Nouveau News Thread

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by Steeltrap

ALT and 'Omi. Omi looks positively 60s here:

Why does dude look like he accidently detoured through the wardrobe room from "Coming to America" and just decided to stay awhile?

[BLUTANG]

DUTTON'S BLACK SEPARATIST MINISERIES CONCERNS HBO

Film wonders what would happen if lower class blacks were given their own state.

*Consider the plot of the forthcoming 10-hour miniseries being developed by actor Charles S. Dutton for HBO: African Americans in a black separatist movement are given their own state within the U.S. under a multibillion-dollar reparations package.

But...

The new state must only take in the poor, imprisoned and downtrodden blacks in the U.S. The theme of the series is supposed to ponder the possibility of blacks prospering in an environment where there is no white man to blame for their predicament.

"HBO seems a little afraid of it; it's very provocative, the actor tells entertainment columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith. The cable network reportedly wants Dutton to write the story as a novel first before moving forward with a miniseries.

Dutton says that other networks have expressed interest in airing the project as is, and he will soon decide whether to stay with HBO or move on.

"With this, I'm holding up a mirror to society, and every aspect of the story actually has a historical precedent," Dutton said of the project.

In the meantime, the actor/director stars as the father of Omar Epps character in Part 2 of a special House episode airing tomorrow on Fox. The show marks their third appearance together in a film, following the TV movie First Time Felon and the motion picture Against the Ropes.

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I'm confused as to why only "downtrodden" blacks can participate in this show. wouldn't it be more realistic to show a mix (college educated, high schooll only, families, singles, etc)? How is anyone (black or any race) to prosper if every situation around them is dismal?

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by BLUTANG
DUTTON'S BLACK SEPARATIST MINISERIES CONCERNS HBO

Film wonders what would happen if lower class blacks were given their own state.

*Consider the plot of the forthcoming 10-hour miniseries being developed by actor Charles S. Dutton for HBO: African Americans in a black separatist movement are given their own state within the U.S. under a multibillion-dollar reparations package.

But...

The new state must only take in the poor, imprisoned and downtrodden blacks in the U.S. The theme of the series is supposed to ponder the possibility of blacks prospering in an environment where there is no white man to blame for their predicament.

"HBO seems a little afraid of it; it's very provocative, the actor tells entertainment columnists Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith. The cable network reportedly wants Dutton to write the story as a novel first before moving forward with a miniseries.

Dutton says that other networks have expressed interest in airing the project as is, and he will soon decide whether to stay with HBO or move on.

"With this, I'm holding up a mirror to society, and every aspect of the story actually has a historical precedent," Dutton said of the project.

In the meantime, the actor/director stars as the father of Omar Epps character in Part 2 of a special House episode airing tomorrow on Fox. The show marks their third appearance together in a film, following the TV movie First Time Felon and the motion picture Against the Ropes.

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I'm confused as to why only "downtrodden" blacks can participate in this show. wouldn't it be more realistic to show a mix (college educated, high schooll only, families, singles, etc)? How is anyone (black or any race) to prosper if every situation around them is dismal?

I am taking a risk with this one, but I suspect that Dutton wants to look at poor/downtrodden AfAms because of the perception (not necessarily reality) that the "blame the man" attitudes are entrenched within those sectors.

[teena]

104 year old woman wed 33 year old man

33-Year-Old Man Marries 104-Year-Old Woman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (May 1) - A 33-year-old man in northern Malaysia has married a 104-year-old woman, saying mutual respect and friendship had turned to love, a news report said Tuesday.

21st Time's a Charm?


Muhamad Noor Che Musa, 33, sits with Wook Kundor, his 104-year-old bride, at their house in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Monday. It is his first marriage, her 21st.

It was Muhamad Noor Che Musa's first marriage and his wife's 21st, according to The Star newspaper which cited a report in the Malay-language Harian Metro tabloid. The report did not say if any of Wook's previous 20 husbands are still alive.

[nikki1920]

I dont EVEN know what to say about ^^^^.

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by teena
104 year old woman wed 33 year old man

33-Year-Old Man Marries 104-Year-Old Woman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (May 1) - A 33-year-old man in northern Malaysia has married a 104-year-old woman, saying mutual respect and friendship had turned to love, a news report said Tuesday.

21st Time's a Charm?


Muhamad Noor Che Musa, 33, sits with Wook Kundor, his 104-year-old bride, at their house in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Monday. It is his first marriage, her 21st.

It was Muhamad Noor Che Musa's first marriage and his wife's 21st, according to The Star newspaper which cited a report in the Malay-language Harian Metro tabloid. The report did not say if any of Wook's previous 20 husbands are still alive.

Jaysis. Jaysis. Jaysis.
I am imagining what it must be like...no. I have to get these mental images out of my mind.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by nikki1920
I dont EVEN know what to say about ^^^^.

I read the article earlier. WOW @ 21 husbands, lol. No children though. Work it, MAMA!

[UpPinkies]

Originally posted by Paradise359
I think Soledad is better on her own show on American Morning on CNN. I mean she does real news there. Maybe they could have picked somebody up & coming cause Soledad already is a co-anchor instead of being one of 5. She's already a star. (I too love Soledad) But Rosie? Her personality doesn't strike me as a team player. Bad decision.

I too love Soledad. She would have been perfect for the part, but I like to see her doing the news. I really think that she is a talent that is over looked. Ann would have been a good choice too. Ann has done excellent stories and she has co-anchored the show for many years, why not her. As far a Rosie, I did like her show, but when she was going through that mess, I kinda started not liking her. Now what are they going to do all day, sing and dance.

[f8nacn]

Originally posted by teena
104 year old woman wed 33 year old man

33-Year-Old Man Marries 104-Year-Old Woman

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (May 1) - A 33-year-old man in northern Malaysia has married a 104-year-old woman, saying mutual respect and friendship had turned to love, a news report said Tuesday.

21st Time's a Charm?


Muhamad Noor Che Musa, 33, sits with Wook Kundor, his 104-year-old bride, at their house in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, Monday. It is his first marriage, her 21st.

It was Muhamad Noor Che Musa's first marriage and his wife's 21st, according to The Star newspaper which cited a report in the Malay-language Harian Metro tabloid. The report did not say if any of Wook's previous 20 husbands are still alive.

Wow is it love???

[WenD08]

for those TI fans out there, Cincy natives, etc., this story happened overnight. click on the link below to get the details:

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...WS01/305030002

fortunately, TI wasn't injured in the melee. the same can't be said for members of his entourage

[mulattogyrl]

Originally posted by WenD08
for those TI fans out there, Cincy natives, etc., this story happened overnight. click on the link below to get the details:

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...WS01/305030002

fortunately, TI wasn't injured in the melee. the same can't be said for members of his entourage

You know, I'm about to give up on hip-hop. This is crazy! It seems like somebody is getting shot every other week. First Proof, then Gravy from NY, then another rapper from down south or out west somewhere, now T.I.'s entourage, this is ridiculous!

[jitterbug13]

^^^^
I agree with you. I'm at the point where I don't hardly listen to hip hop anymore, unless it's Ye, Common, etc.

When I read this story, why I was thinking I hope it wasn't over Hoopz?

[teena]

Hoopz is turning out to be quite the doorknob.

[SKEEphistAKAte]

Originally posted by Steeltrap
Fashion designer Peter Som with friend:

Her feet look ginormous.

ETA: Looking at the pic again, everything looks disproportionate on her. Her head looks big, her arm looks extra lengthy. Must be a bad camera angle or something.

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Her feet look ginormous.

LOL. I'd agree. But I've seen size 11s on women who aren't that tall. One of our undergrads is only about 5'6" or so and she has a size 11 foot. I am 5'9" and wear an 10.5 or 11 in pricey shoes (both my Manolos are 10.5 and of the Choos I've tried on, I'm comfortable in 11)