Adele Accused of Plagiarizing Turkish Singer for ‘Million Years Ago’
I’m not suprised NO ARTISTS are ARTISTS NO MORE These people just try to husle other peoples gifts! Your GIFTS ARE NOT A HUSLE!
Man Sentenced to 158 Years to Life in Prison for Murdering South L.A. Mother Over $10 Cable Bill
A man who fatally shot a South L.A. mother of two and wounded her boyfriend over a $10 cable bill was sentenced to 158 years to life in state prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
A jury convicted 57-year-old Kenneth Theodrick Parks of one count each of first-degree murder and attempted murder on Sept. 10, according to a news release from the DA’s Office.
Parks had rented out rooms to 42-year-old Terri Smith at a South L.A. home. He had an ongoing dispute over an unpaid cable bill with the victim when the shooting occurred, Deputy DA Joshua Ritter said in the release.
On April 14, 2014, Parks fatally shot Smith and injured her boyfriend at the house, according to the release.
The boyfriend was struck twice by the gunfire, but still managed to disarm Parks and hit him with the weapon, Ritter said.
At the time of her death, Smith’s two children were 11 years old and 20 months old, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau Homicide Division investigated the case.
Chiraq Movie Review
What can I say about Chiraq? Other than its one of the best movies to come out this year in my opinion. That’s right I said it, I loved Chiraq!
Chiraq is the retelling of a Greek tale of women who withhold sex from their men until they stop going to war or in Chiraq’s case, stop the violence in Chicago. The movie stars Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Angela Basset, Wesley Snipes, Samuel Jackson, John Cusack, Jennifer Hudson and a lot of other wonderful black actors.
To start off with, the movie definitely delivers its message, which is that the violence in Chicago has to stop. In the movie the female lead Lysistrata, convinces the entire woman population of Chicago to refrain from having sex with their men till the violence stops permanently. With that being said, hilarity and drama ensue and it was fun to watch.
That being said I loved 98 percent of the performances in this movie. I say 98% because in scenes where Jennifer Husdon was supposed to cry, I can literally see only one scene where she cries, every other time it’s a dry face. Other than that I had no other issue with the acting what so ever. It knew how to bring forth a serious issue but bring a little bit of light to a dark situation.
As for the critics, to those who are mad at Spike Lee and the actors who took part of it, why? They’re shedding light on a huge issue in your town. Instead of being mad at them you should me mad at the one shooting up your city and killing innocent people who had nothing with who Evers problems. Check them before you check Spike Lee.
All in all I give Chiraq a 9.5 out of 10. If you haven’t see it see it before it leaves theaters!
Creed Movie Review
With 2015 about to wrap up I feel like I’ve seen all of the movies I wanted to see this year. The last one I saw this year was today and it was the movie Creed. All I have to say is I’m glad this was the last movie I wanted to see this year because it definitely delivered.
The story more or less, is kind of I guess you can say an either direct or indirect sequel to the Rocky franchise. However Rocky isn’t the center of attention in this one. Instead it’s Apollo Creed’s illegitimate son Adonis “Donny” Creed. After being taken by Apollo’s wife played by Phylicia Rashad. Donny decided to take up boxing just like his father. However he strives to make his own legacy and not stay in the shadow of his father.
First off I I have to say is Michael B. Jordan killed this role. In all honesty this completely takes away from that horrible Fantastic Four movie he was in earlier this year. Sylvester Stalone was also great. This movie shows that he’s not just some typical action movie star, he can play dramatic roles if he feels like and he proved it.
Phylicia Rashad and Tessa Thompson did a wonderful job as well as Donny’s adopted mom and girlfriend respectively. As someone who’s seen them in different things such as The Cosby Show and Dear White People, it’s nice to see them in great movies like this.
All in all I give Creed a 10 out of 10. If they decide to make this into a franchise I hope they keep the same elements they had in this film. If you haven’t seen this movie you’re missing out on a lot.
NBC The Wiz LIVE! REVIEW
Before I get started with my Review TO ALL THE WHITE FOLKS I KNOW YOU LOVED THIS PLAY BUT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHEN HOLLOWEEN COMES IN OCTOBER 2016 DO NOT DRESS UP IN BLACK FACE AS DOROTHY OR ANY OF THE OTHER CHARACTERS FROM THE WIZ REMEMBER BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT A HOLLOWEEN COSTUME!
The Wiz is the most loved and popular Broadway musical play in the history of Black cinema and SOME white folks are so upset no outraged that we BLACK people would DEARE celebrate our OWN HOW DEARE WE REWRITE AND CHANGE Judy Garland Wizard of Oz I’ll have Ti address this stupidness lol
But anyway my review of this remake as I started watching I was blown away at the colorful costumes, the make up the set, Cirque du Soleil , natural hair; the wigs! I liked it but I wanted the characters to SANG AND REALLY DANCE AND JUMP LIKE IT WAS THEIR LAST DAY ON EARTH! We first see three Men getting ready for a storm that will be coming soon out comes Dorothy Suitcase in hand with her beloved dog Toto but I wanna know where was Toto throughout the rest of the show? All his homies was like….
Shanice Williams (Glee) as Dorothy her performance seem plan with no seasoning no flava her singing didn’t give me chills, I didn’t feel that lump in my throat I didn’t feel the need or the excitement to say YAAAASSS Hallelujah!
As forAuntie Em Stephanie Mills now she sang! What did get me somewhat in awe was the wind; leaves becoming a character all its own the dancers in these beautiful costumes that came alive. Doethy comes to a strange land when we meet The Munchkins’ with all their natural hair wearin’ glory telling her she has killed the wicked witch of the west.
Then we come to Amber Riley who played Addaperle the good witch of the North, who did some SANGIN’ there was some cleaver references to today’s technology as Addaperle pulled out her magical slate an iPad to “magically” guess Dorthys name after giving her a kiss and slippers off Dorothy goes without Toto following the yellow brick road to help her get home .
We come to the scarecrow played by Elijah Kelley now there was SANGIN’ from him. to my Hip Hop heads did you notice the tribute to jean Michel basquiat ? The only thing I was missing was the really good dancing from Elijah I wanted him to jump and fly around the stage while SANGIN with them SANGIN’ CROWS!
As they walk they invite tin man an Loin to come with them to Emerald city to ask The Wiz to help the find what they unknowing have. My favorite character has always been the cowardly Loin David Alan Grier I will have to say my favorite scene was the Lion rounding up the poppie flowers the scene was sex, seductive but still showing Lions courage that he didn’t know he had. Our four friends finely find Emerald city to see the Wiz but before that they must go through the Bouncer played by Common I wish he’d broke out in a rhyme with a little name drpppin’ Dorothy and her friends are let in to Club Emerald city (I call it) they still can’t get into see the Wiz as the lobby is full of dancers tellin’ them they are not allowed entry but all of the sudden they see Dorothy’s shoes and let them all in!Queen Latifah as the wiz did her thang even though she looked like a peppermint candy she told our friends to kill Evillene the wicked witch of the west before she grants their wishes. Mary J. Blige playing Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West let me tell you her makeup, costume; hair ( her edges was on fleek hunty) was breath taking. Dorothy her friends took out the wicked witch one problem the Wiz is not who he says he is he is actually a she! Telling them all that they had the things they wanted all along okay then we see that the Wiz is ready to leave and take Dorothy with her but Dorothy gets a change of heart and wants to go back to where her home is with Auntie Em However we learn that Glinda played by Uzo Aduba we come to the end where Dorothy sings home Those of us who say it didn’t ya’ll feel cheated? Dorothy baby why ONLY ONE CLICK OF THE HEELS?
Toto going to his Lawyers in the morning saying BITCH BETTER HAVE MY MONEY!
To Learn more about Jean Michel Basquiat here’s a link http://www.theartstory.org/artist-basquiat-jean-michel.htm
History of the stage play the Wiz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiz
Murrieta Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Having Sexual Relationship With Underage Student
A former Murrieta Valley High School teacher was arrested Friday on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with an underage male student, authorities said.
Shannon Fosgett, 44, turned herself in to Murrieta Police Department detectives and was booked on multiple charges, all felonies: one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 and two counts of oral copulation with a minor, according to a news release.
Fosgett had resigned her teaching position on Wednesday, the Police Department said, citing the Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
The investigation began earlier this week when police were informed of an alleged inappropriate relationship involving a Murrieta Valley High teacher and a male student, the news release said. The case was subsequently turned over to the Police Department’s detective bureau.
Investigators interviewed the boy, who told them that one of his instructors “began showing interest in him over a year ago,” which began with after-hours texting, according to authorities.
“As the relationship grew, the minor and the teacher engaged in oral sex and ultimately sexual intercourse,” the police statement said. On Monday, other students notified school administrators of the alleged relationship, prompting a report to authorities.
The teacher was then identified as Fosgett, a Murrieta resident, the Police Department said.
Before she resigned her position as an earth sciences teacher, Fosgett had been placed on indefinite administrative leave by the school district. A statement was posted on Murrieta Valley High’s website regarding the matter.
A former student described Fosgett as a “really good teacher” who helped her get her grades back up last year when she was struggling academically.
She added she was “shocked” by the allegations.
“I heard rumors, but I didn’t really want to believe them … I still kind of don’t want to believe them, because it seems really out of character for her,” said the student, who declined to be identified publicly.
Fosgett’s bail was set at $40,000. She was released from custody on Friday, Riverside County sheriff’s online records showed, and was scheduled to appear in court Jan. 29.
Anyone with information about the case has been asked to call Murrieta police at 
951-696-3615.
Man charged for murdering Ferguson woman after meeting on Facebook for sex in exchange for money
FERGUSON, MO – A man has been charged with shooting a Ferguson single mother, Sharae Bradford, 25, last Saturday. Stassie Greer, 20, of Jennings has been charged with 1st degree murder, 1st degree robbery, and two counts of armed criminal action.
Greer arranged to meet the victim for sex in exchange for money at her apartment, according to the probable cause statement from St. Louis County Police. There was evidence of a sexual encounter found near the victim’s body.
A witness identified Greer as a man entering the victim’s apartment in a photo lineup. Surveillance video also shows Greer entering Bradford’s apartment complex at around 4:50pm. Video shows Greer, attempting to conceal his appearance, leaving her apartment complex at around 5:30pm.
A relative found 25-year-old Sharae Bradford`s nude body face down at around 6pm on her bed Saturday night in her Versailles apartment. The complex is located in the 1500 block of Northwinds Estate Drive. The victim was killed by a single gunshot wound to the back of the head.
The medical examiner also found seminal fluid on swabs applied to many parts of the victim’s body, according to the probable cause statement.
Family members say Bradford was lying in a pool of blood. They believe the person responsible for Bradford`s death is Stassie Greer. Bradford met him on Facebook last week. He dropped by her home for the first time Saturday night.
Investigators from the Major Case Squad have been working on this case. The victim’s phone and rent money was missing from her apartment. A search warrant was conducted at the Greer’s house and Bradford’s phone was found.
Family members tell FOX 2 that Bradford was an aspiring nurse and mother of a 6-year-old girl. They say they’re glad her daughter wasn’t home when she was killed.
The major Case Squad says Greer is being transferred to St. Louis County Jail. He will be held on a $1,000,000 cash only bond.
via: http://fox2now.com/2015/12/01/man-charged-for-murdering-ferguson-woman-after-facebook-meeting/