5/7/14

The Daily Buzz For May 8



Character Art For X-Men: Days Of Future Past Revealed
Fans anticipating the latest film in the X-Men franchise have just two weeks to wait. In order to drum up the hype for the upcoming X-Men: Days Of Future Past film, 23 pieces of character art related to the flick have been revealed.
The images will look familiar to some fans, as they look to be the same works that appeared earlier this year on select covers of British film magazine, Empire. These images, however, all feature different backdrops and show off some new characters in the franchise.
The young and old versions of Professor X, played by James McAvoy and Patrick Stewart respectively, are featured in the art. Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is featured in a pair of shots. Halle Berry features in a piece as Storm, and Magneto's younger and older selves are depicted by Michael Fassbender and Ian McKellen. Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique and Peter Dinklage help round out the ensemble cast.
According to ComingSoon.net, these images were not meant to be film posters and instead were used in various ways to promote the film internationally. The plot for X-Men: Days Of Future Past centers on the present versions of the X-Men team who go back in time to correct events that could save the future.



Unfortunately, Monica Lewinsky Writes ‘Tell-All’ About Her Affair with President Clinton
I guess people still want to hear about Monica and Bill’s affair. I mean it’s been about 30 years, right? And this chyc has written a tell-all to revisit how she kept the then Presidents semen on her dress to use against him. HA!

Monica Lewinsky writes in Vanity Fair for the first time about her affair with President Clinton:
“It’s time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress.” She also says: “I, myself, deeply regret what happened between me and President Clinton. Let me say it again: I. Myself. Deeply. Regret. What. Happened.”

After 10 years of virtual silence (“So silent, in fact,” she writes, “that the buzz in some circles has been that the Clintons must have paid me off; why else would I have refrained from speaking out? I can assure you that nothing could be further from the truth”), Lewinsky, 40, says it is time to stop:

“tiptoeing around my past—and other people’s futures. I am determined to have a different ending to my story. I’ve decided, finally, to stick my head above the parapet so that I can take back my narrative and give a purpose to my past. (What this will cost me, I will soon find out.)”

Clearing the Air
Maintaining that her affair with Clinton was one between two consenting adults, Lewinsky writes that it was the public humiliation she suffered in the wake of the scandal that permanently altered the direction of her life: “Sure, my boss took advantage of me, but I will always remain firm on this point: it was a consensual relationship. Any ‘abuse’ came in the aftermath, when I was made a scapegoat in order to protect his powerful position. . . . The Clinton administration, the special prosecutor’s minions, the political operatives on both sides of the aisle, and the media were able to brand me. And that brand stuck, in part because it was imbued with power.”

Job Hunting
After the scandal, writes Lewinsky, “I turned down offers that would have earned me more than $10 million, because they didn’t feel like the right thing to do.” After moving between London (where she got her master’s degree in social psychology at the London School of Economics), Los Angeles, New York, and Portland, Oregon, she interviewed for numerous jobs in communications and branding with an emphasis on charity campaigns, but, “because of what potential employers so tactfully referred to as my ‘history,’” she writes, “I was never ‘quite right’ for the position. In some cases, I was right for all the wrong reasons, as in ‘Of course, your job would require you to attend our events.’ And, of course, these would be events at which press would be in attendance.”

Correcting the Record
Lewinsky writes that she is still recognized every day, and her name shows up daily in press clips and pop-culture references. She admits that she used to refer to Maureen Dowd as “Moremean Dowdy,” but “today, I’d meet her for a drink.” And she requests one correction of Beyoncé, regarding the lyrics to her recent hit “Partition”: “Thanks, Beyoncé, but if we’re verbing, I think you meant ‘Bill Clinton’d all on my gown,’ not ‘Monica Lewinsky’d.’”

Lewinsky responds to reports made public in February that Hillary Clinton, during the 1990s, had characterized her as a “narcissistic loony toon” in correspondence with close friend Diane Blair. “My first thought,” Lewinsky writes, “as I was getting up to speed: If that’s the worst thing she said, I should be so lucky. Mrs. Clinton, I read, had supposedly confided to Blair that, in part, she blamed herself for her husband’s affair (by being emotionally neglectful) and seemed to forgive him. Although she regarded Bill as having engaged in ‘gross inappropriate behavior,’ the affair was, nonetheless, ‘consensual (was not a power relationship).’”

Why She’s Going Public
When Tyler Clementi, the 18-year-old Rutgers freshman who was secretly streamed via Webcam kissing another man, committed suicide in September 2010, Lewinsky writes, she was brought to tears, but her mother was especially distraught: “She was reliving 1998, when she wouldn’t let me out of her sight. She was replaying those weeks when she stayed by my bed, night after night, because I, too, was suicidal. The shame, the scorn, and the fear that had been thrown at her daughter left her afraid that I would take my own life—a fear that I would be literally humiliated to death.” Lewinsky clarifies that she has never actually attempted suicide, but had strong suicidal temptations several times during the investigations and during one or two periods after.

Lewinsky writes that following Clementi’s tragedy “my own suffering took on a different meaning. Perhaps by sharing my story, I reasoned, I might be able to help others in their darkest moments of humiliation. The question became: How do I find and give a purpose to my past?” She also says that, when news of her affair with Clinton broke in 1998, not only was she arguably the most humiliated person in the world, but, “thanks to the Drudge Report, I was also possibly the first person whose global humiliation was driven by the Internet.” Her current goal, she says, “is to get involved with efforts on behalf of victims of online humiliation and harassment and to start speaking on this topic in public forums.”



Magazine Publishes Pharrell Williams INSPIRED Art Work
In W Magazine, Grammy-winning producer Pharrell talks about his breakout success ("Blurred Lines", "Happy", "Get Lucky") and opens up about his new album G I R L and how he came to appreciate women and their power.  He told the mag,

“I fully realize the power of women. If women wanted to put up their hands and say, ‘No more children,’ they could stop the world. We have to acknowledge their power: There is no person on the planet who didn’t benefit from a woman saying yes twice—yes to make you and yes to have you. And every human being came through the golden doors of a woman’s body. I’m not against the male species, but let’s make things equal. Other than the hat, I’m getting to be known for putting my hands together in a prayer of thanks. My mood these days is grateful. I am so, so grateful.”
In the accompanying piece, writer Lynn Hirschberg truly shows how art and music intersect in Pharrell's life and drive his talent.  When she asked what it felt like to be the magazine's subject for an "art"-inspired pictorial, he said,

“I like the idea of being a character in someone else’s story. It sounds odd, but I’ve always considered myself to be one of the characters in a Wes Anderson movie. For a while, I would dress like one of his people—I would wear Wallabees and tan suits. And, like Jason Schwartzman in Rushmore, in my head I thought I was responsible for all the culture in my school, in Virginia Beach. When Bill Murray takes off running for no reason in that film, that feeling is absolutely true to my life. I see myself in that run.”

In addition to his clothing line, a planned fragrance and a series of limited-edition "Happy" t-shirts, Pharrell said he has no plans to slow down and will continue to be a "creator."
"Music will always be my first love. But the one thing I’ve learned is that this life is a movie and I am a cocreator. It’s a big movie, and there’s a lot of creativity going on.” Williams unconsciously patted the hat. “As long as I play my part, it won’t be over for quite a while.”

For "The Art Of Pharrell" W Magazine tapped 5 artists and told them to tap into the essence of Pharrell.  Here's what they came up with:



Sports Illustrated Gals Unite: Chrissy Teigen Poses With Tyra Banks At Flawsome Ball
Hitting up another fabulous affair, Chrissy Teigen walked the red carpet at the 2014 Flawsome Ball on Tuesday night (May 6).
The Sports Illustrated cover girl met up with fellow swimsuit model Tyra Banks and struck a few poses with the lovely lady before heading inside.
Before stepping out, Chrissy shared an adorable snapshot of herself getting ready and cuddling with her puppy.
In addition to the photo, Teigen wrote, “getting ready for @tyrabanks' #flawsomeball!”




The Dream Arrested ForAllegedly Beating His Ex-Fiance
Grammy Award winning star The Dream turned himself in to a NYC precinct at 8:30 this morning for an alleged attack against on his ex girlfriend Lydia Nam.
Via TMZ
The-Dream turned himself into cops this morning for an alleged attack on his ex-GF … and TMZ has learned he’s been booked for 2 felonies — assault and strangulation.
Law enforcement sources tells us Dream walked into an NYPD precinct at 8:30 A.M. ET — he had been wanted by police for questioning in connection with an alleged assault on his baby mama, Lydia Nam in April 2013.
TMZ broke the story … Nam claims he punched, kicked, and strangled her while she was pregnant with his son. For some reason she didn’t report the incident to police until 7 months later.

According to law enforcement sources … Dream’s been booked for the 2 felonies as well as 3 misdemeanors — assault, reckless endangerment, and child endangerment



Nintendo Bans Gay Characters In Tomodachi Life Game
Nintendo could be haggling with a public relations nightmare ahead of the worldwide release of a popular “life simulator” game that hit big in Japan. The gaming company says that it will not allow same-sex relationships for the game Tomodachi Life, prompting pro-gay critics to speak out.
Tomodachi Life is a game built of Nintendo's virtual “Mii” characters, who engage in real world activities such as going to work, entertainment, dating and the like. So far, only male and female characters are allowed to flirt, date and get married which sparked a small campaign by 23-year-old gay fan Tye Marini last month.

The Associated Press has more:
The publisher of such gaming franchises as "The Legend of Zelda" and "Mario Bros." said Tuesday it wouldn't bow to pressure to allow players to engage in romantic activities with characters of the same sex in English editions of "Tomodachi Life." This follows a social media campaign launched by fans last month seeking virtual equality for the game's characters, which are modeled after real people.
"Nintendo never intended to make any form of social commentary with the launch of 'Tomodachi Life,'" Nintendo of America Inc. said in a statement. "The relationship options in the game represent a playful alternate world rather than a real-life simulation. We hope that all of our fans will see that 'Tomodachi Life' was intended to be a whimsical and quirky game, and that we were absolutely not trying to provide social commentary."

Nintendo says that the game has sold nearly 2 million copies, and is set for release in North America and Europe June 6. Tomodachi means “friend” in Japanese and the game's English tagline is “Your friends. Your drama. Your life.”
Fans of the game pushing for the inclusion of gay characters in Tomodachi Life have been using the social media tag "#MiiEquality" to galvanize others in the cause.



TVOne ANNOUNCES New Reality Show "Hollywood Divas" With Countess Vaughn, Golden Brooks
Lisa Wu, Golden Brooks and Countess Vaughn are among the women tapped to star in "Hollywood Divas."  Get show deets inside and find out about  the "LAHH ATL" ratings victory inside...

TvOne plans to expand their highly successful "Divas" franchise to Hollywood.  Earlier today, D’Angela Proctor, SVP Programming and Production, at TV One announced that "Hollywood Divas" is currently in production in LA and follows actresses Elise Neal (The Hughleys), Golden Brooks (Girlfriends), Paula Jai Parker (Hustle and Flow), Countess Vaughn (The Parkers) and Lisa Wu (Real Housewives of Atlanta) as they navigate life attempting to stay relevant in the unpredictable entertainment industry.

Well look at Lisa Wu finding her way to another check after life on "RHOA".

“TV One’s audience has a passion for programming that reveals the private stories behind the public lives of Black artists. The Hollywood Divas’ willingness to share their, experiences with inequality and obstacles when it comes to the Hollywood merry-go-round is the foundation of this series. How these women are personally affected by this phenomenon and how they individually handle the pressure, is where the Hollywood Diva stories begins.”

The series is helmed by executive producers Carlos King ("RHOA") and Todd Tucker (yes.....that one). Carlos and Todd released a joint statement saying, "We are excited to be a part of the TV One family on this groundbreaking series about the lives of Black Actresses in Hollywood. Our goal is to continue the success of capturing compelling stories about women from all walks of life."

Here are the ladies bios:

Elise Neal
Known for her starring roles in the television series KVille, Ant Farm, The Cape, The Hughleys, All of Us and TV One’s Belles, Elise Neal made her film debut in John Singleton's Rosewood. Her other film credits include Scream 2, Money Talks and Love Ranch. Neal shines in her work in indie features including Restaurant, 1982, The Undershepherd, an ABFF best picture winner, and of course the powerhouse Oscar nominated Hustle and Flow, which also won the Sundance Audience Award.

Golden Brooks
Golden Brooks is best known for her portrayal of the character Maya Wilkes on the sitcom Girlfriends. She also directed an episode titled "Hustle & Dough," and wrote a 2007 episode titled "Snap Back," which featured guest star Erykah Badu. Brooks won the Black Reel Awards for the film Motives and also starred in Beauty Shop, Something New and the independent film The Inheritance. Most recently Brooks appeared on the CW series, Hart of Dixie.

Paula Jai Parker
Comedian Paula Jai Parker began her career on the FOX comedy program The Apollo Comedy Hour, filmed live at the legendary Apollo Theater. She left the show after one year to pursue a film career, taking memorable roles in the F. Gary Gray urban comedy Friday and earned a Cable ACE Award for her role in the HBO anthology presentation, Cosmic Slop. Parker returned to television for the WB television series The Wayans Bros. opposite Shawn and Marlon Wayans. Throughout the 1990s, she appeared in several short-lived shows, including The Weird Al Show and David E. Kelley's Snoops. Between television projects, she appeared in a number of films, including the Million Man March docudrama Get on the Bus, Sprung, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, 30 Years to Life and She Hate Me. She has also voiced characters on the popular animated series The Proud Family.

Countess Vaughn
Countess Vaughn began her performing career at the age of three singing at church. At age nine, she sang “I'll Be There” to win the Star Search junior vocalist champion and overall junior champion. Vaughn started her acting career on 227, followed by roles in Thea, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and Roc. Outside of television, she performed in the off-Broadway musical Mama and I Want to Sing! Part 3. In 1998, Vaughn was honored with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Moesha. In 1992, Vaughn released her first album, Countess, featuring a variety of songs, including dance music and R&B. The album's lead single, a cover of James Brown's "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World," charted in the top-100 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She starred in (and also sang the theme song for) the UPN sitcom, The Parkers, from 1999 until the show ended in 2004. In 2011, Vaughn made her return to television on the BET sitcom Let's Stay Together.

Lisa Wu
Lisa Wu shot to fame with her role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She owns her own real estate firm, Hartwell & Associates, a jewelry line called Wu Girls, a baby clothing line, Hart 2 Hart Baby, and juggles a budding acting, modeling and writing career. She recently wrapped production on First Impression, a film also starring Lamman Rucker and Lisa Arrindell Anderson, and is currently working on Atlanta Undercover.

The series will premiere later this year on TVOne.  Looks like direct competition for TvOne's other hit "R&B Divas".



Alicia Keys Scores Givenchy Fragrance Campaign
With a resume full of hit records and successful endorsements it’s no wonder Alicia Keys was tapped by Givenchy to front their new fragrance.
The “Fallin” songstress will make her maiden voyage into the celebrity perfume realm and it sounds like she’s excited about what’s ahead.
Keys told WWD, "Givenchy has long been one of the world's most iconic luxury fashion houses, and a personal favorite of mine."

Additionally, Alicia clued her fans in to the announcement via Twitter- "So proud to be part of the @ParfumsGivenchy family! Much love & Divine energy! Love forever, Alicia.”



Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s ‘Ariane Davis’ Shows Off Her Girlfriend…
Last season on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, Ariane Davis admitted that she was bi-curious and wanted to try a female. Well, hunty this time around she’s no longer curious and have moved on it… After last night’s premiere Ariane came out and posted pics of her and her boo thang!
Peep the pics:
Ariane seemed pretty excited about the decision… Of course after dating numerous men over the course of her life and nothing panned from it she decided to try something ‘different.’ Mimi and the rest of the crew gave their support.
Ariane revealed that she was dating a DJ named, Toni. She claimed the two had been living in Los Angeles and that she was very happy. She never indicated whether Toni was a male or female on the show but, she posted these pics on her social media.



Teyana Taylor ROCKS a New Do!
Teyana Taylor showed off her cute new short ‘do. “Short…Don’t worry ladies I didn’t cut my real hair, I’m rocking my #TaylordTextures extensions,” she wrote, letting her fans know that she hadn’t chopped off her own locks. “The versatility is endless.”



AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘GOOGLY MOOSE KNUCKLE’
I think you should worry less about your silly hat and be more concerned about that ninja boot you’ve got going on. Seriously, that camel toe and silly eyes have created a silly monster man that I can never unsee….Although he does kinda look like a goofy children’s cartoon character, so maybe he’ll somehow enrich the lives of our youth?



HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
EFREM

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