Many critics have been giving actress Zoe Saldana a hard time about her role in an upcoming biopic about legendary jazz/soul singer Nina Simone, as they felt the half-black/half-Latina actress looked nothing like Nina (aka, she was way too light) and some were offended that the makeup they used on her in the role can sort of be looked at as blackface. In a new interview with HipHollywood, she finally responds to the criticism. Hear what she had to say below.
(Audio) Lil Wayne Gets Backlash From WHO For A Rap Lyric ???
It is black history month, so why not – right? Future released a remix to “Karate Chop” featuring Lil Wayne. In Wayne’s verse he states, “Beat that pussy up like Emmett Till.” Now, in case you didn’t know who Emmett Till was, he was a 14-year-old boy who in 1955 was mutilated, severely beaten, pistol whipped, shot, and murdered for trying to talk to a white woman (Sickening incident). Reps from the Till Estate are not liking the reference Wayne made, so now they are speaking out. The YMCMB founder is not the only artist to bring Emmett Till’s name into hip-hop – Kanye West and Remy Ma. What can you say about something like this? It is a vital piece of history that’s being butchered, however it’s only a comparison and there is the first Amendment. Drop down bottom and listen to what the reps have to say.
Jamie Foxx Responds to Obama Backlash
Actor/Comedian Jamie Foxx hasn’t gotten a break, ever since he jokingly called President Barack Obama our Lord and savior at the Soul Train Music Awards. Well, Jamie thinks everybody should just calm down and take their panties out a bunch… Read more after the jump Quay
John McCain’s Daughter Is Getting Bullied On Twitter!
Ex-presidential candidate John McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain is being bullied on Twitter. Â She made an appearance on a political show in which she criticized the republican party which her father is a part of. Â I guess people thought she would absolutely agree with that party since her dad is part of it. Â Because her lack of support to the republicans , haters went on Twitter to directly insult her. They called her fat and suggested she be a stripper, smh. Hit the jump to see what else they said. Steph Bassanini
Russell Simmons Tells Everyone To Get Off Her D*CK!!!
Russell Simmons decided to back up Rihanna and take her side while she’s in the midst of some controversy. Â There are rumors circulating about Rihanna’s past love life and reputation in the industry. Â Well Russell speaks out and tells everyone to get their panties out of a bunch! Check out what else he said after the jump! @stephlivsfreely
Did Usain Bolt Breakup With His Girlfriend to Focus on the Olympics or Because She’s White?
As a jamaican myself and a black woman I personally saw nothing wrong with Usain Bolt dating Lubica Slovak. Â The two however broke up as Usain says he needs to concentrate on winning the Olympics. Â Is that the real reason or could it be something else? Â Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x @gametimegirl
