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Taraji Wins Golden
Michael Jackson’s ‘Off The Wall’ Will Be Re-Released With Spike Lee Documentary
Michael Jackson’s ‘Off The Wall’ LP was his first release after leaving Motown.
If you're still "Off The Wall" for MJ, then the following news may be right up your alley...
As it turns out, director Spike Lee has been working on a titled documentary titled Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall for the past few years. The film dives into the journey of Jack- son’s days in The Jackson 5 as a child phenom to the re- lease of first non-Motown LP Off The Wall, which (arguably) catapulted him into the strato- sphere of superstardom.
The doc features interviews with the Weeknd, Quest- love, Misty Copeland, Pharrell, Kobe Bryant, Lee Daniels, Mark Ronson, John Legend, Mariah Carey, L.A. Reid, and Jack- son's parents, Katherine and Joe.
Journey from Motown (which is co-produced by the executors of MJ’s estate, John Branca and John Mc- Clain) will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan- uary 24, and air on Showtime on February 5.
Physical copies of MJ’s clas- sic LP will get the re-issue treatment on February 26, the same day director Spike Lee’s documentary will be available for DVD purchase, bundled to- gether as a bundle set.
Since it's 1979 release, Off The Wall has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Denzel Washington Honored At The Golden Globe Awards
Denzel Washington received the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Globe Award For Her
Role As Cookie Lyons
Cheers — and cookies! Taraji P. Henson won her first Golden Globe for her work in Empire during the star-studded 2016 show on Sunday, January 10.
Henson, 45, won in the Best Actress in a TV Series Drama category. The star was so overjoyed by the win that she handed out cookies to the audience before taking the stage. Henson, of course, plays Cookie Lyons on the Fox hit.
TARAJI P. HENSON
Brandy Drops New Single On First Episode Of Her New Sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After’
Brandy’s new single cover/as Zoe.
Oscar-winning actor, pro- ducer and director Denzel Washington received the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award Sunday (Jan. 9) at the Golden Globe Awards. The honor is bestowed on members of the entertainment community who have made several out- standing contributions to the industry.
“Washington’s long and storied career is earmarked by his countless roles in front and behind the camera,” said the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Lorenzo Soria. “It is the HFPA’s privilege to honor his contributions to the entertain- ment industry with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.”
Washington, 61, has won
two Academy Awards (Glory and Training Day) out of six nominations, and has won two Golden Globes (Glory and The Hurricane) out of seven nom- inations (excluding his new honor). He often expounds on the levels of his talents by tak- ing on new roles through pro- ducing or directing. He directed the films Antwone Fisher (2002) and The Great Debaters (2007).
Other than his obvious tal- ents, Washington is just a good person. He has worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ, Fisher House Foundation, Children’s Fund of South Africa and donates to his alma mater, Fordham University.
Brandy’s new BET sitcom “Zoe Ever After” debuted last Tuesday night on BET, and in tandem, she also dropped new music, called “Beggin & Pleadin.”
Produced by Pop & Oak, the song is “based on a true story” according to Brandy,
who shows why she’s is a force to be reckoned with! Using her signature, flawless raspy runs, Brandy sings her face off on this juke joint jam with con- temporary lyrics about regret- fully breaking up with her man.
Memphis Rapper Detained
Legendary Artist David Bowie Dies Of Cancer
From An Atlanta Bank
Bowing out with typical style, David Bowie didn’t just release his last album ‘Blackstar’ to coincide with his 69th birthday last week, on January 8 – he was using it to say goodbye to the world.
An 18-month battle with cancer that hardly anyone knew about came to tragic end Sunday (January 10), but Bowie provided bleak hints about his terminal condition for his fans and followers in what was to be the final music video of his that was to be re- leased in his lifetime.
Released only four days ago, the video for single ‘Lazarus’ was Bowie’s parting shot, opening with a blindfolded, fragile-looking Bowie laying in bed. His first words “look up here, I’m in heaven/I’ve got scars that can’t be seen” are now obviously an admission of
David Bowie in his final video ‘Lazarus’.
his ill health, rather than just a fantastical musing on mortal- ity. It soon becomes obvious that the bed he's in is a hospi- tal one and Bowie begins to float above it, signifying his transmutation to the other side – whatever, or wherever that may be.
A Memphis rapper was re- cently a victim of “banking while black” and detained after making a large transaction.
Blac Youngsta who’s signed to Yo Gotti’s label, says he was unlawfully held by authorities after taking out 200K of his own cash.
Blac Youngsta was stopped outside of an Atlanta bank after he withdrew the money on Friday.
Sam Benson, who goes by the name “Blac Youngsta,” said it all began when he stopped by a Wells Fargo bank. He said when he came out of the bank, a police officer pointed at him.
“They come bum rushing me at the car, put me on the ground, putting guns to my head, so I’m like ‘What I’d do,’” Benson said. “A lady was like I’m not supposed to have...$200,000 on me. I’m like, ‘I’m a millionaire. How can I not have $200,000 on
Blac Youngsta real name Sam Benson.
me?’”
Benson said police told
them that someone had writ- ten a bogus check previously.
Benson said police apol- ogized. He said police initially took $100,000 of his cash, but later said that he had gotten that money back. The rapper said he had withdrawn the cash to buy a new car.
After Withdrawing $250K
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