Be amongest the first to get an early look at the trailer for the Girl With The Dragon Tattoo that has been released for the highly anticipated English-language film adaptation of Steig Larsson’s hit trilogy. The film is slated to hit theaters December. So this is a very early sneek preview of sorts.
Monday, May 30, 2011
For Those Whom May Not Be Familar With Gil Scott Heron
Who Is Gil Scott Heron?
Gil Scott Heron given to the world April 1, 1949 and taken from us on May 27, 2011. He was born to Bobbie Scott Heron his mother and father of Jamacian descent Gil Heron whom was also a soccer player nicked name "The Black Arrow" In the 1950s, became the first black athlete to play for Glasgow Celtic Football Club in Scotland.
Gil's parents separated before he reached the age of three so he was sent to live with his maternal grandmother, Lillie Scott, in Tennesse whom reared him until the age of twelve.
Lillie Scott passed and Gil then moved with his mother to The Bronx in New York City, where he enrolled in DeWitt Clinton High School. He later transferred to The Fieldston School after one of his teachers, a Fieldston graduate, showed one of his writings to the head of the English department at Fieldston and he was granted a full scholarship.
Gil Scott Heron went on to attend college at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, although he never received his undergraduate degree, he received a Master's degree in Creative Writing in 1972 from Johns Hopkins University. His 1972 dissertation was titled Circle of stone.
African American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and 80s, and for his collaborative soul works with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron
Scott-Heron early years from 1970 to 1978 include works such as:
Recording:
1970 Small Talk At 125th & Lennox
1971 Pieces of A Man
1972 Free Will
1974 Winter In America
1975 The First Minute of a New Day
1976 From South Africa to South Carolina
1976 It's Your World
1977 The Bridges
1978 Secrets
Gil Scott Heron continue his career well beyond the 1970's and had recently released an album in 2010 entilted I'm New Here. Gil Scott Heron was influential in much of African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul.
To find out more about Gil Scott Heron visit the popular website Wikipedia for a complete bibliography of Gil Scott Heron.
Gil Scott Heron given to the world April 1, 1949 and taken from us on May 27, 2011. He was born to Bobbie Scott Heron his mother and father of Jamacian descent Gil Heron whom was also a soccer player nicked name "The Black Arrow" In the 1950s, became the first black athlete to play for Glasgow Celtic Football Club in Scotland.
Gil's parents separated before he reached the age of three so he was sent to live with his maternal grandmother, Lillie Scott, in Tennesse whom reared him until the age of twelve.
Lillie Scott passed and Gil then moved with his mother to The Bronx in New York City, where he enrolled in DeWitt Clinton High School. He later transferred to The Fieldston School after one of his teachers, a Fieldston graduate, showed one of his writings to the head of the English department at Fieldston and he was granted a full scholarship.
Gil Scott Heron went on to attend college at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, although he never received his undergraduate degree, he received a Master's degree in Creative Writing in 1972 from Johns Hopkins University. His 1972 dissertation was titled Circle of stone.
African American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and 80s, and for his collaborative soul works with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron
Scott-Heron early years from 1970 to 1978 include works such as:
Recording:
1970 Small Talk At 125th & Lennox
1971 Pieces of A Man
1972 Free Will
1974 Winter In America
1975 The First Minute of a New Day
1976 From South Africa to South Carolina
1976 It's Your World
1977 The Bridges
1978 Secrets
Gil Scott Heron continue his career well beyond the 1970's and had recently released an album in 2010 entilted I'm New Here. Gil Scott Heron was influential in much of African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul.
To find out more about Gil Scott Heron visit the popular website Wikipedia for a complete bibliography of Gil Scott Heron.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The Passing Of A Legend Gil Scott Heron - Pioneer Spoken-Word Musician
Musician Gil Scott-Heron, whose politically-charged spoken-word music paved the way for modern rap, died yesterday May 25, 2011. The writer of the seminal "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" was 62 years old. The cause of his death isn't yet clear, but Scott-Heron had a long struggle with substance abuse.
Listen to a clip below.
Listen to a clip below.
Friday, May 27, 2011
The news came Thursday from attorneys representing both sides. The settlement of the case quietly ends a legal complaint that ignited scrutiny and media attention to a powerful national religious leader who seemingly had anti-gay attitudes and was homophobic.Thursday, May 26, 2011
Will The Hang Over 2 Dominate The Box Office?
Well critics seem to think so. They're estimating it to be largest four day Memorial Day Week box office open since 2007. Grant it; The Hang Over original was definitely a hilarious film. I'm not sure which weekend is released.
This film has had it's share of controversy and it's nothing short of amazement that has been released this weekend considering the lawsuit.
The lawsuit that might have delayed the release of The Hangover 2 has not gone away, but the film is set to be released around the world as scheduled. Victor Whitmill, a tattoo artist, has filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers seeking an injunction and damages for copyright infringement. Whitmill is seeking an estimated $30 million settlement for damages.
Whitmill is the original tattoo artist of the Maori tattoo on boxer Mike Tyson’s face which actor Ed Helm’s character bares throughout the film. Whitmill was not being asked for permission for the use of the tattoo in the film led to the copyright infringement lawsuit.
Interesting enough, Mike Tyson likely has given permission for the use of the tattoo, so who actually owns the tattoo, that you bare on your person; You or the artist who inked it?
U.S. District Court Judge Catherine D. Perry has denied the request for the Hangover 2 to be delayed in its release. She is, however, letting the case move forward and has admitted that Whitmill has a good chance at winning.
We will just have to wait and see which movie will come out on top. The sequels to Kunfu Panda, and Pirates of The Caribbean will definitely be front runners as well.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
What Do Tim McGraw And The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Have In Common?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Attorneys for country music star Tim McGraw have filed a countersuit against Curb Records, seeking a ruling that would release him from his 20-year contract with Mike Curb.
Big Record Companies doing business as usual. Record companies either have a knack for spotting great talent and bottling it up for decades or it's just standard operating procedures. Either way it the war rages on again with yet another music entertainment superstar attempting to emancipated from a extremely lengthy contract.
This will no doubt be one to watch and see just how it turns out. But it does make one wonder where the heck were these attorneys when Tim McGraw entered into and agree to the twenty year contract; and should this even be a disputed since we will assume that Tim McGraw entered into the agreement in sound mind and no doubt was enthusiatic in the early years.
Maybe Tim McGraw has grown wise to the industry and the blood sucking record companies and is now ready to stand up to them. Only time will tell! Many of the artist in position learn the game and then open their own record companies and employ the same tactics used against them on the newer unsupecting artist. Just one vicious cycle after another.
Either way this artist promoter relationship is soured and it's best for both parties to go their seperates ways and try to part as friends and remember the good times. There is always a new superstar in the making just around the corner and the more time you spend arguring in court the further they will move from your grasp to your competing record companies.
A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday!
Big Record Companies doing business as usual. Record companies either have a knack for spotting great talent and bottling it up for decades or it's just standard operating procedures. Either way it the war rages on again with yet another music entertainment superstar attempting to emancipated from a extremely lengthy contract.
This will no doubt be one to watch and see just how it turns out. But it does make one wonder where the heck were these attorneys when Tim McGraw entered into and agree to the twenty year contract; and should this even be a disputed since we will assume that Tim McGraw entered into the agreement in sound mind and no doubt was enthusiatic in the early years.
Maybe Tim McGraw has grown wise to the industry and the blood sucking record companies and is now ready to stand up to them. Only time will tell! Many of the artist in position learn the game and then open their own record companies and employ the same tactics used against them on the newer unsupecting artist. Just one vicious cycle after another.
Either way this artist promoter relationship is soured and it's best for both parties to go their seperates ways and try to part as friends and remember the good times. There is always a new superstar in the making just around the corner and the more time you spend arguring in court the further they will move from your grasp to your competing record companies.
A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday!
Mike Who? Mike Brown Mike Who? Mike Brown "So long Phil Jackson!" "Hello Mike Brown!"
Will the Los Angeles Lakers may make Mike Brown the next head coach?
Mike Brown has agreed in principle to become the Lakers' next head coach, according to an NBA official who was not permitted to speak publicly on the matter.
Brown is expected to sign a contract later Wednesday or Thursday. The deal is worth between $4 million and $4.5 million per season, NBA officials said. Brown's contract is thought to be for three years, with a team option on the fourth season that would give him partial pay if he is not retained.
Phil Jackson retired as the Lakers' head coach after the team was eliminated by Dallas in the second round of the playoffs.
Brown, 41, was head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers for five seasons until he was fired in 2010. He had a 272-138 record.
He was named the NBA's coach of the year in 2009, leading the Cavaliers to a 66-16 record.
Brown also led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007, but Cleveland was swept by the San Antonio Spurs.
-- Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
Now what about the Houston Rockets, "Who will the name as head coach?" Likely to be Kevin Mchale.
Mike Brown has agreed in principle to become the Lakers' next head coach, according to an NBA official who was not permitted to speak publicly on the matter.
Brown is expected to sign a contract later Wednesday or Thursday. The deal is worth between $4 million and $4.5 million per season, NBA officials said. Brown's contract is thought to be for three years, with a team option on the fourth season that would give him partial pay if he is not retained.
Phil Jackson retired as the Lakers' head coach after the team was eliminated by Dallas in the second round of the playoffs.
Brown, 41, was head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers for five seasons until he was fired in 2010. He had a 272-138 record.
He was named the NBA's coach of the year in 2009, leading the Cavaliers to a 66-16 record.
Brown also led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007, but Cleveland was swept by the San Antonio Spurs.
-- Mike Bresnahan and Broderick Turner
Now what about the Houston Rockets, "Who will the name as head coach?" Likely to be Kevin Mchale.
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