With a stellar ensemble cast of some of Hollywood’s best and brightest stars, Think Like A Man is projected to come in at #1 this weekend at the box office, raking in an estimated $20 million.
The film, which is based on the Steve Harvey book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man”, follows four male friends whose lives are turned upside down when the ladies they are pursuing buy Harvey’s book and start implementing his advice. The guys soon realize what is going on and decided to conspire to use the book against the woman.
Last week in New York City, many of the films stars came out for the red carpet premiere in Times Square. AllHipHop.com was on the scene and chatted with some of the cast, including funny man Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Terrence J, Jerry Ferrera, Michael Ealy, and and La La Anthony, to name a few.
Check out the video below to hear about the film straight from the sources:
Former head honcho of Death Row Records, Suge Knight, has fueled conspiracy theorists everywhere by publicly saying that he is “not convinced” that Tupac is dead and believes that he may be in hiding.
In an interview today with 93.5 KDay in L.A., Knight says that he believes that Tupac faked his own death. He goes on to explain why cops never found Pac’s murderer – because there was no murder.
AUDIO: Part 1 of the KDay interview with Suge Knight
AUDIO: Part 2 of the KDay interview with Suge Knight
“Maybe the question is … Pac’s not really dead … Pac’s somewhere else,” Knight says.
When asked if he ever saw Tupac’s body following the 1996 shooting, he adds, “Nobody seen Tupac dead. ”
Knight explains, “The person who supposedly cremated Tupac … this guy got about 3 million dollars .. personally from me … cash … and next thing I know I never heard from the guy or seen him again … he retired and left.”
The Spring/Summer movie season is well underway, and the battle for Earth is on when Battleship hits theaters on Friday, May 18.
In what is sure to be a promotional blitz for the big budget flick, there’s a new video on the streets featuring the “Queen of R&B (Raunch & Badgirl)”, Rihanna, along with NBA players Kevin Durant and James Harden.
The “Prepare for Battle” snippet video showcases the ballers with live-action basketball, and Rihanna and her superhero-self fighting to save the planet. If anyone can beat down a bad guy in the end – it’s Rihanna.
Directed by Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom, Friday Night Lights), Battleship is the latest film adaptation of a game, video game, or classic comic book hero. According to creators, it is an “epic-scale action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force.”
Battleship opens in theaters everywhere on May 18.
(AllHipHop News) As reported earlier this week, The Dogg Pound and DJ Nik Bean are releasing the first of their “D.P.G.C.’ology” mixtape series on 4:20 pm EST of 4/20/12.
In celebration of 4/20, The Dogg Pound and DJ Nik Bean have made this a free project for the readers of AllHipHop.com. Download it by clicking HERE.
Guests include Snoop Dogg, 8Ball (of 8Ball & MJG), Kokane, Khujo (of The Goodie Mob), 2 Chainz, E-40, The Hustle Boyz, and more! The Dogg Pound also decided to at the last minute to include a song called “Definition of a Ratchet”, which is the first single off of Kurupt’s upcoming album, After Hours. Check out the tracklist below:
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DPGC’ology Intro
02. I’m Ready To Smoke Now Ft. Hu$tle Boyz & 8Ball
03. Make It Hot Ft. Snoop Dogg
04. Where I Know You Like Ft. 2 Chainz
05. Dat B#### Ft. Hu$tle Boyz
06. Day 2 Die
07. We Aint Feelin That Ft. Tha Chill & Bokie Loc
08. Let It Be Known
09. Bouncin Ft. Snoog Dogg & Dom Kennedy
10. Damn
11. P#### So Good feat Mo B Dick
12. No Love
13. What You Smoking On Ft. E-40, Snoop Dogg & Kokane
14. 21 Gun Salute
15. B#### Betta Have My Money-Spot Locked Down G-Mixx Ft. TK Beatz
16. Goin Down
17. 4ever N A Day Ft. Snoop Dogg
18. We Getting Money Ft. Hu$le Boyz & Los
19. Its Triccin If You Got It Ft. Khujo Of The Goodie Mob
20. I’m A Boss Freestyle
21. 1 on 1**Taken From The Upcoming Daz Dillinger EP “Witit Witit”
22. Definition Of A Ratchet**1st Single Off The Upcoming Kurupt LP “After Hours”
23. Witit Witit**Taken From The Upcoming Daz Dillinger EP “Witit Witit”
24. Sympony – Do U Like That Ft. Daz Dillinger **** BONUS TRACC
Earlier this month, the Jackson brothers announced that they were going on tour for the first time in almost 30 years, and now, with the popularity of the Tupac Hologram, a Michael Jackson hologram just may be joining his brothers on tour. Jackie Jackson told E! News that it may already be in the works. Check out what he said below:
“It could have Michael—absolutely. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? As a matter of fact, we had that idea two years ago for Michael’s Cirque du Soleil show.”
A tour with a Michael Jackson hologram will be bigger than anything we’ve ever seen. I’m sure if this goes down, this tour is going to break tons of records.
(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has been hit with a lawsuit by a New York-based artist named Hugo, who claims the entertainment company has signed an artist using his trademarked name.
Jon Hugo Ungar filed the lawsuit in United States District Court, Central District of California on April 17.
The lawsuit claims that Jon Hugo Ungar has performed under the name Hugo for over 10 years.
According to Ungar, he received the trademark for Hugo in December 2010.
Problems arose when Roc Nation signed a popular Thai/British artist named Hugo, real name Hugo Chakrabongse Levy.
Hugo Chakrabongse Levy, who worked with Beyonce and has covered Jay-Z’s#### single “99 Problems,” joined Roc Nation in 2010 and has since been performing around the world.
Ungar’s lawsuit against Roc Nation claims the confusion with the name Hugo has already caused him problems in the marketplace.
Even though Ungar’s best-selling CD as Hugo has only sold about 3,000 copies, he encounters other issues.
The similar names have been causing confusion in the marketplace, according to Ungar’s lawsuit.
For instance, Ungar was booked to perform at the annual CMJ Music Marathon and CMJ printed a link to Hugo Chakrabongse Levy’s website, as opposed to Ungar’s own website.
The same issue happened when Ungar was attempting to sell tickets to a show via Ticketmaster.
Ungar claims that Roc Nation is aware that he owns the rights to the name Hugo, but the company continues to infringe on his trademark.
The lawsuit also claims that Hug Chakrabongse Levy attended one of Ungar’s shows as Hugo in May 2010 at the Mercury Lounge in New York City.
Ungar claims Hugo Chakrabongse Levy still used the Hugo name despite seeing his performance using the moniker.
Ungar is suing for federal trademark infringement, unfair competition and requesting a judge to bar Roc Nation from using the name Hugo.
Earlier this week, Nicki Minaj had a meltdown on Twitter and deleted her page, abandoning her 11 million followers. While in London promoting her new album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, the first lady of YMCMB has said in an interview that she left Twitter because a voice in her head told her to. Check out her full comment below:
”A voice in my head told me to delete my twitter and that’s what I did. I had 11 million followers and I hope they will wait for me. I miss my Barbz, please wait for me.”
Is Nicki losing it or what? She has 30 days to reactivate her Twitter account and still retain her followers.
(AllHipHop News) New Orleans rapper Juvenile hit the stage at SOB’s in New York last night (April 19) and debuted new material from his new mixtape and upcoming album.
The rapper performed a spirited set that included songs from his catalog, as well as current tracks from his mixtape “Nino the Great” and his upcoming album Rejuvenation.
“Just being here, everybody walking up to me saying ‘good show,’so that’s touching to me,” Juvenile told AllHipHop.com. “It’s a big thing when New York [Hip-Hop fans] come up and say that, especially when they’re asking about the new songs.”
Juvenile told AllHipHop.com that he has finally reconnected with Mannie Fresh on a consistent basis and the two are steadily working on new material for the first time, since Juvenile’s breakthrough 1998 album 400 Degreez.
“He got a hell of a schedule, and I got a hell of the schedule so we have to find and pick days to be in the studio together,” Juvenile told AllHipHop.com. “In them days, the album sold and then it became a big project. But we didn’t know. I kind of feel like that about this project. Everybody is telling me we have something big but I don’t know until the album comes out.”
Juvie said his new album will be released via a new deal with Universal, the major label that will handle the marketing and distribution for Rejuvenation.
Other acts who performed during the night included Neako, Troy Ave. and J.Y.
Juvenile said Rejuvenation is due in stores this June.
Juvenile at SOB’s
Juvenile at SOB’s
Juvenile at SOB’s
Juvenile at SOB’s
Marchitect [of Hip-Hop group The 49ers] and Juvenile at SOB’s
(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award winner and political activist, Mississippi rapper David Banner, is set to appear at Harvard University for a summit of leading scholars, activists, and artists.
“The L.A. Riots: Twenty Years Later” Conference, to be held on April 27 and 28 at Harvard’s TSAI Auditorium in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will take a retrospective look at the six-day L.A. Riots of 1992, sparked by the acquittal of Los Angeles police officers who beat Rodney King on video. The conference also looks to examine the riots in the context of democracy and inequity today, a time of economic crisis and revolution in much of the world.
At the conference, Banner will discuss how America has changed from the days when Rodney King was assaulted to the Trayvon Martin uprising 20 years later. The rapper will be accompanied by Henry Louis Gates Jr., panelists from Harvard University, NYU, Temple University, and more.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to speak at Harvard…it is vital that we talk about what we can do to better ourselves and our communities; now and for the next 20 years. The people of America, especially our youth, have the power to be heard; to change legislation and positively impact our culture for generations to come,” Banner explained.
Banner has been outspoken about the recent murder of Martin, as well as the lives lost in the Tulsa, Oklahoma shootings, and he will discuss both issues during his appearance. He has appeared in the past on BET’s “106th & Park” and BlackEnterprise.com speaking about issues facing Black communities in the U.S.
Beyond the Harvard conference, Banner is promoting his 2M1 Movement, telling AllHipHop.com recently, “We are not simply characters in a video game being controlled by the invisible hand. Once this donation goal is met, I’m going to shoot a movie that will drop 5-22-2013, and a portion of the donations are also going to charity. Big shout out to Louie C.K. for the motivation.”
David Banner Speaks on the “2M1” Movement
Banner urged fans to download his mixtape for free and support the movement: “Hell, even if you don’t like me, at least support the movement, because that’s what this is all really about.”
As of late, Banner has been pushing the 2M1 Movement for his independent May 22 release, Sex, Drugs and Video Games, to be offered for free via www.livemixtapes.com and www.davidbanner.com. Banner pledges to consistently deliver music, videos, movies, and use charitable donations to positively influence urban culture. He has already planned a movie to release on May 22, 2013, exactly one year from the album release.
The 2M1 Movement asks two million people to donate a minimum of $1 towards the project which features ASAP Rocky, Lil’ Wayne, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, Game, Nipsey Hussle, 2 Chainz, Big K.R.I.T., Bun B, Don Trip, Maino, Kardinal Offishall, Doe Hicks, Luck and Savvy, Raheem DeVaughn, Kree, Ras Kass, J-Doe, and Tank.
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