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“The Help” Star Viola Davis Goes Natural For L.A. Times Mag [PHOTOS]

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:30:22 +0000

It’s a brand new day for Viola Davis. The Oscar-nominated actress gives good face on the cover of this week’s L.A. Times Magazine–with a fierce ‘fro! In the interview Davis discusses her long climb to fame and success:

“That really is our plight, especially as women of color,” she says. “You can have all the training in the world, come from a respectable background and yet never get that big opportunity that breaks you out—never.”

You can read the interview in entirety HERE

What say you readers–should Davis consider rocking her natural hair going forward? Or is it back to the wigs and the weaves? Sound off in the comments section below.

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BeBe Winans To Release A Patriotic Themed Album

Elev8 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:19:42 +0000

Legendary Grammy winner, singer, songwriter, producer and world-class performer, BeBe Winans is set to release a new project in 2012 that the artist hopes will inspire unity, and restore much needed pride to the nation.

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America America is an uplifting new collection of patriotic songs and a celebration of the heritage and history that we all share. In addition to nine songs that honor our nation and are works in the public domain, Winans has penned three new original songs- the first single “America America,” “We’re the United States of America,” and the poignant “Ultimate Sacrifice.” The latter is a moving tribute to our troops, acknowledging and thanking them for the personal sacrifices they make each day to protect our freedoms. A video for the single, shot in New York City and Washington D.C., will be released in the coming weeks.

“The inspiration for AMERICA AMERICA is the time we are living in,” Winans explains. “Sometimes, we forget that we are all Americans. At sporting events, when the national anthem is sung, everyone stands – black, white, rich, poor – everyone.” –BeBe Winans

Best known as one-half of the celebrated gospel duo BeBe & CeCe Winans, siblings who are part of the Winans gospel music family royalty, BeBe Winans is also renown as a solo artist, who has worked with innumerable stars of the recording industry. He is the winner of six Grammy Awards, Ten Dove awards, six Stellar Awards, and Three NAACP Awards, among his many accomplishments. In addition to launching his own radio show-The BeBe Experience- in 2010, in the fall of 2011, Winans, along with sister CeCe, was honored with the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. The duo’s 2010 album, Still, their first album as a duo in 15 years, is approaching Gold. The album and singles together appeared on eight charts in total including #2 on the Gospel Album Artists chart; #3 on the Best Gospel Album chart, as well as Top 25 honors on both the Independent Albums chart and Adult R&B Songs chart. Still won two Grammy Awards in 2011. America America is BeBe Winans’ seventh solo release. It is inspired by the challenges millions of Americans now face on a daily basis. Throughout the album, Winans pours heart and soul into all-American classics including, “America the Beautiful,” “Lift Every Voice,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.” “I have seen the power of music,” says Winans. “If we all come together, we all win. When our country is united, we find the path to success.”

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Are Whitney Houston And Ray J Back Together? [VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:19 +0000

Looks like Whitney Houston is reverting back to her cougar ways. Last night the actress/singer was caught on camera by TMZ having dinner with former boy toy Ray J at Le Petit Four restaurant in West Hollywood. After their meal, Ray J gallantly opened the passenger side door open for Whitney before driving away.

Whitney and Ray J’s May/December romance has been off and on for the past few years. What say you readers–do you think this could be her knight in shining armor?

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Denzel Washington Breaks Down Struggles of Blacks in Hollywood

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:32:18 +0000

In a sit-down interview with The Grio’s Chris Witherspoon, actor Denzel Washington shared his views on the invisible ceiling black actors and directors hit when it comes to funding black films.

“Tyler Perry can make movies up to a certain budget, and then he hits a ceiling….it’s more they (Hollywood) don’t want to take a chance. Because this town, black or white, they’re just bean counters. They’re just crunching the numbers.”

Washington, who just wrapped up filming Flight with director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”), admits that Paramount Studios only gave the project a mere $32 million budget because of the movie’s somber subject matter–Denzel’s character is an alcoholic airline pilot.

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Chase N Cashe: “The Best Advice That Drake Gave Me Was…”[VIDEO]

City — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:46:56 +0000

Take a look as up and coming artist, Chase N Cashe, stops by the Power studios and talks to City about being on the Club Paradise Tour with Drake and his new projects coming out. Kyte.Embed.path="http://media.kyte.tv";Kyte.Embed.altpath="http... Read more..

Anthony Mackie on Black Cinema: “Our Hustle Is Way Behind”

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:00:24 +0000

Anthony Mackie unintentionally created a lingering story when he shared his thoughts about the state of Black cinema. Mackie said that Blacks have not done enough to get their stories told. Speaking with NPR, the New Orleans-bred actor said his statement was “blown completely out of proportion,” but did acknowledge that it “was a bad choice of words by me.” He did, however, echo a similar sentiment, citing the late Don Cornelius, Bill Cosby, and Robert Townsend on using their own money to put their products out there.

He said: ”If you look at all of these people from the analogs of African-American history in entertainment, they gave us a blueprint on how to make money, and how to make it work. And I feel like, you know, you get out in the L.A. life. You’re laying in the sun. You’re being invited to parties. You’re having a good time. You have girlfriends, boyfriends. You have expensive cars. You forget the idea of hustle. And I think right now, our hustle game is way behind.”

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Anita Baker Victim of Bad Directions, Not Break In

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:23:49 +0000

On Monday, celebrated R&B singer Anita Baker called police to her home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan after she spotted a woman looking through her windows and heard sounds that suggested the person was trying to enter the house by way of the back door. Anita jotted down the woman’s license plate number and turned it into the authorities. After an investigation, it turns out the woman “sneaking around” was just a cleaning lady with a faulty GPS system.

Detectives found the woman and her cleaning crew to straighten out the matter. Grosse Pointe Public Safety Director Stephen Poloni explained to Grosse Pointe Patch that they had no idea it was Baker’s home, but quickly realized that they were on the wrong street after they were unable to enter the home freely as instructed. Anita had reason to be suspicious all the same: Last year she had to call the police to her house after a young man showed up at her doorstep at 3:00 A.M. — singing to her hoping she could help him be discovered.

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Twitter Kills Eddie Murphy…Again

The Urban Daily — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:16:22 +0000

Every few months, Twitter commits a murder and we are guessing it has been all of two seconds since Eddie Murphy was last “killed,” via the social network; so it was his time again.

Even rapper Joe Budden, tweeted “RIP” to the comedian!

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DJ Big Bink Is Coming to Columbus!!!!!!

C FAVE — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:03 +0000

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Why Will The Patriots Win The Super Bowl? Two Words: Tom Brady

The Urban Daily — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:35:36 +0000

124…

No it’s not a useless number, there’s a meaning to it. It’s not the amount of sleeveless hoodies Bill Belichick has worn in the last year. It’s not the amount of women Tom Brady has dated in his lifetime. There is all time history behind it. It stands for the most wins of a quarterback and coach in NFL history. The incredible number belongs to the three- time super bowl champions Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the most dominating coach-player duo in NFL history. That number is the result of countless film sessions, preparation, attention to detail, and outstanding game planning.

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If you were to follow Tom Brady from his combine showing to draft day no one on earth would’ve thought he would end up being the man he is today. He was a 6th round pick, the 199th overall in the 2000 draft. He was looked at as a backup, maybe a starter with some improvement or stability, but nobody thought he’d end up being a Hall of fame quarterback. I hate sports cliché’s because of the corniness but they do tend to be true, especially in this case. He probably has had the biggest draft day “chip on his shoulder” in NFL history, for being drafted so late. So what has got Brady this far? Well a couple of things, his accuracy, his consistency, his practice and preparation, but most importantly it’s his competitiveness. He is insanely competitive, the most recent showing of this was a regular season game this season when Brady threw a interception and got into one of the most heated arguments you’ll ever see with his quarterback coach. (See here) That’s what separates him from an average player or even a great player, and elevates him to one of the greatest. He wants to be great he doesn’t shy away from it he attacks it like a challenge.

So now, 12 years after his draft day and with enough records to split in half with a ‘bust’ like Ryan leaf and still make him a Hall of Famer, Tom Brady finds himself in his 5th Super Bowl, which yes, you guessed it is another record. There is a wild twist to this one, this is (although not fully) the same team that denied him perfection. He faced the giants in the Super Bowl 5 years ago…his only loss on the big stage. He had arguably the greatest season for a quarterback ever with 50 touchdowns. Swept the regular season putting up crazy madden numbers scoring 40, and 50 on teams left and right. He made it all the way to the super bowl only to lose on a game winning drive to Eli manning and the Giants. Anybody who thinks Tom Brady, the competitive freak that he is doesn’t want to get revenge on the Giants and is just dumb. He can’t wait, like a kid who stays up until midnight on Christmas to open their presents. Guess who’s in his corner; his coach, the Genius, Bill Belichick, the man he’s been through numerous wars with over the last 12 years, and walked away with 124 Dubs in those battles. It’s pretty hard to bet against those two, dontcha think??

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