MOVIN’ ON Willow Smith’s -New song “Whip my Hair”
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Country Music in Black America?
-Cover story; Inside question and answers with african american girls and guys on how they feel about country music and how it affects them...
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The Game is BACK! Good news for fans of the former CW sitcom 'The Game.' Sources close to the production tell BV Buzz that Black Entertainment Television has struck a deal with 'The Game's' parent company Paramount to develop new episodes of the popular series. "The deal is done between the two networks," the source told BV Buzz. "Now it's a matter of getting the actorstors under contract again." When The CW canceled the show in May of last year, the contracts with the shows stars: Tia Mowry, Pooch Hall, WendyRaquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Brittany Daniel and Coby Bell weren't optioned and ultimately expired on June 30,2009. Now BET has to negotiate new contracts with the actors, which is expected to be done within the next two weeks.
"The show will have the same production value, so the actors will make the same type of money they made when they did 'The Game' for The CW," the source shared. There is a conflict now with actor Bell, who played Jason Pitts on the sports-themed comedy. It was just announced that he is joining the cast of the hit USA show, 'Burn Notice.' “He will likely still be able to work on ‘The Game,’ but only as a recurring character instead of being a series regular,” the source explained. Once the deal is finalized, ‘The Game’ will begin production on new episodes in May and shoot on location in Atlanta. Mara Brock Akil, who also produced ‘Girlfriends,’ will return as the executive producer of the show as well.
BET hopes to use ‘The Game’ to launch their new scripted television division, something that Debra Lee, CEO of Black Entertainment Television told BV Buzz when we reported on this story last summer. By Jawn Murray
S P O T L I G H T ....WILLOW SMITH Willow Smith is following in her famous father’s footsteps. Will and Jada PinkettSmith. Her new release “Whip My Hair” is actually really catchy. I believe it will be a huge success! Not only her song but I’m sure she will have a successful career just like the rest of her family. Jay Z’s comments on signing Willow:
“We at Roc Nation are excited Willow Smith has signed with Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation! The 9-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has her first single out called “Whip My Hair,” produced by newcomer Jukebox. As soon as Jay Z heard the single he signed her. He knows good music when he hears it- At any age. When Willow went on Ryan Seacrest’s radio station she listened as Jay Z got on the phone quoting, “When you have that sort of talent, there is no such thing as too young,” He even compared her to Michael Jackson. “She has a child’s innocence but she has a clear vision of who she is and who she wants to be,” he continued. “I can only imagine that’s how Mike [Michael Jackson] was as a young kid, he knew exactly what he wanted.”
to work with Willow. She has an energy and enthusiasm about her music that is truly infectious. It’s rare to find an artist with such innate talent and creativity at such a young age. Willow is about to embark on an incredible journey and we look forward to joining her as she grows in all aspects of her career.”
Her video for Whip My Hair will be premiered October 18, 2010 on B.E.T’s 106 & Park. SO TUNE IN!
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October Birthday Hightlight: ...Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian is not known for being a party girl but she knows how to throw a great party! She sent a world wide invitation to her 30th birthday party at Tao Nightclub in NYC. All who wanted to come had to dish out somewhere between 1000- 2500 dollars in order to ensure their spot and table at this club for the night. Not to my surpise the place was packed! Not a bad business idea on Kims part. Way to turn a birthday party into a major investment! She had her closet friends and family join her on her biggest day of they year. Atleast one of her biggest days, Kim K also spent her birthday partying in Tao Las Vegas and private dinners with close friends. People that were in attendance: Khloe, Kourtney, Kris, Rob, Trina, Ciara, Paris Hilton, even Emanual Lewis! -And thats just to name a few. Kim K had a birthday night to remember!
Hight lights of some of Kim’s birthday parties!
WHO WORE MEL B OR DANIELLE LLOYD Two Hollywood It girls strutted their stuff in the same one-shouldered Jay Godfrey dress. Vanessa Hudgens wore this number in black at the Hairspray premiere, and Dancing With the Stars’ Julianne Hough rocked it in pink at the Enchanted premiere.
Y Melanie Brown wore this floor-length Jenny Packham sequinned gown to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards back in June, and last month Danielle Lloyd opted for a shorter version.
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Two divas, one hideous Versace dress
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MARY J OR SHARON STONE
Mary J wore this number to the Sex and the city movie premiere, Sharon however, wore it as a casual everyday sun dress.
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COUNTRY mU aMER MoviN’ On sat and talked with eight people about a particular genre of music that seems to often go un noticed.. country music. All country singers with the exception to two are all white so it left the question in our head, “Are there any african americans that are influenced by this particular kind of music.
The Q & A was very interesting, many will be surprised to know that country music does indeed affect “black” people as much as it does caucasions. The question we asked everybody was: What do you think about country music and how does it affect you?
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Country music to me means almost as much as the blues does. I don’t know that much about it to past judgment on the overall genre. I respect it and definitely do recognize some of their most dominant singers. Honestly, I love Taylor Swift’s music and I didn’t realize she was even a country singer until she went on stage with the guitar. Nothing but respect.
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Many people are inspired by the cow boy boots & hats that most country singers wear. Below is Miley Cyrus showing off a typical outfit any country singer would style in... Daisy dukes and cowboy boots. Now compare the similarities to the two pics on the left.
Latisha Said:
I like it for what it is, its different and unfamiliar to a lot of people. I think it inspires a lot more than people realize. To me it inspires individualism because for years they have been wearing those cowboy hats and boots and not caring what people think. People are just now picking up on it. They have always stood out. I respect them for that. I do listen to some country music I have my favorites. But for the most part I love how they can make any weird hat look good!... I love hats and most of the time im in one‌
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MORE I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC! I think its one of those things in life that go unnoticed. There are really a lot of talented country singers that people love to listen to and don’t even realize they are listening to country music like Miley Cyrus, many people think she’s pop but she’s definitely a country singer. Jessica Simpson has even done some country songs and many people don’t know but a lot of African Americans are crossing over too like Akon. I like the style but I love the music itself.
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Deanii Said: Country music is definitely an ART. I love listening to it because their voices are so different. I love different sounds, I hate artist who sound like each other. To me every single country singer has their own sound and if you really listen to their music, their lyrics are really good! PLUS their shoes are amazing and I have a billion cowboy boots... So needless to say the fashion probably inspires me the most.
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Country music is cool, im more of a rap/r&b person but I do know some of the highest paid people in show biz are country singers. I don’t think country music has really made an impact on African Americans…. Yet! The style is what stands out to me the most! In fact I mimic it a lot =) Jackie said:
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Kristin said:
I like it. I don’t know that much about the style of music besides the fact that they wear cowboy boots, cowboy hats, a guitar, and have a distinctive voice. I think a lot of the youth’s population is affected most by their style then the music itself.
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It’s obvious that country music has influenced black america to a certain extent. Although, it’s still pretty new to some, it’s also as familiar as rap and r&b to some people. Shown to the left is a picture of a 20 year old male from New Jersey named Kyle Moore he’s made plenty of songs that have mimicked his favorite country singer Johnny Cash. The images shown below are of those country singers who the interviewee’s above talked about in their Q & A. I think its safe to say there IS country music in BLACK AMERICA.
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MARIAH CAREY IS FINALLY PREGNANT!!! Rumors flew as the expanding singer seemed to bloom a little more every week, and both Cannon and Carey have spoken about their desire for children. In August, Carey fanned the flames by stepping out in Brazil wearing a maternity dress. She quickly addressed the ensuing frenzy, explaining she is “superstitious” about pregnancy and promising, “When the time is right, everyone will know.” Days later, Cannon gushed about his wife’s motherly instincts, telling PEOPLE that “she’s very nurturing.” But not until now have they adIt’s been talked about for months now, and finally Mariah Carmitted they’re soon to ey has come clean: She’s pregnant! welcome their own bundle of joy. “Yes, we are pregnant. This is true,” Carey, 41, said on the Today show Thursday morning as part of a sneak peek at a three-part Access Hollywood interview. “It’s Now that the news is out, been a long journey. It’s been tough because I’ve been people will clamor to know trying to hold on to a shred of privacy.” the sex of the child. The couple wouldn’t say yet, but Husband Nick Cannon, 30, joined the interview to talk about eventually Carey will cave, the “absolutely emotional” news, adding, “The greatest gift on because she loves to decoearth is a child.” rate. Carey, who also told of a miscarriage two years ago, would not reveal her due date. She would only say “it’s still early” and “expecting is great.” Ever-supportive Cannon said of the loss, “It strengthened our relationship so much … she handled it so well.” The news, of course, won’t surprise those who have followed the couple’s coy references to pregnancy and babies over the past few months.
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