LiteraryDish.com early Box Office predictions based on online and television campaigns for Think Like a Man, Act Like a Lady are in…
Every woman has a story, but Jada Pinkett is giving clues that her hubby and her have had difficulties maintaining their presence and value in Hollywood way back since being honored by Essence Magazine. She tells the Essence audience to “DO YOU and touch the power within yourself to DO YOU!” If these two have officially broken up they are probably willing to save face so hubby, Will Smith’s Box Office success won’t be affected in upcoming movies. Will can’t afford to lose all of Jada Pinket’s fans.
Lights, camera, action, Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada cover Urban InK Magazine. At first glance, I expected a photo shoot with two egos against Luda’s MVP Hip Hop song, but as it turns out the couple was very humble. Ochocinco admitted he does push ups to make him look more pumped up for these photo shoots.
T. I. says he is going to communicate with those people who stayed down with him when he was in jail on Twitter. He refers to his fans from both albums and Paper Trails as “Bank heads.” He is prepared to adopt his style to whatever is hot and you can hear that he clearly channels Drake. What’s amazing is his patience with his child who is rolling all over the chair while he is trying to complete his first interview since leaving the half way house. A lot of people threw shade on T.I. who gets out of prison just in time for the Hip Hop Awards and word has it that he went back to his foundation music as represented in his new song, I’m Flexin which sounds major. He also, mentions that he has a new documentary coming to tv and fictional story, Power & Beauty.
Boxer Victor Ortiz just made the weigh in at maximum weight of 147 pounds for his division and clearly looked the stronger of the two on fight night, but he practically gives his championship away.
Floyd Mayweather , the undisputed champion, may have won his 42nd match to Victor Ortiz, but fans of Ortiz are crying foul as Mayweather seized the opportunity to blindside Victor Ortiz right after the referee called break ad turned away. Ortiz at that moment obeyed the referee, put his hands down and was floored by Mayweather with what could have been a fatal blow. It was the most ruthless moment in boxing history. Mayweather fans say that Mayweather punched Ortiz simultaneously during the call, but footage clearly shows the punch came a split second after the call. Nevertheless, Floyd Mayweather was granted a TKO sustaining his title and no one is complaining. Find out why….
Proof that Ortiz came out to abide by the rules can be seen during earlier footage at the weigh in the day before where Floyd Mayweather put his hands on Ortiz’s neck and proceeded to squeeze it with force to the point you see his neck veins bulging, but Ortiz uses his head only to butt him back and not his hands, for this would be an early technical violation that could lead to a fine perhaps. He then uses his head to attempt to butt Mayweather in the head during the actual match, but maybe you didn’t see when Mayweather clearly uses his “INNOCENT ELBOW” to jar Ortiz in the head. Playback the footage over and over. A lot of people never caught that, just Ortiz’s head jarring upward as he did during the weigh in. Elbows can hurt more than actually head butts and you could tell Ortiz’s actions were reflex driven.
Floyd Mayweather, crowd favorite was allowed to get away with his “INNOCENT ELBOW” move which was necessary to protect his face and a neck chokehold on Ortiz during the weigh in, but now people are wondering if it had been the other way around where Ortiz put his hands on him during the weigh in and/or if he got a punch in on a break call, and then knocked out Floyd would he have been pardoned? Most likely not, and why this is one of those bitter sweet wins that cannot be declared a total victory. When a referee looks away intentionally, a fighter lets down his guard showing there was an obvious break call and another fighter takes advantage of the situation and wins I say REMATCH. Here the guys are during the weigh in…
LiteraryDish.com Movie Club is attending Sony Pictures release of Columbiana which arrives in theaters August 26 starring Zoe Saldana. Already skeptics are debating over whether this pint-sized star’s role in this action-packed thriller has what it takes to kick butt in her role as Cataleya.
The director, Oliver Megaton, mentions he wanted the ‘skinny’ Zoe Saldana to play the part and not so much a buff star ready to avenge her parent’s death. In the film, it’s the lead star’s intelligence that authenticates her role as an assassin as she sets out to kill a mobster. Other stars include, Amandla Stenberg, Calum Blue, Jordi Molla’, Max Martini, Cliff Curtis, Lennie James and more. The movies slogan is “Revenge is Beautiful” and LiteraryDish.com is predicting mega box office success for Zoe Saldana.
Read LiteraryDish.com 1st interview with Zoe Saldana before Avatar when she starred in Star Trek . Columbiana will be Zoe Saldana’s 1st action thriller movie role as the lead actress and first role of such kind for a Dominican actress. Are you attending Columbiana? Will have to await and find out if America is ready for a action hero of the feminine and petite type on the big screen clearly proving that mind over matter is the new action here.
In featured video footage, Zoe Saldana practices fighting techniques and remarkable has better form than seasoned pros.
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Cardell Jackson because he makes an scurl look natural and I see a new Billy Dee Williams Hot actor on the way.
Lesley Terrell because a smile like this on the big screen is going to convey emotion that is authentic. Love all that personality.
Kristofer Gordon because he’s big and brawny and could play a thriller character in a minute with those devil arched eyebrows. Kind of scary and cuteness at the same time.
Black male singers no matter what complexion are celebrated, admired and revered as handsome by black women from Chris Brown and Ginuwine light skinned to Trey Songz and Lloyd brown skin to Idris Elba and Singer Javier dark skin. Why? Most black women find it difficult to find a man period and so, having fetishes is out of the question. Besides, media has successfully iconized black skin in all shades.
On the other hand, because there is a 100-1 ration of availability of black men to each women due to so many incarcerations, unemployed, homeless and many of our black men gay or transgender and therefore, off the market, black women may weigh their options with less scrutiny. However, it was shocking to find out how many black men will not date a dark skinned woman and still stuck on stereotypes portrayed in movies as far back a Spike Lee’s School Daze movie, objectifying light skin sorority sisters against dark skinned sisters.
This documentary by Bill Duke’s, entitled DARK GIRL, conjures up Tameka Raymond’s article on Huffington Post , “She’s Pretty for a Dark Skinned Girl.” While the term has been said millions of times by so many warped minded individuals, an author who claimed to have created the cliche statement accused the ex wife of Usher of infringement which was instead of bringing light to the situation in America, divided authors and celebrities with wider audiences instead of creating a monumental conversation on a broader level.
Now Bill Duke gets to continue the conversation and I will say, the Dark Girl documentary is going to blow the roof off of a new form of racism that is no longer black vs white, but black vs brown vs light skin. Just when we though racism went out the door, it is going to hit cinema at full force and have people asking where are the dark skinned women in HIP HOP, MUSIC, MEDIA and HOLLYWOOD. I really hadn’t noticed until now and am very concerned on this topic now that Mo’Nique’s Show is being cancelled on BET. She is a dark skinned and beautiful role model on television. Also, I never have seen a dark skinned woman host BET’s 106 & Park. Amanda was brown with Native American features. And- where are the black journalists on tv. None are dark skinned.
The only show that embraces black women is THE VIEW with Whoopie and Sherrie Shepard. I think I love Barbara Walters. She is the only media icon who crossed the barriers and took a chance and has the number one day time show. I know there has been drama on the show before, but I always liked the image of the view from variation in ages, complexions and background of hosts. In fct, I wonder what she would say about this documentary and one man saying he would never date a dark skinned woman. Remember, he is just one person and not all men feel this way.
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Ryan Gosling
The “Crazy, Stupid, Love” Interview
with Kam Williams
Born in Ontario, Canada, on November 12, 1980, Ryan Gosling has been honored for his work in a broad range of roles in both independent films and major motion pictures. In 2007, he earned both an Academy Award nomination and an Independent Spirit Award in the Best Actor category for his compelling portrayal of a dedicated but troubled inner-city teacher in “Half Nelson.”
A year later, he received Golden Globe, SAG Award and Critics’ Choice Award nominations for his work in the title role of the indie film “Lars and the Real Girl.” In 2011, he landed another Golden Globe nomination, and his third Critics’ Choice Award nomination opposite Michelle Williams in the romance drama “Blue Valentine.”
Ryan will next be seen in the action drama “Drive” which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it was nominated for the Palme D’Or and won the award for Best Director. The film is slated for release this September. And his upcoming films also include “The Ides of March” in which he stars alongside the picture’s writer/director, George Clooney.
Gosling made his feature film debut in 2000 opposite Denzel Washington in the real-life sports saga “Remember the Titans.” But his breakout role arrived the following year in “The Believer,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. There, he portrayed a virulent anti-Semite who turned out to be Jewish.
Here, Ryan talks about his current role as playboy Jacob Palmer in the new film, “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” an ensemble comedy co-starring Julianne Moore, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon and Marisa Tomei.
Kam Williams: Hi Ryan. Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you.
Ryan Gosling: Thank you, Kam.
KW: I really enjoyed “Crazy, Stupid, Love” as much as your dramatic work.
RG: All right!
KW: I have a lot of questions for you from fans, so why don’t I get right to them. Children’s book author Irene Smalls asks: What interested you in doing this film?
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“FAST! INTENSE! INCREDIBLE ACTION FROM START TO FINISH” …Former scorned cop Brian O’Conner played by actor Paul Walker and Mia (Jordana Brewster) team up with ex con Dominic Toretta (Vin Diesel) to steal fast cars and make mega money, but a chip nestled in one takes car thievery to a new level. Like a scene out of a comic book but better, agents in route to deport some of the most luxurious and fastest top secret cars on the market let Brian and his girl pal walk right past them to the back of a high speed locomotive, swap electronic coded keys to get into the anterior of an express train and unload the cars one-by-one. It’s the most high impact energy ever witnessed in less than 15 minutes in a film, period.
Back in the summer LisaRaye invited me personally to her Back to Business Retreat in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was all for it even though I had only met LisaRaye once at a magazine event of which I had been requested to provide media coverage for several newspapers. Upon taking some pics LisaRaye’s blouse suddenly busted open and she didn’t know it so I thought. I wasn’t going to be the media to expose her new boobies.
by Heather Covington
www.LiteraryDiva.com
Before Black Swan hit the big screen, critics prematurely predicted an Oscar shoe-in by a landslide for Natalie Portman, but lately everyone is wondering just how many of those dance moves were by the actress who indeed, swept the Oscars with a big win beating out Halle Berry.
The Roommate
Film Review by Kam Williams
Danish Director Makes Dubious Debut with Brazen Rip-Off of Psychological Thriller
Single White Female (1992) was an intriguing psychological thriller revolving around a young woman’s unhealthy attempt to ingratiate herself with her new roommate to the exclusion of all others. Her increasingly-bizarre behavior gradually escalated over the course of the film from dressing alike and adopting the same hobbies to killing their pet puppy and sabotaging the object of her obsession’s romantic relationship.
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#25- Everyone is tuning in to RHOA -Real Housewives of Atlanta, one of the most controversial shows of 2010 and author Nene Leakes at the center of attention as she announces a bitter divorce about to go down, but has her husband outwitted her with public broadcast of over $300,000 he claims he owes her on an internet radio show?
What happens when your man decides to stray with a young thing? You need a Heart specialist. This movie trailer preview just broke the light of day about a second ago, so expect for it to reach millions of impressions very quickly with help of the blogosphere and media as myself bringing forth another top box office movie. Originally entitled, Ways to the Flesh, the movie now entitled, The Heart Specialist, made its rounds at film festivals. The movie is now set for January 11th Release in theaters nationwide.Thus far, the cast features Zoe Saldana, Wood Harris ,Brian J. White, Mya, Terrence from 106& Park and many more.
“Frankie and Alice” is a film based on the true story of Frankie Murdoch, a woman with multiple personality disorders from the early 1970s who has a racist alter ego. The movie opened with limited release on December 10th, but scheduled to hit movie theaters in February. The movie is already generated another Oscar buzz for Halle Berry who won a latter for her role as a sex craved woman in Monster’s Ball where she participates in a graphic sex scene with a white man.
Kimberly Elise who plays (Crystal) worked herself up the ladder at a magazine company, but her severe alcoholic live in boyfriend and father to her children played by Micheal Ealy as (Beau Willie) becomes enraged and insanely jealous upon her return home one day in a limo. He presumes it is her male boss who was really (Janet Jackson) Jo. Her failure to say she will marry him leads Micheal Ealy as (Beau Willie) to severely beat her in front of her kids, and which seems like a normal course of action that has gone on for so long.
Kimberly Elise (Crystal) makes the frightful decision to let her children walk into his arms right after the fight to mend all, but this time he does not apologize and break down as usual, but does the unthinkable making this scene the most shocking of the entire movie, and although predicted from the onset of events.
The problem with many movie goers I heard discussing the movie was that a very graphic scene with kids was exposed to possibly hundreds of thousands of kids who accompanied their families. Many families accustomed to seeing Tyler’s former comedies just didn’t expect this kind of graphic violence and took their kids to see it. As a result, many may have been traumatized by the horrific scene and not trust their adult fathers. After all, Michael Ealy as his father figure role gives the impression that he cares about his kids and why that particular scene was so shocking. However, the movie is properly rated and parents should be more responsible in their decisions so it seems, but how would mother’s affected by domestic abuse who have kids be able to see a movie if they don’t take the children? And how many mothers left their kids at home with their fathers while they went to see the movie with friends? Just something to think about.
Janet Jackson Gets Candid- For Color Girls Interview Sneak Peek
Janet Jackson
The “For Colored Girls” Interview
with Kam Williams
Headline: Ready… Set… Action! Ms. Jackson
Global icon, trendsetter, businesswoman, and multi-talented entertainer, Janet Damita Jo Jackson is a woman who needs no introduction. Her resume reveals an impressive combination of professional achievements and philanthropic endeavors, and she is currently ranked as one of the top ten best-selling solo artists in the history of contemporary music.
Lynn Whitfield made a guest appearance at ESSENCE Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Fierce & Fabulous Awards Luncheon and instead of receiving fan fare, a sleuth of visitors of Essence.com secretly convened on hidden forums to discuss Ms. Lynn Whitfield’s face, so I took a look at the photo and asked what is the big fuss. FLIP THE DISH.
Quite possibly one of the most anticipated urban action flicks of the year with a massive all star cast of actors from “The Takers,” Gordon (Idris Elba), John (Paul Walker), Jake (Michael Ealy), Jesse (Chris Brown), A.J. (Hayden Christensen) and betrayed ex-convict member, Ghost (T.I.P Harris) to his former love interest Rachel (Zoe Saldana), suddenly coupled up with Jake (Michael Ealy) upon Ghost (T.I.P Harris) return from incarceration to probing detectives who put their life on the line to catch these calculating bank heist robbers like Welles (Matt Dillon) and Hatcher (Jay Hernandez). There is also, a debut of the English accent speaking and drug addicted sister of Gordon ( Idris Elba) played by Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Naoimi.
Norah Jones is one of my favorite singers of all time. Her voice is so soothing you can listen to her entire albums while working. If there is a song that always pops up in my head while cleaning are the words, ” I don’t why I didn’t come,” but of course your significant other is not thinking about an action as in come on over, but a movement so that tune may mean something different for lovers and it’s all good. Upon surfing my Twitter account @LiteraryDish again, I came across Tavis Smiley tweet this time where he mentions ….
@TavisSmiley- Looking forward to having Norah Jones & Dr. John on the @PBSshow next week!
A Twitter ish Dish Insider, Author of Grace of God mentions…
“@LITERARYDISH: Norah Jones Interview arriving on www.Disilgold.com tonight.”I just spoke of her earlier. Awww! Cool
Anyways you can tune in to Tavis Smiley Show on PBS late nights next week and check out this celebrity gang interview with Kam Williams featuring an in depth interview of Nora Jones appearance in new film screened back in June with rave reviews entitled …Wah Do Dem for those of you who recognize Jamaican talk. Catch the full interview on www.Disilgold.com.
Norah Jones
The “Wah Do Dem” Interview
with Kam Williams
Norah Jones was born Geethali Shankar in Brooklyn on March 30, 1979 to Sue Jones and Ravi Shankar, the legendary Indian sitar player. At the age of 4, she and her mom moved to groovy Grapevine, Texas where she started singing in the church choir at an early age, while learning to play the piano, guitar and alto saxophone.
At 16, she changed her name to Norah Jones while attending Booker T. Washington High School. After graduation, she majored in piano at the University of North Texas until she decided to return to New York City to form a band. In 2002, she made a mellow debut with “Come Away with Me,” a universally-acclaimed CD which won 8 Grammy Awards and is the best-selling jazz album of all time at over 20 million copies and counting.
Chris Brown at Takers Premiere
Keri Hilson at Takers Premiere
Lala Vazquez at Takers Premiere
Arrivals at Screen Gems “Takers” Premiere at Arclight Cinema Cinerama Dome in Hollywood California on August 4th featured are T.I., Chris Brown, Snoop Dog, Keri Hilson and Lala Vazquez.
T.I.’s stream line silver tie and light gray suit looks dapper and distinguished. Chris Brown plays up his image in the movie with leopard sneaks against all black shirt and casual pants, but jazzes it up with a scarf tie and great color contrast that pops. Snoop Dog clashes a green t-shirt against a playful light blue baseball jacket like he’s arrived to see the movie and ‘forget y’all I’m Snoop.’
Keri Hilson is such a fashion plate and Lala Vazquez criss cross toga
draped mini is stylish and chic. Tiny’s hair is on point and pulls off this copper and silver duo textured dress that mixes evening pizazz with daytime silk.
Naturi Haughton and Ice Cube and Film Premiere of Lottery Ticket
Jermaine Dupri and Rapper Bow Wow at premiere screening of Lottery Ticket August 12th in L.A.
Tia Mowry and Chris at Premiere Screening of Lottery Ticket
Photos courtesy of Disilgold.com -Keith David and Brandon T. Jackson at premiere screening of Lottery Ticket
Ice Cube still looks the same. Does the man every age? Naturi Haughton is everywhere lately and looks stunning. Jermaine Dupri shows that he still has his swagger in a pin striped suit. Bow Wow is like a mix of college preppy meets the hood with the arm tats. Can’t hide those. Tia Mowry is a natural red carpet glamour girl along with fresh faced actor Chris. Keith David and Comedian Brandon Jackson show they are the life of the party. There were many more arrivals we are updating. A lot of African Americans are employed in Lottery Ticket and what a blessing. It’s going to be the number one box office grossing film on August 20th thanks to Bow Wow with his 1.5 million fans of his music and growing.
Literary HEAT Team- To suggest a news story, hot book, music of fashions we should review or someone we should interview email Heather Covington at Disilgold@aol.com.
Today Kanye West debuted his new video, POWER, on MTV which received mixed reviews. On one spectrum, the video seems to idolize self-glorification and retribution among angels mixed with sensuality and beautification amid gravitating female nudity, while others may argue that his still life portrait in motion is nothing more than coveted exploitation of the female anatomy draped in borderline pornography.
I personally, believe it is one of those dreams young thugs have growing up and Kanye gets to live out his fantasies of being adorned by dozens of women in a video.I doubt Kanye’ will ever live up to that fantasy in real life because Hip Hop artists often sing about what they wish they could have, but can’t have, but it’s a pretty good song an I would say among the top ten out there.
The scorned Hip Hop star nearly ruined his career to the point of no return at several award shows so it seems, but simultaneously made daily headlines, thus gaining POWER as the most discussed topic of the year. He masterfully built momentum with a iron clad website showcasing his depiction of the world, and now sheepishly returns as the bad seed of Hip Hop with an over-sized doped chain dressed in classic everyday hood wear, and exerting his authority in the industry on top of extreme masculinity without apologies.
“POWER,” is a song everyone thought was just a fly-by -night experiment and reintroduction of a Hip Hop icon fallen from disgrace that has regained its momentum as the undisputed anthem of indeed, HIP HOP POWER. Here’s to Kanye West who’s self-inflicting shrine of POWER may very well be his destiny if he plays his cards right, maintains discipline with his new emergence onto the Twitter community that was dying a slow death of immorality, and if he can continue to give people what they want… and that’s powerful HIP HOP music. Kanye is certainly back and indeed, never left, but this is one of those big comebacks you can’t deny. It’s up to Kanye to handle the power he’s been dealt and people have already started a countdown clock to Kanye’s next meltdown. I have faith that he is indeed going to claim Elvis’s reign. Do you believe in Kanye?
Check out how well 50 Cent lies in his role as a snitch in custody of these two cops. They make him show his face as an informant in their cop car to his gang member affiliates so he can never return and now he has to cooperate.
He sounds like a rapper when he’s lying, but the only thing he gives up is the main shooter, Michael Alexander Pips who resorts to burglaries to maintain his lifestyle between getting money for matches in the ring. What a way to fund one’s career, but just think about how many other sports figures alike get caught for past underground dealings they were once involved with before they hit superstardom, but can’t get away from namely Michael Vick. Just this past month someone from his past shows up at a party and he demands to have him escorted out. A fight ensues as reported in newspapers.
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Queen Latifah
Just La: The “Just Wright” Interview with Kam Williams
Dana Elaine Owens was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 18, 1970, the second child of Lance and Rita Owens, a police officer and a schoolteacher, respectively. The versatile entertainer first found fame in the world of hip-hop upon the release of her debut album “All Hail the Queen” while still in her teens. As Queen Latifah, she has since enjoyed an enviable recording and concert career featuring seven solo CDs plus countless collaborations with colleagues across a spectrum of musical genres.
Zoe Saldana-"That's what Kam rated my movie. Wait until you check me out in Losers!" Humph!
It’s no secret, Kam Williams and Heather Covington are the nation’s top 2 most respected multi-media reviewers who go by many names by default but the sincerest in the crtic’s circle. For some reason, even if folks disagree with reviews by these prominent reviewers whose critic sessions have been featured in over 5000 media outlets, you’ll never see pop shots online about the just modern day Siskel & Ebert. Kam Williams is a lawyer and Heather a nationally certified reading specialist and critically acclaimed historian whom both have been passive with combatting each other with reviews until now.
Just Wright is set to hit movie theaters on May 14th www.foxsearchlight.com/justwright , starring rappers turned actors Common, Queen Latifah and new actress Paula Patton, who played role of educator in Precious.The sports romance movie was delayed last year from earlier release due to a shoot out near the set last year on August 16th in New York. According to www.rapbasement.com the scene that took place near the filming was reported,
Tyler Perry & Company in Bahamas for Battle-of-the-Sexes Sequel
For years, four very close couples, friends since college, have been taking an annual vacation together to luxurious getaway spots to reconnect, reminisce, and reflect on the state of their marital relationships. Their previous reunion at a Colorado ski lodge proved very eventful, especially for the emotionally-abused Sheila (Jill Scott), who eventually summoned up the courage to dump her openly-unfaithful husband, Mike (Richard T. Jones), a creep brazen enough to bring his mistress along.
Disilgold.com Let Love Rule: Lenny Kravitz Interview
Lenny Kravitz
The “Precious” Interview with Kam Williams
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Leonard Albert Kravitz was born in New York City on May 26, 1964 to actress Roxie Roker, and Sy Kravitz, a news producer at NBC-TV. An only child, Lenny was raised on the Upper East Side of Manhattan until the family moved to Los Angeles when his late mother landed the role of Helen on the television sitcom “The Jeffersons.”
He developed a love of music at an early age, playing both drums and guitar by the time he was 5. After dropping out of Beverly Hills High School at the age of 15, Lenny straightened his hair and donned blue contact lenses to create a new persona, Romeo Blue. But he only hit it big after going natural and back to his real name and irises for the release of his debut album, “Let Love Rule.” A 4-time Grammy-winner, Lenny’s hits include “Let Love Rule,” “Fly Away” and “American Woman,” to name a few.
He and his ex-wife, Cosby kid Lisa Bonet, have one daughter, Zoe, an aspiring actress whose next flick, Twelve, will be released in the Fall. Here, Lenny talks about making his acting debut in Precious, where he played John, an empathetic nurse who befriends the beleaguered title character.
Wesley Snipes
The “Brooklyn’s Finest” Interview with Kam Williams
Born in Orlando on July 31, 1962 to Marian, a teacher’s aide, and Wesley, Sr., and an aircraft engineer, Wesley Trent Snipes was raised in the South Bronx, although the family moved back to Florida before he was able to graduate from NYC’s famed, Fiorello La Guardia High School of Music and Art. Still, Wesley went on to study drama in college at SUNY Purchase’s prestigious acting conservatory.
However, he dropped out during his junior year to pursue his passion professionally. In Hollywood, the versatile thespian’s stage and Shotokan karate training came in handy in helping him land a variety of roles. The accomplished actor/black belt’s long list of credits on his enviable resume’ include the Blade Trilogy, Jungle Fever, White Men Can’t Jump, U.S. Marshals, Waiting to Exhale, Mo’ Better Blues, New Jack City, Murder at 1600, The Fan, Demolition Man, Passenger 57, To Wong Foo and The Art of War.
Will Smith Reveals How He Packs on Lean Muscle and Sheds The Fat for Leading Roles
Health & Fitness Dish: Article Review of ”Will Power”in Vigor Magazine by Stephanie R. Conner
Reviewed by Heather Covington “The Literary HEAT
Will Smith is the cover man on Vigor Magazine’s Spring Edition 2010 – www.JewishHome.org in an exclusive 3 page article called WILL POWER by Stephanie R. Conner. He’s revealing how he packed on lean muscle recently and shed body fat from 12 percent to 7.5 percentto get ready for film roles like I, Robot. The question everyone has asked is if whether or not Will Smith has to work hard to get into shape? The answer will shock you and what he has to do to stay in shape. If you are trying to get in shape by Summer, you’ll want to listen to Will Smith’s expert advice as the “Million Dollar” grossing actor who brings out the masses to movies he stars in.
Valentine’s Day
Film Review by Kam Williams
Unoriginal Romantic Comedy Squanders Bounty of A-List Stars
If you’ve seen Love Actually (2003), then you have a decent idea of what director Garry Marshall was aiming for with Valentine’s Day, a shameless rip-off with none of the charm of the delightful romantic comedy it so desperately seeks to emulate. The original, set in London during the Christmas season, engagingly explored an array of both lighthearted and sobering relationship issues through the prism of 10 couples in conflict. The essence of Love Actually’s appeal lay in the deceptive fashion in which its endearing characters were introduced, developed and serendipitously intertwined en route to a satisfying payoff.
