I used to rip into Tyler Shields for being a hack of a photographer who just managed to have the right celebrity friends that propelled him into photographer celebrity….but then I spoke to someone who knows him and she assures me that he’s not some try hard, full of shit, obvious attempt at shocking concept with celebrity pussy like he was the next Terry Richardson with less vision….and even if he was, who cares, cuz I’m the fucker writing about his work…adding fuel to the fire that is his hype…. That said, he recruited Mischa Barton, which must have been hard, you know with her busy schedule, substance abuse, sanity….but I have a funny feeling she’s the one who sought him out…to get these pics of steak on her face, in a photo series that I call “I shoulda been Tyler Shields, I’m clever enough to make shocking pictures, if only I didn’t alienate myself”…. Here she is…
Australian actor Joel Edgerton has been in the business for a good 15 years, during which time he’s transitioned from Aussie TV to supporting turns in international films ( Kinky Boots , King Arthur , and Star Wars: Episode II — Revenge of the Sith ) and wrote and co-starred in the solid Australian thriller The Square with brother Nash (who directed). But in 2011 — on the heels of his work in the underperforming but critically-loved Warrior , on the eve of his lead turn in Universal’s prequel The Thing — he seems poised, finally, for his moment in the spotlight.
My first reaction to the new poster for Steve McQueen’s acclaimed drama Shame was natural, perhaps obvious: “But where’s Michael Fassbender?” The guy only ran away with the Venice Film Festival award for Best Actor and is on a track for serious contention in this year’s Oscar Index and is one of the brightest rising stars in all of cinema and makes women and men alike swoon with his bracing good looks. (To say nothing of similarly absentee co-star Carey Mulligan.) But that reaction seems forever ago, lodged in the hours since I haven’t been able to stop looking at it .
As a fledgling artist in his teens, Drew Struzan took to illustrating movie posters to make a living; decades later, his work in the world of visual film art has become not only iconic, but a part of the way we celebrate many modern cinema classics of the past few decades. This month’s release Drew Struzan: Oeuvre collects more than 250 pieces of Struzan’s art from films including Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back , Star Trek , and Lord of the Rings , and Movieline has a special exclusive preview of rare pieces from the forthcoming book.
TeenNick award show pairs activist teens with celebs who share interest in the same causes. By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards Photo: Isaac Brekken/ Getty Images The TeenNick HALO Awards have recruited some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the music industry to honor teens who are out there doing good in the world. It was announced that Taylor Swift , , Jessica Biel and David Beckham will be on hand to shine some light on the good deeds being done by four teens. HALO, which stands for “Helping and Leading Others,” links up teens with celebrities who share an affinity for the same causes. “We’re proud to be presenting the third annual TeenNick HALO Awards, where we celebrate amazing teens who have touched the lives of many people, including the superstars who share their philanthropic spirit,” Marjorie Cohn, President, Original Programming and Development, Nickelodeon, said about the show. “Our hope is the show will continue to inspire others to make positive changes in their communities and further foster a culture of social activism.” Swift will be paired with 19-year-old James O’Dwyer, who started the Magnolia Disaster Relief, an aid program that aims to offer relief to rural areas hit by tornadoes. Emily-Anne Rigal, 17, has been paired with Lady Gaga thanks to her work to help stop bullying. She started the WeStopHate.org website, helping to shed light on the cause. Jessica Biel is paired with Shanoah Washington, an 18-year-old who created the Sista2Sista program, which aims to motivate young women. Finally, David Beckham was paired with Kyle Weiss, 18, who started the organization FUNDaFIELD, which builds soccer fields in Africa. The show will be hosted by Nick Cannon. It all takes place at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on October 26. The broadcast will air on November 6 on Nick at Nite, with an encore on November 7 on TeenNick. “This generation of young people gives so much and now it’s time to give back to them,” Cannon said in a statement. “These are ordinary teens doing extraordinary things and I’m so proud to honor this year’s TeenNick HALO Award honorees for their heroic efforts and unyielding commitment to helping others.” Related Artists Taylor Swift Lady Gaga
We analyze the Mod references and more as B does her best ‘Funny Face’ in new Technicolor clip. By Rebecca Thomas Beyonce in her video for “Countdown” Photo: Columbia Beatniks, bobby socks and … Beyonc
In Real Steel Hugh Jackman plays a boxing promoter who’s forced to reconnect with his estranged son. But the boxers on which Jackman hangs his hopes aren’t human: Real Steel , which is based on a Richard Matheson short story, is set in the near future, when “robot boxing” is all the rage. Controlled by their handlers, these overgrown Rock’ Em Sock ‘Em Robots are sent into the ring to do the work real human athletes used to do, but not even these guys are always built to take a punch. Just like their primitive plastic forebears, their blocks get knocked off routinely.
Apple co-founder was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004. By Katie Byrne Steve Jobs Photo: Getty Images Apple announced Wednesday (October 5) that co-founder Steve Jobs had died at age 56. “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” read a statement posted on Apple.com . “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.” Jobs, who stepped down as Apple’s CEO in August, announced to his employees in 2004 that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he appeared to have successfully removed the cancerous tumor that same year, his health continued to deteriorate over the years and he took a medical leave of absence in January. President Obama, Nicki Minaj, Bill Gates and more remember Steve Jobs. When announcing his resignation, Jobs wrote in a statement to Apple’s board of directors, “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.” Jobs founded Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976 before being fired from his own company in 1985. He later admitted that this seeming low point in his life was necessary for his evolution as a businessman and a person. “The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything,” he told Stanford graduates during a commencement speech in 2005. “It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.” His next move was purchasing the Graphics Group in 1986 — a little company that would later be renamed Pixar. After teaming up with Disney, the first film produced under the partnership was “Toy Story” in 1995, forever changing the path of big-screen animation. Remember Steve Jobs’ many innovations by flipping through this photo gallery. Following that success, Jobs made a triumphant return in 1996 to the company he helped found when Apple bought his NeXT Computer company, and he became interim chief executive the next year. Apple’s profile was boosted significantly with the introduction of the iMac in 1998, and the hits kept coming for Jobs and Apple. The first iPod came in 2001, followed by the iTunes Store in 2003 — which just last year sold its 10 billionth song . The iPhone was next in 2007, and Apple revolutionized electronics once more with the release of the iPad last year. Steve Jobs almost singlehandedly brought the music industry into the future — here’s how. During that 2005 Stanford commencement speech, Jobs summed up his personal path to success and his impact on technology. “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future,” he told the graduating class. “You have to trust in something: your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” Steve Jobs changed the world, but how did he change you ? Tell Us on Facebook.
‘A lot of people have been assuming that Jeezy’s been ripping us off,’ says A&B’s Tony McGuinness of ‘F.A.M.E.’ By Akshay Bhansali Young Jeezy Photo: Prince Williams/Getty Images Recently, Atlanta MC Young Jeezy put out his much-awaited Thug Motivation 103 album’s latest single, “F.A.M.E. (Fake Ass Muthaf—as Envy),” featuring closing bars by a back-in-the-game T.I. , online, and since then, the song has been viewed more than 160,000 times and has been heavily commented on. Ironically, the song, in which Jeezy and T.I. both call out hateration and envy, has been met with a smidge of criticism, though judging by the type of folks leaving the comments , it should come as no surprise. In fact, the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League-produced song is based around a 2005 trance-music classic, Above & Beyond vs. Andy Moor’s “Air for Life,” which features vocals by Carrie Skipper. In the comments section of the song online, trance-music purists both lament the hip-hop reworking of “Air” but also suggest the sample was used without permission, something Above & Beyond’s Tony McGuinness (the Above & Beyond trio also includes Jono Grant & Paavo Siljam
SRC/Universal Motown recording artist Melanie Fiona sat down with Frequency TV to talk about her upcoming album The MF Life set to release on October 25th. She also talks about a big moment in her life that moved her to tears. So what “The MF Life”? “‘The MF Life’ is about the ups and the downs. It’s about the balance of life. It’s about the yin and the yang. It’s about showing people that you just have to ride that wave. Sometimes life is that mighty fine life. Sometimes life is the motherf***in life.” Check out this interview with Melanie, and visit HotHipHopDetroit.com for the next installment of Frequency TV. RELATED POSTS: Touring With Alicia Keys Inspired Melanie Fiona’s “The MF Life” Sound Melanie Fiona “Kills” It In Orlando [VIDEO] MelanieFiona.com “4 AM” Available On iTunes & Amazon Now
