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Daughter of HORROR!

As the narrator invites us to explore the horrors of an insane mind, a young woman wakes from a nightmare in a cheap hotel room. We follow her through the skid-row night and encounters with an abusive husband; a wino; a pimp and the rich man for whom he panders; a flashback to her traumatic childhood (she killed her father after witnessing him murder her mother); violence; pursuit through dark streets… Again the young woman wakes up. Was it only another nightmare? Continue reading ‘Daughter of HORROR!’

Beware the “Whitewash”

Beyonce’s latest promotional photo for her album “4” has people talking! Could it be because of her signature curves or her gorgeous Victorian styled hair? Nope. Apparently it’s because of the lightening of her skin. Experts said the pale appearance of the star was most likely due to strategic lighting. The controversy should be of no surprise to the 30-year-old pop diva. Similar chatter took place after cosmetic giant L’Oreal was accused of digitally “whitewashing” the star in a 2008 advertisement. Why is it that Beyonce’ is the go-to woman as a spokesperson for products, but is constantly lightened in all of her pictures? Her obvious star power and natural beauty should be enough to catapult anyone’s products to success, right? Continue reading ‘Beware the “Whitewash”’

Joseph “JoePa” Paterno

The collegiate as well as the professional football world, are mourning the loss of Joseph Vincent Paterno, the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, who led them to victory from 1966-2011. “JoePa” as he was called, holds the record for the most victories as an NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision football coach with 409 wins. He’s the only FBS coach to reach 400 victories. JoePa coached five undefeated teams that won major bowl games and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2007.

The Queen of Soul

Etta James, the fiery blues singer known best for her sweet ballad “At Last,” died Friday morning in Riverside, Calif., after a long battle with chronic leukemia. She was 73. One of the first women inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, James began her career in 1954, at the age of 15, with her group, The Creolettes. Her bold powerful voice quickly separated her from her bandmates, as did her groundbreaking choice of material, leading Atlantic Records’ producer Jerry Wexler to call her “the greatest of all modern blues singers.” Continue reading ‘The Queen of Soul’

Beyonce’s Bundle of Blue


Since entering the world of music royalty on Jan 7th, 2012, 7-pound Blue Ivy Carter has collected a plethora of presents, been the center of illuminati rumors, and has begun to steadily rise up the billboard charts. Who is this newborn phenomenon that has yet to take her first steps you ask? She’s the daughter of  pop diva Beyonce’ Knowles and rap legend Shawn “Jay-Z’ Carter! Continue reading ‘Beyonce’s Bundle of Blue’

Happy Birthday Champ!

Boxer, philanthropist, and social activist Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Once he joined The Nation of Islam he changed his name to Muhammad Ali. Ali won the Golden Gloves Tournament in 1959 and an Olympic gold medal in 1960. During the 1960s Ali won all of his matches with the majority of them by knockout. Since his retirement, Ali has devoted much of his time to philanthropy. Continue reading ‘Happy Birthday Champ!’

It’s Tebow Time!

Talk of Tebow has swept the country.  Tebow’s the 11th athlete to be named favorite athlete for at least one month in an ESPN poll that dates back to 1994.Best known for his devout Christian faith, American football star Tim Tebow has caused quite a media frenzy! The Denver Broncos quarterback who may been blessed with more piety than passing skills, took 11 seconds to pull off the longest overtime touchdown pass in the shortest overtime period in play-off history, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers, and lofting his team into the second round of the American NFL play-offs.  Though heavily criticized for it, he gives credit to Jesus Christ for his random spurts of success.

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Beef Sells Records?

The first rap battle of 2012 is officially underway! Word of a Common vs. Drake feud began to surface after the Chi-town MC dropped his single “Sweet” back in November. On the track Common rants on and on about “soft MCs”. A month later he admitted that Drake was one of the MCs that he was referring to: “The verse is about me but when you hear some of the stuff on the chorus it’s like you can’t help but think about dude and I guess that’s what he felt. So at the end of day he fits in that category, he already embraced it, so wear it.” Continue reading ‘Beef Sells Records?’

6 Seconds in 1969

The Amen break is a brief drum solo performed in 1969 by Gregory Cylvester “G. C.” Coleman in the song “Amen, Brother” performed by the 1960s funk and soul outfit The Winstons. The full song is an up-tempo instrumental rendition of Jester Hairston’s “Amen,” which he wrote for the 1963 Sidney Poitier film Lilies of the Field. Neither the performer, drummer G.C. Coleman, nor the copyright owner Richard L. Spencer have ever received any royalties or clearance fees for the use of the sample, nor have they sought royalties. Continue reading ’6 Seconds in 1969′

Too HOT for Hollywood!

It’s been blazing quite a bit in the city of Hollywood, California! Literally. Hollywood area resident and native of Germany, Harry Burkhart has been connected to more than 50 fires over four days, that spread fear and panic across Los Angeles and caused an estimated $US3 million in damage! Prosecutors investigating an October 2011 house fire in the central German city of Marburg confirmed yesterday that they would also like to speak to the 24-year-old. Continue reading ‘Too HOT for Hollywood!’