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Between Me And You Rapper

February 29, 2012 by · Comments Off on Between Me And You Rapper 

Between Me And You Rapper, Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper, singer, and actor from Queens, New York City.

Born in Hollis, Queens, he began his career in the group Cash Money Click and debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its single “Holla Holla”. From 2000 to 2004, Ja Rule had several hits that made the top 20 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian, “I’m Real (Murder Remix)” with Jennifer Lopez, “Always on Time” with Ashanti, “Mesmerize” also with Ashanti, and “Wonderful” with R. Kelly and Ashanti. During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to The Inc. Records, which was formerly known as Murder Inc. and was led by Irv Gotti. Ja Rule has sold over 30 million records worldwide and was the fastest selling rapper in 2001. He is also known for some well-publicized feuds with other rappers (in-particular 50 Cent and Eminem).

Famous Leap Day Birthdays

February 29, 2012 by · Comments Off on Famous Leap Day Birthdays 

Famous Leap Day Birthdays, For a day that comes rarely to the calendar, Google has doodled a rare two-in-one doodle that commemorates not only the leap day but also the 220th birth anniversary of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini.

Since the leap years and leap days are usually associated with frogs, the leaping ambhibians, the Google doodle on February 29 has a number of frogs, all four of them.

The doodle is inspired by Gioachino Antonio Rossini’s famous 1816 comic opera The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia), one of the most performed operas. Of the four frogs in the scene, one is at the piano and the soprano is the only one leaping. The barber frog is Figaro and the frog getting a shave is Count Almaviva (Characters created by French playright Pierre Beaumarchais and The Barber of Seville is one of the three Figaro plays penned by him).

Rossini’s other famous operas include William Tell (1829), Semiramide (1823) and Cinderella (1817). Gioachino Rossini was born on February 29, 1792 (died November 13, 1868). The possibility of someone’s birthday falling on February 29 is 1 in 1461 (as four years including a leap year have 1461 days in total) that in turn calculates to a mere 0.068 per cent chance.

The Gioachino Rossini leap year Google doodle is the third leap year doodle in Google’s history. The previous two were put up on 2004 and 2008. There was no leap day doodle in the year 2000.

By our calculations this is the 1314th Google doodle since the first ever on for the Burning Man Festival back on August 30, 1998.

The Pauly D Project

February 10, 2012 by · Comments Off on The Pauly D Project 

The Pauly D Project, MTV has announced that season nine of Punk’d will now debut on Thursday, March 29th. The cable channel had previously announced that the show would return on March 19th. These will be the first original episodes of the practical joke series since June 2007 when the show was cancelled.

This time around, producer Ashton Kutcher hands over the hosting duties to a different celebrity each week. They’ll include Miley Cyrus, Kellan Lutz, Hayden Panettiere, Bam Margera and Dax Shepard.

On the same night, the cable channel is also unveiling their Jersey Shore spin-off, The Pauly D Project, which revolves around Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio.

Here’s the official press release:

MTV’S PAULY D MAKES HIS MOVE FROM TS-EX- “SHORE” TO MUSIC STARDOM ON “TS-EX- PAULY D PROJECT,” PREMIERING THURSDAY, MARCH 29 AT 10:30 P.M. ET/PT

The Return of the All-New “Punk’d,” Which Will Feature a Different Celebrity Host Each Week, Including Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Many Others, Kicks Off the Night at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY (February 8, 2012) – Two of MTV’s most iconic series and talked-about pop culture phenomenons get set to converge on Thursday, March 29, when the network marks the return of the previously announced all-new “Punk’d,” featuring a different celebrity host each week, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by the first spinoff series from “Jersey Shore,” “The Pauly D Project,” at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

“The Pauly D Project” will give viewers an inside look at Pauly D’s life away from Seaside Heights, NJ, as cameras document his transition from world-famous housemate to world-class DJ with his best friends from his home state of Rhode Island along for the ride. While the 12-episode series retains the trademark humor, swagger and distinctive haircut that fans associate with Pauly D from “Jersey Shore,” it’s not always all girls, good times and good music. Aiming to become one of the world’s most successful and recognized names in the music industry, viewers will get to see Pauly D chase his dream as he signs a recording contract with rap icon 50 Cent’s G-Note Records, accompanies pop icon Britney Spears on her international “Femme Fatale” tour and tries to balance it all with the array of photo shoots, public appearances and media interviews that are now a part of his everyday life.

50 Cent Wins Taco Bell Lawsuit

January 5, 2012 by · Comments Off on 50 Cent Wins Taco Bell Lawsuit 

50 Cent Wins Taco Bell Lawsuit, 50 Cent has a great sense of humor — just listen to the ad libs on his dis records. But when it comes to other people trying to profit from his name, he’s not laughing. The rapper sued Taco Bell on Wednesday (July 23) for making him an unauthorized spokesman for the chain in a recent ad campaign, Reuters reports.

The news organization obtained the legal papers, filed in Manhattan federal court, in which 50 and his lawyers allege that the restaurant chain engaged in some unjust promotion. Taco Bell released a letter addressed to 50 in which the company suggested he change his name for a day to “79 Cent,” “89 Cent” or “99 Cent,” which are the prices of certain items on Taco Bell’s menu.

“We know that you adopted the name 50 Cent years ago as a metaphor for change. We at Taco Bell are also huge advocates for change. We encourage you to ‘Think Outside the Bun’ and hope you accept our offer.”

Fif wasn’t feeling that at all.

“They crazy, man,” 50 told radio personality Angie Martinez in June. “They sent a memo out. I don’t wanna talk about it. We gonna take legal action. … I guess they did that for promotional purposes. It’s not good that they did that. They didn’t have to do that.

“It gets uncomfortable at some point,” he added about people trying to capitalize off his fame. “Especially when corporations do it to you. … Like you gonna go to the store and beef with the kid at the counter.”

According to Reuters, the lawsuit alleges that “many customers believed that 50 Cent had agreed to endorse Taco Bell’s products. Indeed, postings on numerous Internet ‘blogs’ castigated 50 Cent for ‘selling out’ by his apparent endorsement of Taco Bell.

“Without seeking or obtaining Jackson’s authorization, defendant Taco Bell made him the star and focus of its nationwide advertising campaign by using his name, persona and trademark to promote Taco Bell’s business and products,” the documents also accuse.

According to The Associated Press, 50 Cent lawyer Peter D. Raymond said the rapper didn’t find out about the letter or the ad campaign until he saw a news report about it. Raymond also said 50 is seeking $4 million in damages.

Michael Larsen

October 19, 2010 by · Comments Off on Michael Larsen 

Michael Larsen, DJ Hero 2 came out, and apparently it is not as sucky as DJ Hero. Because of the controversy surrounding the nudity shown Kanye West is strange album cover painted fingers seems new, Googling “Kanye West nkd*” now a lot of results on this, instead.

The hip-hop community is still mourning the loss of rapper Michael Larsen, AKA Eyedea, who died this weekend. The Minneapolis Star Tribune has a nice tribute, as does Andrew Noz of Cocaine Blunts.

The nominees for the 2010 Soul Train Music Awards were announced yesterday, and for anyone who cares, Drake, Usher and Alicia Keys has accumulated the most NOMS.

Sht*, people speak another Jackass movie already?

The video for Willow Smiths “Whip My Hair” was published, and the Internet let out a collective “Awwwww.”

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