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Beyonce 101: Politicizing Beyoncé

Samore So Urban — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:30:59 +0000

Yes, Beyonce has officially made it! There is a real course at Rutgers University focusing on the star. Kevin Allred, A doctoral student and lecturer in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is teaching “Politicizing Beyonce”.

Kevin Allred says, “the performer’s music and career are used as lenses to explore American race, gender, and sexual politics.” Kevin adds, “Beyonce pushes the boundaries while other artist just release music, Beyonce creates grand narratives around her life, her career, and her persona.”

The course topics include whether Beyonce is empowered or stereotypical with her half-naked body, and her performances as alter ego, “Sasha Fierce.” Allred compares Beyoncé’s music videos and lyrics with readings from the Black feminist canon, including the writings of bell hooks, Alice Walker, and even abolitionist Sojourner Truth.

[Source: Eurweb.com]

Viral Video Roundup

Jason — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:43:47 +0000

Here are some of the more interesting videos we spotted this week on YouTube. They are ideal time-wasters!

Hundreds of bats infest a roof in Miami:

Worst Church Singer Ever:
(my favorite comment on this video was that it is “like hitting a baby with a cat”).

Boots and Cats

See some more great videos on the next page…

B106.3 Winning Weekend: Tickets to Tyler Perry’s New Stage Play

Jason — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:14:53 +0000

Listen to B106.3 this weekend for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Tyler Perry’s stage play “The Haves and Have Nots” happening February 2nd through the 4th at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

Tyler Perry The $130 Million…

Happy 42nd Birthday Tyler Perry

Sales of Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ Go Through the Roof Thanks to Barack Obama

Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:29:05 +0000

When President Barack Obama stopped by New York’s Apollo Theater last week for a fundraiser, he had a little fun and went acapella when he saw soul crooner Al Green in the audience. He serenaded the crowd with a few lines from the Reverend’s classic hit “Let’s Stay Together,” the internet had some fun, and we thought that would be the end of it.

But to our surprise, he ended up putting a little extra change in Al Green’s pocket. Sales of “Let’s Stay Together” increased by 490%!

Drinks on Al!!!

Green’s track, which was originally released in 1971, sold over 16,000 downloads in the week ending January 22nd, a 490% increase from the previous week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The Prez even showed the Reverend some love by saying, “Don’t worry Rev, I cannot sing like you, but I just wanted to show my appreciation.”

Maybe Green needs to show Barack a little appreciation now. Take him out to dinner, or at least a nice “Thank You” card… you know, for the effort.

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New Movies in Theaters This Weekend

Jason — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:42:34 +0000

Several new movies are hitting the silver screens this weekend. Have a look at the movie trailers here.

“One For The Money”

“The Grey”

“Man On A Ledge”

“The Descendants”

“Underworld Awakening”

“Red Tails”

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”

Michael Clarke Duncan Talks His Relationship

patdeejay1 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:35:22 +0000

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan is famously known for portraying the mentally challenged, gifted character in “The Green Mile“. Since that movies there have been many parts and alot of stardom added to his resume. Recently, he stopped by CBS’ “The Talk” to discuss his current happenings and his relationship with Omarosa ( reality tv star “The Apprentice“). It gets real interesting.Check him out gushing over his woman. It’s really nice.

Pat Sajak and Vanna White Used To Get Smashed on “Wheel of Fortune”

Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:57:33 +0000

In a recent interview, Pat Sajak admits to being drunk on the set of Wheel of Fortune in the early days. He and Vanna White favored a particular Mexican restaurant near the studios in Burbank and would drop in during their 2 and 1/2 hour taping breaks and knock back quite a few margaritas, to the point they wouldn’t recognize the alphabet! Sajak, now 65 years-old, has been hosting the show since 1981 and made the revelation in an interview with ESPN‘s Dan Le Batard.

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D’Angelo Kicks Off A European Tour

patdeejay1 — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:57:19 +0000

Yes you read the title right, it says, “D’angelo Kicks Off A European Tour”. It’s been reported by Questlove of the Roots that D’ angelo was working on an album and that’s it’s almost ready for release. I am truly estatic if that’s so, because it has been 11 years since D’angelo has given the world any ounce of his talent.In the video from the show, D’angelo looks very fit and trim with long braids. A nicer look than the arrest look for heroin or any other foolishness that had nothing to do with his music over the past 11 years.

THEYBF.COM reports the title and progress for D’angelos new album:

“James River, is “97% done. from Questlove“

I hope so! Click “next” to see D’angelo perform in Stockholm

Michael Jackson’s Kids Immortalize His Sequined Glove in Cement

Jason — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:19:20 +0000

Michael Jackson’s Kids Immortalize…

Bueller? Bueller? Are We Going to See Bueller at the Super Bowl?

Staff — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:48:07 +0000

The following video tease starring Matthew Broderick appeared on the internet this morning… but what does it all mean?!

It’s been a few years – 26 to be exact – since we last heard from Ferris Bueller. Matthew Broderick appears in the 10 second tease posted on YouTube.

Broderick throws open the curtains and asks us “How can I handle work on a day like today?” as the song Oh Yeah by Yello plays in the background. Then there’s a date of February 5th, 2012 – the Super Bowl. But what does it all mean?

The internet is abuzz with speculation, but for now, nobody’s talking. Ideas? Comment below.