Television
Paul George Talks About Moving To OKC And Building With Russell Westbrook (Video)
July 18, 2017
They’re not looking at me as a Kevin Durant replacement, but as a new face of OKC.
– Paul George
Okay. That’s one in a roomful of elephants in the room. Paul getting along with former fiery (Paul’s word) opponent turned teammate Russell Westbrook (you know, the current ‘face’ of the Oklahoma City Thunder). That’s another. And ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski does ask about that.
The crazy sports universe and the buzz about as a result of all these pro ball league blue chips flipping (and landing). Wow. And a discussion about another Paul’s impactful move and the potential for another team’s championship run next season. We go from talking of CP3 earlier to talking about PG13, Paul George, going to OKC.
Similar lines of discussion laid out in this clip as in ESPN’s clip on CP3’s move from former to future team, too. And the clip above does ‘include’ Paul’s cute kid (like earlier in CP3’s) but we just see the child (and Paul’s wifey…nice!). This interview is all Paul. Good stuff.
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Tags: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN, Indiana Pacers, OKC, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul George, Relationship with Russell Westbrook, Road To OKC, Russell Westbrook | 
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Amber Rose Speaks On Her Life Journey From Poor Girl From Philly To Being Famous (Video)
July 18, 2017
People would be on the Internet were like, “You’re famous for no reason!” And I’m like yeah, I don’t f*cking know why. Blame yourselves.
– Amber Rose
You know her for the music videos and racy photos, being with Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West, the Slutwalk, and all that. And hate it or love it, Amber’s look… all that (platinum blonde ‘buzzcut’ down to that triple platinum Triple X butt)! And Amber talks about all that with the Drink Champs (N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN).
I know everybody may not be a fan of Rose. Some may even question why the Hip-Hop nation puts so much ‘shine’ on what she has to say (on some ‘your job is to just look sexy’ ish). Buuuut she is a prominent figure (pause, reflect, give thanks) on the Hip-Hop landscape. And buuuut that BUTTTT (even though it is not ‘featured’ above)!
Hahaaaa! Nah, but I do like to hear from the Honeyz and learn a bit about them, too. I do. Gives some insight on them. Watch this talk with Amber Rose. It won’t change your life. Not promising that. But it might just make you more thoughtful of Amber as a person if you thought ‘less’ of her some way.
(I like her voice, too. It’s cute.)
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Honeyz, Interview, Podcast, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Amber Rose, DJ EFN, Drink Champs, N.O.R.E., NORE, NOREAGA, Revolt TV | 1 Comment »
Chris Paul Speaks On Leaving The Clippers And Linking Up With James Harden And The Rockets To Win A Championship Ring (Video)
July 18, 2017
This just in: Chris Paul is now a Houston Rocket.
Sorta. The news is a couple of days old. But the shock waves are still being felt, and the impact of the collapse of whatever ‘bridge’ between Paul and the Clippers organization… Well, folks are gonna try to put some scale to that in the months to come; no doubt. But the nuances in this clip – Paul’s poised (carefully worded) responses to questions, how joining James Harden on a new team might play out and even how cute Paul’s son’s (little Chris) wishes for his competitive dad “played” out – make for an intriguing watch.
Chris Paul sits down with Shelley Smith and talks about his six-year run with the Clippers, his relationship with James Harden and the challenge of stopping the Warriors.
– ESPN
Posted in Interview, News, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Chris Paul, Chris Paul's Son, CP3, ESPN, Houston Rockets, James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers, National Basketball Association, NBA, Shelley Smith, SportsCenter | 1 Comment »
Centuries Ago, A “Witch Hunt” Was Not A Metaphor. It Was State-Sanctioned Murder (Documentary Trailer)
July 17, 2017
For all the things we can say about living in society today… at LEAST “witchcraft” is no longer a crime (and look above to see why the quote marks were necessary; lots of room for interpretation in those ‘laws’ that can get someone f*ck*d UP)! Of course, there is still enough frivolous prosecution and unfair persecution today to go around twice.
Historian Suzannah Lipscomb investigates the witch hunts that plagued Britain in the 17th century, examining common myths about their origin.
– Netflix
A Channel 5 two-part documentary that you can catch on Netflix (no chill).
WITCH HUNT: A CENTURY OF MURDER (NETFLIX)
– @ojones1
Posted in Film, History, Investigation, Television, Trailer, Travel, Videos | Tags: A Century of Murder, Channel 5, Netflix, Suzannah Lipscomb, Witch Hunt, Witch Hunt: A Century of Murder | 1 Comment »
Former Lions’ Receiver Visits With The Raiders In Camp (Video)
July 13, 2017
Oh… So he is visiting the Raiders as a ‘special guest’ huh? Is that what they are calling it nowadays? Hahaaa! Yeah, the Raiders are probably looking a might sight better than Calvin “Megatron” Johnson’s former squad.
So how do you lose Megatron? That is the question NFL fans might have posed to the Detroit Lions organization when Calvin Johnson announced his retirement in 2016. Maybe pride would have kept them from giving a frank answer, but Calvin can now give his answer: Nine years in a brutal league on a losing team that was not making any real moves to win.
Wow.
Can’t blame the man though. He was a marquee player putting in world class work; the kind that kept him on highlight reels… in spite of lackluster Lions team performance. Watch the ‘puff piece’ above, and read the real talk the NY Daily News got from Johnson via the link below.
MORE: CALVIN JOHNSON ADMITS LIONS’ LOSING A FACTOR (NY DAILY NEWS)
Posted in News, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions, Megatron, Oakland Raiders | No Comments »
Dr. Umar Johnson Responds To His Critics And Doubters (Video)
July 11, 2017
Trust. Umar Johnson has been Umar Johnson since before he was Dr. Umar Johnson. Consistency and frankness are his hallmarks. ‘People pleasing’ not as much (ha). In this video, he offers an answer to every question/challenge. Whether you or we or anyone likes it or agrees or not… dude is what he is and speaks on it. And while that might be his ‘problem’ to lots of folks, it seems alright to him.
Black Twitter unleashed on activist and philosopher Umar Johnson after his appearance on The Breakfast Club. On Monday, Dr. Umar Johnson sat down for a one-on-one interview with Roland Martin to discuss his controversial Breakfast Club interview, educational credentials, the school he said he was starting and more.
– Roland Martin
An engaging clip to watch. Dr. Johnson knows how to stir up a room, right? Wowww.
Umar Johnson had Roland so FLUSTERED on tv today Roland LITERALLY started saying “Ba-deep-Ba-deep” at the 10:50 markhttps://t.co/O1x0xvVFzx
— Black Authority (@TheBlackChannel) July 10, 2017
And after the jump, we hear from a guy who says neither Dr. Johnson nor Mr. Martin really likes him – Dr. Boyce Watkins. Some real talk there. Among other things, Dr. Watkins is down for causes, actions, and views with which he agrees… Not wholly for or against anyone as a person. Respect. His words are strong below, too. Full disclosure.
Posted in Activism, Interview, News, Panel, Politics, Shots, Television, Videos | Tags: Boyce Watkins, Dr Boyce Watkins, Dr. Umar Johnson, News One, News One Now, NewsOne, NewsOne Now, NewsOneNow, rebuttal, Roland Martin, Umar Johnson | No Comments »
PBS America Reveals The “Secrets Of Henry VIII’s Palace” (Documentary)
July 10, 2017
King Henry VIII’s Palace is wonderful. A piece of history, but the secrets and scandals are the part of a history less addressed. This “Secrets Of Henry VIII’s Palace” gets into that and then some.
The luxurious Hampton Court Palace sits on the banks of the river, just a short train ride from London. The large palace was home to Henry VIII’s court in the 16th century, and holds the many secrets and scandals of his reign.
The palace embodies Henry’s lavish and indulgent lifestyle, but also bears the mark of the royals who inhabited it after him; King William III and Queen Mary II demolished half of the palace in order to rebuild it into a Baroque castle intended to rival Versailles.
The resulting combination of styles makes Hampton Court one of the most unique palaces in the world. SECRETS OF HENRY VIII’s PALACE looks beneath the brick and stone to bring the many lives of Hampton Court to life.
– PBS America
Posted in Film, History, Investigation, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Hampton Court, Henry VIII, Henry VIII's Palace, Palace, PBS America, PBS American Experience, PBSAmerica, Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace | No Comments »
“Ballers” Is Going To Vegas For Season 3 (Trailer)
July 7, 2017
(Warning: There’s plenty of hips and a few flashes of nips in the above clip. May not be safe for work.)
You think this is a game? That this is fantasy? Nah… and it’s not ‘just football’ either. This is Ballers son! And this is the teaser for Season 3.
If you build it, they will come. Ballers returns Sunday July 23 at 10PM on HBO.
Build it? A football franchise… in Las Vegas… Well wonder where in the Raider Nation they would get an idea like that!
Posted in Comedy, Hip-Hop, Series, Sports, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Ballers, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Season 3, The Rock | No Comments »
Cracking “The Pyramid Code” Might Show That The Builders Of The Pyramids Had Technology Way Ahead Of… Our Time (Series Trailer)
July 6, 2017
Think we are more ‘advanced’ than those who came before us? Your first answer is, “Of course!” But are you really that sure? Advice: Don’t be so sure about how sure you are. More advice: Watch The Pyramid Code and see why should be a bit less sure about our timeline and modern technological superiority…
The Pyramid Code is a made-for-television documentary series of 5 episodes that explores the pyramid fields and ancient temples in Egypt, as well as ancient megalithic sites around the world, looking for clues to matriarchal consciousness, ancient knowledge, and sophisticated technology in a Golden Age.
Think for a second: Countless stones go into building a pyramid; each weighing, what, about a couple tons? You think a bunch of whip crackers, slaves and pullies got all that done back then? You sure?
Posted in Film, History, Investigation, Series, Television, Trailer, Travel, Videos | Tags: Gaia, Series Preview, The Pyramid Code | No Comments »
Learn About Humanity’s Journey Out Of Africa And Into The Wider World In The “Great Human Odyssey” (Trailer)
July 5, 2017
Humanity started in Africa. We’re on the same page with that, right. Science!
But let’s go deeper in depth with NOVA’s and PBS’ help. How did ancient humans make their ways to all corners of the Earth; not only surviving Africa but leaving it and coming to thrive as distant disparate populations in the various regions in which they finally settled? HUGE question. And there are more that will be addressed in the “Great Human Odyssey” documentary (available on PBS, and now on Netflix).
Posted in Education, Film, History, Investigation, Science, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Great Human Odyssey, Great Human Odyssey Preview, Netflix, NOVA, PBS, Public Broadcasting Service | No Comments »
VICE On HBO: Boko Haram & Unnatural Selection (Season 4, Episode 1) [Video]
July 5, 2017
The National Resource Center For Mutant Mice?? WTF?? Oh, wait, VICE is back for Season 4. Ohhhhh! Now, that does not explain it. But be damned sure that VICE will explain everything. We have the first episode of this season from the HBO investigative docu-series embedded above. Read the episode summary below.
The terrorist group Boko Haram is responsible for thousands of deaths in Nigeria. Now, the government is determined to drive these militants from the country. But is the hunt for insurgents causing as much harm as it’s preventing? Former Navy SEAL and new VICE correspondent Kaj Larsen travels to Nigeria to see what this cat-and-mouse game means for the people caught in the middle of the fight.
For centuries, scientists have been working to change the genetic traits of plants and animals. Now, the new gene-editing method CRISPR has made that process astonishingly simple – so simple it could easily be used on humans. Isobel Yeung reports from Brazil, Scotland, China and the U.S. on the technological advances that could reshape evolution as we know it.
– VICE
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“Marvel’s Inhumans” Series Debuts This Fall (Series Trailer)
July 3, 2017
I am already a huge Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. fan. And they prominently feature Inhumans on that ABC series. Now, they are giving them their own series. Doooooope!
There’s a whole world of Inhumans out there. Meet the legendary Royal Family in Marvel’s Inhumans, coming to IMAX and ABC.
Hey, if Disney/ABC cannot have Mutants or X-Men… Inhumans will do. Inhumans will do big! Plus, there is always Cloak & Dagger on Freeform (posted the trailer on here earlier).
Besides, the Mutants will be on Fox and FX with The Gifted and Legion.
– @ojones1
Posted in Action, Comics, Film, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: ABC, IMAX, Inhumans, Marvel's Inhumans | No Comments »
Comedy: Stephen Colbert Goes To Russia For Vodka, Pickles And Politics (Video)
June 28, 2017
‘Stephen Colbert appears on Russian TV, slaps a talk show host, gobbles his pickle, and jokes About Presidential Run’… think maybe I should have made that the byline?? Hahaaaa! Hilarious clip.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Interview, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: Channel 1, drinking game, Evening Urgant, Ivan Urgant, Russia, Stephen Colbert, vodka, vodka shots | No Comments »
Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Are ‘The Defiant Ones’ (Video)
June 27, 2017
Getting close to the HBO four-part docu-series debut date: July 9th. Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre are “The Defiant Ones”. Got the latest trailer for that cued up above.
Posted in Business, Film, Hip-Hop, Producers, Relationships, Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Andre Young, dr. dre, Eminem, HBO, Jimmy Iovine, The Defiant Ones | 1 Comment »
Issa Rae Drops The Teaser For Season 2 Of Her HBO Series “Insecure” (Trailer)
June 20, 2017
You ready for more crazy, more dope, more awkward dopiness laced with coolness and quirkiness? All delivered by the Awkward Black Girl (but so cute) Issa Rae. Season 2 of “Insecure” starring Rae is on the way. If you are not caught up with Season 1, hurry up and binge watch today!
Insecure returns to HBO July 23 at 10:30 pm. Starring Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji and Jay Ellis; the hit comedy series follows three Los Angeles natives as they navigate the insecurities and all-too-real ups and downs of their personal and professional lives.
– Issa Rae
– @ojones1
Posted in Alternative, Comedy, Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: HBO, HBO Series, Insecure, Issa Rae, Jay Ellis, Season 2, Yvonne Orji | 2 Comments »
Showtime Will Debut Its Whitney Houston Biopic “Can I Be Me” On August 26th (Trailer)
June 19, 2017
Lifetime shot its shot (with plenty of shots) at telling the story of Whitney. Lots of people were not feeling it… at all. Let’s see how Showtime’s gonna do. Not too bad by comparison, given this “Whitney Houston: Can I Be Me?” trailer. It seems like the film will be intriguing, at least; hopefully, true-to-life. Whitney was a part of the lives of a couple of generations who felt like they knew her and were always wanting to know more. If the story is going to be about her, let it be about her, not about ‘ratings’ (stepping down from soapbox).
Understand legendary superstar Whitney Houston’s story and what lied behind one of the greatest voices of our time. Don’t miss the premiere of the SHOWTIME Documentary Whitney. “Can I Be Me” on Saturday, August 26th at 9PM ET/PT.
– Showtime
Sports: Floyd Mayweather And Conor McGregor Will Fight August 26th (Video)
June 15, 2017
The fans wanted to see this fight… and it will be the biggest fight ever in the history of two people punching each other.
– UFC President Dana White
Respect for the sweet science or claims of cage fighting’s supremacy aside, Dana’s probably right. This fight has plenty of haters, each of its combatants have plenty of haters, and both boxing and UFC have haters. With that much hateration – and even more folks who follow either or both Mayweather and McGregor in the nation – this is another event to net Floyd triple figures easy!
And some pretty juicy scraps for everyone else involved.
Like it or love it (and Stephen A. will tell you which L he’s taking above, hahaa)… the fight is on! Hitting pay-per-view screens in August… It’s Showtime!
Posted in Business, Cover Story, Panel, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Conor McGregor, Dana White, ESPN, Floyd Mayweather, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mayweather-McGregor, SportsCenter, Stephen A. Smith | No Comments »
Nas – “One Mic” feat. Jack White (Live Performance) [Video]
June 15, 2017
Remember that American Epic piece for PBS featuring Nas that we posted on a while back (linked here)? Well, on that same old-to-the-new tribute vibe, here is the G.O.D.M.C. doing his instant classic off the “Stillmatic” LP – “One Mic” – live with Jack White (formerly of The White Stripes).
Posted in Hip-Hop, History, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: AMERICAN EPIC, Arena, BBC, BBC Music, Jack White, Nas, One Mic, The Sessions, The White Stripes | No Comments »
Gal Gadot Wants To Know What Jimmy Kimmel Thinks Of Her Breasts (Video)
June 14, 2017
Kind of a flashback before the movie hit the theaters.
(Well, actually, that’s exactly what this is.)
Gal Gadot, point blank, asks Jimmy Kimmel about her breasts (wow) – something comic book fans have had a big reaction to (because… they’re breasteses)! She talks about her name, recalls the first time she tried on her Wonder Woman costume and more in this clip.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Interview, Television, Videos | Tags: Gal Gadot, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Wonder Woman | No Comments »
Ice Cube Confronts Bill Maher About His Use Of The “N” Word (Video)
June 12, 2017
That’s our word now, and you can’t have it back.
– Ice Cube
Certainly not ‘nothing’ and much ado should be made of it. Uber-Progressive, sh!t-talking talk show host who walks the talk Bill Maher opened the can and got himself into a jam loaded with n-word on a prior show. Bitter n-word use that left a BAD taste in everyone’s mouths, esp. Black people’s). Just used that word like he was one of the the n—
(Nope. Not gonna.)
But you know what? This is a teachable moment. And like an adult, Bill went to the cabinet and took his medicine. He had Michael Eric Dyson AND Ice Cube on the very next show. And they addressed that sh!t. Worked it out. No sugarcoating. Very frank, to the point, grown-folk talk about what Bill knows: It is NOT okay for him (as a White person) to invoke the n-word.
Watch and be impressed how the NWA (irony much?) articulated the matter and what was the matter to Maher and by extension to the millions of people who follow his lead (including many who might be getting a bit too comfortable using the n-word). Teachable moment…
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Cover Story, Hip-Hop, Progressive, Relationships, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill Maher, Ice Cube, Ice Cube Confronts Bill Maher, N-Word, Real Time With Bill Maher | No Comments »
