Corn Bread Fed! Porsha Stewart Crowns Her Booty The Best Of RHOA

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 31, 2013 at 2:10

Porsha made a visit to the GlobalGrind offices after last week's explosive episode of RHOA and she wanted to clear a few things up about what some call a "controlling" relationship with her husband.

'Real Housewives Of Atlanta' Kenya Moore Releases 'Booty Boot Camp' DVD (VIDEO)

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 31, 2013 at 2:00

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Kenya’s “Kenya Moore: Booty’s Boot Camp” video is available for pre-order on Amazon.

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Love & Hip Hop

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 30, 2013 at 14:12

Mona Scott-Young Responds To Love & Hip Hop Critics: "Don’t Tell Me I’m Not Changing Lives"

Mona Scott-Young is the creator and executive producer behind two of the most popular reality shows on VH1. She produced Love & Hip Hop and its wildly popular spinoff Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and is now lending her talents to “The Gossip Game” which debuts on Monday, April 1st. Mona is criticized for the portrayal of black women on her shows. Fights, love triangles, ar ... More at Reality Wives ›

Make It Out This Town (Official Music Video)

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 30, 2013 at 4:00

The official video for "Make It Out This Town (feat. Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship)" from the upcoming album 'Lip Lock' available everywhere.

Get "Make It Out This Town" on iTunes: http://bit.ly/MIOTToniTunes

Produced by Stefan Anderson

Directed by Robby Starbuck

Music video by Eve performing Make It Out This Town. (C) 2013 From The Rib Music

Why Will Smith turned down 'Django'

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 29, 2013 at 22:18

(EW.com) -- When Quentin Tarantino's western revenge-fantasy "Django Unchained" was first announced, casting rumors pegged Will Smith as the titular slave-turned-vigilante.

But Smith, who teams with his son Jaden in this summer's sci-fi epic "After Earth," tells EW that he turned down the part because his character would've been second fiddle to the bounty hunter (played by Christoph Waltz) who teaches Django his trade.

Quentin Tarantino's 'Playboy' interview reveals who almost starred in 'Django Unchained'

"Django wasn't the lead, so it was like, I need to be the lead. The other character was the lead!" says the "Men in Black" star, whose departure opened the door for Jamie Foxx to play the role

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American Idol’ results show: Devin out on ladies' night

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 29, 2013 at 16:37

Devin Velez, left, is eliminated on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX. Also pictured: Ryan Seacrest.

Not one contestant chose to sing a rock song on Wednesday’s “American Idol,” a Motown-heavy tribute to Detroit Rock City. And that may have been a good thing, given the toothless yet toothy performance of Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” with which the Top 8 kicked off Thursday’s broadcast. Who knows? Maybe they just spend this season steering clear of rock and roll, old time or otherwise. It’s just not in their wheelhouse

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Top 7 "American Idol" contestants, from left: Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb, Janelle Arthur, Lazaro Arbos and Kree Harrison on Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

Keith Urban performs on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

OneRepublic and Katherine McPhee perform on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

Colton Dixon performs on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

Devin Velez, center, is eliminated on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

Devin Velez, left, is eliminated on "American Idol" Thursday, March 28, 2013, on FOX.

From left, Angie Miller, Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb perform on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Angie Miller performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

From left, Burnell Taylor, Devin Velez and Lazaro Arbos perform on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Amber Holcomb performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Kree Harrison performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Janelle Arthur, left, and Kree Harrison perform on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

From left, judges Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Burnell Taylor performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Janelle Arthur performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Lazaro Arbos performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Candice Glover performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Devin Velez performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 27, 2013, on FOX.

Ne-Yo performed a duet with Jessica Sanchez on 'American Idol' on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Casey Abrams performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Ne-Yo and Jessica Sanchez perform together on "American Idol" on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

The bottom three contestants wait to find out who will be eliminated on "American Idol" on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Paul Jolley is eliminated on "American Idol" on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Clockwise From Top Left: Angie Miller, Lazaro Arbos, Burnell Taylor, Devin Velez, Candice Glover, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb and Kree Harrison are the Top 8 on "American Idol" on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Janelle Arthur on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Candice Glover on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Devin Velez on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Angie Miller on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Paul Jolley on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Amber Holcomb on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Lazaro Arbos on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Burnell Taylor on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Kree Harrison on "American Idol" on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Top 9 "American Idol" contestants, clockwise from left: Paul Jolley, Angie Miller, Amber Holcomb, Lazaro Arbos, Devin Velez, Candice Glover, Kree Harrison, Janelle Arthur and Burnell Taylor Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

From left, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

From left, Curtis Finch, Jr., Devin Velez and Ryan Seacrest wait to see who will be eliminated on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

Curtis Finch, Jr. is eliminated on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

Bon Jovi performs on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

Phillip Phillips receives a plaque signifying his quadruple Platinum single "Home" on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX. L-R: Ryan Seacrest, Phillip Phillips and Randy Jackson.

Phillip Phillips performs on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

From left, Aubrey Cleland, Ryan Seacrest and Charlie Askew on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14, 2013, on FOX.

Top 10 "American Idol" contestants for Season 12, clockwise from top left: Lazaro Arbos, Amber Holcomb, Paul Jolley, Curtis Finch, Jr., Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Devin Velez, Burnell Taylor, Angie Miller and Candice Glover Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Candice Glover performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Janelle Arthur performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Kree Harrison performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Amber Holcomb performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Judges, from left, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Mariah Carey on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Angie Miller performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Curtis Finch, Jr. performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Lazaro Arbos performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Paul Jolley performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Devin Velez performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Burnell Taylor performs on "American Idol" Wednesday, March 13, 2013, on FOX.

Lazaro Arbos, right, makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX. Also pictured: Ryan Seacrest.

Janelle Arthur makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Pau Jolley makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Devin Velez makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Burnell Taylor makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Curtis Finch, Jr. makes it to the final 10 on "American Idol" Thursday, March 7, 2013, on FOX.

Lazaro Arbos performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Vincent Powell performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Devin Velez performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Curtis Finch, Jr. performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Charlie Askew performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Paul Jolley performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Nick Boddington performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Burnell Taylor performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Cortez Shaw performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Elijah Liu performs on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Randy Jackson on "American Idol," on Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Breanna Steer performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Adriana Latonio performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Candice Glover performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Kree Harrison performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Amber Holcolmb performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Tenna Torres performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Janelle Arthur performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Aubrey Cleland performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Zoanette Joanette performs in front of the judges on "American Idol" on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Burnell Taylor in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Cortez Shaw in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Lazaro Arbos in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Gurpreet Singh Sarin in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Bryant Tadeo in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

David Oliver Wells in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Vincent Powell in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Mathenee Treco in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Nick Boddington in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Melinda AdemI in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Breanna Steer in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Melinda AdemI in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, on FOX.

Janelle Arthur in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Aubrey Cleland in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Cristabel Clack in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Zoanette Johnson in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Rachel Hale in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Candice Glover in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Jett Hermano in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

Juliana Chahayed in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

performs in the Sudden Death Round on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, on FOX.

Josh Holiday in the Sudden Death Round of "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, on FOX.

Shubha Veduva (L) and Adriana Latonio (R) wait to hear who moves on and who is eliminated on the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Amber Holcomb performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Isabelle performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Angela Miller performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Kree Harrison performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Kamaria Ousley performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Shubha Vedula performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Brandy Hotard performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Adriana Latonio performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Tenna Torres performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Jenny Beth Willis performs in the Sudden Death Round of "Amercian Idol" on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2012

Hollywood Round: Zoanette Johnson performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Janelle Arthur performs Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Candice Glover performs Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Kez Ban performs Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants perform Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants wait to hear if they will advance to the next round Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants get ready to perform Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants wait to hear if they will advance to the next round Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants get ready to perform Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants wait to perform Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants walk off stage after their performace Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Matheus Fernandes performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Papa Peachez performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Paul Jolley performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Devin Velez performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Gurpreet Singh Sarin performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Cortez Shaw performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Nick Boddington performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Lazaro Arbos performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Charlie Askew performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Nicholas Mathis performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Nicholas Mathis reacts after his performance on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Micah Johnson performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Hollywood Round: Contestants wait to hear if they will advance to the next round on "American Idol" Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, on FOX.

Drama and desperation escalate behind the scenes as the pressure mounts during the intense "Hollywood Rounds" which kick off with the guys, competing on Wednesday, Feb. 6, and Thursday, Feb. 7. The girls get their chance to win over the judges beginning Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Oklahoma City Auditions: "Contestant" Steven Tyler performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Halie Hilburn and Oscar on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Anastacia Freeman performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Zoanette Johnson performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Kayden Stephenson performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Nate Tao performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Oklahoma City Auditions: Contestant Karl Skinner performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on FOX.

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Rachel Hale on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Matheus Fernandez on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Shubha Vedula on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Jesaiah Baer on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Stephanie Sanson on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Brian Martinez on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Los Angeles Auditions: Contestant Matt Farmer on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Briana Oakley on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Derek and David Baceroti on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Savannah Votion on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Papa Peachez on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Adam Sanders on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Sanni M"Mairura on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Cristabel Clack on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Ricky Jo Garcia on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Victoria Acosta on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

San Antonio Auditions: Contestant Vincent Powell on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 30

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Burnell Taylor performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Megan Miller performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Dustin Watts performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Chris "Mushroom" Barthel (left) with Niki Minaj on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Chris "Mushroom" Barthel performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant PBreanna Steer performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Dr. Calvin Peters performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Brandy Hotard performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Charlie Askew performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Maddie Assel performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Michelle Montezeri performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Baton Rouge Auditions: Contestant Paul Jolley performs on "American Idol" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, on FOX.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Jimmy Smith on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Na'Chelle Fullins-Lovell on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Taisha Monet Bethea on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Joel Nemoyer on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Naomi Morris on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Matthew Muse on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant BrianRittenberry on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Summer Cunningham on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Rodney Barber on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Ashley Smith on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Ja'Bnai Barber on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Brad Harris on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Sarina-Joi Crowe on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Charlotte Auditions: Contestant Seretha Guinn with her daughter on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2012.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Lazaro Arbos performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Katherine "Kez Ban" Sauerbier performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Griffin Peterson performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Kiara Lanier performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Ashley Curry performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Isabelle Parell performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Kevin Nabity performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Curtis Finch Jr. performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Gabe Brown performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Arthur Frierson performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Melissa Bush performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Mackenzie Wasner performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Ieisha Cotton performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Andrew Jones performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

Chicago Auditions: Contestant Johnny Keyser performs on "American Idol" Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, on FOX.

New York Auditions: Contestant Angela Miller on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Evan Ruggiero on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant James Bae on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Gurpreet Singh Sarin on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Albert Chang on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Rozanna Shindelman on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Benjamin Gaisey on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Frankie Ford on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

New York Auditions: Contestant Jessica Kartalis on "American Idol" on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

From ‘Menace II Society’ to ‘Poetic Justice’: Was 1993 the golden age of black movies?

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 29, 2013 at 16:00

Denzel Washington in ‘The Pelican Brief’, Angela Bassett in ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’, and Janet Jackson in ‘Poetic Justice’. (Photos courtesy of the 1963 fims)

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From ‘Menace II Society’ to ‘Poetic Justice’: Was 1993 the golden age of black movies?

Ep. 1: Goma, Congo| Beat Making Lab | PBS Digital Studios

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 29, 2013 at 2:30

Beat Making Lab is a new PBS Digital Studios series featuring young musicians from around the world. In Ep. 1 Professor Pierce Freelon and Apple Juice Kid collaborate with youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo at Yole!Africa.

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The Architects: Stephen Levitin (aka Apple Juice Kid) and Pierce Freelon

Mastermind of Videography: Saleem Reshamwala (aka Kid Ethnic)

PBS Co-conspirators: Matthew Graham and Lauren Saks

Editing Genie: Mandy Padgett

Musical Poetry: Beat Making Lab and Apple Juice Kid

Director of Innovation: Dana McMahan

Dream Team: Elliette Johnson, Ryan Levin, Pat Levitin

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Wright Brothers (UNC Beat Making Lab co-founders): Stephen Levitin and Dr. Mark Katz

Captain of Entrepreneur Ship: Judith Cone

Democratic Republic of Congo

DR-Congo Kindred: Cherie and Petna Ndaliko at Yole!Africa

DR-Congo Youth Prodigies: DJ Couleur, Queen Minaj, MC Moussa

Awe-Inspirers: People of Goma and the 2012 SKIFF Festival

Show Wrapper

Stop Motion and Logo Magician: Josh Souter at McKinney

Production Guru: Kelly Mertestdorf at McKinney

Photography Scientist: Emily Forsberg at McKinney

Partners

PBS Match Maker: GOOD

Fundraising Champions: Global Giving

Amazing Garments: Vert & Vogue, Lumina

Website Hero: Dave Mello

Brain Storm Meteorologists: New Kind

Dutchess And Sassy’s Urban Ink Photo Shoot In Vegas

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 28, 2013 at 22:58

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Black Ink Crew trip to Vegas? Well for one thing, Sassyreplaces her in a super-sexy Urban Ink photo shoot, and looks damn good holding her own as a model. On tonight’s episode, when Alex is a no-show in Sin City, Dutchess and Sassy both get a chance to show off their goods on the Strip, and the results are…more revealing than we’ve seen thus far. Check out pictures of the girls, covered more by their own ink than by any item of clothing, as they show off their modeling skills..

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N.O.R.E. Reveals Lil Wayne, Scarface Features On Student Of The Game Tracklist

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 28, 2013 at 22:38

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It’s been six years since N.O.R.E. released a full-length solo LP and on April 16 the super thug will mark his return with his Student of the Game album. This time Noreaga enlisted some heavy reinforcements like French Montana, Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Pharrell, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, and Lil Wayne just to name a few SOURCE. Read More...

Find Out What Goes Down On The Gossip Game

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 28, 2013 at 15:10

GGpartyCAST

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The Gossip Game’s seven cast members suited up for the series’ press reception and premiere party. Hosted by VH1 and Monami Entertainment mogul Mona Scott-Young, the event brought out urban entertainment’s top outlets, allowing bloggers, personalities, print journalists and more to preview the show’s first episode and hear from the ladies in what became a heated post-screening Q&A.

Kim Osorio, Angela Yee, K. Foxx, Sharon Carpenter, Jas Fly, Ms. Drama and Vivian Billings were all in attendance at the press reception, joined by their peers, industry executives, and artists to get a formal introduction to The Gossip Game, an 8-episode series that kicks off this Monday, April 1st at 9p ET/PT. Crowd favorite Angela Yee received applause with each on-screen introduction, as did cameos from her Power 105 team – DJ Envy and Charlamagne the God (who were both also present at the event).

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The Gossip Game’s Sharon Carpenter

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All week we’ve been introducing you to cast members of The Gossip Game, our new series that follows the hard-working women covering New York City’s hip hop beat. Because the show is premiering this Monday, April 1st at 9pm ET/PT, it’s time that you got to know UK beauty,Sharon Carpenter

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The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Artists 2013 This story appears in the April 15, 2013 issue of Forbes.

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 27, 2013 at 20:30

Forbes just released the "The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop's Wealthiest Artists 2013"

This story appears in the April 15, 2013 issue of Forbes.

Are you surprised by this list? Read more here:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2013/03/27/the-forbes-five-hip-hops-wealthiest-artists-2013/

http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2013/forbesfive.html

Papoose -interview on hot 97 TV ( Very interesting conversation!) ALSO Alphabetical Slaughter Part 2 (Z to A)

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Papoose - Alphabetical Slaughter Part 2 (Z to A)

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Marley Negron @negron3 – Introducing – Alex Tirado »

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Chattelle, Olson set for rematch

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TODD "THE HULK" Chattelle, left, will face Dennis Olson on Friday, April 12th, 2013 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., in a rematch of their bout from 2007, a fight in which Olson won by unanimous decision in Chattelle's professional debut.

Chattelle looks to avenge first career loss in highly-anticipated rematch against Olson

LINCOLN, R.I. (March 27th, 2013) - Todd Chattelle doesn't care much about revenge. As far as he's concerned, his upcoming rematch against Dennis Olson is as new a fight to him as any random bout against a first-time challenger.

"We've both grown so much," said Chattelle (11-8, 8 KOs), who lost his professional debut to Olson by unanimous decision in a five-round bout in 2007. "It's been six years, so this is a new, fresh fight for me. It's time for me to go, go, go ... I'm not sure how much more time I've got left."

The Pawtucket, R.I., native, who turned 34 in February, admits the daily wear and tear of mixed martial arts has caught up to him - "Some days are good, some days are bad," he says - but still has enough left in the tank to make one last run at championship glory, which could beginFriday, April 12^th, 2013 at Twin River Casino when he faces Olson at "Path To Destruction," presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports.

As Chattelle pointed out, both fighters have come a long way since their original bout in 2007. At one point, Chattelle was treading water at 6-6 following a knockout loss to Derek Brunson in 2010, uncertain where his career would take him, until he signed a promotional agreement with CES and won his next four bouts, including CES' inaugural middleweight title bout against Brett Oteri. Following back-to-back losses last year, "The Hulk" rebounded in December with a convincing submission win over Robby Roberts to put him back in the conversation among the top middleweights in the region.

Perhaps now is the perfect time for Chattelle to face Olson (12-7, 1 KO), an Amherst, N.H., native who is coming off losses in three of his last four fights and hasn't stepped inside the cage since October of 2011 when he lost a unanimous decision to former Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) veteran and current CES MMA middleweight champ John "Doomsday" Howard.

"He might be a little rusty," Chattelle said. "I'm not too far removed from my last fight. I'll be fresh."

Olson isn't concerned.

"I will be non-stop, bell to bell, every round," he said. "Both myself and Todd have had five years of experience since we last met in the cage, however, I feel that at 27 years old I'm really just reaching my athletic prime. I have nothing but respect for Todd and his camp, but I think my pace and forward motion will be a lot for him to deal with. I have trained very hard for this fight. I've never been so mentally and physically prepared for a competition in my life."

Given the amount of time that has passed since Chattelle and Olson last fought (they actually squared off in a boxing ring, not a cage), there's not much either fighter could gain by digging into the vault for a copy of the videotape, though Chattelle still remembers the details as if it happened yesterday.

"Two things in particular I remember," Chattelle said, "First, I hit him in the second or third round and he went through the ropes. It looked like he was hurt. The referee stood him back up and they resumed the fight. At the end of the fourth, he got me with a real big slam that made a lot of noise. I wasn't hurt, but I think it sealed the win for him."

Asked if he thought he should've won the decision, Chattelle said, "I can't really remember it like that, but I think maybe it should've been a majority draw."

Chattelle will now have the opportunity to turn the tables, albeit against a fighter who has developed drastically through the years since the two last fought. After beating Chattelle in what was his fourth professional fight, Olson lost to Woody Weatherby - Chattelle's first victim under CES' promotional guidance - before winning eight of his next nine fights with the loss coming against former UFC contender David Branch at the Bellator Fighting Championships in 2009.

Suffice to say, both Chattelle and Olson have endured their share of ups and downs over the past six years. Chattelle alternated wins and losses for a year and a half before signing with CES, while Olson hit a bump in the road in the midst of his second four-fight win streak when he lost consecutive bouts to Dan Cramer, Rick Hawn and Tom Moreau, who have 30 combined victories between them; since beating Olson, Hawn has become a staple on Bellator's most recent fight cards, winning six of his eight bouts with that respective promotion.

Chattelle, in a way, is right - this feels more like a statement fight for each side rather than a rematch. With everything that's happened to both fighters in between, they each need this win a lot more now than they did six years ago. The major difference this time is Olson will come up in weight to face Chattelle at 185 pounds, not in the welterweight division where he's fought most of his fights. Chattelle is more comfortable at middleweight, which he hopes gives him the edge in next month's rematch.

"That might be my biggest advantage," Chattelle said.

Strangely enough, Chattelle never sought after a rematch with Olson, but he's thankful for the opportunity, if not for anything other than to show how much he's grown over the years and how much he's learned, even in defeat.

"My joints hurt, my body aches - there's not a lot of time left for me to show what I can do in this sport," Chattelle said, "but I'm going to take advantage of the time I do have left.

"Over these last few years, I've grown and become a much better fighter. I'm a much different fighter, too, just like he is. He'd probably be in the Top 10 right now, but he just hasn't fought in a while. It's going to be an exciting fight."

The undercard of "Path To Destruction" features an eclectic mix of the region's top talent, including Howard (17-7, 8 KOs), the former UFC vet, who will face Iowa's Jason Louck (15-10, 7 KOs) in a middleweight bout, and Rhode Island natives Shaun Marmas (4-4, 1 KO) of Coventry and Providence's Thomas Evans (2-1), who will clash in a three-round featherweight bout.

The show-stopped might be the highly-anticipated featherweight bout between Lucas Cruz (6-0, 2 KOs) and Rob Font (5-1, 1 KO), two Boston natives who will battle for bragging rights, along with regional supremacy in the 145-pound division. Also on the undercard, TriForce'sKeenan Raymond will debut against Northborough, Mass., lightweightJay Bakanowski (1-1); Kody Norby (3-0) of Woonsocket, R.I., will put his unbeaten record on the line against flyweight Jimmy Grant (3-1) of Carlstadt, N.J.; and welterweight Toby Oden (1-0) of Milford, Mass., will return against Jersey City veteran Emmanuel Walo (2-1).

Fan-favorite Dinis Paiva Jr. (3-3, 1 KO) of East Providence, R.I., will also be back in action searching for his third consecutive win against Cambridge, Mass., native Kin Moy (2-0); and Massachusetts nativesMatt Doherty (1-0, 1 KO) of Salem and Whitman's Johnny Campbell(5-4, 3 KOs) will square off in a bantamweight bout. Unbeaten lightweight Nate Andrews (3-0, 1 KO) will also be back in action in a separate three-round bout.

Tickets for "Path To Destruction" are $36.00, $56.00, $101.00 and $126.00 and can be purchased by calling CES at 401.724.2253/2254, online at www.cesmma.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or through any TicketMaster location. Doors open 6 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 7.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for "Path To Destruction." Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must enter through the West entrance).

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