The following people were someone's idol, hero, or even inspiration. These people have contributed to the entertainment industry with their enthusiasm, success, time and energy, and most importantly, their talents. As fate turned around, they left us, leaving their legacies behind serving as inspiration, motivation for the next generation to come. These people have been and always will be our admiration, inspiration, and idols. They should never be forgotten and remain apart of the industry we are so having today.
Tupac Shakur, musician: On September 7, 1995, the 25-year-old rapper slash actor Tupac Shakur involved into a brawl with some members of the Southside Crips at the lobby of MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Later that night, while his ride was sitting at a red light, he was shot 4 fours in a drive-by shooting. He underwent multiple operations and eventually died of internal bleeding six days later. Even though the police never caught the actual assassins, there were speculations revolving rapper Biggie Smalls who's Tupac's centennial rival. All accusations were denied by Biggie and family. Biggie Smalls was murdered the following year.
The Notorious B.I.G., musician: After the Soul Train Awards in L.A., Biggie Smalls was driven-by when he was waiting on a red light in the passenger seat of his friend's car. He was announced dead early morning March 9, 1997. Again, the killer was never arrested. Rumors have that both Tupac and Smalls are still alive.
Bruce Lee, actor/martial arts master: On July 20, 1973 Bruce Lee was announced dead on arrival to the hospital. He never woke up from his nap. He was complaining of a headache during his meeting in Hong Kong when his friend Betty Ting gave him a painkiller known as Equagesic. Over the years many people have refused to believe in that theory. Some think he was killed because of an epileptic condition. Other speculations revolve around him being murdered by gangsters for not paying protection money.
John Lennon, musician: Mark David Chapman was convicted for assassinating John Lennon right outside The Dakota, John's apartment building, on December 8, 1980, when he and his family were arriving home. The odd was John was signing an autograph for the 25-year-old security guard Chapman earlier that evening. Chapman pleaded guilty the following year and is still serving his 20 years to life sentence, having been denied parole six times.
Michael Jackson, musician: On June 25, 2009, the world lost its King of Pop when Michael Jackson was announced dead just hours after being transported to UCLA Medical Centre. His autopsy reported that he was killed by a combination of anesthetic propofol and other sedative drugs. Dr. Conrad Murray, the king's personal doctor, is on trial for giving the King the lethal dose of propofol even though he insisted that the King administered the does himself
There are many other iconic figures in the entertainment industry that also left us and their priceless legacies behind such as Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger, and Anne Nicole Smith. We shall forever remember them for their dedication, contributions, and talents.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Wolfpack Goes to Bangkok
"The Wolfpack Is Back," says the headline of the official poster for the movie The Hangover, Part II.
STOP! At this point, if you have not seen The Hangover, part I, you need to stop reading, close this window immediately, go rent a copy for yourself, and...WATCH IT!!!
The deal for the sequel of the epic, deliriously hilarious, laugh-out-loud, ROFL (literally) The Hangover is that Stu decided to throw an "easy, relaxing" pre-wedding brunch in Bangkok, Thailand. He has gotten tired of all the wild bachelor parties and decided to take it easy before he became officially married.
Well...
....things don't always go according to plan.
They say, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." But this isn't Vegas, this is Bangkok, and things seem total "lost" if the poster has not already indicated so.
Monkey on top of Phil, Alan with a shaved head, and Doug got face-tattooed?--------classic
The remaining question is: Where the f*** is Stu?
STOP! At this point, if you have not seen The Hangover, part I, you need to stop reading, close this window immediately, go rent a copy for yourself, and...WATCH IT!!!
The deal for the sequel of the epic, deliriously hilarious, laugh-out-loud, ROFL (literally) The Hangover is that Stu decided to throw an "easy, relaxing" pre-wedding brunch in Bangkok, Thailand. He has gotten tired of all the wild bachelor parties and decided to take it easy before he became officially married.
Well...
....things don't always go according to plan.
They say, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." But this isn't Vegas, this is Bangkok, and things seem total "lost" if the poster has not already indicated so.
Monkey on top of Phil, Alan with a shaved head, and Doug got face-tattooed?--------classic
The remaining question is: Where the f*** is Stu?
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
...Just 'nuff news for this week
Whats up,
So I decided to blog a little bit early this week since you know...it gets hectic towards the weekend and this and that...all kinds of distraction. So this time I determine to fight procrastination.
Now to the main things...
Overall, nothing too "major" happened in the past week. Chris Brown, sporting a new look- blonde buzz cut (I guess thats how you call it), got infuriated by abc's Good Morning America host because of the host's question regarding his violent past with former girlfriend Rihanna.
As reported, Chris Brown, after performing his hit "Yeah 3x" which is on his fresh, new album "F.A.M.E," stormed into the dressing room and started throwing and breaking things. After causing some physical damages to the room, he stormed out without a shirt.
My take on this issue is that I can see how Chris got furious by the question since it was certainly irrelevant to his presence at GMA. He was there to promote his new album so being asked a question regarding his shadowed past could have triggered his integrity. However, he should have been more mature than that. Turning angry and causing physical damages in public were just not good solutions to the given scenario. Furthermore, it also showed that the star has not learned anything at all from his past mistakes. Managing his anger and staying calm confronting the situation are things he should have portrayed so that he could tell people that, "I'm Chris Brown. I may have done stupid things in the past but I'm also human and I make mistakes. Now I have grown up and become a better person than I was." Simple as that but the star has let his anger dictate his actions, resulting in nothing good but more embarrassment and a rotten reputation.
Other than that, I do not understand how Charlie Sheen is getting praised his drug uses in the past. He should be taking his problem more seriously. Oh well, it is Hollywood. Explanations are rarely required in these kinds of things...
So I decided to blog a little bit early this week since you know...it gets hectic towards the weekend and this and that...all kinds of distraction. So this time I determine to fight procrastination.
Now to the main things...
Overall, nothing too "major" happened in the past week. Chris Brown, sporting a new look- blonde buzz cut (I guess thats how you call it), got infuriated by abc's Good Morning America host because of the host's question regarding his violent past with former girlfriend Rihanna.
As reported, Chris Brown, after performing his hit "Yeah 3x" which is on his fresh, new album "F.A.M.E," stormed into the dressing room and started throwing and breaking things. After causing some physical damages to the room, he stormed out without a shirt.
My take on this issue is that I can see how Chris got furious by the question since it was certainly irrelevant to his presence at GMA. He was there to promote his new album so being asked a question regarding his shadowed past could have triggered his integrity. However, he should have been more mature than that. Turning angry and causing physical damages in public were just not good solutions to the given scenario. Furthermore, it also showed that the star has not learned anything at all from his past mistakes. Managing his anger and staying calm confronting the situation are things he should have portrayed so that he could tell people that, "I'm Chris Brown. I may have done stupid things in the past but I'm also human and I make mistakes. Now I have grown up and become a better person than I was." Simple as that but the star has let his anger dictate his actions, resulting in nothing good but more embarrassment and a rotten reputation.
Other than that, I do not understand how Charlie Sheen is getting praised his drug uses in the past. He should be taking his problem more seriously. Oh well, it is Hollywood. Explanations are rarely required in these kinds of things...
Friday, March 18, 2011
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
yo whats good,
It always good to start with fortune.
This week Hollywood Hills LA will reveal celebrity's earnings in the past year.
Top of the list, with no surprises, is Oprah Winfrey with $315 million. Her network OWN has increased her salary significantly last year.
Second on the list is Michael Jackson's estate, which took in $275 million, despite the King's death.
Following the King of Pop and ranked third on the list is, surprisingly enough, legendary rock band AC/DC with $100 million.
Next place belongs to the richest couple in Hollywood with combined salary of just about $150 million- Jay-Z and Beyonce. Beyonce earned $87 million her own while her husband pocketed $63 million.
Ellen DeGeneres pulled in $55 million whereas Ryan Seacrest claimed a spot above businessman Donald Trumpt with $51 million while the business magnate/social took in $50 mil.
It always good to start with fortune.
This week Hollywood Hills LA will reveal celebrity's earnings in the past year.
Top of the list, with no surprises, is Oprah Winfrey with $315 million. Her network OWN has increased her salary significantly last year.
Second on the list is Michael Jackson's estate, which took in $275 million, despite the King's death.
Following the King of Pop and ranked third on the list is, surprisingly enough, legendary rock band AC/DC with $100 million.
Next place belongs to the richest couple in Hollywood with combined salary of just about $150 million- Jay-Z and Beyonce. Beyonce earned $87 million her own while her husband pocketed $63 million.
Ellen DeGeneres pulled in $55 million whereas Ryan Seacrest claimed a spot above businessman Donald Trumpt with $51 million while the business magnate/social took in $50 mil.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards Winners
Yo,
So, the Oscars were somewhat a disappointment, at least for me. First off, please get a professional host next time. What the hell? What were James Franco and Anne Hatheway doing on stage that night? Were they trying to be funny? Not sure. Were they trying to have a conversation while tweeting while presenting the awards? Was James high off his face the whole time? I don't know. Nobody knows. All we know is that the hosts did not do a very good job. See as much as I love the two talented actors, I don't think their humor is appropriate for the show, not the very least. I have to say, however, that the opening clip was hilarious though. It was creative and satirical. haha.
The second biggest disappointment was that the Oscar for Best Picture went to "The King's Speech." C'mon now. I know it may be meaningful and well-written and all that crap. But doesn't stuff like this bore you out? I mean let's stir it up a little. Let The Social Network win. Something new, innovative, and up-to-date if you will. I mean I can care less about who wins because we always know that runner-ups are usually stuff that people like to talk about. Or Toy Story 3, that was phenomenon as well. Oh well. I guess Hollywood is just too "serious."
Alright whatever, I'm going to list the main winners of the night:
Best Picture:
The King's Speech
Best Actor:
Colin Firth in The King's Speech
Best Actress:
Natalie Portman in Black Swan
Actress in a Supporting Role:
Melissa Leo in The Fighter
Actor in a Supporting Role:
Christian Bale in The Fighter
Director:
Tom Hooper- The King's Speech
Original Screenplay:
David Seidler- The King's Speech
Adapted Screenplay:
Aaron Sorkin- The Social Network
So, the Oscars were somewhat a disappointment, at least for me. First off, please get a professional host next time. What the hell? What were James Franco and Anne Hatheway doing on stage that night? Were they trying to be funny? Not sure. Were they trying to have a conversation while tweeting while presenting the awards? Was James high off his face the whole time? I don't know. Nobody knows. All we know is that the hosts did not do a very good job. See as much as I love the two talented actors, I don't think their humor is appropriate for the show, not the very least. I have to say, however, that the opening clip was hilarious though. It was creative and satirical. haha.
The second biggest disappointment was that the Oscar for Best Picture went to "The King's Speech." C'mon now. I know it may be meaningful and well-written and all that crap. But doesn't stuff like this bore you out? I mean let's stir it up a little. Let The Social Network win. Something new, innovative, and up-to-date if you will. I mean I can care less about who wins because we always know that runner-ups are usually stuff that people like to talk about. Or Toy Story 3, that was phenomenon as well. Oh well. I guess Hollywood is just too "serious."
Alright whatever, I'm going to list the main winners of the night:
Best Picture:
The King's Speech
Best Actor:
Colin Firth in The King's Speech
Best Actress:
Natalie Portman in Black Swan
Actress in a Supporting Role:
Melissa Leo in The Fighter
Actor in a Supporting Role:
Christian Bale in The Fighter
Director:
Tom Hooper- The King's Speech
Original Screenplay:
David Seidler- The King's Speech
Adapted Screenplay:
Aaron Sorkin- The Social Network
Friday, February 25, 2011
Roles Actors Assumed Before They Became Oscar Nominees
Everyone,
Just a reminder we're counting down to Oscar 2011 and it's officially 53 hours away (do the math not so sure). Check one of my previous posts for details about Oscar nominees. Also, try to watch all the nominated movies before hence so you at least have an idea who deserve and deserve not to win. I'm really excited for this!
Anyways, I came across a video on Yahoo! today about roles that actors and actresses assumed before they became Hollywood stars. Check them out. You might be surprised.
Hailee Steinfield: Before she was nominated as a supporting actress for her role Mattie Ross in "True Grit" she did a commercial for Kmart as a schoolgirl.
Natalie Portman: Before she was Queen Amidala in Star Wars I: Phantom of Menace she was cast in a young assassin in The Professional at the age of 12 and she also appeared in Ted Demme's "Beautiful Girls" (1996) as Marty.
Jesse Eisenberg: Surprisingly enough, Jesse's character in "Roger Dodger" (2002) is very similar to his character in "The Social Network" (2010)
Christian Bale: This guy is one of my favorite actors. At the age of 13, he appeared in world-renowned director Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" as a young boy named Jim 'Jamie' Graham.
Jeff Bridges: Before he starred in "The Big Lebowski" and most recently "True Grit" (2010) he was acting in a TV series known as "Sea Hunt."
James Franco: James starred in 1999 "Never Been Kissed" before he was nominated Best Actor for his role in "127 Hours."
Out of this list, I think Natalie Portman and Christian Bale are two naturally gifted actors. They have been trained and experiencing different roles to nurture their career. They are now major stars in Hollywood. That is, however, the rest is just as talented. I am just being slightly biased because their movies really impressed me.
Lastly, the 2011 Oscar will be aired LIVE on abc Sunday February 27th at 8pm Eastern Time (5pm Pacific Time)
Just a reminder we're counting down to Oscar 2011 and it's officially 53 hours away (do the math not so sure). Check one of my previous posts for details about Oscar nominees. Also, try to watch all the nominated movies before hence so you at least have an idea who deserve and deserve not to win. I'm really excited for this!
Anyways, I came across a video on Yahoo! today about roles that actors and actresses assumed before they became Hollywood stars. Check them out. You might be surprised.
Hailee Steinfield: Before she was nominated as a supporting actress for her role Mattie Ross in "True Grit" she did a commercial for Kmart as a schoolgirl.
Natalie Portman: Before she was Queen Amidala in Star Wars I: Phantom of Menace she was cast in a young assassin in The Professional at the age of 12 and she also appeared in Ted Demme's "Beautiful Girls" (1996) as Marty.
Jesse Eisenberg: Surprisingly enough, Jesse's character in "Roger Dodger" (2002) is very similar to his character in "The Social Network" (2010)
Christian Bale: This guy is one of my favorite actors. At the age of 13, he appeared in world-renowned director Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" as a young boy named Jim 'Jamie' Graham.
Jeff Bridges: Before he starred in "The Big Lebowski" and most recently "True Grit" (2010) he was acting in a TV series known as "Sea Hunt."
James Franco: James starred in 1999 "Never Been Kissed" before he was nominated Best Actor for his role in "127 Hours."
Out of this list, I think Natalie Portman and Christian Bale are two naturally gifted actors. They have been trained and experiencing different roles to nurture their career. They are now major stars in Hollywood. That is, however, the rest is just as talented. I am just being slightly biased because their movies really impressed me.
Lastly, the 2011 Oscar will be aired LIVE on abc Sunday February 27th at 8pm Eastern Time (5pm Pacific Time)
Friday, February 18, 2011
Grammy 2011 Winners
Whats upp this post is a recap of the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards which took place on the 13th February 2011.
Heads up everyone. Following are my personal comments on the night:
Eminem is hands down the best performer in the rap music category. Lady Antebellum is overrated and did not deserve to win that many awards. F*ck off Justin Bieber, you can't sing, go grow out of puberty first you turd. Drake should've won Best New Artist instead of Esperanza Spalding. Rihanna does not look too sexy as a red head. With that being said, however, I would. Katy Perry, goddamn, should have performed her song "Firework," it would've made a better crowd than her first song. The song otherwise known as "Forget You"...are you serious now? PLease.
Now I'm gonna list top ten awards of the night. Yeah I know there are some awards that nobody really cares about and artists that no one ever heard of. Well they just had to include them because thats part of the business.
1. Record of the Year
"Need You Know"- Lady Antebellum
2. Album of the Year
"The Suburbs"-Arcade Fire
3. Song of the Year
"Need You Know"- Lady Antebellum
4. Rock album:
"The Resistance" - Muse
5. Rap album:
"Recovery" - Eminem
"Recovery" - Eminem
6. Female pop vocal performance:
"Bad Romance" – Lady Gaga
7. Male pop vocal performance:
"Just The Way You Are" – Bruno Mars
"Just The Way You Are" – Bruno Mars
8. Male R&B vocal performance:
"There Goes My Baby" – Usher
"There Goes My Baby" – Usher
9. Rap solo performance:
"Not Afraid" – Eminem
"Not Afraid" – Eminem
10. Rap performance by a duo or group:
"On To The Next One" – Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz
"On To The Next One" – Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz
11. Rap/sung collaboration:
"Empire State Of Mind" – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
"Empire State Of Mind" – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
Yeah there are 11 of them on a list of 10. Well they all deserve to be on my biased list. Peace.
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