The controversy over Common's appearance at the White House Poetry Night is still smoldering.
Fox News' host, Bill O'Reilly - a very vocal critic of Michelle Obama's invitation to the rapper will debate Jon Stewart about Common, Monday May 16 at 8pm Eastern.
O'Reilly claims he wasn't protesting against Common's lyrics, but rather his support of two people who allegedly killed cops, including Assata Shakur.
Stewart has been poking fun at Republicans for their over the top cries that Common was a "vile" rapper. 'The Daily Show' host even put together a rap song clowning the right for being so uptight.
Their debate should be interesting to say the least.
Flavor Flav's chicken restaurant dreams may be on hold, but his comedic chops are apparently raring to go.
Flav is launching "Flavor Flav's Freaky Comedy Tour." according to Allhiphop.
The 52-year old rapper/reality tv star is set to play various gigs in Charlotte August 25-27, followed by five shows in Neenah, Wisconsin from October 13-15.
I rarely pay attention to day time talk shows, but a recent episode on the Steve Wilkos show caught my attention.
An 18-year old and her father were on the show discussing among other things their sexual relationship, and not wanting to have kids because the baby would come out deformed.
Isn't incest illegal? Shouldn't somebody step in to stop this madness?
Watch the episode below, if you can stomach it and weigh in with your opinions.
Father and daughter discuss their sexual relationship.
Daughter suspects she's pregnant with her dad's baby
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I rarely pay attention to day time talk shows, but a recent episode on the Steve Wilkos show caught my attention.
An 18-year old and her father were on the show discussing among other things their sexual relationship, and not wanting to have kids because the baby would come out deformed.
Isn't incest illegal? Shouldn't somebody step in to stop this madness?
Watch the episode below, if you can stomach it and weigh in with your opinions.
Father and daughter discuss their sexual relationship.
Daughter suspects she's pregnant with her dad's baby
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Soulja Boy must be feeling pretty excited these days about his acting career.
The 20-year old just wrapped production on the remake of the 1992 classic 'Juice', in which he plays the role of Bishop - made famous by Tupac Shakur. And now he's possibly in the running to play 'Pac in a upcoming biopic.
In a recent interview with MTV's Rapfix, Soulja revealed that he has been asked to audition for the role based on the late rapper's life.
"I got an email from William Morris Agency - that's my agency that I'm with - they reached out to me to play the part. I'm just still thinking about it right now," he said.
When it was initially announced SB would be playing the role of Bishop in the 'Juice' 2011, the rapper caught flack from some corners for even attempting to remake the movie. That pressure and scrutiny would be increased dramatically if he decides to play Tupac himself. It's a tough decision - one that SB is still weighing.
"Even with the whole 'Juice' movie, I'm playing a part that Tupac played, but I'm not actually playin' 'Pac. When it comes to this, I'm actually gonna be playin' 'Pac, so I'm really still just thinkin' about it. But I'm just honored that they would reach out to me and ask me anyway." Soulja said.
Producer David Robinson says it's going to take a special person to play the part. Adding that they are "looking for someone with the right mix of raw charm and charisma for the role."
"At this point, we’re more concerned about finding someone with the ability to give their entire heart into the performance than just looks and personality." Robinson continued.
The Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) directed - Morgan Creek backed Tupac biopic starts production later this year.
Soulja Boy's 'Juice' remake will debut this winter.
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After a few false starts, Nicole Scherzinger is ready to conquer America alone. The former Pussycat Doll has announced a release date for her U.S. solo debut.Killer Love, which is currently available in the U.K., will arrive stateside on August 16, Interscope Records has announced. It is led by the 50 Cent-assisted single “Right There” and will feature her U.K. singles “Poison” and “Don’t Hold Your Breath,” along with four to five new songs including a collaboration with R. Kelly and Snoop Dogg called “Peep Show.”“At the time I was doing my U.K. album, I was really into more dance-inspired music, which is amazing and so much fun for Europe,” Nicole told Rap-Up.com. “For the U.S., I wanted to go back to my roots where I started, a little bit more urban sounding ’cause that’s still a very big part of me as well, and I wanted to make sure I wove that into the album.”Nicole will perform the Jim Jonsin-produced “Right There” with 50 Cent on the May 19 episode of “American Idol” and co-host Simon Cowell’s singing competition “The X Factor” this fall.Source:Rap-UpRead more…
Chris Lighty has managed some of the biggest artists in the business. 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Mariah Carey and Swizz Beatz are all clients of Lighty's Violator Management.
Now up and coming artists will get the chance to get first hand feedback from the man himself, through his new website pleaselistentomydemo.com. For a fee of $10.00 artists can submit their music in to be critiqued by Lighty, co-founder Michael Dizon and other staff.
"We won't Simon Cowell you out. We will give you feedback. If we like it or dislike it," Lighty told the New York Daily News.
Lighty doesn't think enough artists are getting the chance to be heard.
"We are in the Internet age," Lighty said. "There are so many creative people out there. We are not reaching everybody. Just listen to the radio. It's the same 15 artists all day everyday."
The new service launches Monday May 16.
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Houston rapper Z-Ro talks to Ozone Magazine about what he's been up to musically.
The Mo City Don speaks on coming up hard, squashing his beef with Slim Thug, rolling dolo, upcoming collaborations, and quitting his $30,000 a month drug habit. Z-Ro said he spent 10K a month on Kush, another 19K on syrup, But says he' 100% drug free now.
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A young 20-year old mother living a life similar to the one played by Mary Louise-Paker on the show Weeds, lost her life when she was double crossed by someone she trusted.
Krista Dittmeyer, of Portland, Maine was a waitress by day, and a reported weed supplier at night. When she vanished last month authorities immediately knew something was wrong because Dittmeyer's 14-month old daughter, Aliyah, was found alive inside her mom's still running car at a ski resort in New Hampshire. The hazard lights were on and the front door was open, but Dittmeyer was nowhere to be found.
Krista Dittmer and her 14-month old daughter Aliyah
After Dittmeyers's body was found 5 days later in a nearby pond, police were able to put together what happened.
On Saturday April 23 Dittmeyer went to meet Anthony Papile, 28, Trevor Ferguson, 23, and Michael Petelis, 28, for a drug deal at an apartment complex. Police say once there she was attacked by the three men who hit her in the head with a blunt object, bound and gagged her, then threw her body in a pond. They then split the money and drugs equally.
It was Petelis, who set up the deal. Police say he was a friend and had vowed to protect her while her boyfriend served an 18-month prison sentence. In the end all he did was betray her trust.
"If he can do this to his friend and woman he vowed to protect, what could he do to anyone else?" said prosecutor Jane Young as she argued for a $250,000 bond, "(He) was setting up her final demise."
Michael Petelis
Petelis's mom said she just couldn't imagine her son doing what he's accused of - even though he has a bad temper.
"I know my son is not a murderer, and I know he did not take drugs from her,” she told the Boston Herald. “I don’t see him trying to plan out wanting to take someone’s life, that’s wrong. I don’t picture him doing that at all.”
Papile has been charged with second degree murder, while Ferguson and Petelis were both charged with conspiracy to commit robbery. Papile was ordered to be held without bail, while Petelis and Ferguson were both held on $250,000 bail.
Trevor Ferguson
Anthony Papile
Dittmeyers daughter is now being taken care of by her family.
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Lil Wayne will be the latest hip hop artist to play a stripped down set for MTV Unplugged.
Due to air June 12 at 9 pm Eastern, the concert will be the first televised rap performance for MTV since Jay-Z in 2001.
"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 EVP of Music and Talent, said.. "Lil Wayne's skills, influence, and catalog are a powerful addition to the legacy of artists who have rocked the 'Unplugged' stage."
It's been a very busy 2011 for Wayne. In addition to non-stop touring and several cameos on other artists songs, the 28-year old is finishing up his highly anticipated new album 'Tha Carter IV' which is expected to be released June 12.
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Showtime has announced that Mos Def will be joining the cast of the show 'Dexter' in season six.
The 37-year old rapper/actor will play Brother Sam, an ex-con who claims to have found religion but still finds himself surrounded by violence.
Mos, real name Dante Terrell Smith has built up some impressive acting credits, having starred in '16 Blocks', 'The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy', 'Bamboozled' and more.
The new season of 'Dexter' starts shooting in June in Los Angeles.
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In the midst of conservatives whining about President Obama inviting Common to perform poetry at the White House, the rapper got the chance to showcase his skills yesterday (May 11).
The Chicago native showed that he is anything but the "vile" rapper Fox News tried to portray him to be.
President Obama talked about what makes a good poem just prior to Common taking the stage.
"The power of poetry is that everybody experiences it differently," Obama said. "There are no rules for what makes a great poem. Understanding it is not just about metaphor or meter. Instead a great poem is one that resonates with us... that challenges us and that teaches us something about ourselves," the President continued before joking that he would not be reading his own poetry on the night.
Finally, we have a commander in chief who doesn't look at all rappers as thugs.
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