Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
Spike Lee wants Jeremiah Wright to do the right thing: shut up. In an interview with Guardian, Lee said:
“Jeremiah Wright needs to be quiet. If he loves Obama he needs to shut up right now. It makes me question his motives for talking. I’m starting to wonder whether somebody has been contributing to the building funds of his church. Seriously. The more he opens his mouth, the more damage he does.”
Following Wright’s comments last week, many have speculated that he may be attempting to sabotage Obama’s campaign. Lee added, “It looks like he’s being paid to keep talking.”
Lee also explained why he’s supporting Obama: “He’s a unifier. He’s the one who can get us out of the situation we’re in today, because this country is going to hell in a handcart. The way the U.S. is viewed around the world is at its lowest point ever, but Obama will change everything.” Continue Reading »
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
Guess who was spotted leaving a dance studio in California on Monday? Hint: She was preparing for a gig for later on that night.. Continue Reading »
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
♫ Usher feat. Pharrell Williams - Flash (full) - listen
I don’t know what it is, but it seems like since “U Don’t Have 2 Call” and “Sweet Lies,” Pharrell has been putting out lackluster tracks for Usher. The thing is, I’m a huge fan of The Neptunes and I think that they had some really great songs together, but all these unreleased tracks that have dropped within the past couple of years, save “Sweet Lies” (which didn’t even appear on the rerelease of Confessions) have sort of rubbed me the wrong way. They need to stop playing around in the studio and lay something solid down!
♫ Cherish - Only One (full) - listen
The homie Bryan-Michael Cox lends a hand on Cherish’s new album, The Truth, which drops next Tuesday. Although I get really annoyed with Cherish’s imaging and styling, I really love these girls voices. Especially on tracks like this (and their current second single, “Amnesia”). In all honesty, I think that the girls are going to put out a solid effort for their sophomore set. They haven’t been getting as much play as they got on the first go-’round. Do you remember how radio spun “Do It To It” and “Unappreciated?”
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
Black Star Power was in full force Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art annual Costume Gala. The theme was “Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy” but as you can tell by most of the photos, many of the celebs opted to skip it.
Celebs included: Beyonce, Kimora Lee Simmons, Venus Williams, Iman, Janet & Jermaine and more. Also make sure to peep the list that Tianna made featuring what the stars rock’d that night. Continue Reading »
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
A brand new Jennifer Hudson song was leaked on the net Monday. The song entitled “All Dressed Up in Love” was penned by Cee-Lo Green and MC Jack Splash of Plantlife and will be featured on the new Sex and the City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The soundtrack will also feature tunes from Al Green (featuring Joss Stone), Nina Simone, Fergie, the Bird & the Bee, Morningwood, and Run-D.M.C. (featuring Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith).
In related news, Jennifer Hudson debut album is set to hit stores sometime in September. We’ll keep you updated.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
Talk about doing good and doing well, the Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program in Neuroscience recently awarded Lindsay Ross (left) and Debi Thomas (center) with Neuroscience Research Scholarships. Denzel then interviewed the two.
He and his wife established the program in 2004 to support and encourage students to pursue a career in neuroscience. It provides $2,500 monthly support for a graduate-level research and $2,000 per month for an undergraduate. Recipients work during the summer months under the direction of respected physicians, neurosurgeons and scientists, and prepare a scientific abstract or paper to submit to a national neuroscience, cancer or neurosurgery organization.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008 |
L: Rihanna for ELLE | Rihanna on the set with her brother ( Elle.com )
Rihanna shows off a smirk on the June cover issue for Elle magazine. Wearing a red sleeveless cupro dress from Donna Karan, the singer posed for her featured cover story and photo spread with photographer Gilles Bensimon. Check out a few excepts from her interview after the cut or read the full article at Elle.com…
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