(YouTube link) Improv Everywhere staged a horse race at Bryant Park, complete with jockeys, announcers, and even a bugler -on the carousel! The audience seemed to enjoy it, and the winner was quite pleased. Link -via The Daily What Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Neatorama Discovery Date : 27/06/2011 15:40 Number of articles : 3
Rapper Che “ Rhymefest ” Smith was defeated in his run for alderman of Chicago’s 20th ward. Rhymefest got 46% of the votes, but ultimately lost to incumbent Willie Cochran. Though Rhymefest did get a very respectable amount of votes, he is alleging massive voter fraud, and refused to concede the election to Cochran. “We want to ensure that it’s fair and that every vote is counted, and that people who didn’t live in the ward of vacant lots weren’t people who were voting. We want to make sure that the 20th Ward voices are heard,” Rhymefest said after Cochran was declared the winner. “We concede nothing.” Source: WLS-TV Chicago RELATED: Rev. Al Sharpton Endorses Rhymefest for Alderman In Chicago’s 20th Ward RELATED: Rhymefest Announces New Reading Program ‘CPR’
On Monday I reported that Kraft Mac & Cheese was prepared to take the best tweets they could find and turn them into commercials within 24 hours and last night the winner aired during a showing of talk show Conan. The main winning Tweet, picked on March 27 comes to us from @U_kant_Be_Me and simply Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Blog Herald Discovery Date : 29/03/2011 20:05 Number of articles : 2
Ex ‘Idol’ judge also offers audition advice to contestants during Twitter Q&A with fans. By James Dinh Simon Cowell Photo: Ian Derry / FOX Simon Cowell has said that contestants who want to take home the $5 million prize on “X Factor” must bring a wave of originality to the table. In fact, the former “American Idol” judge is hoping to find a star so innovative that the winner will be able to compete as “the new Lady Gaga.” On Tuesday (March 22), Cowell took to Twitter to participate in a live Q&A chat with fans, and gave up even more details about “X Factor.” “We hope 2 find an artist who can compete with people in the charts. Would love to find the new Lady Gaga. No Rules,” he wrote of the reality show, which is set to debut this September. As for how contestants can go about pulling off an innovative audition, Cowell tweeted, “My [advice] is to find unique version of a well known song IE Gracen doing Lady Gaga made him stand out,” referring to YouTube star Greyson Chance . Cowell also opened up about why he selected music executive L.A. Reid for a spot on the judges’ panel. “He’s the No1 Hit maker in the world. Judges get to mentor 3 contestants each in the final. He will make a great mentor,” he said in another tweet. And while reports seem to suggest that Mariah Carey has passed on a seat at the judges’ table, Cowell revealed that Cheryl Cole (one of the judges on the U.K. version) is still “in the mix,” adding that he hopes to reveal the names of the two remaining judges “very shortly.” Asked what most excited about bringing the singing reality show Stateside, Cowell replied: “Finding a Star. Launching the new show. I miss judging in America!” For “American Idol” fans planning to follow Cowell to “X Factor,” the Brit was quick to point out a few differences in the guidelines between his new and former talent show. Not only is the starting age limit lower than most shows (12 years old), but there is no upper age limit. “X Factor” also allows groups to compete in the show, with the winner taking home the $5 million prize. So what happens if “X Factor” fails to live up to all the hype and headlines surrounding the series? Cowell has a plan. “Book a fast flight home.. !” he joked. Are you excited for the U.S. version of “X Factor”? Tell us in the comments!
‘This song is about love and strength and is dedicated to our friends in Japan,’ will.i.am says before performance. By Kelley L. Carter Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am and Fergie Photo: FOX On Thursday night’s (March 17) “American Idol” results show, Ryan Seacrest teased that the winner of this season could soon go head-to-head on the charts with the Black Eyed Peas, who hit the stage to perform their new single, “Just Can’t Get Enough,” for the first time. “This song is about love and strength and is dedicated to our friends in Japan,” will.i.am said from behind a piano before the dance track kicked in. Fergie opened the song, sitting atop the all-white piano and wearing a white halter dress, singing the first few notes of the new track. Eventually will, dressed in a white suit, stood up from behind the piano and joined her onstage to sing, while the other Peas members, apl.de.ap and Taboo, also dressed in white, danced, sang and rapped alongside them. Behind them onstage, string players performed, dancers twirled about and couples acted out skits. They ended the performance by jumping around and encouraging the audience to leap to their feet and clap along. BEP have been doing their best to help relief efforts in Japan. The song’s video, which premiered on Wednesday, was also dedicated to the embattled island nation, where the group shot the clip just one week before the earthquake and tsunami struck. At the beginning of the video, this message runs across the screen: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you.” This wasn’t the first “American Idol” appearance for the Black Eyed Peas. They performed “Boom Boom Pow” during the season-eight finale , when Kris Allen was crowned the winner, and they’ve also helped out during the show’s “Idol Gives Back” special. What did you think of the Peas’ “Idol” performance? Let us know in the comments! Don’t miss “Idol Party Live” every Thursday on MTV.com, following the “American Idol” results show, for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your “Idol” fix on MTV News’ “American Idol” page , where you’ll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Artists Black Eyed Peas
Backed by his all-female band, Grammy winner/lady killer Cee Lo Green hit up the special Oscar night episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. But while most stars got dressed to the nines for the Academy Awards, the “Fuck You” crooner opted for simple striped polo-shirt-and-shades attire. Watch Cee Lo belt out his “Billie Jean”-esque jam “Bright … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 28/02/2011 17:26 Number of articles : 3
If you’ve been reading the Oscar Index , you realize that the Best Supporting Actress Oscar is this year’s wild card. Will Melissa Leo prevail in spite of her considerable pomp? Will Hailee Steinfeld come from behind with a victory? Will Helena Bonham Carter just be awesome always? It’s a toss-up. Movieline’s own Julie Miller and yours truly are mapping out the telecast’s most exciting award with a play-by-play of the nominee announcement, the winner, and the ensuing fight in the Kodak Theater.
Blake Griffin won the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest, but I think history will show that’s not quite right. JaVale McGee, of all people, proved yet again that you don’t have to be a great player to be a great dunker by performing the two most difficult — and probably most memorable — dunks of the Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Mr. Irrelevant Discovery Date : 20/02/2011 18:43 Number of articles : 2