Television
Unsung: DeBarge (Video)
May 27, 2015
Before Michael Jackson split from his band of brothers, and for a while after, the music world (and the world at large) was constantly asking ‘Who would be the next Jackson 5?’ The answer at one time would have definitely been DeBarge. But right when they were right there as a family, something… a lot of things, actually… went terribly wrong. The large family from Grand Rapids (Michigan, USA) had it all in the 1980s – the looks, the sound, the fans, growing fame worldwide. But then things took a sadly familiar downturn that comes with having it all (way past enough). Industry and social pressures, addictions and more… caused them to lose the most important thing – each other. After that – the split – came bigger and harder losses.
A powerful Unsung on DeBarge (full episode above).
Supergirl (Series Trailer)
May 26, 2015
Add another comic-brought-to-life to your channel-surfing agenda. CBS has green-lit the “Supergirl” television series for this Fall. DC Comics character Supergirl is Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El. On the show she’ll be challenged mastering her superhuman abilities and navigating the day-to-day world. Not too groundbreaking in that regard, but looking at the 6+ minute trailer above, CBS is sinking major chips into the hero party. So there better be a huge crowd (e.g. TV audience) tuning in to see the show. Heard good things about the other comic-based shows – The Flash and [Green] Arrow on The CW, even Daredevil on Netflix. However, Supergirl has to be much bigger; (at least) be on par with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – on rival major broadcast network ABC. We will see. But for now… see the trailer.
(And before someone brings up Gotham on Fox… Sure, it’s based on DC’s Batman; but that’s a pre-Batman story. Doesn’t count yet.)
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Minority Report (Series Trailer)
May 25, 2015
Damn this looks good (and so does fine azz Meagan Good). Fox TV is putting out a “Minority Report” series based on the blockbuster Spielberg movie of the same name (that starred Tom Cruise). Check out the series trailer above.
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Killer Mike On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ (Video)
May 19, 2015
Bill Maher and panelists John Waters, Heather McGhee, Charles Murray and Michael Render – aka Killer Mike – discuss the criticism of Michelle Obama’s Tuskegee (home to our own @ojones1) speech and the underlying causes of the Baltimore riots (above).
“…Why are you burning down your own community? [We] burned down a community that [we] don’t own!”
– Killer Mike
Bam! Folks don’t destroy what they truly own. Makes sense, right? Mike always does. Continue after the jump with more Killer Mike telling it like it T-I-’tis (like the elders say) – especially about Bill O’Reilly – on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher. Also have the bonus show, Overtime, embedded after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Politics, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill Maher, Bill O'Reilly, HBO, Killer Mike, Michael Render, Real Time With Bill Maher | 2 Comments »
Bessie (Trailer)
May 17, 2015
HBO Films’ “Bessie,” focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, premiered Saturday, May 16 at 8PM EST. Check it out if you haven’t already. Incredible story starring some of our favorites – Queen Latifah, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Mike Epps. Movie soundtrack available on iTunes now.
Posted in Album, Film, History, Television, Videos | Tags: Bessie, Bessie Smith, Michael Kenneth Williams, Mike Epps, Queen Latifah | No Comments »
Comedy: Mike Epps Stars In ABC’s “Uncle Buck” Series (Trailer)
May 15, 2015
Heard some folks are upset about this redo of “Uncle Buck.” C’mon… stop. John Candy (star of the movie version) was hilarious. Mike Epps IS hilarious. LAUGH at entertaining situation comedy. It is what both would want. That said, rest in peace, John… and Mike, you better bring it!
Based on the hit movie of the same name, Uncle Buck (Mike Epps) is a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces and nephew’s Nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.
Coming to ABC this Fall.
– @ojones1
Posted in Comedy, Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: ABC, ABC TV, John Candy, Mike Epps, Nia Long, Uncle Buck | No Comments »
Uganda’s Kung Fu Child TV Stars (Video)
May 14, 2015
It’s called “Ugawood” (composite word, combining Uganda and Hollywood); and Ugawood loves the kids. Or at least that is how filmmakers in the country and region are trying to make it. The news clip relates a story of kids who are learning Kung Fu; to play action stars in movies made there. A beneficial secondary outcome: the kids’ learning discipline (probably a good thing for kid stars in the West to pick up, huh?).
– @ojones1
Posted in Human Interest, Television, Travel, Videos, Youth | Tags: CCTV, CCTV Africa, Child TV Stars, kung-fu, Uganda | No Comments »
Comedy: Watch As Key And Peele Take Us To ‘Negrotown’ (Video)
May 8, 2015
“Negrotown? Like Atlanta??”
Another gut-busting [musical] comedy sketch – ‘Negrotown’ – by Key and Peele. Sure there is a message in this; but don’t let that keep you from enjoying the bold comedy! To be tongue-in-cheek in story-telling; silly with sense. That’s the essence of hilarious satire. Enjoy your guilty pleasure.
You’re welcome.
Posted in Comedy, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Comedy Central, Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele, Key and Peele, Negrotown | No Comments »
Dr. Boyce Watkins On Bill O’Reilly (Video)
May 4, 2015
Above: Dr. Boyce Watkins speaking his piece on America; in particular, Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly and the things he gets away with saying on his show “The O’Reilly Factor.” Channeling fight promoter Don King, Dr. Watkins declares that “only in America” could O’Reilly and his “O’Reilly Factor” show have the run they have had; catering to his ‘special’ fanbase (whose enjoyment comes often at the expense of others). Dr. Watkins even went so far to say that Bill O’Reilly is “destructive to the country.”
Dr. Watkins talks about O’Reilly and more in the clip.
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Jon Stewart Calling Bullsh!t On Media’s Baltimore Protest Coverage: ‘Kids Blowing Off Steam’ Versus ‘Urban Kids Rioting’ (Video)
April 30, 2015
This episode of The Daily Show, hosted Jon Stewart, takes some funny-but-true shots at CNN and Wolf Blitzer’s coverage of ongoing protests and riots in Baltimore. Blitzer said the events there are “unbelievable†and never-before-seen…Really? What about the RECENT events in Ferguson? And unbelievable? C’mon… college kids do much damage after big games. Of course, the Baltimore situation is not a game; and indeed there is more to the outbursts in Baltimore (if only the news would cover it).
The heavier coverage of the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner compared to the riots in Baltimore (sparked by the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died days after suffering a spinal cord injury while in police custody) was more than fair. The governor calling in the National Guard, properties and cars were set on fire citywide…all less than an hour’s drive away??? Yeah, CNN [and Today Show and other news media], you’re slipping. And blowing on the flames on the fires now, to keep your ratings stoked, instead of fanning out and covering the fullness of the story (including root causes like poverty, lack of economic opportunity in the community, issues related to youth disenfranchisement) is not helping.
Posted in Comedy, News, Politics, Series, Shots, Television, Videos | Tags: Baltimore on Fire, civil disorder, Jon Stewart, Riots, The Daily Show, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | No Comments »
Floyd “Money” Mayweather Talks About His Tough Youth, ‘Toys,’ Manny Pacquiao And More With Stephen A. Smith (More)
April 30, 2015
“I have to…because he’s not just any other fighter.” – Floyd Mayweather
Stephen A. Smith was able to pull some good insights from Floyd Mayweather in this ESPN ‘All Access’ episode. For one, Mayweather was NOT ducking the upcoming ‘fight of the century’ AND an important two, he is preparing for his bout with Manny Pacquiao harder than he has for anyone in quite some time. Chopping wood, going old school with training techniques and intensity like a ‘Rocky’ movie. Despite the expected bravado, Floyd is SERIOUS about this upcoming fight (this Saturday, May 2nd)!
Now, okay. Fair warning: Co-host Skip Bayless is going to throw shade at Floyd (ex: “Now I KNOW he’s going to lose”). Look past that though, he touches on concerns expressed by insiders and onlookers worldwide: Mayweather’s ‘bluster’ compensating for a real ‘fear’Â of Pacquiao, being embarrassed into finally making the fight, otherwise risking a lackluster legacy (were he to retire never fighting an obvious contender for his titles), and advanced age (38 years old) as a boxer, among other things.
WATCH! Great episode. Good point brought up by guest Michael Rappaport later in this culled-together clip, too. Everyone should hope for a good fight with a clear winner; and that there will be no shenanigans (interruptions by parachuters, bad decisions by the judges, etc.).
Of course, we also get a look at the house, the million-dollar car collection… you know the ‘toys’ (fun, but SERIOUS blingage)!
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, Lifestyle, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: All Access, Boxing, ESPN, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Michael Rappaport, Stephen A. Smith | 1 Comment »
The ‘F*@k It’ List: President Obama Roasts Himself, Hillary Clinton, and Vice President Joe Biden (Video)
April 28, 2015
The highlight of this news snip clip: President Obama’s new policy list (not a bucket list; but it rhymes with ‘bucket’). But there’s other good stuff in the brief video compilation, too. It was like the end of a ‘Barack Obama Roast’ at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He got shots in on e’erybody. Haaaaa!
Posted in Comedy, Comics, EVENTS, Politics, Television, Videos | Tags: Barack Obama, Bucket List, President Obama | No Comments »
Roy Jones Jr. Talks About Beef Outside The Ring: His Dad, Fat Joe, And Where Things Stand (Video)
April 23, 2015
Did you know that when Fat Joe rapped “Even Roy Jones was forced to lean back,” it would start a beef the boxer was ready cook?? Hmmm, wonder if even Joe knew. That happened, and Roy speaks on the confrontation. And what happened between him and the dude that pretty much started him ‘fighting’… his father.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Boxing, ESPN, FAT JOE, Highly Questionable, Lean Back, New York, Roy Jones, Roy Jones Jr. | No Comments »
Raekwon – “Heated Nights†(Live) [Video]
April 18, 2015
Raekwon fell into the Revolt studios, stepped up to the mic and put it down! Intimate crowd got this live performance of “Heated Nights.” Watch the performance, and check for the album link below, in advance of the release date for “F.I.L.A.” (April 28, 2015).
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: F.I.L.A., FILA, Heated Nights, Raekwon, Revolt | 5 Comments »
Cam’ron “Keeps It 100” On The Topic Of Snitching On ‘The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore’ (Video)
April 17, 2015
Larry Wilmore with a good point above: How can the cops expect us to ‘snitch’ on their neighbors; yet they won’t tell the truth on their peers doing dirt and hiding behind the badge. Wilmore has been doing a great job with topic AND guest selection. Interesting perspectives on snitching; and more interesting, the poster child for the ‘No Snitching’ movement – Killa Cam – is there to weigh in. Will there be weak tea passed across the table for this “Keep It 100” segment of The Nightly Show?
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Opinion, Panel, Politics, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Cam'ron, Keep it 100, Larry Wilmore, No Snitching, Snitching, The Nightly Show, The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore | No Comments »
Last Week Tonight: John Oliver And Michael Bolton Sing The Praises Of The IRS?
April 15, 2015
They say the only things that are certain are death and taxes. Correction: Death, taxes, and this Last Week Tonight “IRS” performance with host John Oliver and guest power balladeer Michael Bolton KILLING it!
Oh, and you know he has a point… Hate it or love it, John says we need the IRS. Do you agree? Watch.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Politics, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: HBO, IRS, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Michael Bolton | No Comments »
Coming To HBO: “The Brink†(Trailer)
April 14, 2015
“The Brink†looks like it could be hilarious. The trailer more than suggests comedy with a little bite most likely, as Middle East meets West. Jack Black, Tim Robbins… and some ‘you are such an American a$$hole’ quips from comic/actor Aasif Mandvi. Yeah, bet on it. “The Brink†premieres June 21, 2015, at 10:30PM EST on HBO.
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Divorce Court: Man Accuses His Wife Of Sleeping With The Entire Wu-Tang Clan (Video)
April 13, 2015
“Let me put on the record that the Wu-Tang is nothing but gentlemen,†said the Defendant. “They treated me highly respectful and I would never cheat on him. Also…I don’t know if this is appropriate to say, but I would never be like a bust down or a groupie in that type of situation. I kept my lady points together…I met Wu-Tang. I went backstage and got on their tour bus. I went back to the hotel and hung out all night. It was amazing!â€
Yeah, riiiiight. Apparently, Wu-Tang Clan is something to f#ck with. Wonder if Method Man called out the order like the intro: The Rza, The Gza… Hahaaa!
Umm… that is to say innocent until proven guilty in a [Divorce] Court of [TV] law.
Maaan. If your wife came back to the house from a Wu concert with this story after 7 AM the next morning and you DON’T leave her… HA! Just watch this episode of Divorce Court.
Posted in Comedy, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Relationships, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: bust down, bustdown, Cheating wife, Divorce, Divorce Court, infidelity, Judge Lynn Toler, Lia Palmquist, Lynn Toler, Nathan Sellers, Wu-Tang, Wu-Tang Clan | No Comments »
Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore On The Shooting Of Walter Scott ‘For The Record’ (Video)
April 13, 2015
The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore slid right into The Colbert Report’s 11:30 PM Comedy Central slot. And doing so like a boss! Great tongue-in-cheek political satire. Gotta say though, Larry is starting with a lot more bite. Watch his do-you-see-this-sh!t commentary on cellphone video showing a South Carolina police officer (Michael Slager) fatally shooting an unarmed black man (Walter Scott) in the back.
“I’ll stop talking about this sh!t when it stops happening.”
– Larry Wilmore
Damn right. Damn shame. Damn.
– @ojones1
Ballers: Finally “The Rock” Has Come Back To Football on HBO (Trailer)
April 11, 2015
Thought it was over for Mark Wahlberg and HBO with the finale of Boardwalk Empire? Well, to that Mark says aw hell naw! Got another one. Grab a gander of the trailer for “Ballers.” Wahlberg executive produces, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars among the group of football players central to the story, and yeah, Pusha T got a li’l something on the music (at least for this clip). Premieres June 21, 2015, on the Not Just TV channel.
Posted in Series, Television, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Ballers, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, HBO, Mark Wahlberg, Pusha T, The Rock | 1 Comment »
