Thursday, 31 January 2008
Why doesn't this this surprise me? What the hell??---------
If the adult entertainment industry has its way, Americans will soon get a choice of free porn on cell phones -- or at least some photographs of good-looking girls in bikinis.
Unlike in Europe, mobile porn has yet to take off in North America as carriers have been afraid of offending political and religious groups and parents concerned about children being exposed to adult content.
That may change this year as phone companies plan to loosen control on their networks to allow a wider variety of gadgets and services, while introducing new tools to shield minors. More advanced phones with better Web browsers like Apple Inc's iPhone also offer higher quality pictures and video.
"It will be impossible to stop the adult business exploitation of mobile entertainment," said Gregory Piccionelli, a lawyer specializing in adult entertainment at law firm Piccionelli & Sarno.
He predicted that U.S. consumers may soon be offered free porn on mobile phones alongside paid services like live video or "adult dates," a term for prearranged sex with strangers.
A conference being held in Miami this week is devoted to discussing mobile opportunities as the porn industry seeks to find a new driver of growth. A surfeit of free online porn sites has cut into profits that have so far come mainly from DVDs, videotapes and pay-per-view or subscription-based Web sites.
Reuters
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the CW has green-lighted an untitled fashion-magazine reality series from Tyra Banks and Ken Mok, the duo behind the network's No. 1 show, "America's Next Top Model." The series has received an eight-episode order and will begin production in April for a launch in late spring or summer. The show, which the CW unofficially describes as "The Devil Wears Prada" meets "The Assistant," is eyed as a potential companion piece for "Top Model."
"It is a competition show about aspiring assistants looking to become assistant editors at a fashion magazine," Mok said. "At the same time they're trying to prove themselves as aspiring fashionistas, that they have a sense of style and savvyness, all the things to make it in the fashion world."
In each episode, the contestants will compete in two challenges, an individual competition and a team competition, in which each squad will submit a page for "The Book," a mock edition of the magazine. The losing team's page will end up in the trash, and one of its team members will be eliminated. The page from the other team will be included in "The Book." The winner of the competition will land a job in the fashion industry.
The producers are in negotiations with a real fashion magazine to host the contestants, and its editors will help judge the challenges.
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
For the London readers, I'm sure you can relate. I was so upset when I heard about his death, I literally grew up watching this man.. RIP Jeremy Beadle.-----
TV presenter Jeremy Beadle has died after a short battle with pneumonia, his agent said.
His wife Sue and close friends were at his bedside.
The star, best known for the shows Beadle's About and You've Been Framed, leaves his wife, daughters Cassie and Bonnie, and step children Leo and Claire.
In a statement, Beadle's agent, Nick Canham of MPC entertainment, said: "Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Sue, his two daughters, Cassie and Bonnie and his stepchildren Leo and Claire. He will be greatly missed."
As a stalwart of ITV for many years, Beadle regularly pulled in television audiences in excess of 15 million for Beadle's About and You've Been Framed.
Beadle, who was 59, was a significant fundraiser for Children with Leukaemia throughout his life and is estimated to have raised more than £100 million for charities of all description. He was awarded an MBE in 2001.
Beadle was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, but never allowed the condition to affect him. Last autumn, he released three new books, and prior to his illness he was working on a series of television formats.
A new season of a reality show on the National Geographic Channel will follow the rehabilitation of several dogs that were rescued from the The channel said Monday that it will begin filming Dogtown with a focus on 22 dogs rescued after the arrest of the jailed Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
Dogtown is the name of a Best Friends no-kill animal sanctuary in
Dogtown recently launched its first season January 4th. The series is currently in production on the new episodes, which will premiere in the summer.
Ja Rule is the latest rapper to agree to host his own blog. SOHH.com reports that Ja Rule's guest blog will run from January 28th to February 11th with a total of 10 posts. The rapper will discuss his past beefs with 50 Cent and DMX as well as his daughter's crush on Rev. Run's son, Diggy, which was chronicled during an episode of MTV's Run's House.
As far as his past beefs, Ja Rule said, "I'm so much past that. I'm going to have to turn into the guy that says 'I don't want to talk about those individuals.' Should I start another beef?"
Ja Rule will also discuss his new album, The Mirror, and his close friend Irv Gotti and his smash VH-1 reality show, Gotti's Way.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Monday, 28 January 2008
Michael Jackson has vowed to "surprise" his loyal fans with a host of celebrity collaborations on the remake of his hit album THRILLER.The singer will release a 25th anniversary edition of the 1982 LP later this year.
And Jackson has promised a number of big names will feature on the release. He says, "I'm coming back. And I've got a very special treat for all of my fans.
"I have been recording Thriller: 25th Anniversary, with a lot of surprise guests."You already know I can't wait....
Beyonce is set to play blues and R&B legend Etta James in the upcoming film "Cadillac Records". Yep, ANOTHER singing role..The film looks at the music scene in Chicago in the 1950s and the lives of, among others, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter and Elvis Presley.
Among the other stars of 'Cadillac Records' are Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Columbus Short, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Tammy Blanchard.
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Wyclef Jean feared he'd be killed while making hard-hitting gang documentary GHOSTS OF CITE SOLEIL in his native Gang leaders disapproved of the former Fugees star's 2006 expose on the mean streets of
The singer/songwriter says, "I thought I'd die before that documentary was finished. One time I was going to see a gang leader, and they'd told him to shoot me on sight.
"He said, 'Boss, these people have given me the authority to shoot you. What do you want me to do?'
"I said, 'Tell them I come in peace. I'm not Martin Luther King of Gandhi, and if I have to, I'll rise like Che Guevara.'"
Friday, 25 January 2008
Bobby Brown and Sisqo (Dru Hill) trade in their R&B smocks for a chance at country stardom as they compete with other celebs on GONE COUNTRY, a six week reality series debuting tonight on the CMT network.
Brown and Sisqo join Diana DeGarmo (American Idol), Maureen McCormick (Brady Bunch) Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Carnie Wilson (Wilson Phillips) and Latin music artist Julio Iglesias Jr. as they move into a Nashville mansion and try to survive a series of country music and lifestyle challenges to be crowned the winner.
The show which was filmed late last year is hosted by John Rich, half of country duo Big & Rich. The winner will record a country single produced by Rich. GONE COUNTRY airs tonight on CMT at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Yaay, can't wait to see this..Storyline:
Following her sister's death from drug addiction, a high school student is forced to leave her private school to return to her old, crime-filled neighborhood where she re-kindles an unlikely passion for the competitive world of step dancing. Once there, she joins the dance crew of an old childhood friend in hopes of winning the tuition money she needs in order to return to private school. Starring Rutina Wesley and Dwain Murphy.
Thursday, 24 January 2008
Funny stuff, Justin Timberlake shocked Ellen yesterday by calling her up during her show to wish her a happy 50th birthday...
"I called to say happy 70th (and) to tell you you look so freakin' hot. And remember, Ellen, 50 is the new 60."
Ellen celebrates her 50th birthday this Saturday..
A funny, moving romantic drama about the power of love and family, Lionsgate's "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns" marks another winning portrayal of life by writer/director/actor Tyler Perry.
A single mother living in inner city
Wednesday, 23 January 2008
President and CEO, Dr Benjamin Chavis, announced yesterday a co-branding partnership between Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sean John Fashion Empire and H3's HipHopSodaShops. The companies have agreed to work together through marketing, promotions and sales of each other's products.
Stay tuned for more on this..
Keith Sweat is preparing for the March 18th release of his new studio CD Just Me. This will be his first new material in five years. It features Sweat performing all original tunes that he co-wrote and co-produced.The first single is "Suga, Suga, Suga" featuring newcomer Paisley Bettis.
Can't wait, I'm a HUGE HUGE Keith Sweat fan...
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Actor Heath Ledger was found dead today in his Broome Street apartment, apparently from a drug overdose. Ledger, 28, was well known for his role in "Brokeback Mountain," and he stars in the upcoming "The Dark Knight" Batman movie as the Joker.
He split last year from wife, Michelle Williams, with whom he has a daughter, Matilda.
His apartment was strewn with sleeping pills and it was unclear if it was an intentional or accidental death.
His housekeeper tried to wake Ledger up for a massage appointment and found him unresponsive at 3:20 p.m.
She then called paramedics at 3:26 p.m. and father of one was pronounced dead at 3:35 p.m.
Full story HERE
Isaac Mizrahi defected from Target to take up duties as the new creative director for the struggling Liz Claiborne label.Mizrahi enjoyed an outstanding 5 years with the discount retailer and his collection sold about $300 million worth of merchandise a year. Target desperately wanted to renew his contract but could not match the Claiborne offer.
In this role, Mizrahi will oversee the design and marketing functions for women's apparel, accessories, and licensing. His first collection for Liz Claiborne will arrive in stores in Spring 2009, but unlike his line for Target, Mizrahi's name will not be attached to the Liz Claiborne label.
Monday, 21 January 2008
You all know I have a soft spot for Mr. 24.Anyhoo, he got released from jail early hours of this morning after serving 48 days for DUI.
He spent his birthday, Christmas and New Year's at the jail in Glendale. He must now complete an 18-month alcohol education program and attend weekly therapy sessions for six months as well as five years probation.
Good Luck Kiefer..
Sunday, 20 January 2008
Speaking of Marky Mark...Mark Wahlberg has committed to play drug lord Jon Roberts, whose rise and fall was recently chronicled in the documentary Cocaine Cowboys.
The
and funnelled billions of dollars worth of coke up American noses before the law nabbed him.
Peter Berg is attached to direct the biopic.
Yo! It's about that time
To bring forth the rhythm and the rhyme
I'm a get mine so get yours
I wanna see sweat comin' out your pores
On the house tip is how I'm swingin' this
Strictly Hip-Hop boy, I ain't singin' this
Bringing this to the entire nation
Black, white, red, brown
Feel the vibration
LOL, enjoy
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With the fate of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue hanging in the balance, Hip-Hop co-founder DJ Kool Herc is issuing a call for supporters of the genre to help save the culture’s official birthplace.Get the full scoop and video @ www.FashionMeetsMusic.TV
Friday, 18 January 2008
You all know about my "music associated memories"... This track reminds me of some event/party in the West End (London) and one of the gals we were with getting into it with some dude because of some stupid s**t, he was in the right, she was just plain CRAZY.. Yeah, the drama, lol.
Enjoy..
Funny stuff, well it's not funny, but it really is.. LOL
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Bosses at diet product company Slim-Fast have offered Eminem the chance to become their next spokesmodel, after learning he's battling weight problems.
And Slim-Fast chiefs want to help. A spokesperson says, "Slim-Fast is a program that can really work for someone like Eminem; It's a do-able and flexible approach.
"Slim-Fast would love to offer Eminem product and assistance to help him become a potential S-F success story."
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Wednesday, 16 January 2008
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
OWN — for Oprah Winfrey Network — will debut next year in nearly 70 million homes with cable and satellite, part of a deal announced Tuesday with Discovery Communications. It will replace the Discovery Health network.The announcement builds a media empire that already includes the top-rated TV talk show, a magazine, a satellite radio network, a Web site and TV movies made under her banner.
"This is an evolution of what I've been able to do every day," Winfrey said. "I will now have the opportunity to do this 24 hours a day on a platform that goes on forever."
The move means the 2-month old writers strike may also endanger next season's new shows, the Times said.
January is usually the beginning of pilot season, when networks order new scripted shows. But the strike leaves networks without a pool of comedy and drama scripts from which to choose.
20th Century Fox Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Television told the Times they have terminated development and production agreements.
Studios typically pay $500,000 to $2 million a year per writer for them and their staffs to develop new show concepts.
"I didn't see it coming," Barbara Hall, a writer and producer whose credits include former CBS series "Joan of Arcadia" and "Judging Amy," told the Times, which said ABC executives gave her the news Friday. "I am not entirely sure what their strategy is, all I know was that I was a casualty of it."
The newspaper said more than 65 deals with writers have been eliminated since Friday.
Source: AP
Monday, 14 January 2008
British funnyman Ricky Gervais has signed a major deal which will see his hit comedy series THE OFFICE re-made in Chile. Chile is the first Latin country to purchase the rights to the sitcom in an agreement which has confirmed its status as the most successful British TV series ever made.
The original show is screened in over 90 different countries and it has been re-made in France, Germany and the U.S. and now the BBC have allowed Chilecorte TV's Canal 13 to follow suit.
Gervais, 46, is delighted that the programme has been so well-received abroad and is convinced there is no stopping the show He says, "We stopped making The Office in 2003. The rest of the world didn't. I won't be happy until I have seen an Inuit doing David Brent's (the series' main character) dance."
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I LUURVE The Office, for those who haven't seen the Btitish version, you're missing out. Well done Ricky..
Sunday, 13 January 2008
Friday, 11 January 2008
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Nikki Blonsky (Hairspray, soon to be seen in Queen Sized) spotted @ the Slim Fast party. Read the full review of the event @ Celebrity Extra.tv
Photo Credit: Vinnie Ratcliff
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
U.S. presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama is planning to use rappers including Jay-Z and Kanye West to help educate the American public if he ends up moving into The White House.Democrat candidate Obama is keen to use established hip-hop superstars to help spread his message of positive social change. Speaking on U.S. TV show What's In It For Us, he said, "I've met with Jay-Z. I've met with Kanye. And I've talked to other artists about how potentially to bridge that gap."
But Obama admits he's not completely comfortable with some of the lyrics contained in rap music. He added, "There are times, even on the artists I've named, the artists that I love, that there is a message that's sometimes degrading to women, uses the N-word a little too frequently.
"But also something that I'm really concerned about is (they're) always talking about material things about how I can get something; more money, more cars."
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Saaphyri is known as the ONLY girl not to receive a nickname from Flavor Flav because of a fight with another contestant within minutes of entering the mansion.Their confrontation lead to reality television history when Saaphyri then asked the girl “Do you want some lip chap?” Her hilarious 5 minutes of fame bought her back for VH1’s Charm School where she passed with flying colors and left with the $50,000 prize money.
“Lip Chap” is Saaphyri’s line of unisex lip balm, available in five tasty flavors, including Mojito, Bubblegum and Piña Colada. She has also launched her own line of "Ultimate Indian Hair", products, posters, sexy tee’s, you name it.
Get the full scoop on her website www.Sapphyri.comMonday, 7 January 2008
I'm pleased to announce that the Fashion Meets Music.tv site is now up and running. Any designers, artists that would like to be featured on the site, please contact fashionmeetsmusic@gmail.com
Sunday, 6 January 2008
Burberry has gone technicolor for spring!In what marks a significant departure from the norm for the iconic British fashion house, Christopher Bailey has cast his team of bright young things in rich color against a clean white backdrop, in keeping with his collection’s vibrant hues.
Having for several seasons now focused the light away from established talent like Kate MossStella Tennant, the new campaign represents an energetic and new young Brit regime. Agyness Deyn, Burberry’s muse du jour, stars in the images shot by Mario Testino alongside the likes of Lily Donaldson, Coco Sumner (Sting’s daughter), actor Eddie Redmayne, and members of the British rock group Blondelle.
This campaign also marks only the second time Burberry has ever featured a full-color campaign; the first time was Spring 2006, when Gemma Ward was photographed against an oversized bronzed British flag.
Source: Fashion Week Daily
Friday, 4 January 2008
See them here cooing dressed in matching attire, they were the purfect purple pair.
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Well in the world of technology.. -----
Hammer is choreographing a new career as co-founder and chief strategy officer of DanceJam.com.
The Web site, scheduled to debut in mid-January, will try to upstage YouTube and become the Internet's hub for sharing and watching dance videos.
DanceJam then hopes to make money by grabbing a piece of the rapidly growing Internet advertising market, which is expected to rake in $27.5 billion in 2008, according to eMarketer.
Go Hammer, can't wait.
"You Can't Touch This" was playing on the radio a few days ago and I was explaining to Andrew how back in the day I'd purchased the "Hammer" pants because I was so loco over the song.. Oh the memories..
www. DanceJam.com
Source: Yahoo News
Repaint artist Twoonia has been repainting and selling ‘famous’ dolls for the past 4 years.Check out her work @ www.urbandollrepaints.net where you’ll find many true to life dolls (facially and anatomically) including Tyra, Rihanna, Beyonce etc.
Above pic: Kimora Lee Simmons
Fashion designer Lisa Perry has taken the Campbell's SoupWhy? To raise money for the GO RED FOR WOMEN cause, part of the American Heart Month.
Each vote made raises $1 to the movement and the winning design will be worn by singer Toni Braxton - a heart disease survivor.
Get the full scoop HERE
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
Rihanna is joining up with trendy retailer H&M and other musicians such as My Chemical Romance, Timbaland, Ziggy Marley and Good Charlotte to launch a collection of T-shirts, hoodies and tanks aimed at teens 15 to 24.The line, called Fashion Against AIDS, launches in February and hopes to raise awareness of the disease among teens with slogans like "Believe" and "Stop and Think." Prices are expected to range from $12 to $34, and 25 percent of the sales from the collection will go to HIV/AIDS-prevention projects around the world.
"Supporting YouthAIDS through the Fashion Against AIDS campaign was a great way to encourage my fans to join me in the fight against HIV/AIDS. I love that H&M is providing a fashionable and easy way for young people all over the world to get involved in this worthy cause," Rihanna said in a statement.
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