Archive for January 14th, 2009
Lil Kim Upset with Notorious B.I.G. Movie
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Lil Kim is upset with the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic film, Notorious, and as ever she isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
The rapper issued a public statement Wednesday in which she claims that the film studio overlooked her personal experiences with Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls) in favour of a ‘false portrayal’ of her as a ‘character’ that better suited the film’s story line.
But Biggie’s mother, Violetta Wallace, isn’t having any of it. She shot back that the film has “nothing to do with Lil Kim. If she’s disappointed and upset, that is her problem.”
Ouch!
Notorious is scheduled to hit theatres on January 16, 2009.
“The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a ‘character’ to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work.
“Even though my relationship with Big was at times very difficult and complicated (as with most relationships we have all experienced at one time or another), it was also genuine and built on great admiration and love for each other. Regardless of the many lies in the movie and false portrayal of me to help carry a story line through, I will still continue to carry his legacy through my hard work and music.”
Biggie Smalls’ mother Violetta Wallace commented on Lil Kim’s accusations:
“This is not a Lil Kim movie,” she said. “This is a Christopher Wallace movie. It has nothing to do with Lil Kim. If she’s disappointed and upset, that is her problem.”
Tags: New York | Culture | Movies | Music | Entertainment | hollywood | rap | hip-hop | rapper | Film | United States | Notorious B.I.G. | Lil Kim | Notorious | biggie smalls | christopher wallace | notorious movie | violetta wallace
Blockbuster Offers Movies for Rent and Sale Online
This has been in the works for a while, but Blockbuster is expected to make an official announcement on Wednesday that the movie rental company will begin renting and selling movies online — across a variety of platforms, players, and mobile devices.
Netflix is already a few steps ahead in this game but this could put Blockbuster back in competition for the soon-to-be lucrative online video rental business.
Following the lead of competitor Netflix Inc., Blockbuster Inc. plans to expand its digital reach by offering access to its video library through a variety of electronic devices.
The Dallas-based movie-rental company is expected to announce Wednesday a partnership with Sonic Solutions Inc. to offer movies for rent and for sale on a variety of broadband-connected digital devices, including personal computers, mobile phones, Internet-connected televisions and Blu-ray disc players.
Tags: Movies | Dallas | DVD | internet | mobile | Film | United States | Netflix | blu-ray | blockbuster | undefined | online movie | Tech & Biz | sonic solutions
Lil Kim Upset with Notorious B.I.G. Movie
Lil Kim is upset with the upcoming Notorious B.I.G. biopic film, Notorious, and as ever she isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
The rapper issued a public statement Wednesday in which she claims that the film studio overlooked her personal experiences with Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls) in favour of a ‘false portrayal’ of her as a ‘character’ that better suited the film’s story line.
But Biggie’s mother, Violetta Wallace, isn’t having any of it. She shot back that the film has “nothing to do with Lil Kim. If she’s disappointed and upset, that is her problem.”
Ouch!
Notorious is scheduled to hit theatres on January 16, 2009.
“The film studio and producers involved were more concerned about painting me as a ‘character’ to create a more interesting story line instead of a person with talent, self-respect and who was able to achieve her own career success through hard work.
“Even though my relationship with Big was at times very difficult and complicated (as with most relationships we have all experienced at one time or another), it was also genuine and built on great admiration and love for each other. Regardless of the many lies in the movie and false portrayal of me to help carry a story line through, I will still continue to carry his legacy through my hard work and music.”
Biggie Smalls’ mother Violetta Wallace commented on Lil Kim’s accusations:
“This is not a Lil Kim movie,” she said. “This is a Christopher Wallace movie. It has nothing to do with Lil Kim. If she’s disappointed and upset, that is her problem.”
Tags: New York | Culture | Movies | Music | Entertainment | hollywood | rap | hip-hop | rapper | Film | United States | Notorious B.I.G. | Lil Kim | Notorious | biggie smalls | christopher wallace | notorious movie | violetta wallace
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Expecting Baby
Howie Dorough, a member of pop group the Backstreet Boys, is expecting a baby with his wife Leigh.
While Dorough gets set for his new career in parenthood, the remainining four members of the Backstreet Boys are recording a new album and expected to begin touring in South America starting in February.
Howie Dorough and his wife of more than a year, Leigh, are expecting their first child in June.
“I know she’s going to be a great mother,” the 35-year-old father-to-be told People. “If she can take care of me, the biggest baby in the entire world, I think she’s going to be okay with the little one coming along.”
The Doroughs, who tied the knot in December 2007, aren’t planning on finding out the baby’s sex until the birth. “We’re just hoping for a healthy baby,” he says.
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Jennifer Hudson to Perform National Anthem at Super Bowl
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Jennifer Hudson is set to make a high profile return to performing when she sings the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009.
This will be Hudson’s first public performance since the tragic death of her mother, brother and nephew last fall.
Jennifer Hudson is using sports’ grandest stage to make her return to the spotlight. The NFL confirmed Wednesday that Hudson will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Tampa, on Feb. 1. E! News first reported that Hudson would perform.
Hudson hasn’t appeared in public since her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew were slain in Chicago last fall. Her estranged brother-in-law has been charged in the killings.
Hudson, who had released her debut album shortly before the killings, will also sing at the Grammys’ MusiCares event a few days later.
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Leonard Cohen to Perform First U.S. Concert in 15 Years
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Leonard Cohen, the esteemed Canadian poet, novelist, and musician, is set to perform at his first concert in the United States in over 15 years.
He will perform in New York City on February 19th at the Beacon Theater.
Cohen is enjoying a recent resurgence in the popularity of his music, as his heart-breaking 1984 classic “Hallelujah” recently made music history in December when it held three different places (including #1 and #2) on the UK singles charts simultaneously.
Veteran folk singer Leonard Cohen, forced back on the road after his business manager lost his retirement savings, will play his first U.S. concert in more than 15 years next month, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
The 74-year-old Canadian icon will perform at the Beacon Theater in New York City on February 19. Tickets for the show at the 2,800-seat venue will go on sale on Friday.
Although this will be Cohen’s first American concert in many years, he has been performing elsewhere in the world, having recently toured across Canada and Europe, and he is about to complete a tour of New Zealand and Australia.
Here are Leonard Cohen’s upcoming 2009 World Tour Dates:
20-Jan-09 Wellington, New Zealand TSB Bank Arena
22-Jan-09 Auckland, New Zealand Vector Arena
24-Jan-09 Yarra Valley, Australia Rochfords Wines (*)
26-Jan-09 Adelaide, Australia Leconfield Winery (*)
28-Jan-09 Sydney, Australia Sydney Entertainment Centre – First day sold out
29-Jan-09 Sydney, Australia Sydney Entertainment Centre
31-Jan-09 Hunter Valley, Australia Bimbadgen Estate (*)
1-Feb-09 Bowral, Australia Centennial Vineyards (*)
3-Feb-09 Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre
5-Feb-09 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena
7-Feb-09 Swan Valley, Australia Sandalford Wines (*)
10-Feb-09 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena
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