Television
Dave Chappelle Speaks On Turning Down $50 Million, Bouncing Back From Extreme Adversity & More On ‘Late Night With David Letterman’ (Video)
June 13, 2014
Great clip! Great insights (and laughs). Give it the full 15 minutes of your attention. As David Letterman interviews comedian/actor Dave Chappelle, the two discuss his sudden, astounding, and costly ($50 million he walked away from…50…MILLION) resignation from his Comedy Central show years ago, his memory of a horrible standup experience at Radio City Music Hall (opening for Aretha Franklin) at 19, family life and more.
“Of course I would like to have that money. When you quit, my friends’ll try and make me feel better but no one’s been through that so they’ll say stupid stuff – not stupid stuff, it’s nice – ‘Well, you know what Dave, at the end of the day, you still have your integrity.’ Yeah, that’s great. I’ll go home and make the kids some integrity sandwiches.â€
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Comedy: Tyler The Creator x IceJJFish – “I Just Bought a Bugatti” (I’m Happy) [Video]
June 13, 2014
Okay. Looking at the title, you might expect this video to be a bit “off” (it’s Tyler The Creator and IceJJFish man c’mon). Now, if we told you it was from the Loiter Squad show on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim…you KNOW it’s some funny, trippy sh!t. Watch this trap rap spoof. Ride with the insanity!
Posted in Comedy, Hip-Hop, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, I Just Bought a Bugatti, I'm Happy, IceJJFish, Loiter Squad, Odd Future, Taco, Tyler the Creator | No Comments »
50 Cent Pitching His Disney Movie, Explaining His Awful Opening Pitch And More On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (Video)
June 13, 2014
Above: A clip from 50 Cent’s Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance, during which he premieres an ‘exclusive’ Disney movie trailer. The highlights and hijinks from the interview continue after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: 50 Cent, fan sleepover, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Malefiftycent, pitch, sleepover | No Comments »
Nas Speaks On ‘Illmatic XX,’ On Professional And Personal Growth And More With Charlie Rose (Video)
June 5, 2014
Popular pundit and PBS mainstay Charlie Rose invites Nas to his plain table for a no frills discussion, patent format for the show. Really revealing talk. Among other things (highlighted in the clip above), Nas shares that he has changed as a man… more calm and accepting as a person of others. Now truly a proud American, but having no desire to be ‘accepted.’ He wants to find his place in his American family, to ‘work his soil’ and make his way in this world that he more completely understands. Twenty plus years into his career, father of two children… this is real man talk here. Watch the clip.
‘What Would YOU Do’ If You Witnessed Racial Profiling In A High End Retail Store? (Video)
June 5, 2014
Yes! This “What Would You Do?†episode is not as much a test of racial profiling store owners and staff…we know they are out there. This is a test of bystanders’ willingness to call them on their bullsh!t.
When you see injustice… people have to step up!
– Patron at the High End Store…who stepped up
Weighing in on this episode (and going undercover as a customer being harassed for ‘shopping while Black’), Daymon John (Founder Of FUBU clothing, ‘shark’ on ABC TV’s “Shark Tank”). Great clip!
Posted in Activism, Business, Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: ABC, ABC TV, Daymon John, FUBU, FUBU founder, racial profiling, Shark Tank, Sharktank, shopping while black, What Would You Do? | No Comments »
Chicago: Landmark Overlook Glass Ledge Suddenly Cracks, Startling Tourists (Video)
June 4, 2014
Friends of mine who’ve been to Chicago (Illinois, USA) say going out onto the glass ledge on Willis Tower’s Observation Deck – and looking out and down on the cityscape – is a ‘must do’ item for your bucket list. Well, I am going to leave that to them; especially after hearing about the ledge’s cracking as tourists were on it.
Cracked? Oh… heyull naaawww! But wait, wait. Architectural engineer Michael Swanberg said
“Because you can see through it, obviously there’s the psychological effect that ‘oh my gosh, something broke.’ But nobody was ever in danger.â€
See (above), nothing to worry about. They even replaced that glass that cracked. So, y’all can feel safe going back out onto the ledge when you go to Chi-town. Cool.
Oh…Me? When am I going? How ’bout NEVERary the 32nd? Ha! I wasn’t ever going to step out there in the first place; even when the ledge was “totally safe.” But you tell me how fun it was, okay?
– @ojones1
Posted in Human Interest, Television, Travel, Videos | Tags: Chicago, Cracking, glass, ledge, Willis Tower | No Comments »
Eye Candy: Susana Almeida (Video)
June 2, 2014
Got a different take on some eye candy for you today. You do realize that every hot woman out here ain’t hiring videographers and making visuals for us to post for you, right?
If only… (been wishing for that).
Here is a bombshell that just shows up on regular Mexican TV. Latina weatherwoman Susana Almeida doing some sexy reporting! Though Snoop’s GGN weathergirls go a bit harder ‘in the flesh’ Susana is HOT her damn self. Don’t you agree?
You can tell her yourself @Susyalmeida1 on Twitter and on InstaGram.
(Got a gang o’ videos after the jump, too.)
– @ojones1
Cancelled: ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ Will Not Return For A 2nd Season
June 2, 2014
FoxNews reports ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ has been cancelled after only one season.
DAMMIT! I thought we had at least one more season with Arsenio, right Jay Leno (that’s what you said)?
Sometimes TV gets it wrong…dead wrong. They (CBS is ‘they’ this time) cancelled ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ already. Fu#kin’ @ssh0les make me so mad! I wanted to take this as a ‘hater rumor’ but the reports are coming in from beyond the blogosphere… and Carmen Breezy announced it on the Beatz & Lyrics show’s Hip-Hop Week In Review. *Sigh* and I found this announcement from the CBS-holes themselves:
I don’t want you to go Arsenio. But if you gotta go, please do a dope farewell show. I still YouTube your 90’s Hip-Hop megashow every now and then.
@BeatzLyricsATL @Carmen_Breezy @artbyodell @The7ODTwiceBorn Gonna miss you on late night @ArsenioHall #PleaseDoAnotherFarewellShow #AtLeast
— Oscar Jones (@ojones1) June 1, 2014
Please. I’m putting it out there. Throwback video after the jump.
– @ojones1
Posted in News, Performance, Television, Throwback, Videos | Tags: Arsenio Hall, Cancelled, The Arsenio Hall Show | No Comments »
R.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou (Video)
May 29, 2014
Local news report on the passing of an international treasure. We are deeply saddened by the passing of spiritual sister-mother to many, inspiration to all, Dr. Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Ann Johnson, the legendary poet, author and social commentator left this earthly realm yesterday morning. She was 86 years old. Her son, Guy Johnson, issued this statement:
“Dr. Maya Angelou passed quietly in her home before 8 a.m., EST. Her family is extremely grateful that her ascension was not belabored by a loss of acuity or comprehension. She lived a life as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. The family is extremely appreciative of the time we had with her and we know that she is looking down upon us with love.”
Choked up as we may be over this news, we can say this. Very few in the modern era can say they have spoken to and for ALL of us – the most powerful to the least thought of – lifting up all who heard or read her words; but never putting herself ahead of anyone. Anyone, ANYONE who lives four score and six years about whom that can be said MUST have lived a full life. Cry for a moment, because loss hurts. But please, find joy after the mourning. We were better for knowing Dr. Angelou in some capacity. It seems only right that we honor her by striving to be our best, as she seemed to see and celebrate the best in us.
Rest In Power, Dr. Angelou.
(See photos, remembrances and more after the jump.)
Posted in Celebrity, Human Interest, News, Television, Videos | Tags: Dr. Maya Angelou, Marguerite Ann Johnson, Maya Angelou | No Comments »
Will Ferrell vs. Chad Smith: The Drum-Off (Video)
May 27, 2014
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon hosts this ‘ultimate drum-off.’ Whoever whacks and smacks the drums best wins. But you know… actually, we all win with this clip! Mano y mano. Stick to stick. You pick: Who’s the best drummer?
Jimmy officiates Will and Chad’s battle for the title of greatest drummer on The Tonight Show that ends in a surprise performance of “Don’t Fear the Reaper” from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
More after the jump.
Posted in Celebrity, Performance, Rock, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Chad Smith, drum-off, drummers, drums, Jimmy Fallon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Tonight Show, Will Ferrell | No Comments »
Comedy: Terry Crews And Jimmy Fallon ‘Nip Sync’ A Classic (Video)
May 22, 2014
Bring Terry Crews into pretty much any situation and turn him loose, and hilarity will ensue. But pair him up with the clown prince of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, and you have a unique brand of silliness on tap. No tap, but check out the duo ‘performing’ Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney’s tender soul classic “Ebony and Ivory” in a … “manly” way. Crazy. Crazy!
CORRECTION: This is a ‘nip sync’ duet (perhaps the first ever)!
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Ebony, Ebony & Ivory, Ebony and Ivory, Ivory, Jimmy Fallon, Lip Sync, Nip Sync, PAUL MCCARTNEY, Stevie Wonder, Terry Crews | No Comments »
Coming This Fall: The Flash (Extended Trailer)
May 21, 2014
Barry Allen. The fastest man alive!
This spinoff from the spinoff from “Smallville”… “The Flash”… is looking damn tough! Might have to set the DVR for it.
(You know, him being so fast I might miss something the first time I watch and… ohhhh never mind!)
Just watch the extended trailer for what promises to give every superhero show on TV a run for its money; including the show that spawned it (“Arrow”). A’ight then CW. We see you! It’s like they’re doing Saturday morning cartoon-type shows for adults. DC Comics character drama series are like dope ‘toons brought to life!
– @ojones1
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Comedy: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Coverage Of The Solange vs. Jay Z Fight (Video)
May 20, 2014
The ‘true Hollywood story’ behind the Solange vs. Jay Z elevator fight… brought to you by the ‘combatants’ themselves (and the ‘bodyguard’)… on Saturday Night Live. With a surprise guest appearance you must not miss!
Hilarious!!!
(Well, maybe that ‘video leaker’ security guard doesn’t think so. Hahaaaa.)
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Beyonce, elevator fight, Jay-Z, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Solange | 1 Comment »
Shots Fired: Rush Limbaugh Disses #BringBackOurGirls And Jon Stewart Slams Him For It (Video)
May 16, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, pressured into action by ‘hashtag activism’ on Twitter recently, now has help from several nations to save more than 200 schoolgirls held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists. #BringBackOurGirls our girls has been trending worldwide, bringing and maintaining attention on the issue. Good, right? I mean, the terrorists are the bad guys; but you MUST be a genuine azzjack of a bad guy to hate on the movement, right?
Enter Rush Limbaugh, azzjack. On his radio show, the conservative host ripped the effort, even calling a photo of First Lady Michelle Obama with a #BringBackOurGirls sign “pathetic.”
Oh…my…damn! Did Limbaugh just slam a humanitarian movement AND diss our beloved First Lady? Sure did. But don’t worry. Jon Stewart got him; as you’ll see in the Comedy Central ‘Daily Show’ clip above. In fact, by the show’s end, Stewart had set off a Twitter trend of his own – a message for Limbaugh: #F*@KYOURUSH.
(Even more important, Jon had some heartfelt words for the real G’s caught up in this horror story; the captive Nigerian girls who knowingly risked life and everything daily to get educated and empowered.)
READ: #F*@KYOURUSH (HUFFINGTON POST)
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Opinion, Politics, Shots, Television, Videos | Tags: #BringBackOurGirls, #F*@KYOURUSH, Daily Show, Jon Stewart, Rush Limbaugh, The Daily Show, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | No Comments »
CNN: Anderson Cooper Interviews Donald Sterling (Full Video)
May 16, 2014
Anderson Cooper interviews [embattled exposed racist ranter and former L.A. Clippers owner] Donald Sterling for AC360 on CNN. This is the full interview (commercials included), with Sterling pretty much given free reign for a full hour. That is to say, in this no-subject-off-limits talk, Sterling has every opportunity to exonerate himself in the court of public opinion. Do you think he cleared himself or dug a deeper grave? Watch and decide for yourself.
(Stick around for the whole segment. Real reality TV with some unthinkable twists!)
Shouts to @Jose3030
Posted in Exclusives, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: AC360, Anderson Cooper, Donald Sterling, V. Stiviano | 1 Comment »
Meet Tacko: The Tallest Basketball Player In The U.S. (Video)
May 14, 2014
Amazing. Seems like a great kid! Watch this…and remember young Elhadji Tacko Fall is still in prep school (with a 4.0 grade point average)… and he is still growing (already 4 inches taller than the NBA’s Shaquille O’Neal ever was)… and he just likes b-ball… he actually wants to be a bio-chemist!
– @ojones1
Posted in Human Interest, Sports, Television, Videos | Tags: Elhadji Tacko Fall, Tacko, The Tallest Basketball Player In The U.S. | No Comments »
Bill Nye Battles CNN Crossfire Host On Climate Change (Video)
May 14, 2014
Okay. In truth, renown scientist Bill Nye (aka “Bill Nye The Science Guy”) was invited to hold down the “for” side in a discussion about whether climate change (e.g. ‘global warming’) is a problem… that man caused. Not really a battle; UNLESS you consider a grown man square his shoulders and spit fiery truth in the direction of an opponent in a war of words.
“I will look anyone in the eyes and remind them that climate change is the most serious problem facing human kind…This is serious business.”
– Bill Nye
On second thought, the show is called ‘Crossfire’… It’s a battle. And Bill is schooling ’em! Watch.
Posted in Activism, News, Opinion, Science, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Bill Nye, Climate Change, CNN, CNN Crossfire, CrossFire, Global Warming, Science Guy, The Science Guy | No Comments »
Bill Maher: “Donald Sterling Isn’t Worth Defending, But The 4th Amendment Is.” (Video)
May 12, 2014
Bill Maher is right, to an extent, about protection of the 4th Amendment in his recent commentary regarding former NBA owner Donald Sterling’s case, but the point is everyone is still accountable for what they say. It doesn’t matter what was said in private because in America you can be convicted of crimes & incarcerated for things that were said in private. Even television news investigations secretly record & release evidence of people saying things that were meant to be in private. I agree with most of what Bill Maher is saying in his commentary but you can’t even get a job for saying outrageous things that some people would disagree with. So it’s best to keep things 100 all the time about how you feel. It’s America & you do have a right to say what you feel even in private, but in Donald Sterling’s case the NBA is a business & once those private feelings were out in the open no black players would be willing to play for a NOW known racist.
President Obama Does ‘Spot On’ Richard Sherman Rant at The White House Correspondents Dinner (Video)
May 6, 2014
To some it was funny. To others the epitome of athletic amplitude. However you viewed it, peep after the jump to view it again… for a frame of reference. Because above, the POTUS (e.g. President Obama) does a Richard Sherman (outspoken Seattle Seahawks cornerback) jokey-joke that lands! Pretty funny, Mr. President. Even Richard thought so.
Texans Will Soon Be Drinking Treated Waste Water. Who’s Thirsty? (Video)
May 2, 2014
How thirsty have you EVER been? Would you ever consider toilet water? What if it was guaranteed purified at a higher quality than the tap water you drink now? What if local authorities made it so that, very soon, treated waste water (including that reclaimed from sewer reservoirs) was pumped directly into your home’s water pipes? Businessweek reports that that is the deal in Wichita Falls (Texas, USA) now. The nightly news telecast clip above, from a while back, talks about another Texas town about to do the same thing. Okay, get all your ew’s out now… Done yet? Good. Drink up! It’ll be alright.
“You can take any water and turn it into drinking water. There is the technology out there to take out everything.â€
– Joseph Cotruvo, Washington water consultant
Now, I grew up drinking well water (still do, when I get home to Tuskegee) with a basic filter on the capture tank and another on the faucet… no treatment, chemicals or nothing… I have also had the “cleaner” bottled water. I suppose I could get used to something in between. I know I could if I lived in constant drought conditions and there was no other choice (especially once demand for bottled water drove its price higher than gas at the pump).
How about you?
READ: COOLING OFF WITH A GLASS OF TOILET WATER (BUSINESSWEEK)
– @ojones1
