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Tuesday, July 02, 2013

CHRIS TUCKER'S SILVER LINING AT THE BET AWARDS '13

From PR Newswire. 

CHRIS TUCKER HOSTS BLOCKBUSTER SHOW WITH ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF PERFORMERS, PRESENTERS AND SPECIAL APPEARANCES

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JAMIE FOXX, SNOOP DOGG, STEVIE WONDER, PHARRELL AND INDIA.ARIE SALUTE CHARLIE WILSON IN THE CADILLAC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT TRIBUTE

ACADEMY AWARD-WINNERS FOREST WHITAKER, JAMIE FOXX AND STEVIE WONDER ATTEND BET AWARDS '13

MARIAH CAREY PERFORMS HIT NEW SINGLE #BEAUTIFUL FEATURING MIGUEL AND YOUNG JEEZY

KENDRICK LAMAR, DRAKE AND OLYMPIC MEDALIST GABRIELLE DOUGLAS EACH WIN TWO BET AWARDS

MIAMI HEAT STAR DWYANE WADE RECEIVES HUMANITARIAN AWARD PRESENTED BY STATE FARM

Live from Nokia Theatre: L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 30 th, the BET AWARDS '13 kicked off with an electrifying performance by Chris Brown .  Brown performed a medley of hits including his current single "Fine China" and a special performance of "Don't They Know" with vocals from Aaliyah.   Nicki Minaj made a surprise performance by flying onto the stage and joining Brown for an energizing performance of "Love More." BET AWARDS '13 Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Olympic medalist Gabrielle Douglas all took home two awards. This year marked Chris Brown's fourth year in a row winning the Fandemonium Award.
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"House of Lies" and "Iron Man" actor Don Cheadle presented the evening's first award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist to Miguel. Miguel played double duty as he performed his solo number "How Many Drinks" with Kendrick Lamar and joined Mariah Carey during her performance of #Beautiful featuring Young Jeezy.
 Notable performances of the evening were Robin Thicke , who performed his new hit single "Blurred Lines" with Pharrell and T.I.  Ciara and Nicki Minaj debuted their new single "I'm Out" on the BET Awards '13 stage. BET Networks surprised the audience with a Caribbean music tribute featuring reggae artists Beenie Man who performed his hit "Who Am I," Dawn Penn's club anthem "No, No, No" and reggae classic "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus and Pliers. As if that wasn't enough, Elephant Man jumped on stage for the finale singing "Pon Di River," which had Nicki Minaj jumping out her seat to dance.  
Best New Artist and Best Hip Hop Artist winner Kendrick Lamar hit the stage three times performing his songs "M.A.A.D City" and "B*tch Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring Erykah Badu and "Problems" with A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz.
One of the most unforgettable performances of the night began with Justin Timberlake presenting R&B legend Charlie Wilson with the Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award.  India. Arie opened the moving tribute to Wilson with "There Goes My Baby" while Jamie Foxx blessed the crowd with the favorite "Yearning For Your Love."  The legendary Stevie Wonder then took the stage and energized the audience with the funky "Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)." Wilson joined Timberlake,Snoop Lion and Pharrell for 2003's "Beautiful," a hit that reintroduced Wilson to a new generation of fans along with knock-out renditions of "Signs," "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" and "Girl You Knock Me Out," bringing the crowd to its feet.
This year's show brought out nine Oscar-nominated actors, including winners, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker and Stevie Wonder Hollywood showed up for the BET Awards '13, including the cast members of the upcoming "The Best Man Holiday," Morris ChestnutNia Long, Sanaa Lathan,Terrence HowardRegina HallMelissa De Sousa and Harold Perrineau Forest Whitaker andMichael B. Jordan presented the award for Best Collaboration and spoke about their Sundance Film Festival winning, "Fruitvale Station." Kevin Hart Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good and Gabrielle Union , stars of the highly anticipated "Think Like A Man 2" also hit the BET Awards '13 stage.
The moving In Memoriam tributes during the live BET Awards '13 broadcast included Kris Kross' memberChris Kelly and blues singer Bobby "Blue" Bland.
The King of R&B, R. Kelly, surprised fans with a choir singing his hits acapella along the aisles of the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. He sang a medley of his songs including "I Wish," "When a Woman's Fed Up," "Ignition (remix)" and more.
Q.U.E.E.N. of the night, Janelle Monae closed the show with a hot performance of her hit single with sultry singer Erykah Badu for a black and white fantasy, accompanied by a snow-white poodle.
In addition to all of these spectacular moments, the full list of BET AWARDS '13 winners are:

Best Female R&B/Pop ArtistRihanna
Best Male R&B/Pop ArtistMiguel
Best GroupMacklemore & Ryan Lewis
Best CollaborationA$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar – Problems
Best Male Hip Hop ArtistKendrick Lamar
Best Female Hip Hop ArtistNicki Minaj
Video of the YearDrake – Started From The Bottom
Video Director of the YearBenny Boom
Best New ArtistKendrick Lamar
Best Gospel ArtistMary Mary
Best ActressKerry Washington
Best ActorJamie Foxx
YoungStars AwardGabrielle Douglas
Best MovieThink Like A Man
Subway Sportswoman of the YearGabrielle Douglas
Subway Sportsman of the YearLeBron James
Coca-Cola Viewers Choice AwardDrake – Started From The Bottom
Centric AwardTamar Braxton – Love and War
Best International Act: Africa Ice Prince (Nigeria)
Best International Act: UKEmeli Sande

Friday, June 28, 2013

CELEBRITY Q AND A: MATT DAMON.

A Downtown Los Angeles Hotel waiting room, with a big flat screen TV.


Matt Damon: Who's winning? (NBA Finals Game 3)
Data Hard: Miami is ahead by 8 pts.

Damon: Really?!

Data: Yeah, they were ahead by- almost 15 at one point.

Damon uses his smart phone, to confirm the statement.

Damon: That is amazing. I heard the Spurs were on fire.

Data: In the fourth quarter, the Spurs just got tired...gave up or something.

They both watch the game, for few minutes.

Damon: Oh, I gotta go...I'm Matt Damon,by the way.

I nod knowingly, as Miami has scored- another impressive 3 pointer.

Damon: (as the ball is slam dunked) Damn. See Ya!

Data: Take Care.

Data Hard continues watching the game, glad he didn't bet anything Spurs.
 

JASON STATHAM TRIES FOR- AN ACTING REDEMPTION.


Monday, June 24, 2013

THE BEYONCE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, TO OPEN WORLDWIDE!

"THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR" Starring BEYONCE!

From PR Newswire:

The show is extending its successful global run with additional dates, just confirmed.  The tour dates will include performances in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and over a dozen US cities.  Tickets for the newly announced shows go on-sale starting Monday, July 1. The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation Global Touring and produced by Parkwood Entertainment, kicks off on Friday, June 28 in Los Angeles.


THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR starring BEYONCE, the Biggest Tour of 2013, with its explosive special effects and intricate, strobe-laden light show, is an artistic triumph and the entertainer's most ambitious undertaking to date.  It is bigger in scope than any of her previous shows, fittingly designed for the vastness of arenas and stadiums. 

Sponsored by Pepsi, Coty and MasterCard, tickets for the added North American dates, will be available starting Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00AM/EDT at LiveNation.com.  A special pre-sale for registered members of Beyonce's BeyHive Blog will begin at 10:00AM/EDT in select markets on Wednesday, June 26.  Fans can go to Beyonce.com to sign up now for the chance to be the first to purchase tickets.  MasterCard pre-sales start Thursday, June 27 at 10:00AM/EDT in select markets. A complete list of tour dates, and on-sale information are provided in the itineraries below.
THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR Starring BEYONCELATIN AMERICAN ITINERARY




Sep-8
Fortaleza, Brazil
Arena Castelao
On Sale Thurs. Jul. 11
Sep-11
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Mineirao Stadium
On Sale Sat. Jul .20
Sep-13
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rock In Rio
SOLD OUT
Sep-15
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Morumbi Stadium
On Sale Sat. Jun. 29
Sep-17
Brasilia, Brazil
Estadio Nacional
On Sale Wed. Jul. 3
Sep-20
Caracas, Venezuela
Universidad Simon Bolivar
On Sale Sat. Jun. 29
Sep-26
Mexico City, Mexico
Palacio de los Deportes
On Sale Wed. Jul. 10
Sep-28
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Coliseo de Puerto Rico
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1








THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR Starring BEYONCENEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES JUST CONFIRMED




Nov-30
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena
On Sale Mon. Jul. 8
Dec-2
San Jose, CA
HP Pavilion at San Jose
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-3
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-6
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-7
Phoenix, AZ
US Airways Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-9
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-10
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-12
Louisville, KY
KFC Yum! Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-13
Chicago, IL
United Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-14
St. Louis, MO
Scottrade Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-16
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
On Sale Mon. Jul. 8
Dec-18
Washington DC
Verizon Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-19
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-20
Boston, MA
TD Garden
On Sale Mon. Jul. 1








THE MRS. CARTER SHOW WORLD TOUR Starring BEYONCE WORLD TOUR 2013 NORTH AMERICAN ITINERARY




Jun-28
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
BET Experience
Jun-29
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena
SOLD OUT
Jul-1
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-2
San Jose, CA
HP Pavilion at San Jose
SOLD OUT
Jul-5
Oklahoma City, OK
Chesapeake Energy Arena
SOLD OUT
Jul-6
Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-7
New Orleans, LA
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Essence Music Festival
Jul-9
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BB&T Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-10
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
SOLD OUT
Jul-12
Atlanta, GA
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-13
Nashville, TN
Bridgestone Arena
SOLD OUT
Jul-15
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-17
Chicago, IL
United Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-18
St. Paul, MN
Xcel Energy Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-20
Detroit, MI
The Palace of Auburn Hills
SOLD OUT
Jul-21
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
SOLD OUT
Jul-22
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
SOLD OUT
Jul-23
Boston, MA
TD Garden
SOLD OUT
Jul-25
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-26
Atlantic City, NJ
Boardwalk Hall
SOLD OUT
Jul-27
Charlotte, NC
Time Warner Cable Arena
SOLD OUT
Jul-29
Washington, DC
Verizon Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-30
Washington, DC
Verizon Center
SOLD OUT
Jul-31
E. Rutherford, NJ
IZOD Center
SOLD OUT
Aug-2
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun
SOLD OUT
Aug-3
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center
SOLD OUT
Aug-4
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center
SOLD OUT
Aug-5
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center
SOLD OUT

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Musicians Marc Mysterio and Flo Rida- create song for Boston Boming.

From PR
Newswire -The song is called  'Booty On The Floor' and will contribute to the One Fund Boston.
The music video featuring, "artwork from Boston-Based Jonathan Beckley" is available on-line.

"God Bless the families affected by the Boston Marathon Explosion, 
I'm praying for you all," Flo Rida typed at his Twitter feed.
 

"Put Your Booty On The Floor' is a paraphrased way to say 'Call to action' and 'get in gear' which honors the heroes that gave everything on the dime to help the wounded," concluded Mysterio.
 

  Support the release by tweeting here: @marc_mysterio @official_flo #bootyonthefloor
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Friday, June 07, 2013

CW HEAD -HIRES NEW WRITER FOR SMALLVILLE STYLE, WONDER WOMAN PREQUEL.

CW head Mark Pedowitz "noted original writer Amazon Allan Heinberg (Grey's Anatomy) was no longer working on the rewrite and the project is still a priority."
Aron Eli Coleite (Heroes and The River) will replace him,in getting Diana Prince back on TV.
Couldn't they just do a Huntress spin-off,and share story lines on Arrow?

Later.