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Entertainment News: A Legendary Soul Producer Dies At Age 91; Disney Wants Spike Lee To Shut Up; Diddy Drops Two New Fragrances
August 18th, 2008Worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin
The man who helped make Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett soul music legends has died at age 91. Wexler, who helped produce hits including Franklin’s “Respect” and many other notable tunes by seminal Black recording artists, passed away last week at his Florida home. Richard Schiff portrays Wexler in the 2004 feature film Ray, starring Jamie Foxx.
Disney wants Spike Lee to shut up
Execs backing a forthcoming Spike Lee flick agree with Clint Eastwood that Lee should “shut his mouth.” Lee recently called out Eastwood for the lack of Black actors in two of Eastwood’s war movies, in an obvious attempt to draw attention to Lee’s forthcoming Miracle at St. Anna, a film about Black soldiers in Europe during World War II. Eastwood dissed Lee in return, before Lee called him “an angry old man.” But Disney’s afraid that Miracle at St. Anna, starring actor Michael Ealy, could possibly lose recognition, Lee tells Entertainment Weekly. “I get the thing, ‘Well Mr. Eastwood is so well-beloved,’ and this may have ramifications at Academy time,’” Lee says. “But it’s over. I said what I had to say. He believes what he believes. And that’s that.”
Diddy drops two new fragrances. After succeeding with Unforgivable – aided by the controversy over a sexually suggestive commercial – Diddy’s back with more in the fragrance department. The I Am King cologne has been announced as Sean John’s next product. I Am Queen will follow as the fragrance for women – or for men who want to smell, well…different. Macy’s will begin selling the new cologne in December, just in time for Christmas. New reality show, new colognes and new money – what a combination.
Man, I’m all over these blogs today, what’s wrong these people out there in the world cut’in up. Anyway, Spike, what do you expect from an actor/director who doesn’t usually play along side black actors anyway! so forget about Clint & trying to be the Malcom X of directing & just direct. Clint is about 123yrs old anyway & can still probably kick your butt……..
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW SPIKE AND EASTWOOD… lets solve this…lets not bring everyone into this. I know they are both well liked…so it would be good if they both can simmer down. Eastwood always made good films…and he is liked by many. Spike …lol I love some of his work…such as Crooklyn and Malcolm X. Most films Spike directs he have a wee bit of a part in them. I can always tell if Spike is directing …producing..what ever….by the style. Spike has a style all of his own.
I am proud of Spike Lee. He has told the truth about Black men in the wars. Clint Eastwood did not give Black men a thought in the making of his movie and didn’t think about it until Spike mentioned it. As Spike said…Disney…Spike said what he had to say, presented his proof and that is that. If your movie doesn’t do well…too bad, but don’t blame Mr. Lee. He has a right to say whatever he wants to…it is his freedom of speec, remember.
B.E.T.. must have some stock in Disney! They did not post that last comment.
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Surprise! A reliable source said he has a relationship with a super model who posted a profile at a celebs dating site named (MILLMATCH) which is a site for beautiful people. His fans are busy with talking about it now
B.E.T.. must have some stock in Disney! They did not post that last comment.
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