"Misplaced hate makes disgrace to races" say's one of Tupac song lyrics, but those lyrics can be applied to Donald Sterling and his racist comments about black people and not wanting Blacks at his games...
When it comes to Donald Sterling comments about Black people and not wanting Blacks to attend his Clippers game's it didn't surprise me, because why would he want his entertainment to be entertained. However when you're from around my way, you're faced with discrimination all the time and not just racism, but sexism, etc. It's just so happened that this time it was the owner of the Clippers team that expressed his dislike of black people, which caused a frenzy among the NBA community and outside.
Therefore,causing a wake up call to minority celebrities and athlete's putting them in a humbling situation. Letting cultured celebrities and athlete's know that discrimination "started from the bottom now it's there."
Moreover, I do however feel bad for the Clippers and the NBA, but the commissioner of the NBA Adam Silver did move swift with his decision to ban Donald Sterling, from having anything to do with the National Basketball Association, period, along with fining him 2.5 million.
Therefore, forcing Donald Sterling into selling the team. Following, the NBA team's were as going to reportedly boycott the playoff's if actions wasn't taken against Donald Sterling immediately. However, despite all, with the penalties Donald Sterling is facing maybe he will now be more conscious about what he say's about a culture he know's little to nothing about.
Peace along with Love and thanks as always for reading my blog ;.)
Pharrell is known best as being a songwriter, rapper, record producer, musician, and fashion designer....
But lately he's more recognized for his music from the Despicable Me 2 movie which , I have been hearing for weeks now and for real I'm not sure if I'm going to miss it when it stops playing on rotation on the radio, t.v., in department stores, you get the point ".)
Or am I going to be "Happy" I won't have to hear it so much anymore. I mean I've been hearing this song "Happy" so much I expect minions to pop out from somewhere.
Since I've been hearing this song so much it made me curious to know what has recently taken place with Pharrell other than him announcing his retirement during his interview with Oprah, because it's known Pharrell has always had his hand in a few bowl's and that song "Happy" is not the best track in my opinion that Pharrell has released, but I do get it, it's the most friendliest, yet I mean for real I feel like I'm in the movie every time I hear this song now, I've heard it so much.
On the other hand some think it's because of that vintage brown hat Pharrell worn to the Grammy's that has seem to spark this fortunate turn's of event's to occur for him, sparking a Pharrell craze.Word is he's had that hat for the longest time and it just so happened that this time when he wore it to the Grammy's it started a buzz starting it all but, I'm like "Really a Hat."
None the less, Pharrell has recently been on Oprah, Good Morning America, and as well the Ellen show, which I guess he's getting in his last interview's before finalizing his retirement to ride off into the sunset. Either way with all that being said I wish him the best with his plan of retirement, but for real I'll be so "Happy" when they retire the song "Happy" or will I :.p
Until next time! Stay Happy...Thanks for reading my blog ;.p
"In Performance At The White House Series, Women Of Soul" Well, if your a fan of Ms. Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin alike then you'd be delighted to know that this pass "In Performance at the White House, Women of Soul" event held last Thursday at the White House estate, acknowledged both ladies. As some of music's most profound voices came together in honor of this Presidential black-tie affair....
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
In attendance at the event were Ms.Franklin, Ms.LaBelle, Melissa Etheridge, Tessanne Chin, Jill Scott, Janelle Monáe, and Ariana Grande. This event is the 12th program in President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's "In Performance at the White House series, Women of Soul." It's said by USA Today the President himself kicked off the night with his trip down memory lane, reminiscing on 1967 when the legend has it Ms. Franklin's voice shook the walls "it was magic" the President stated, advising those in attendance jokingly to " Hold on."
Also, they went on sayingMiss Monáe and Ariana Grande held their own at the event when it came to not only being among some of the Divas of Soulful voices but also being among the legends of Soulful voices.
Monáe
Monáe performed her own rendition of Shirley Bassey's James Bond theme Goldfinger,while Ariana Grande went Big performing One of the Greatest Soul singers who have ever lived songs R.I.P the legendary Soulful singer, herself Ms.Whitney Houston's " I have nothing." Both of the ladies also had the opportunity to sing one of their own songs, in which Monáe performed "Tightrope" and Grande delivered " Tattooed Heart" state's USA Today. Now, although Monáe and Ariana Grande gave great performance's it was the Diva's of the night who was most memorable according to USA Today. Patti LaBelle opened the show with an " electrifying rendition of Over the Rainbow" which earned her a standing ovation, later she performed her own Lady Marmalade.
Following Patti LaBelle's performance, Etheridge performed Gladys Knight's Neither One of Us, which was described as " heartfelt." Chin moved those in attendance to Donna Summer's disco classic Last Dance. Jill Scott performed Franklin's Rock Steady as well as her own song's "I'm the Only One and Golden, respectively."
The "Women of Soul" also lit up the event performing the Queen of Rock and Roll Tina Turner's Proud Mary, which seemed like the closing finale, until Franklin took to the crowd one finale time performing " Amazing Grace" which was described by the article as being a mesmerizing performance leavingMonáe and Jill Scott teary-eyed, while Franklin closed out the evening.
It was said that the "atmosphere was more akin to a gospel-church revival than a black-tie affair," but either way it seemed like an amazing event that was put together in honoring these Women of Soul and I'm sure it was an honor for them as well.
In conclusion, the airing of the event is set to show on April 7, I'm not sure what time but you can always check your local listings as well, it will be broadcast on PBS .
Until Next Time :.) And As Always Thank's for reading my blog :.p
So, the talk is about this past Superbowl Sunday...
Rick Ross
Floyd Mayweather
And it's being said that Floyd Mayweather lost 10 million dollars in his bet against the Seattle Seahawks and the Broncos, while others are talking about Rick Ross....
Warren Sapp
And him winning a supposedly hundred thousand dollars bet between the teams, with Hall of Famer Warren Sapp...
None the less, I'm talking about the half time show with Bruno Mars featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers!! It was an amazing halftime show, one of the best since Janet Jackson's and Justin Timberlake's wardrobe malfunction back in 2004 at SuperBowl XXXVlll..
The song's Bruno Mars performed, along with his choreography and his song choice, was the perfect choice for the halftime show...My favorite was when he perform treasure, bringing the football stadium to pandemonium, but then it got even Better!
The Red Hot Chili Peppers came out and performed their number one singles back in 1991 titled "Give it away," which couldn't make the night any better than that, in my opinion. Unless you where someone who bet on the Seahawks...
So, with everybody talking about the Superbowl it was an amazing halftime show the Seahawk's did win as well as Rick Ross and a handful of others, but this years half time show to me will be remembered as a "Treasure " in itself.
Thanks for reading my blog
"Treasure! That Is What You Are" ;.p
Now with the Water Cooler Buzz and India Irie streak to Tumblr it was obvious something went Down at the Grammys!!.....
When it comes to this years 56 Grammy Awards.... I didn't watch it, but I have been hearing the buzz around the water cooler that pretty much everybody is talking about a "Good Kid" from a" M.A.A.D City" Kendrick Lamar. Now, don't get me wrong I didn't watch it, but I did watch clips from the event and did some of my own research and this is what I found out.....
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick did not win in any of the following categories which includes Best New Artist of the Year, best rap performer, best rap song, or best rap album in which a lot of people think he should have won, at least in one of the categories, however instead McLemore and Ryan Lewis won, sewing up all the categories!
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Then India Arie went to Tumblr expressing her feelings about this past Sunday's Grammy's awards, which she did and according to thegrio.com and Ms.Arie expressed:
" Kendrick was robbed, but he was not the only one who was robbed. Personally, I was pleased he was able to perform and they Killed! It! one of the few moving moments of the night for me"....
She further express:
India Arie
"Though it’s called “Music industries biggest night” the #Grammys are NOT about the music, it’s a popularity contest. The voting process allows people, to vote on name recognition alone – the music industry politics is a whole NUTHER conversation.Too much to get into here.
If the hip hop and R&B Community voted the same -for each category -we'd see winners that reflect the Music Itself we all know that's just not the way it goes".
So, maybe her point is valet but either way I think if the Hip- Hop and R&B Community would have been able to vote, Kendrick most certainly would have won as Best New Artist in my opinion, but let's let the music speak. Rollingout.com makes a great point out the situation.
"Musically,The Heistwas tailored for the radio with pop hits such as “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Hold Us” and “Same Love.” Mackemore, who is an independent artist, also went after the major label system with the song “Jimmy Iovine” and touched on the sneaker culture with “Wings.” "When compared to Kendrick’s good kid, M.A.A.D City,The Heistdoesn’t come close. Instead of leaning on radio singles, Kendrick created a cohesive album that told the coming of age story of a teen experiencing life in Compton, Calif. In an age where rap singles and mixtapes rule...."
But was Kendrick robbed of a Grammy!? Was the Buzz True?And from what I do know and have come to find out is that, it's a matter of your own opinion, and yes the buzz was true. None the less my opinion is Kendrick wasn't going to win period. Like rollingout.com mentioned and I agree... Kendrick Lamar wasn't "leaning on radio singles, Kendrick created a cohesive album that told the coming story of a teen experiencing life in Compton,Cali. in a age where rap singles and mixtapes rule."
But, that's why the VH1 Hip Hop Honors, Source Awards, BET Awards and the Soul Train Music Awards and so forth are held, to be able to show Acknowledgement, Respect, and Honor to those who are really doing it Big in the Hip Hop, Rap and R&B industry. Some people take the Awards I just mentioned above more seriously than the Grammy's when it comes to Hip Hop, Rap & R&B, but then you have others who feel the Grammy's are more important. Moreover, rollingout comments "Macklemore shouldn't be blamed. He did put out decent music and he's a decent artist who released a decent album and he even suggested that Kendrick should win the award for Best Album before the ceremony began." Now, I don't know if he suggested Kendrick should win, but I can agree Macklemore and Ryan Lewis has released some cool tracks.
Now with that being said...What did K.Dot have to say about Macklemore winning? Well, according to pithfork.com Kendrick Lamar responded: "It’s well deserved; he did what he did, man... He went out there and hustled and grinded. Everything happens for a reason; the universe comes back around, that’s how it go."
They go on to share.... "XXL the site asked Lamar for his opinion on the Grammy's treatment of hip-hop broadly, and whether it is undervalued?" And I'll close with Kendrick's opinion to the question:
"I definitely feel like they should always have more of the culture up in there, for sure, because we definitely stand out just like any other genre..We part of the world.,We part of the movement. So I think any awards, including the Grammys, should always push for more hip hop because it's music as a whole, its not just splitting different regions. Everything moves as far as sound and vibrations, and thats how it goes. And we are a part of that."
The 22nd Annual Pan African Film Festival will be held February 6-17, 2014 in Los Angeles.....
The Pan African film festival is the nation’s largest and most prestigious Black film festival founded by Danny Glover, Ja’net DuBois (Good Times) and Ayuko Babu....
DannyGlover, Ja'net DuBoise & Ayuko Badu
PAFF.org reads their ready again to "take movie goers on a cinematic journey with international film screenings from around theglobe."Some of the actors/actress featured in this years films will include the ever so funny Kevin Hart the well known Mo'Nique, the very talented Isaiah Washington, along with a host of new faces and familiar faces as well!
The PAFF site reads..."Over the years, it has showcased films from all parts of the world, representing such countries as Angola, Austria, England, Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and of course, the United States. With the pulse on the international film market, PAFF has opened the minds of its audiences, and transported them to lands far away and back home again." As mentioned earlier some of the stars that will be featured in film's
photo courtesy PAFF.org
include the well known Ms Mo’Nique and Isaiah Washington whom will be featured in the closing film titled"Black Bird" which is a film directed by Patrik-Ian Polk based on the novel by Larry Duplechan about a devout high school choir boy, named Randy who is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality in a small, religiously-conservative Mississippi town he calls home.
In conclusion The Pan African film festival will end the festivities witha film synopsis titled "About Last Night." It will be featured in the Pan African film festival as the center piece gala event which will feature a red carpet, movie screening and an after party following .
Directed by Steve Pink"About Last Night" features Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Joy Bryant, Christopher McDonald and Paula Patton. "This film is a very hip re-imagining of the classic sophisticated romantic comedy, this contemporary version closely follows new love for two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world ," the article reads.
MORE ABOUT THE PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
The site reads it's "Gearing up for its 22nd anniversary, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF), is America’s largest and most prestigious Black film and arts festival. Each year, it screens more than 150 films made by and/or about people of African descent from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, South America, the South Pacific, Latin America, Europe and Canada. PAFF holds the distinction of being the largest Black History Month event in the country.
PAFF was founded in 1992 by award-winning actor Danny Glover (“The Color Purple,” “Lethal Weapon” movie franchise), Emmy Award-winning actress Ja’Net DuBois (best known for her role as Willona in the tv series, “Good Times”) and executive director, Ayuko Babu, an international legal, cultural and political consultant who specializes in African Affairs. PAFF is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of ethnic and racial respect and tolerance through the exhibit of films, art and creative expression.
The goal of PAFF is to present and showcase the broad spectrum of Black creative works, particularly those that reinforce positive images, help to destroy negative stereotypes and depict an expanded vision of the Black experience. PAFF believes film and art can lead to better understanding and foster communication between peoples of diverse cultures, races, and lifestyles, while at the same time, serve as a vehicle to initiate dialogue on the important issues of our times."
Tickets for the event and more information about the Pan African Film Festival can be found at http://www.paff.org/
It's Tuesday the time of the week where I turn up to not only get my day started, but my week....
So, as I share my Turn Up I welcome you to get it in with me!! Turn Up it's Tuesday..
I wanted to share some new info that I came across as I was standing in the check outline... Alright, so I was standing in the check out line and as I'm standing there I see P.Diddy pop up on the screen promoting his new water Aqua Hydrate which made me Lol, because all water hydrates and Aqua means water, so I did a little more research about P.Diddy''s new water Aqua Hydrate to see what actually makes it any different from all the other water bottles in stock and I found the following....
P.Diddy has also joined in the venture of this fitness and wellness brand sport drink AQUA hydrate which name translates roughly to “Water Watered.” with no other than the man of fitness himself, the very talented Mark Wahlberg who per the arrangement, "Combs and Wahlberg will oversee business strategy along with CEO John Cochran, formerly President of Fiji Water." "It is a high performance water without the sugar and calories found in traditional sports drinks or vitamin enhanced beverages. The product’s combination of performance-grade electrolytes and a higher pH level of 9+ has caught the attention of elite athletes, active health-conscious consumers, and celebrities looking to perform at the top of their game, in every aspect of their life. In addition to the brand’s existing athlete roster, AQUAhydrate recently inked an official partnership with the Los Angeles Clippers wherein the product will be distributed to the team on and off the court."
So, I guess we now know that P.Diddy has joined in a venture with Mark Wahlberg overseeing business strategy when it comes to Aquahydrate, as well as finding out that Aqua Hydrate translates roughly to meaning "Water Watered", which makes me think of getting a water hose and watering a swimming pool, but none the less I've found that overall AQUAhydrate is suppose to be a high performance water without the sugar and calories found in traditional sports drinks ;.p So, for all those looking for a new high performance sport's drink maybe Aquahydrate might be the drink for you.... Thank's for taking the time out to read my blog! Until Next Time " Stay Hydrated My Friends"
"Misplaced hate makes disgrace to races" say's one of Tupac song lyrics, but those lyrics can be applied to Donald Sterling and his racist comments about black people and not wanting Blacks at his games...
