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Mega producer Tyler Perry recently wrote an open letter in support of George Lucas’ “Red Tails” film.
Lucas has gone on record to state that he had trouble getting funding for the film due to it’s all Black cast and he fears that it’s failure could cause negative repercussions to Black filmmakers like Perry.
“I realize that by accident I’ve now put the black film community at risk [with Red Tails, whose $58 million budget far exceeds typical all-black productions],” he said.
“I’m saying, if this doesn’t work, there’s a good chance you’ll stay where you are for quite a while. It’ll be harder for you guys to break out of that [lower-budget] mold. But if I can break through with this movie, then hopefully there will be someone else out there saying let’s make a prequel and sequel, and soon you have more Tyler Perrys out there.” (WATCH VIDEO)
Perry agrees…. and says in his letter that films starring an all black cast are on the verge of being extinct!
Read Tyler Perry’s open letter… Continue Reading…
Nicki Minaj released the official video for “Stupid Hoe” last Friday (January 20, 2012) and it’s already received well over 7 MILLION views on YouTube.
With numbers like those, you’ve probably already seen it… TWICE.
But for those of you (like me) who haven’t pressed play yet, take a gander at all the pretty colors in the OFFICIAL (Explicit) VIDEO for Nicki Minaj’s “Stupid Hoe” below… Continue Reading…
Wiz Khalifa and his boo Amber Rose exchanged pleasantries via the social networking site Twitter a few nights ago that had those witnessing it feeling a bit voyeuristic.
As if we didn’t already think these two got freaky between the sheets, Amber left very little to our imagination.
Check out the couple’s online tryst below… Continue Reading…
The Real Housewives of Atlanta have all headed to South Africa with one very unwanted guest! (Click HERE for a full recap of last night’s episode #11)
NeNe Leakes invited her new BFF, convicted felon Marlo Hampton to join the ladies on their African adventure and judging from the previews, there’s nothing but drama involved.
If you follow me on twitter, I dropped a jewel last night when I revealed that ONE particular person was so pressed to get to Africa that they paid for the trip out of their own pocket because Bravo wouldn’t cover their expenses. (Ballin!)
In case you haven’t guessed by now, it was Marko Marlo who footed her own bill… and I ain’t mad at all!
I’d heard that she and Sheree Whitfield battled it out during the trip, well it all comes out on the next episode!
Hampton apparently gets a bit upset about Whitfield excluding her in plans for a night of partying. Words are exchanged and Marko Marlo goes in for the kill (no pun intended)…
That’s why you don’t have a man. Go back and hang with those f*ggots with yo ugly ass…
Yuuup… those sound like fighting words to me! (Disclaimer: no sharp objects were involved… this time.)
Watch two sneak peek videos below: Continue Reading…

[READ: How High? Rihanna Hits The Beach With A Blunt ~ PHOTOS]
Rih Rih showed off her casual airport swag by rocking a flowing black strapless dress, sandals and carrying a Fendi backback.
The Barbadian beauty was all smiles as she exited the terminal at LAX Airport before hopping into her waiting SUV. [Sidebar: I dunno why but “Hi Ho! Hi Ho! Its Off to Work I Go” is the song in my head as a view these pics. But I digress…]
Next up, Rihanna hits the stage of the 54th annual Grammy awards on Feb. 12th, which will be hosted by LL Cool J this year. And remember those blonde Armani Jeans shots she did a while ago, well Rihanna released a few more of her hawt Armani promo shots last weekend.
Check ’em out below… Continue Reading…
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