Inside SGL Weekly 3 What’s The T? 3 Actor Keith Robinson Prepares To Drop Hot New R&B Album 3 USHER'S 'PAPERS' EXPLAINED BY SONGWRITER 4 TYSON AND HOLYFIELD BURY HATCHET ON LIVE TV 4 HALLE, WHOOPI IN NEW 'DIVAS ON SCREEN' BOOK 5 NJ MAYOR SETS CONAN STRAIGHT 6 KANDI BURRUSS' 'FLY ABOVE' EP DUE OCT. 29 7 Ask Nathan 8 The Lonnell Show In Progress 14 A.J. JEWELL'S PARENTS RESPOND TO SICKLE CELL REPORTS '14 PRECIOUS' DIRECTOR COURTS MISS SAIGON; 'SELMA' 14 P. MILLER REMODELS NEW ORLEANS PROJECTS 15 DIDDY DON'T PLAY 16 DIDDY'S HUNT FOR ASSISTANT CONTINUES
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Robinson is gearing up to release such future hits like “DJ Lady” and “Gurl” and we hear that he is about drop the album soon.
Actor Keith Robinson Prepares To Drop Hot New R&B Album
Robinson is not going to let you forget that he is also an actor, as he is about to drop several new films such as Dear John, When The Lights Go Out, Caught On Tape and Hopelessly in June. All of these films are scheduled to drop soon.
USHER'S 'PAPERS' EXPLAINED BY SONGWRITER: Sean Garrett says 'some of it is true and some of it isn't. *The writer of Usher's latest single "Papers" is setting the record straight about the lyrics, which appear to reference his pending divorce from wife of two years Tameka Foster Raymond. Our sources have told us that actor Keith Rob-
In the song, Usher proclaims he is ready to "sign them papers" while next couple of months. Why do we say that, you detailing late-night fights and nearly losing his ask? Well, we hear that Robinson, probably best mom. But singer-songwriter Sean Garrett, who known for his role in Dreamgirls (The Jamie penned the tune's lyrics, says parts of the song Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson film) are fiction. inson is definitely one to watch out for in the
"Some of it is true and some of it isn't," Elba, Laz Alonso lead film) is about to switch Garrett tells People.com. "That's what makes this record so intriguing and explosive. Some of it up a little bit and join the ranks of actorit is about his life and some of it is not." turned- singer. As we all witnessed in DreamBut what about the one line in the song that girls, Robinson can sing, and we are about to had everybody talking: "I damn near lost my see him show off his skills again as he is about mama/been through so much drama"? and This Christmas (the Chris Brown, Idris
to drop a new album yet to be titled.
"That was more so from the perspective of when Usher and his mom weren't working to3
gether that much. And, in every relationship, it's important for the man to get his mother's approval. That's the perspective I was coming from," Garrett explains.
In a separate broadcast that aired four days earlier, Tyson told Winfrey that his initial apology after the incident was insincere, and that he wanted to have a sit down with Holyfield to apologize again. Winfrey said she got a phone call from Holyfield that night seeking to make it happen.
Noting that Usher never revealed anything to him about his personal life, his relationship with his mother, or his romance with Tameka, Garrett, who has written hit songs for everyone from BeyoncĂŠ to Fergie, says the track was simply "inspired by Usher." "I wrote that record about eight months ago, before he was even getting a divorce. The record is not about Tameka and those are not his words," he clarifies with a laugh. "I'm a great songwriter; I know how to write great songs!" Garrett adds: "I felt like it was a record he needed to say. It's a record about life. There were days I could just imagine what Usher was thinking. The record is about what a male or female can go through when they feel like they have given 100 percent [in a relationship] and they feel like they can't take anymore."
"This is a beautiful guy," Tyson said Friday, holding Holyfield's arm affectionately for several seconds. "I just want you to know it's just been a pleasure ... being acquainted with you." Asked by Winfrey if he was still missing part of his ear, Holyfield pointed to it and said, "Just a little bit."
He also notes that Usher did have reservations about releasing the explosive track, which Holyfield also confessed that he has been the duo recorded about a month and a half ago known to dole out bites of his own during childin Atlanta. "He definitely had a lot on his mind," hood roughhousing with his siblings – but only Garrett says. "We talked about this record com- as a way to get out of headlocks. ing out quite a few times. 'Should it come out? Should it not come out?' We had questions "You talk about biting," he said. "I'm the about how it would be taken." person that bit every brother in my family." Holyfield hopes that his joint appearance with Tyson will serve as an example of how bitTYSON AND HOLYFIELD BURY ter rivals can find common ground. "We can HATCHET ON LIVE TV: 'Oprah' come together," he said. "We know you can moment offers fighters first talk since come together."
ear incident. (Video)
After sitting down with Winfrey, Tyson spent about 25 minutes meeting with Chicago *It was a love fest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Friday as former enemies Mike Tyson Mayor Richard Daley at his City Hall office, the and Evander Holyfield had a proper discussion AP reported. Tyson had asked for the meet-andgreet with Daley and a spokeswoman said the for the first time since their 1997 bout ended mayor was interested in the chance to talk to the with a chunk of Holyfield's ear in Tyson's boxer about the problem of youth violence. teeth. 4
Chicago has been in the national spotlight femme fatale in a 1999 HBO film about Dansince a cell phone video captured the fatal beat- dridge's life. ing of a high school honors student last When Dandridge became a star, "she was month. working in an environment in which there were Tyson said he understands the pain some almost no women of color (in leading roles)," young people feel. "I was one of them. I'm that said Mask, and Dandridge "had to fit into the guy," he said. mold of shapely and svelte." Grier was chosen for her ability in the early 70s to break that mold with her forceful but hip HALLE, WHOOPI IN NEW 'DIVAS physical presence as an action heroine. As for ON SCREEN' BOOK: Grier, DanWinfrey, Mask said she chose her because the dridge and Oprah also featured in ex- talk-show host's television presence catapulted her film appearances to the level of global staramination of 'Black Women in Ameri- dom, transcending any category.
can Film.'
Oscar pioneers Dorothy Dandridge and Halle Berry join Pam Grier, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey as subjects of the new book "Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film."
In spite of vast changes, Mask said, sore points persist in casting black women for star roles: a paucity of quality parts, and a new trend of pairing black lead actors with female leads who are not. "Studio heads don't think two black characters will appeal to general audiences," said Mask.
She chose Dandridge and Berry "as bookAuthor Mia Mask, ends" for the time span that transformed black who teaches film and women in commercial films. drama at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., "We've gone from the trope of the tragic said she was inspired to write the book after no(mulatto) to biracial beauty," said Mask, who is ticing the huge amount of attention given to black male stars, while their female counterparts taping a five-part series for National Public Radio to air in late October — each on one of the were often looked over. women in the book. "These women have pushed the racial boundaries for audiences, setting new standards for beauty and body type," Mask told the Asso- NJ MAYOR SETS CONAN ciated Press.
STRAIGHT: Cory Booker squashes Dandridge received an Academy Award faux feud on 'Tonight Show,' goes nomination for her lead role in the 1954 classic home with $100,000 check for Brick "Carmen Jones," alongside Harry Belafonte. Berry won an Oscar in 2000 for playing the wife City. of an executed murderer in "Monster's Ball." She also had portrayed Dandridge as a stunning
*The Tyson/Holyfield summit on "Oprah" wasn't the only live show mending fences on Friday. Newark Mayor Cory Booker ended his 5
play fight with Conan O'Brien during his appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show."
Due Oct. 29, "Kandi Koated Entertainment Presents The Fly Above EP" includes the title track, which she performed on her Bravo reality The back-and-forth series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," as jokes paved the way for well as the songs ―Trade Him In,‖ which feaBooker to promote his tures Gucci Mane and is produced by Drumma national blueprint for ur- Boy; the Jazze Pha-produced ―Must Be Good‖; ban transformation in the Nitti-produced ―I Like Him,‖ featuring Rick Newark, long an icon for Ross and Rasheeda, and the Kuya Productions urban decay. The visit love song, ―I Just Know.‖ culminated with a $100,000 donation to The former lead singer of R&B group Booker's Newark Now charity from O'Brien and Xscape is also featured on ―Try It Out,‖ the hit song by Big Bank Black which has been a staple NBC. on Atlanta radio. And ―Tardy For the Party,‖ the The fake beef began Sept. 23 with O'Brien track she revamped for "Housewives" cast mate joking that Booker's new health care program Kim Zolciak, reached the Top 10 on iTunes' consisted of a bus ticket out of Newark, which Dance chart upon its release. is just west of New York City and is often scarred by violence. The mayor hit back with a Burruss is scheduled to begin a promo tour humorous video on YouTube in which he for the EP "in the coming weeks," her camp banned O'Brien from Newark Liberty Interna- stated. Her full-length CD, "B.L.O.G.," is due tional Airport. out in early 2010. "Many jokes are made about Newark by comedians," O'Brien said on Friday's show. "You honed in on me like a cruise missile. Why me, Mayor Booker?" "When there's a herd going after you, you have to sort of look at the weakest gazelle," Booker joked.
KANDI BURRUSS' 'FLY ABOVE' EP DUE OCT. 29: Disc to whet appetite for 2010 solo album 'B.L.O.G.' *The show must go on for singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss, who is expected to promote her new EP while still mourning the death of her former fiancé.
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Ask Nathan
Is it wrong to want a mate that is a same race as you? Why do the majority of white people only date and marry white? It’s a free for all world. Some people are totally fine with dating outside of their race just as they are with dating within. If you are pro-race, join a community that supports your beliefs. Don't knock races that aim to keep their race pure.
Create a "Sevenly" Day! _____________________________________________ Nathan "Seven" Scott Professional & Personal Life Coach Visit me online: www.nathansevenscott.com Tweet me: www.twitter.com/nathansevenscot
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The Lonnell Show In Progress A Cleavester Brooks Interview Hello Lonnell, How are you doing? Hey Cleavester, I am WONDERFUL! Busy as usual, but livin' and luvin' this journey! What is new with 3LWTV? Wow, so much is going on with 3LWTV. I'm so excited about the new cycle of videos! More travel destinations, more events, more interviews. I'm so honored by the feedback the show is receiving as well as all the new people I am meeting. We are just working hard to put out a quality show. Totally humbled by the support. What is your goal for the show? The goal for 3LWTV is for the show to always pursue its purpose. I'm not a slave to the numbers, though I do monitor them. lol. Its about making a difference on whatever level necessary. 3LWTV is about showing positive reflections of our beautiful community. So often we only see the over the top stereotypes or the negative. We are so much more than that! 3LWTV is about motivating and uplifting one another. Its about recognizing the power of your spirit, without being preachy. Its about showing that dreams are attainable. Its about showing that you don't have to be Beyonce or Janet to party like a rock star! I say it all the time...3LWTV is about encouraging each of us to stand in our light! How long have you been doing 3LWTV? 3LWTV officially started in January 2009 with the Alexyss Tylor interview. It grew from my blogspot (www.lonnellwilliams.blogspot.com) and kind of took on a life of its own. Where did the idea for 3LWTV come from? The idea for 3LWTV is truly a gift from God. Because of my intense travel schedule and my love of photographs, I would always document my journeys. I started sharing these pics and before I knew it my
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email lists became too large to manage. That's when I created the blog, with the intent of updating it only when I traveled. Meeting B. Scott changed that. We had an incredible dinner and afterwards did an impromptu interview. I realized I was on to something...but it had to make a difference. What do you like about the show? Honestly? I get ALL the phyne boys! LMAO.
What was life like as a child? My childhood was unique for sure. An only child (my mother's), I also have 3 siblings (my father's) and a slew of cousins that I was close too. My mother is fierce! She set the example early on for me showing that hard work does pay. She went from an entry level position with out a college degree to the executive level in corporate America. She always encouraged me to just be me. She let me know how she felt about things, but advised the final decision was mine to make. So I grew up very aware of the personal power of choice. She has always been my biggest supporter and I love her with every fabric of my soul. My father and I were close during my childhood. Towards my teen years and early adulthood, he drifted more towards his alcohol and it caused a rift in our relationship. The final straw when I was ready to kick him out of my life for good was the day I came out to him. To my shock, he was so proud and honored that I confided in him. That pissed me off. lol. We made peace and though we were not as close as when I was a child, I respected his choices and was able to truly forgive....how healing! My family has it all. Alcoholics. Drug Addicts. Hard Workers. Providers. Losers. Broke Negores...Millionaires. World travelers...peeps who won't leave the neighborhood. Black. White. Asian. Native American. For real. I may not have always known what I wanted to be...but I knew early on what I didn't want to be! I wouldn't change any of it, because at the end of the day I was always surrounded by love...even when it was hard to recognize. Who is the real Lonnell Williams? The real Lonnell Williams is a simple down to earth brotha who 'gets it'. He understands that life is a journey for which he must surrender to the process. He is a happy, humble man who continues to have mind blowing experiences. He does not know lack or limitation... only infinite abundance. Did life give you everything that you dreamt of as a kid? On some level, I guess it did. I may not have always recognized the realization of a dream, because I was always looking ahead to the next step. Thankfully I learned to appreciate the present moment. My dreams change but really, if I put my head and heart to it, it always comes to pass. I still dream. I'm still a kid. At what age did you know you were SGL?
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Despite the occasional heterosexual teen and young adult dalliance, I knew that I liked both Adam & Steve back in the 6th grade...if not earlier. The feelings weren't sexual...or were they? Was it a feeling you had or was it something you discovered? I knew at a time when I was supposed to be liking girls, I was much more interested in the boys...though I did everything to conceal those feelings. I knew who I was though I was terrified to walk in that truth...so for years I didn't. What advice would you give to a young SGL person trying to make it? Fortunately nowadays you don't have to suffocate in the closet like you used to. Though some of these kidz need to go back into the closet with all that foolery! lol. Real talk; My advice to a young person would be to really get to know who you are! Love the individual. Nurture that individual. Have the courage to believe in yourself and not be defined by others....period. Your need to belong and be loved is not worth being sacrificed out of desperation. What is your dream for the SGL community? I'd like to see us unite as a community. A collection of individuals expressing themselves uniquely, embrace their God given passions, and respect and encourage their fellow peeps. Eliminate fear, diminish ignorance and watch us flourish. That is my dream for all mankind, especially the SGL community. Why do you think there are so many people wanting to be stars? Like Janet Jackson said on the opening of "The Velvet Rope"..."We have a special need...to feel that we belong..." I think many of us are drawn to the spotlight because we think it will validate us is some way. When we truly understand our worth, then we may or may not pursue stardom. With stardom comes responsibility. Fiscal. Emotional. There's always a cost. So don't get caught in the illusion. Baby, you are already a star! When you step out of the house BE READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP! Do you think they are lacking something is that why they are chasing it? They aren't REALLY lacking anything...I think they believe they are lacking something. "If I get famous, I will show those mofos!" It could stem from past hurts, current insecurities....whatever...its not a bad thing...just be honest with yourself because the same kind of person your are in anonymity will only be magnified with fame. I've seen it many times with my own eyes. What advice would you give to someone trying to fulfill there dream? That’s simple: FULFILL IT!!!! Never stop believing. Be mindful of who you share it with as well because everyone around you may not share your enthusiasm. Folk love to steal your joy...don't let them. Its ok if you change your dream, but make sure that change is coming from you and not the haters. How do you balance life when you are always on the road? I do have a pretty full life and balancing is not always easy. For me, its about always maintaining my spiritual center. I meditate and converse with God all day everyday. I just have to be still and know. I never believe that its not going to work out. So while it is not easy, it is worth it.
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What do you look for in a guy? Hmmm, I'm just gonna answer this one without my extra two cents. Someone who also 'gets it' about life. He has to be happy and at peace and realize he is on a journey. He has to love to laugh. He has to be available emotionally. He has to recognize his passion and be willing to work towards it. Nice teeth and the ability to complete a sentence are turn ons! It wouldn't hurt if he likes sushi. Do you think you are a sex symbol? Are you kidding? I wake up to this mug first thing every morning and I see many things....and sex symbol ain’t one of them. I clean up pretty well and am very blessed at 41 to still get the attention of some of these lovely specimens walking the earth. PRAISE BREAK!! Real talk, I think that my energy and appreciation for life are indeed sexy.
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What is your wildest fantasy? You, me and.....oh wait...been there done that. LMAO!! My life is my wildest fantasy and its the gratitude that keeps me going. When do you think you are going to settle down in one city? If you mean when am I going to stop traveling, who knows? As long as I am able and I love it, I'll do it. Contrary to popular belief I do have a home in ATL and for now I plan to stay there...though I also have a part time residence in Chicago. Thank you, Lonnell. Do you have any final word for our readers? I'm just so proud of you Cleavester. To the readers of SGL, thank you for spending time with us today. We truly appreciate you. If you take anything away from this discussion, let it be that your recognize your own infinite fierceness! Always...stand in your light! I love you!
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According to ComingSoon.net, Daniels is considering the ClaudeMichel Schonberg and Alain Boublil musical set in Southeast Asia as one of his projects after the Nov. 6 release of "Precious," which has been one of the most critically-acclaimed films of the current festival cir-
(More What’s The T? cont’d from 6) A.J. JEWELL'S PARENTS RESPOND TO SICKLE CELL REPORTS: Family says the blood disorder had nothing to do with his death following assault.
After reports that the blood disorder sickle cell anemia may have contributed to the beating death of A.J. Jewell, his parents released a state- cuit. ment attempting to set the In addition to Miss Saigon, Daniels is also record straight. said to be eying a civil rights story, tentatively "Our son 'AJ' had the titled "Selma." sickle cell trait which "It's a moment in time in Martin Luther caused no related medical King and LBJ's (life) around the signing of the problems during his life," Civil Rights Act," Daniels told the Web site. read the statement given "It's a snapshot of the march. It's really Lyndon to TMZ.com by the famJohnson's story. Martin Luther King is a part of ily's rep. "We feel AJ's it, but it's really the arc of a man that starts out death was a result of the as a racist who is forced to look at himself in the malicious attack by the mirror and then ultimately side with King. It's individual and/or individuals present during the really a journey of a white cat and how he fight." sneers at tradition and against George Wallace, TMZ is also reporting that the defense at- against everybody, and says, 'Uh-uh.'" torney for Frederick Richardson, the club manAccording to ComingSoon.net, "Selma" ager who was charged with voluntary manhas already been developed by producer Chrisslaughter of Jewell, told the Web site: "I would tian Colson and screenwriter Paul Webb have liked to have found a cause of death before rushing to judgment."
P. MILLER REMODELS NEW OR'PRECIOUS' DIRECTOR COURTS LEANS PROJECTS: Percy teams with HUD secretary to reopen B.W. MISS SAIGON; 'SELMA': Lee Daniels looking to helm film based on Cooper after Katrina. Broadway musical and project set in Inspired by the real estate expertise of Donald Trump, rap mogul P. Miller has teamed up civil rights era.
with HUD secretary Shaun Donovan to break *Director Lee Daniels is reportedly hoping to ground on the newly rebuilt B.W. Cooper Housfollow up his upcoming film "Precious" with a ing Projects in New Orleans, reports Allhifeature adapted from the hit Broadway musical phop.com. Miss Saigon. 14
The refurnished the studio audience at a recent taping of BET's mixed-income develop- "106 & Park" show. ment – renamed Marrero According to the NY Post, and confirmed by Commons after activist BET publicist, Marcy Polanco, Combs put the Yvonne Marrero, who show's studio audience on passed away following lockdown when he lost Hurricane Katrina – his diamond ring during represents a goal Miller an appearance. had to bring development money into his commuAccording to the renity after the devastation port, Diddy joined his of Hurricane Katrina. Dirty Money bandmates, "I want to be able to show these guys look at me. I changed my image, I changed my life and I had to grow up,‖ Miller explained. ―I’m honored to be a part of the ground breaking alongside President Obama’s right hand man Secretary Shaun Donovan who shares the same goal as me, which is to help B.W. Cooper residents get back into their new homes.‖
Dawn Richard and Kalenna, for the "106 & Park" chart show this past Tuesday, but things didn't go right from the jump when his $20,000 ring accidentally flew into the crowd as he "made it rain" by throwing cash into the air while making his entrance.
"We worked closely with the state and the city to get services to them so we could help them with whatever challenges were keeping them from getting into a permanent home,‖ Donavan stated. ―And as you heard today we made a number of changes to speed assistance to help rebuild homes.‖
to express their anger at their treatment.
Since the show was live, he continued filming until the cameras stopped rolling, when he According to Secretary Donovan, 30,000 then ordered the building be shut down and no one let out until they had been searched, reports families were still awaiting disaster help, as ―duplication of benefits‖ rules left many home- the Post. owners without the necessary funds needed to Needless to say, that didn't go over too well finish home repairs. with the audience. Some of them took to Twitter One fan posted, "Ok diddy lost his ring ... and now there (sic) frisking all the kids like this is rikers (Rikers Island, New York prison)." Another wrote, "When it was over, diddy held us hostage lookin (sic) for his ring. don't like him no more!"
The development is scheduled to open to residents by the end of 2010.
When the dust cleared, the expensive piece of jewelry was not found and Combs also headed online to air his grievances. Without mentioning the incident itself, he wrote:
DIDDY DON'T PLAY: Loses ring at BET taping then orders set locked down - Can't nobody leave! (Video) *Sean Diddy Combs might not be fan favorite no more. At least amongst the members of
"The craziest s**t just happened to me ... I guess it's s**ting on me season ... Enjoy it while it lasts! life is crazy!"
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been invited back to the Bethesda Theatre next year in August for the 2010 Velocity Magazine Awards...once again CONGRATS to you all...there are no real winners, we are all in this together...remember that!
DIDDY'S HUNT FOR ASSISTANT CONTINUES: VH1 reality series returns in November with 11 new hopefuls.
*VH1's "I Want to Work for Diddy" returns BEST R&B ALBUM for its second season beginning Monday, Nov. 2 ANAMI JORDAN – ANAMI JORDAN *BODY SHOP – KYONTE’ at 10 pm. ET/PT. INTRODUCING XAVIER RAYE – XAVIER Once again, Diddy is searching for the one RAYE assistant able to meet his super-high standards. LOVOLUTION – KEV. O SOUL COMFORT – NHOJJ The 11 new applicants must do their best to impress both the rap mogul and a panel of judges, BEST RAP ALBUM including Bad Boy executive Phil Robinson and BREATH EXTENSION – B.E. former Diddy assistant Capricorn Clark, now DEBUT OF A STORY – FOSTER CHILD serving as Diddy's global brand director. Both FULL WEAPONRY – DUB-T MY ENTRANCE – TRUS REAL are returning from season one. *THE EVOLUTION - KONSHENS
This season they will be joined by Diddy's TOUGHER THAN LEATHER – J-ROD mentor Andre Harrell, founder and president of BEST MALE R&B ARTIST Uptown Records. E – THE R&B HIP HOP ROCKSTAR
"Last season I was hands off and left it to KEV. O the judges," says Diddy. "This season I'm taking *KYONTE’ RAYSHUN LAMARR a foot in ass, all over your brain approach to XAVIER RAYE finding this assistant."
Each one-hour episode showcases a range BEST FEMALE R&B ARTIST of challenges, many based on the real life ex- AMEERAH THE SONGSTRESS *ANAMI JORDAN periences of Diddy's previous assistants. LYRIK Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, fans can catch NIQUE
a sneak peek of the season's first episode on VH1.com - one week before the on-air premiere. Subsequent episodes will be available on VH1.com the morning after they air. Additional video content from "I Want to Work for Diddy 2" including extras from each episode will be available on VH1.com and on VH1 Mobile throughout the season.
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OMG Hahaha Reflecting a social networking-saturated youth culture where YouTubers like William Sledd and Chris Crocker speak directly to millions of kids, including teenage girls and emo boys alike, OMG/HaHaHa offers a deeper, digitally filtered view into the seemingly superficial psyches of the MySpace generation. In the tradition of edgy and cutting edge filmmaking inspired by Harmony Korine, Gus Van Sant, and Greg Araki, OMG/HaHaHa weaves a simple narrative together via part video blog, part improvisational narrative, and part pseudo documentary. The film is a pastiche of the lives of a diverse set of twentysomething gay, straight, and trans teens living in Memphis and dealing with flesh and blood issues, ranging from unexpected pregnancy to homophobia to dying parents.
The Judy Garland Holiday Special Spend a December evening with Judy Garland and her family in her living room! Liza was but a teen with a great voice, just like Mom.
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The L Word: Final Season All the dyke drama that has kept you sustained throughout the years is finally coming to a close. The final season is chock-full of mystery, drama, romance and everything lesbians, wanna-be lesbians, and dramaobsessed gay guys and whoever else could ever ask for from a lesbian TV show.
Every Little Step: The Journey of "A Chorus Line" For over three decades, there's been one singular sensation: "A Chorus Line," the groundbreaking hit musical inspired by the emotional lives of dancers during the audition process. Now the story comes full circle as a new documentary offers a revealing, unprecedented look at the auditions for the Broadway revival of the perennial classic, including interview footage with Bob Avian, Michael Bennett, Charlotte d'Amboise, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie to name a few. The music, the moves and the reallife drama - they're all here in a documentary that brings you closer to the footlights than you ever thought possible.
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Music
Tim McGraw-Southern Voice Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million units and dominated the charts with 30 #1 singles. He's won three Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous others. The first single from Southern Voice, 'It's A Business Doing Pleasure With You', is an up -tempo, tongue-in-cheek tale about the price paid for loving a woman who loves designer labels, penned by Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and singer-songwriter Brett James.
Tina Live [BOX SET] [LIVE] Filmed in HD at the GelreDome, Arnhem, Holland on 21st March 2009 of her latest tour. Director: David Mallet for Serpent Productions This CD/DVD is a collection of all of her hits over the years like Steamy Windows, What’s Love Got to do with It, Let’s Stay Together, Etc.
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