Monday, 15 July 2013
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
I'm not liking how this sounds! I had my hopes HIGH for Idris Elba as former South African President Nelson Mandela but if this is an indication of things to come, I might be in for a huge let down.
In a recent interview with Reuters, Idris revealed deets about "Long Walk to Freedom" the Nelson Mandela movie in which he plays the lead character.
In a recent interview with Reuters, Idris revealed deets about "Long Walk to Freedom" the Nelson Mandela movie in which he plays the lead character.
Q: Did you feel any pressure in playing Mandela?
A: This is the first real biopic I've done, and there's no real difference in the process, but it's Mr. Mandela. So that's huge, everyone knows who he is and what he sounds like, and I look nothing like him.
If I get judged, which I will, about my performance or how I sound or how I look, I think people miss the point. The point is that this is called "Long Walk to Freedom," this is the book about his life and it's his own words.
Umm Idris, brotha you got this whole thing twisted. Do you remember the fiasco with the Jennifer Hudson and Terrance Howard "Winnie Mandela" movie? Do we not learn from the past? If you can't nail that South African accent and key words you dang gone right - we will get lost in the sauce. Yes you don't have to look exactly like him but damn it man you have to at least sound like him. I don't need you interpretation of what Mandela sounds like...we want his essence captured on film. You didn't see Helen Mirren remixing the Queen's accent and mannerisms when she played Queen Elizabeth accent in so why should you get a pass?
What do you guys think? The movie comes out in November so we will see soon enough. I am rooting for Idris, he is too cute to get on my bad side!
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Flaunt Magazine calls her " a machine. untouchable. she makes us feel fierce, by proximity..." and that is why we all love King Beyonce. The 31 year old "Grown Woman" singer is covering this month's issue of Flaunt Magazine and also debuting some interesting looks. That African influence is heavy right? Check out the HOT pics and read the full interview below:
Flaunt: A picnic planner is hoping to get lucky with his/her picnic companion. What's in the picnic basket?
Beyoncé: A cozy blanket, red wine, fruit, '90s R&B playing on my iPod. I don't think you need much else.
Gay men are drawn to you and empowered by you, as they have been to "gay icons" Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Cher, and Madonna. What is it about you, and those women, that gay men love?
I'm flattered if I'm in the company of those great women. I think they love that we are bold, unafraid to love, and flaunt our sexuality and strength.
What's up with gluten anyway?
I'm okay with gluten. Sunday pizza is a must for me!
Tyra Sanchez based his drag persona for "RuPaul's Drag Race" on you. What does it mean that someone who impersonates your "girl-power" persona is a man with a successful career as a female impersonator? Is there conflict there?
No conflict. I love it and Miss Tyra is fabulous!
What famous piece of architecture might you most like to do some necking in?
The Louvre, or under the Arc de Triomphe. Paris is a beautiful, sexy city.
Millennials make up a huge part of your fan base. Thousands of them have responded to your Instagram hashtag #beygood to promote goodwill. How do you feel about the media's take on youth as the "me me me" generation, or a generation of "slack-tivists" [people who are activists online but not in the real world]?
At my concerts I see the opposite. They are engaged in making a difference. We have collected tons of donations that will go towards creating jobs and helping people get jobs. That's something I want to celebrate. For Chime for Change we raised awareness and over $4 million in one day for equal rights for girls everywhere. So many people at that concert were young. They are more socially responsible than they get credit for.
Some were critical at your participating in a Pepsi campaign after you moved your body for childhood obesity. Where is the balance between your career objectives and your philanthropy?
Pepsi is a brand I've grown up seeing my heroes collaborate with. The company respects musicians and artistry. I wouldn't encourage any person, especially a child, to live life without balance.
When you work out, take care of your body, rehearse as hard as I rehearsed in the commercial, I think it's great to have a Pepsi or Diet Pepsi when you want one. It's all about choices.
What is your favorite kind of stain?
Milk.
One piece of clothing you own that you absolutely couldn't live without?
A white T-shirt.
You have always carefully sculpted your image and controlled public access to your off-stage life. Is there anything to envy about stars who don't care about safeguarding their private lives?
I have chosen to keep certain aspects of my life private. But I also love sharing what makes me happy, especially through photography.
Is there a sex scandal in history that you find not so scandalous, and instead just kinda awesome?
Antony and Cleopatra. The legend of that love affair affected history and lives to this day.
A number of magazines list the top X number of ways to please your lover. Anything missing on these lists typically?
If you have to read those lists, you're already in trouble.
What's boring to you?
Lack of creativity.
Thoughts on the pics and interview?
It was just earlier this year that actor/singer Tyrese had to apologize on Twitter for his criticizing people with "fat & nasty bodies". It seems that the 34 year old is often embroiled in some social media controversy so I just had to ask him about the backlash he often get's on twitter. His response may/may not surprise.
Check out what he had to say:
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