) Nat King Cole “I felt something impossible for me to explain in words. Then when they took her away, it hit me. I got scared all over again and began to feel giddy. Then it came to me — I was a father.” – Nat King Cole ( (Africanamericanquotes.org ) Did You Know Nicki Minaj Plays The Clarinet? See The Video Here! BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #62: Ludacris Debuts As Radio Personality “Chris Lova Lova” NEW MUSIC: Beyonce Ft. Andre 3000 “Party”
Eminem and Lil Wayne top the bill, but there are plenty of other worthy bands to see. By James Montgomery Eminem Photo: John Shearer/ WireImage If, for some reason, you weren’t aware of it by now (perhaps you don’t read Relix magazine on the regular?), the 10th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival kicks off Thursday (June 9) in its spiritual home of Manchester, Tennessee, bringing with it tens of thousands of voracious music fans, a whole lot of creatively griddled arepas and some seriously wasted Wookies , too. And while some say this year’s lineup — topped by the likes of Eminem, Lil Wayne and Arcade Fire — strays too far from Bonnaroo’s generally crunchy roots (you know, aside from bands like Widespread Panic, My Morning Jacket and the String Cheese Incident), the true beauty of Bonnaroo has always been in its ability to provide something for everyone, even if that something is “watching basketball in an air-conditioned theater” (yes, Game 5 of the NBA Finals will be shown). That’s especially true of this year’s bill, too, which is teeming with talent. And so, as we prepare to head down to this year’s ‘Roo, we’ve decided to put together a list of 10 must-see acts, our favorite bands on the bill not named Eminem or Lil Wayne. Because the headliners get all the love (and everyone’s going to check them out anyway) — it’s time to let someone else shine. Best Coast When? Thursday, 7:15 p.m., the Other Tent Why? Their Crazy for You was one of 2010’s best surprises: a hazy, lazy collection of lo-fi surf rock that also managed to capture classic California pop hooks. Most of the credit is due to frontwoman/mastermind Bethany Cosentino, who, in addition to being a cat obsessive (always a plus in our book), wrote the tunes and possesses a preternatural pop sensibility. Did we also mention she’s best pals with Hayley Williams? Dam-Funk & Master Blaster When? Thursday, 1 a.m., This Tent Why? Dusty, lusty, loced-out electro courtesy of Damon Riddick, California’s self-proclaimed “Ambassador of Boogie Funk.” Steeped in the hazy traditions of West Coast G-funk (and the smoove sonics of groups like Shalamar), Riddick’s at his best when the lights are down low, which makes his 1 a.m. Bonnaroo set all the better. As a bonus, he’s backed up by his cracking live band, Master Blaster. Yet another reason why sleep is overrated. Wanda Jackson When? Friday, 5:45 p.m., the Other Tent Why? Why not? She’s the Queen of Rockabilly, a legend who’s been making music for more than 50 years now, scoring no-nonsense country, pop and gospel hits along the way. And she’s showing no signs of slowing down, either. In January, she released The Party Ain’t Over, a whip-smart collection of roiling rockabilly produced by none other than Jack White. Oh, and she once dated Elvis Presley. Swag. Florence and the Machine When? Friday, 6:45 p.m., This Tent Why? By now, you know who she is. And you’ve probably downloaded her album. But if you haven’t gotten the chance to see Ms. Welch (and her Machine) live, well then, there’s probably no better place to do so than at a giant summer festival. No matter how big the stage, there’s an intimacy to the most minimal moments of her set, and when Flo powers up her formidable pipes (like on “Dog Days Are Over” or “You’ve Got the Love”), the outpouring of joy is practically too huge to be contained. So, yes, it will sound pretty excellent in a gigantic field. On drugs. Big Boi When? Friday, 12:45 a.m., the Other Tent Why? Dude, it’s Big Boi. Not only is he Southern rap royalty, but his 2010 album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty was one of the year’s best , full of wacked-out funk (“Shutterbugg”) and wide-screen weirdness (“General Patton”), cameos by everyone from Yelawolf to George Clinton and enough trunk-rattling funk to fill three Outkast albums. And live, he more than matches its sonic wallop, getting soulful, silly and downright stanky . Portugal. The Man When? Saturday, 5 p.m., That Tent Why? Their upcoming major-label bow, In the Mountain in the Cloud (due July 19), is one of the year’s best rock efforts, brimming with angst, atmosphere and angular, indie-leaning guitars (for a taste, check out the 13-minute short film they just premiered on IFC ). You’ll be reading much more about them in the months to come, so why not check them out at Bonnaroo? You will hold supreme bragging rights over all your friends. Trust us. My Morning Jacket When? Saturday, 8 p.m., What Stage Why? Yeah, we know, they’re not exactly up-and-comers, but if you consider yourself a music fan, then you owe it to yourself to experience MMJ at Bonnaroo at least once in your lifetime. Over the years, they’ve seemingly harnessed the vibes of the fest to produce some downright epic shows, including a near four-hour marathon gig in 2008 that’s become a thing of taper lore. As a bonus, their brand-new Circuital album totally rips. Dr. John with the Original Meters and Allen Toussaint When? Saturday, 12:30 a.m., That Tent Why? The kind of once-in-a-lifetime show that Bonnaroo has become famous for over the years, it’s a trio of New Orleans legends performing the Good Doctor’s classic 1974 Desitively Bonnaroo album in its entirety. And yes, that’s the inspiration for the fest’s name. Combine all that with a slightly magical after-midnight set time (which, as anyone who caught Dr. John’s “Night Tripper” show at Bonnaroo 2006 can attest to, genuinely means something), and you’ve got the makings of a truly epic experience. The Mardi Gras Parade When? Saturday, 2:15 a.m., the campgrounds Why? An annual Bonnaroo tradition, featuring floats, bands and all manner of debauchery. The official word from the fest is that it won’t be happening this year, but we’ve heard the opposite from a few sources. We hope the latter is true, since it’s one of the highlights each year. Guess you’ll just have to show up and see… Robyn When? Sunday, 4:30 p.m., the Other Tent Why? No offense to any of her contemporaries, but for our money, Robyn is the best pop star on the planet , a hard-working, genre-busting force responsible for some of the most memorable electro-tunes in recent memory (and three of the best albums of 2010 , too). Live, the bittersweet Swede harnesses all that hustle for a show that’s sweaty, sexy and, above all, uplifting. Not to be missed. Related Photos Bonnaroo 2011 Lineup Related Artists Eminem Lil Wayne
Weezy opens up to MTV News about ‘Nightmares of the Bottom’ track he’ll debut on Sunday’s ‘Unplugged.’ By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway Lil Wayne Photo: MTV News Few artists ever reach the heights Lil Wayne has, and for the Young Money captain, that is both a gift and a curse. And it’s a dilemma that Weezy tackles on “Nightmares of the Bottom,” a new track off the New Orleans lyricist’s upcoming album Tha Carter IV. After performing the track for the first time during the taping of his “MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged,” set to air Sunday on MTV, MTV2 and MTV.com, the self-proclaimed Martian broke down the song’s meaning. “I mean simply, sleeping at the top with nightmares of the bottom,” Wayne told MTV News’ Sway. “Everybody says it’s lonely at the top. It is lonely, so I dream, though, and the only thing I dream about is being down there with the people that ain’t lonely. Thank God I am alone.” With eight solo albums and more than 10 million records sold, Wayne has tasted too much success to see his stock dip, so for him, a fall back to earth is a definite fear, he admitted. “And that’s simply what it is: nightmares of the bottom,” he added before rapping the song’s lyrics: “Sleeping at the top/ Nightmares of the bottom/ Everybody wanna be fly, until you swat ’em.” “Lil Wayne Unplugged” features Tunechi performing acoustic versions of his already classic catalog and places Weezy in the same class as hip-hop luminaries Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill and LL Cool J, who also took the unplugged stage. “Lil Wayne is an amazing choice for Unplugged as he is at hip-hop’s forefront — leading a new generation of artists whose appeal spans across music genres and playlists,” Amy Doyle, MTV’s executive vice president of music and talent, said in a statement. “Lil Wayne’s skills, influence, and catalog are a powerful addition to the legacy of artists who have rocked the ‘Unplugged’ stage.” Don’t miss “MTV2 Presents: Lil Wayne Unplugged,” premiering Sunday, June 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV2, MTV and MTV.com.
Best, wildest, most enthusiastic videos will be shown Monday on MTV’s ‘The Seven.’ By Terri Schwartz Taylor Lautner in “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” Photo: Andrew Cooper/Summit The “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” exclusive trailer premiering at Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards already has Twilighters losing their minds at the idea of getting a glimpse of Bella and Edward’s wedding and much, much more. Well, it’s time to harness that energy, because we have a job for you. The MTV News crew has seen the trailer already, and while the whole element-of-surprise thing prevents us from actually telling you what’s in it, we can promise that it’s everything fans want it to be — and even more. Now to the part where you come in: When the “Breaking Dawn” trailer premieres at the Movie Awards, airing 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday on MTV, record your video reaction and upload it to Your.MTV.com . We want to see just how excited you are for the fourth “Twilight” film’s arrival November 18. The best, wildest, most enthusiastic videos will even make it on TV on Monday’s “The Seven” ! A teaser for the trailer was released last week, and judging by the overwhelming response to that clip, fans are already pretty worked up. Keep that enthusiasm going until Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner present the “Breaking Dawn” trailer on Sunday — and we look forward to seeing just how excited you are during the exclusive sneak peek! Will wizards, vampires or dream thieves steal the 2011 MTV Movie Awards ? Find out Sunday, when the 20th annual show airs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT for the “America’s Best Dance Crew” finale and Movie Awards pre-show, loaded with live action from the red carpet, exclusive movie clips and a special edition of “After Hours.” Related Videos Get Ready For The 2011 MTV Movie Awards! Related Photos Twilight: Breaking Dawn
If The Notebook didn’t quench your thirst for improbable romances involving Rachel McAdams and memory loss, check out the first trailer for The Vow . The syrupy sweet drama from Michael Sucsy (HBO’s Grey Gardens ) stars McAdams and Channing Tatum as the kind of PDA -heavy newlyweds you hate until an unfortunate car accident (that happens because the pair can’t keep their hands off of each other, ahem) causes one spouse to go all amnesiac on the other. Sad!
For more than 70 years, America has recognized the first Friday in June as National Doughnut Day. This calls for numerous celebrations, from the offering of free doughnuts at chain and indie retailers nationwide to the corrupted Twitter trending of #donutday . But no such commemoration would truly be complete without a look back at the greatest doughnut-shop scene in the history of cinema.
In honor of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ‘s racy new one-sheet , let’s all enjoy The Frisky ‘s NSFW trip down smutty-poster memory lane. I’m sure there are a few missing — both the censored and uncensored Battle in Heaven posters come to mind — but it gets the job done. Which, let’s face it, is a lot to be said for a Friday afternoon. [ The Frisky ]
Gone are the days when Shockwave seemed like one of the lamer Decepticons in the Transformers universe, and fans may have Michael Bay to thank for it. According to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura , Shockwave’s been given a facelift for Transformers: Dark of the Moon — and if you’ve seen the trailers, you’ve already seen his handy new upgrade.
ZOMG, Twi-hards: The first teaser trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 is set to hit the web this Sunday, June 5 after it debuts during the MTV Movie Awards . Check back Sunday to squeeee over the trailer with your friends at Movieline, and follow along on Twitter at @Movieline as we livetweet the MTV Movie Awards red carpet! [ IMDB ]
Before MTV pre-show kicks off Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, Elizabeth Reaser and Jackson Rathbone drop a few hints. By MTV News staff Jackson Rathbone Photo: MTV News The prospect of an exclusive clip from “Breaking Dawn” already has Twilighters buzzing about Sunday’s MTV Movie Awards , but the exclusives don’t stop there: MTV is planning another special first look, which will roll out during the red-carpet pre-show . We know what it is and the “Breaking Dawn” stars know what it is, but viewers will have to wait until sometime Sunday between 7:30 and 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV for the reveal. And just to tease you a bit more, Elizabeth Reaser (a.k.a. Esme Cullen) put together a list of three clues to set you off in the right direction. “Is it possible that there was a butterfly involved? Did I give it away? Or I might have just hallucinated that,” she said from the Sneak Peek Week red carpet for “The Art of Getting By.” “I would assume that there would be some lavender involved — lavender and or purple — however you want to describe that. And it is the most coveted invite in town.” Jackson Rathbone also wants fans to watch the show, and he promises the surprise will be worth it. “If you tune in to the MTV Movie Awards this Sunday, you’re going to see something ultra-special at the red carpet,” he said. “That’s right, something you’ve been waiting years for, and we’re really excited to show it to you, so make sure you tune in.” Interest piqued yet? Sound off on what you think the surprise is in the comments section below or send your best guess to @MTVNews on Twitter. Will wizards, vampires or dream thieves steal the 2011 MTV Movie Awards ? Find out June 5, when the 20th annual show airs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT that night for the “America’s Best Dance Crew” finale and Movie Awards pre-show, loaded with live action from the red carpet, exclusive movie clips and a special edition of “After Hours.” To get into the magical movie mood, it’s Sneak Peek Week — five days of exclusives and interviews with the casts of “Fright Night,” “Horrible Bosses” and more. Check out everything there is to know about Sneak Peek Week, the Movie Awards and the pre-show at MovieAwards.MTV.com !
