Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Black Extinction

So, I am not one to pull the race card at all, so I won't but I have to say that when I was doing my blog entry for best new tv shows, it really hit me that there is absolutely NO black tv show on network television besides Brothers (not unless you want to include The Cleveland Show, which is an animated show). How can this be?? Granted TV shows aren't what they usually are but it had me thinking. They keep saying that we are progressing as a nation in terms of race but I don't know if I personally agree with that. I think the world just knows how to cover it up better and we've reached a point where we are not even sure if something is racist or not. I sorta digress, but I think this might or might not be one of the examples.

I got to this country in 1999. Over the years, there were a lot of black sitcoms on tv - Sister, Sister, Wayans Brothers, Parenthood, My Wife and Kids etc etc. Fast forward 10 years and nothing. How did this happen? Check your tv stations and check out the number of syndicated black sitcoms on tv - Good Times, Cosby Show, The Jeffersons, Martin, Living Single the list goes on and on. What I want to note is that these T.V shows were on air for longer than one season. They lasted for years AND were doing well in the ratings. What changed? Ladies and Gentlemen, it was a slow phase out. The major networks suddenly dropped all major black cast tv shows and we were relegated to only WB and UPN. Then they decide to merge and only about 4 shows were left including the ever popular Girlfriends and The Game. All of a sudden, "ratings were low" and these shows were cancelled. Girlfriends (which is a very well written show) didn't even have the dignity of a series finale.

Okay, I don't buy this b.s that they call Nielsen Ratings because as big of a TV addict as I am, no one has ever asked about my tv watching habits. Who are the people being measured? How are they getting these numbers? This is the reason that's always given when you ask why a show was cancelled but in Taynement's ratings, almost every black person I knew watched Girlfriends and The Game (BET picked this up and will start airing new eps in 2010). I did not forget about The Wire which was on HBO (not network tv) and was critically one of the best shows on T.V but even then, the show never got any recognition from any of the major awards shows.

I don't have access to any studio exec but my assumption is that they a lot of black shows will not transcend the black audience and cross over to the white audience. If my assumption is right, then it's gonna be a long time before we see any on TV. I think it's kind of sad for younger kids not to see faces that look like them on T.V.

So what do you guys think? DO you think that in this day and age we can have an all black show that will actually stay on air?
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MOVIE REVIEWS

NEW YORK I LOVE YOU : I was so excited to see this movie and I was let down. The stories just seemed odd, even for short stories and didn't have the romanticism that its French equivalent had - Je T'aime Paris. I only like 3 of the stories and sorry to bring in politics but it was kind of hard to watch a movie about love in new york (supposed melting pot) and there were no stories centered on gay people or black people ( hey, the indians, jewish, chinese, brits etc were represented)

GOOD HAIR : Ok, how do I review this movie? Ok, remember that Chimamanda video where she said : The problem with stereotypes isn't that they are untrue but they are incomplete? That about sums up the movie. Yes, it was true but I am a black woman so I know wassup, but any other person will leave the theater with totally wrong idea. I don't know if I can give examples without spoilers. My friend that I went with felt like it set us back and a lady walking out the theater with us thought it was trash lol. I really feel that's the only way Chris could probably get the movie greenlit (with exaggeration) but besides that it was an entertaining movie.

THE INVENTION OF LYING : Enjoyable romantic comedy. It was basically showing a world where there were no lies and asking if you'd choose your life partner based on looks or what makes you happy (if he is not so goodlooking). Ricky Gervais is already a comedic genius so I was expecting to like it and I did.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Just sayin'

Who the hell says this? :

I like fucking ass! Ain’t nothin’ like the butthole. The ass is a delicacy, goddamn it. I’d put hot sauce on it. When you eat the brown hole, that’s when her toes do this. [sticks legs out and curls toes] You got to be willing to do anything to please your woman, to satisfy her. I didn’t invent it. You think I was the first one to think of having anal sex with a girl? Hell, no. I’m quite sure Adam fucked Eve in the ass. In the Garden of Eden he tore her ass up, and she was screaming like a motherfucker.”

My goodness, TRACY MORGAN IRKS THE SHIT OUT OF ME, UGHHH!!!!.

This is what a stomach should look like :



I need New Moon to come out and disappear of the face of the earth. Ugh.

Pamela Anderson needs to be on watch. What for? I don't know, but something ain't right.

Brad Pitt got into a motorcycle crash but he is okay now.

Hulk Hogan says that Laila Ali saved him from committing suicide.

Rumor has it that Rosie O'Donnell and her partner, Kelly are split. Rosie says they are working on their problems but haven't broken up.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Raven Update

Just wanted to update that my eyes weren't playing tricks on me and Raven did lose weight:







In theaters this weekend:

Saw IV

Astro Boy

Cirque du Freak : Vampire's Assistant

Amelia

REVIEW:

COUPLES RETREAT

This movie about 4 couples who go to an island to rejuvenate their relationship was definitely overhyped. I thought it was just okay. Vince Vaughn was his usual fast talking self, there were a few chuckles but other than that it was just a typical romantic comedy that I would say is better to get on DVD.

Have a lovely weekend.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

My recommended TV shows

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The Fall TV season is not new anymore, cancellations have occurred (southland, beautiful life) and many more are sure to follow, but the season still had some new shows that are worth watching. And because I am so awesome, I watch so much tv just so I can share this with my neighbors aka YOU..yes you! lol. Alright, here are some new TV shows that I think are worth watching.

THE CLEVELAND SHOW




I am actually not a family guy junkie and only catch it as my absolutely LAST option but I was curious to catch The Cleveland Show after I caught the actors who voice the characters on "Inside the Actors Studio" (Seth McFarlane is a cutieee!(voice of stewie)and it was interesting that the voice of cleveland is by a white dude. Anywhoo, I like the show, it has cliche jokes and all but its a little different, I mean their neighbors are bears with an unplaced foreign accent. Sanaa Lathan voices the wife and Nia Long was the teenage daughter, she unexpectedly dropped out and is replaced by Reagan Gomez-Preston(chic in TI's "whatever you like video".

Fun Fact: There is only ONE african american show on TV - The Brothers(which will probably get cancelled). That show is subpar, so if you have to show support to your people watch the Cleveland show :D


MODERN FAMILY


GLEE!



My absolute personal favorite new show(Yes, I added the ! myself, because that's how I say it in my head). WHat's not to like about this show? cute guys, awesome song covers, funny jokes (especially from Jane Lynch - Taynement predicts award nominations for her)and its by Ryan Murphy (the awesome fellow who does my favorite show - Nip/Tuck)...and I'm done selling. If you still choose not to watch..YOUR LOSS!

THE MIDDLE

Patricia Heaton is back as a "spread too thin" wife and mother in the middle of America trying to hold herself and her family together. besides her, her braced daughter and her adorably cute nerdy(and strange son) make the show a winner.

Honorable mentions ( meaning I don't watch but I hear it's good)

The Good Wife
Flashforward (basically if you like Lost, you'll like this)

That's all folks if you have any new favorites, feel free to share, although I think my tv calender is full...lol who am I kidding, there's always room for more lol ( I wasn't kidding when I told you I needed rehab)

P.S The original mama-jammers are coming back - Real Housewives of Orange County returns on Nov 5.

Have a good one people!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Let's talk music shall we?

Rihanna's new joint, Russian Roulette. Yay or Nay? I haven't decided but if i had to pick right now, I'd say yay. Kinda like Unfaithful. Either you loved it or hated it.

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Gary Go - Wonderful...I can totally understand if you are not feeling it. I get that a lot, lol. But I really like this song. If you are not feeling the beat, the lyrics are kinda positive for when you are down in the dumps after that break up.
SAMPLE LYRICS :
And all your ammunition’s gone
Run out of fuel to carry on
You don’t know what you wanna do
Cause what you want does not want you
If what you want does not want you
And you’ve got no pull to pull you through

Say “I am”
Say “I am”
Say “I am wonderful"

Say “I am”
Say “I am”
Say “I am wonderful"


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I have to mention a song from my darling backstreet boys' new album (which none of y'all bought! *makes mad face*. The album really isn't bad, I swear! lol
Backstreet boys - If I knew then

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Chris Brown ft Weezy and Swiss Beatz - Yes, he beat Music Mention #1 but I can separate business from personal. Me likes the song.

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Gucci Mane ft Trina and Nicki Minaj...so I had never heard of a gucci mane till now and apparently I am late, he is suddenly everywhere. I especially like Nicki Minaj (new first lady of Weezy's lady, also the lady with the questionable big ass), feel free to fast forward to her part, she raps last. She kinda reminds me of Lauren London. hmmm who happens to be Weezy's baby mama..hmmm let me stop.

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Three days Grace - Break ...see my rock heads, I didn't forget you

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Brick and Lace - Boyfriend...guys aren't the only ones who choose not to be exclusive

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KIG - Head, shoulders, knees and toes....its kinda old but gotta get stuff from my jand peeps..oya ladies, lemme see you get down low!

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Carrie Underwood - Cowboy Casanova..Yeehaw to my country music lovers out there..Ms Underwood is back with her newest single. sorry everything had embedding disabled.



Adam Lambert - Time for miracles (from 2012 soundtrack)...the AI runnerup belts out his famous squeal on this song.

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Dare ft 9ice - style na style...gotta put one in for my naija peeps.

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As you all may know, I could do this all day, so I'll stop now. Have a lovey day!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Taynement Tid Bits

- So Khloe Kardashian has reached an agreement for her prenup, yay! (rolls eyes). These are the details :

If the duo were to split, Khloe reportedly wants a flat sum of approximately $500,000 for each year they were married in addition to $25,000 a month in general support. She has also reportedly requested that she receive their new house, which the couple will be purchasing soon. In addition to outright cash, Khloe has reportedly requested a new luxury vehicle at the end of every lease cycle, $5,000 a month for shopping, $1,000 for beauty care and Lakers courtside tickets for her entire family. ----- If this isn't love, then what is it my people? Na wa!

- Continuing in the "I will not be outdone by my sister" cycle, Kourtney Kardashian's house has apparently been burglarized and $80,000 worth of jewelry was taken....Please forgive me if I am blaze about this.

- Might as well complete the circle. Kim celebrated her birthday in Vegas. Have I mentioned before that this chic is just too hot..too bad she can't dance.



- If you watch the hills, stephanie pratt was arrested for a DUI.

- If you watch Real Housewives:NewYork, Bethany has FINALLY found her the one and is engaged.

- Rumor has it that SOulja Boy is with Trina???

- Looks like Raven Symone lost some weight. yay? nay?

Sunday, October 18, 2009

T.V Ratings

So I admit, I watch entirely TOO much tv. How I function in life I don't know (anyone heard of tv rehab?). As much TV as I watch, I'll be the first to admit that I don't watch any of them crime dramas - I have never watched a complete episode of Law and Order- yes, you read right. When I first got to this country, NBC was the station with the highest ratings, their must see tv thursday a real help (friends, er etc) but now they are in the toilet, they can't get a hit show to save their lives. Even their most talked about shows (30 rock, Office - which by the way you guys need to start watching!) have shit ratings. CBS that was last is now the leading station and its lineup is filled with dem crime dramas - Cold Case, CSI : Miami, NewYork, Aba, Owerri etc, Criminal Minds etc. Who watches NCIS?? Well Ladies and Gentlemen, apparently a lot of america does, it is currently the highest rated show. I have the highest rated shows listed below, see how your shows are faring :

1. NCIS/CBS/7PM, TUESDAY/21.4 MILLION VIEWERS
2. SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL/NBC/18.4 MILLION
3. NCIS: LOS ANGELES/CBS/8PM, TUESDAY/17.4 MILLION
4. DANCING WITH THE STARS/ABC/7PM MONDAY/17 MILLION
5. CSI/CBS/8PM, THURSDAY/15.9 MILLION
6. THE MENTALIST/CBS/9PM, THURSDAY/15.8 MILLION
7. GREYS ANATOMY/ABC/8PM, THURSDAY/15.7 million
8. HOUSE/FOX/7PM, MONDAY/14.7 MILLION
9. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES/ABC/8PM, SUNDAY/14.6 MILLION
10. CRIMINAL MINDS/CBS/8PM, WEDNESDAY/14.2 MILLION
11. CSI:MIAMI/CBS/7PM, MONDAY/14 MILLION
12. TWO AND A HALF MEN/CBS/ 8PM, MONDAY/13.9 MILLION ----HIGHEST RATED SITCOM COMEDY
13. THE GOOD WIFE/CBS/9PM, TUESDAY/13.7 MILLION ----- HIGHEST RATED NEW DRAMA SERIES
14. 60 MINUTES/CBS/7PM, SUNDAY/13.4 MILLION
15. THE BIG BANG THEORY/CBS/8.30PM, MONDAY/13.3 MILLION

DESPITE WINNING 7 EMMYS THE LAST 7 YEARS FOR BEST REALITY SHOW, THE HIGHEST RATED REALITY SHOW IS 18.EXTREME MAKEOVER:HOME EDITION ON ABC, FOLLOWED BY SURVIVOR:SAMOA SERIES (#20)

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT, SEE ANY OF YOUR SHOWS?

MUSIC TIDBIT : So in the new song, Drop it low by Ester Dean. There's a cameo with Nelly and he is talking to someone about a furry thong and then says, "Hold on Obama". That implies he was talking to Obama and I find that very disrespectful. I mean yes our president is black but please let's create some boundaries. Besides that sha the song is hot, check it out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3-nRc0yHdQ.

Also check out Chris Brown's song, I can transform you - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQX-6nSLjjA


FASHION
So although she looks like an anorexic, I liked Katy Perry's look:



What are y'all's thoughts on booties?

Paula Patton


MISCELLENOUS

Your thoughts on Serena's nude cover?




- Promos for Rihanna's comeback have a tagline of "The wait is OVA" which I assume is in reference to Jayz's Hova..err, na wa for this kain protegee-ness.

- Keshia Cole's mother, Frankie needs to dissapear from the spotlight. ASAP!

- So if you get a chance you can check out my thesis on Mrs.Carter - Beyonce . One of my theories is that she cannot be outdone. If you watced the video awards this year, you will notice that Lady Gaga had one of the best performances and was being talked about, what does Ms. B do? She nags Lady Gaga to come do a video with her for her single "Video Phone" ( isn't this a repeat of Shakira and Justin?).I'm telling y'all, I am on to something :D

Have a lovely week ahead peoples and if you have any pop culture related questions, feel free to ask either by email or in the comment section. Even if I don't know the answer, I'll find it for ya!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

This Weekend at the Movies

CAPITALISM
Michael Moore is back with his documentary about capitalism in America

THE INVENTION OF LYING
Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Tina Fey star in a movie about living in a world where noone can lie (except for Ricky's character). I wonder what that world would be like.

TOY STORY AND TOY STORY 2
Trynna relive your youth(you know ya ass is old, lol). Go catch these animated flicks in 3D.

WHIP IT
Drew Barrymore's directorial debut about an all girl rollerderby team. Also stars Ellen Page (Juno) and Eve

ZOMBIELAND
Woody Harrelson battles zombies in this movie.

MORE THAN A GAME
When Lebron was in high school, his coach's wife always taped their games and got up to 100 hours of footage. Boy, I am sure she is glad she did. Watch the documentary about the journey of Lebron and his team mates as they play for a high school championship.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

- I have been waiting for the Kanye West/Lady Gaga "Fame Kills" tour and now I hear its cancelled. boooo! :(

- Justin and Jessica have called it quits *grins*

- Top Chef Host, Padma Lakshimi is preggers with her first kid

- Spencer Pratt is denying his wife, Heidi sex because he is scared she will get pregnant...Ok I am mad at myself for even writing about them.

Taynement Pic:
Naturi Naughton wore this dress to the premiere of Fame. Is it just me or does this look like a naija trad style?


Also, Essence Atkins got married and it looks like she found her boo on Match.com. Make una hear oh, don't be knocking the hookup sites, lol.





Have a lovely weekend.