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Why is cruise host Tom Joyner in a wheelchair? When his 24th cruise shipped off, fans can't help but notice he is now in a wheelchair. What happened to him?
Tom Joyner is in a Wheelchair During His 24th Cruise Launch
Former American radio personality Thomas Joyner had recently launched his 24th Cruise for Fantastic Voyage, which sailed from Miami, Florida on April 27 this year.
After retiring from his The Tom Joyner Morning Show in 2019, Joyner has dedicated his career to marketing cruises for Black people, because, as he previously said, "Black people didn't do cruise ships for good reason. But the main reason then was because they weren't invited."
This year's musical lineup includes the legendary Chaka Khan, New Edition's Bobby Brown, and Ralph Tresvant, duo Ja Rule and Ashanti, Method Man & Redman,...
Why is cruise host Tom Joyner in a wheelchair? When his 24th cruise shipped off, fans can't help but notice he is now in a wheelchair. What happened to him?
Tom Joyner is in a Wheelchair During His 24th Cruise Launch
Former American radio personality Thomas Joyner had recently launched his 24th Cruise for Fantastic Voyage, which sailed from Miami, Florida on April 27 this year.
After retiring from his The Tom Joyner Morning Show in 2019, Joyner has dedicated his career to marketing cruises for Black people, because, as he previously said, "Black people didn't do cruise ships for good reason. But the main reason then was because they weren't invited."
This year's musical lineup includes the legendary Chaka Khan, New Edition's Bobby Brown, and Ralph Tresvant, duo Ja Rule and Ashanti, Method Man & Redman,...
- 4/30/2024
- EpicStream
Were you as pleased as we were that the judges saved the Lizard on the March 20 episode of “The Masked Singer”? We liked this fellow from the moment he strode on stage and blew the roof off the joint with his rollicking rendition of “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel Seger. So we were beyond pleased when he won the Smackdown against Spaghetti and Meatballs after they duelled on the ditty “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song).”
We’ve rewatched both of the performances by the Lizard as well as his clues package. Forget those guesses by the judges that Lizard is Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant or Ray J. We are convinced we’ve cracked the code and know the name of the celebrity masquerading as Lizard. Keep reading as we have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Lizard?”
Lizard is Sisqo,...
We’ve rewatched both of the performances by the Lizard as well as his clues package. Forget those guesses by the judges that Lizard is Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant or Ray J. We are convinced we’ve cracked the code and know the name of the celebrity masquerading as Lizard. Keep reading as we have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Lizard?”
Lizard is Sisqo,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
New Edition, the legendary R&b group made up of Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, is set to be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame.
The group will be inducted during the 2024 NAACP Image Awards ceremony being held in Los Angeles on March 16. Previous inductees include Eddie Murphy, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Carlos Santana, Little Richard, Sidney Poitier, Earth Wind and Fire, and Aretha Franklin.
Formed in Boston in 1978, New Edition became phenomenally popular in the 1980s and set the template for the modern boy band. The group has released seven studio albums and scored a No. 1 on the Billboard album charts with the 1996 release Home Again. Their best-known songs include “Candy Girl,” “Mr. Telephone Man,” “Cool It Now,” “If This Isn’t Love” and “Hit Me Off.”
All the members of New Edition have enjoyed solo...
The group will be inducted during the 2024 NAACP Image Awards ceremony being held in Los Angeles on March 16. Previous inductees include Eddie Murphy, Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee, Carlos Santana, Little Richard, Sidney Poitier, Earth Wind and Fire, and Aretha Franklin.
Formed in Boston in 1978, New Edition became phenomenally popular in the 1980s and set the template for the modern boy band. The group has released seven studio albums and scored a No. 1 on the Billboard album charts with the 1996 release Home Again. Their best-known songs include “Candy Girl,” “Mr. Telephone Man,” “Cool It Now,” “If This Isn’t Love” and “Hit Me Off.”
All the members of New Edition have enjoyed solo...
- 3/7/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated, 9 Am: The NAACP Image Awards today revealed a pair of career honors for musical acts to be presented at its 55th annual ceremony on March 16.
New Edition will be inducted into the will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, and R&b hitmaking Maze frontman Frankie Beverly is set for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
New Edition and Frankie Beverly
Featuring Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, New Edition broke out with “Cool It Now” and “Mr. Telephone Man” from their self-titled gold 1984 album. The group continued to rack up Top 10 R&b hits and re-stormed the pop charts with its multiplatinum 1996 reunion disc Home Again, which topped the Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles “Hit Me Off” and “I’m Still in Love with You.” New Edition also was the subject of a popular BET miniseries The New Edition Story...
New Edition will be inducted into the will be inducted into the acclaimed NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, and R&b hitmaking Maze frontman Frankie Beverly is set for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
New Edition and Frankie Beverly
Featuring Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe, New Edition broke out with “Cool It Now” and “Mr. Telephone Man” from their self-titled gold 1984 album. The group continued to rack up Top 10 R&b hits and re-stormed the pop charts with its multiplatinum 1996 reunion disc Home Again, which topped the Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles “Hit Me Off” and “I’m Still in Love with You.” New Edition also was the subject of a popular BET miniseries The New Edition Story...
- 3/7/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the most influential names in R&b is getting his own documentary when “The Hustle of @617MikeBiv” debuts on Allblk on Thursday, Aug. 24. The film will focus on the life of Grammy-award winning artist Michael L. Bivins, who helped found some of the most influential R&b groups of his day. The music scene we know today would be very different without Bivins’ contributions, without a doubt. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Allblk.
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If you’ve ever heard a smash-hit by New Edition or Bell Biv DeVoe, you’ve heard Michael Bivins performing. Bivins didn’t grow up wanting to be an R&b sensation; the kid from Roxbury’s...
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If you’ve ever heard a smash-hit by New Edition or Bell Biv DeVoe, you’ve heard Michael Bivins performing. Bivins didn’t grow up wanting to be an R&b sensation; the kid from Roxbury’s...
- 8/24/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Today, Urban One Inc’s Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of famed supergroup New Edition, is now the new host of the network’s long-running syndicated show “Love and R&b,” heard nightly on all affiliate stations, effective February 13.
Ralph Tresvant
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio divisions, says, “Ralph Tresvant brings us a timeless brand filled with style, charisma, and star power. He’s a great communicator with vast musical knowledge who will be creating real and riveting radio. Ralph gives us the complete brand who can quickly build a large, loyal following with must listen-to moments each and every night.”
Not coincidentally, the “Love and R&b with Ralph Tresvant” show debuts right before Valentine’s Day, building on the show’s legacy of playing classic slow jams and love songs by artists that are...
Ralph Tresvant
David Kantor, CEO of Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One audio divisions, says, “Ralph Tresvant brings us a timeless brand filled with style, charisma, and star power. He’s a great communicator with vast musical knowledge who will be creating real and riveting radio. Ralph gives us the complete brand who can quickly build a large, loyal following with must listen-to moments each and every night.”
Not coincidentally, the “Love and R&b with Ralph Tresvant” show debuts right before Valentine’s Day, building on the show’s legacy of playing classic slow jams and love songs by artists that are...
- 2/5/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Algee Smith, who is the young lead in Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming film about the Detroit riots, has signed with CAA. We’re told that Smith more than holds his own in the film alongside other cast members John Boyega, John Krasinski, Anthony Mackie, and Jacob Latimore. The up-and-comer also stars as Ralph Tresvant in Bet's upcoming biopic The New Edition Story, directed by Chris Robinson and produced by Jesse Collins. He continues to be managed by John Eley and Yasmine…...
- 1/5/2017
- Deadline
Bet will air “The New Edition Story,” about the famed music group New Edition, as a six-hour, three-night event on January 24, 25, and 26, 2017. The biopic tells the story of how the group laid the foundation for boy bands like Boyz II Men, N’Sync, The Backstreet Boys, and New Kids On The Block.
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New Edition was comprised of Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. “Empire” star Bryshere Y. Gray will play Bivins as an adult and Dante Hoagland will play Michael as a child. The rest of the cast includes:
Elijah Kelley as the adult Bell and Caleb McLaughlin as the younger Bell. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Luke James as Gill. Algee Smith as the adult Tresvant and Jahi Winston as the younger Tresvant. Keith Powers as the adult Devoe and...
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New Edition was comprised of Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. “Empire” star Bryshere Y. Gray will play Bivins as an adult and Dante Hoagland will play Michael as a child. The rest of the cast includes:
Elijah Kelley as the adult Bell and Caleb McLaughlin as the younger Bell. Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Luke James as Gill. Algee Smith as the adult Tresvant and Jahi Winston as the younger Tresvant. Keith Powers as the adult Devoe and...
- 9/30/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Bobby Brown and Bell Biv DeVoe battle for stage supremacy in a tense new trailer for Bet's upcoming three-part biopic, The New Edition Story.
The clip opens with Brown (played by Woody McLain) hogging the spotlight with a fiery performance of "My Prerogative" while Michael Bivins (Bryshere Y. Gray of Empire), Ricky Bell (Elijah Kelly) and Ronnie DeVoe (Keith Powers of Straight Outta Compton) grumble backstage. Ultimately, the group decides to bump Brown on their own, but as they tear through "Poison," a manager stokes the solo star's anger. After...
The clip opens with Brown (played by Woody McLain) hogging the spotlight with a fiery performance of "My Prerogative" while Michael Bivins (Bryshere Y. Gray of Empire), Ricky Bell (Elijah Kelly) and Ronnie DeVoe (Keith Powers of Straight Outta Compton) grumble backstage. Ultimately, the group decides to bump Brown on their own, but as they tear through "Poison," a manager stokes the solo star's anger. After...
- 9/28/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Bet’s six-hour event series The New Edition Story about the iconic R&B boy band will air over three nights on January 24-26, the network said today. The biopic follows the group — Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Mike Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill — from their humble beginnings in Boston to global stardom, weathering the highs and lows of controversy, personnel changes, and the cost of fame. Empire‘s Bryshere Y. Gray, The Wiz Live‘s Elijah Kelley, Luke…...
- 9/27/2016
- Deadline TV
New Edition paved the way for many successful boy bands, and now their story is coming to the silver screen. Bet unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming mini-series biopic, “The New Edition Story,” featuring Duane Martin and Wood Harris.
The three-part series will chronicle the group’s humble beginnings in Boston, their handwork and dedication and their rapid rise to stardom. It will also give glimpses of their struggles, fights and drama they had along the way, including their decision to replace Bobby Brown.
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Known for their early hits including “Candy Girl” and “Cool It Now,” the R&B quintet went through many highs and lows since its formation in 1978. “Empire” star Bryshere Gray will portray Michael Bivins, R&B singer-songwriter Luke James will be Johnny Gill, Woody McClain will take on the role of Bobby Brown, Elijah Kelley will be Ricky Bell,...
The three-part series will chronicle the group’s humble beginnings in Boston, their handwork and dedication and their rapid rise to stardom. It will also give glimpses of their struggles, fights and drama they had along the way, including their decision to replace Bobby Brown.
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Known for their early hits including “Candy Girl” and “Cool It Now,” the R&B quintet went through many highs and lows since its formation in 1978. “Empire” star Bryshere Gray will portray Michael Bivins, R&B singer-songwriter Luke James will be Johnny Gill, Woody McClain will take on the role of Bobby Brown, Elijah Kelley will be Ricky Bell,...
- 6/28/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Bet Networks upcoming New Edition miniseries will air over 3 nights, with a starring cast that includes Bryshere Y. Gray as Michael Bivins; Elijah Kelley is Ricky Bell; singer-songwriter Luke James is Johnny Gill; Algee Smith is Ralph Tresvant; Keith Powers is… Continue Reading →...
- 6/24/2016
- by Tambay Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Bet is rounding out the cast for its three-part miniseries New Edition: The Movie. La La La Anthony (Power), Yvette Nicole Brown (The Office; The New Odd Couple), Monica Calhoun (The Best Man), Lisa Nicole Carson (Ally McBeal) and Sandi McCree (The Wire) have signed on to play the mothers of the iconic 1980s R&B/ pop group. Anthony will play Flo DeVoe, mother of the young Ronnie DeVoe, Brown will play Michael Bivins' mother Shirley Bivins, Calhoun is Ralph Tresvant's…...
- 5/5/2016
- Deadline TV
R&B group New Edition will get Bet miniseries treatment with a TV movie to premiere in 2016, the network announced on Monday. The series will be the first music-focused scripted movie to air on the cable network. New Edition first hit success as a five-member boy band in the 1980s with songs like “Candy Girl,” until Bobby Brown left after two years to pursue a solo career. Johnny Gill soon joined the other original members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant,all of whom have signed on as co-producers of the Bet movie. New Edition’s longtime manager...
- 8/10/2015
- by Deborah Day
- The Wrap
An original miniseries based on the iconic 1980s R&B/ pop group New Edition is set at Bet Networks, with Real Husbands Of Hollywood's Jesse Collins executive producing through his Jesse Collins Entertainment banner, in association with New Edition Enterprises. New Edition members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant are co-producers. Shooting is set to begin after the first of the year for premiere in 2016. The untitled three-night…...
- 8/10/2015
- Deadline TV
Between Nsync reuniting (however briefly) and the One Direction documentary hitting theaters this weekend, EW’s PopWatch is getting a serious wave of nostalgia—and the urge to revive one of the most important debates: What is the all-time greatest boy band?
Any good fan girl (or guy!) knows this debate is about so much more than just the hits. There’s things like group appearance, harmonies, music videos and dance moves to consider. For the next week, each day all the bands listed below will be competing in various categories. While an EW writer will be advocating for each,...
Any good fan girl (or guy!) knows this debate is about so much more than just the hits. There’s things like group appearance, harmonies, music videos and dance moves to consider. For the next week, each day all the bands listed below will be competing in various categories. While an EW writer will be advocating for each,...
- 8/30/2013
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
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The first half of Bobby Brown's interview with Matt Lauer aired on "Today" Wednesday (May 2), wherein Bobby spoke about his tumultuous relationship with ex-wife Whitney Houston, in his first interview since her death.
Brown first reveals how he heard the news of her death, which was through a New Edition bandmate.
"I heard the news, actually, through Ralph Tresvant, he pulled me to the side and pulled me outside and said, 'You know, I just heard that, uh, that Whitney had just passed.'" says Brown. "I immediately got on the phone and called my daughter ... Someone else answered her phone because she couldn't talk at the time. And told me that Whitney was gone. I was, I just started crying."
Brown also says there was not a part of him that was always waiting for...
The first half of Bobby Brown's interview with Matt Lauer aired on "Today" Wednesday (May 2), wherein Bobby spoke about his tumultuous relationship with ex-wife Whitney Houston, in his first interview since her death.
Brown first reveals how he heard the news of her death, which was through a New Edition bandmate.
"I heard the news, actually, through Ralph Tresvant, he pulled me to the side and pulled me outside and said, 'You know, I just heard that, uh, that Whitney had just passed.'" says Brown. "I immediately got on the phone and called my daughter ... Someone else answered her phone because she couldn't talk at the time. And told me that Whitney was gone. I was, I just started crying."
Brown also says there was not a part of him that was always waiting for...
- 5/2/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
A nod to New Edition's classic boy band moves is just one of the reasons we can't wait for B's next clip.
By Rebecca Thomas
Beyoncé in the "Love on Top" music video teaser
Photo: Columbia
It's only been a week since Beyoncé dropped her frenetic "Countdown" video, but she's already gearing up to hit the eject button on another clip from her 4 album. Some fans got their first taste of "Love on Top" when B debuted it (along with that baby bump!) at the 2011 MTV VMAs. But while she gave the retro-leaning track the doo-wop treatment, sporting a sequined Dolce & Gabbana blazer at the show, she'll revisit another musical era for the video.
New Edition's '80s smash "If It Isn't Love" is the clear inspiration in the 82-second tease of Beyoncé's video. And although the superstar has been doing damage control over claims she referenced another...
By Rebecca Thomas
Beyoncé in the "Love on Top" music video teaser
Photo: Columbia
It's only been a week since Beyoncé dropped her frenetic "Countdown" video, but she's already gearing up to hit the eject button on another clip from her 4 album. Some fans got their first taste of "Love on Top" when B debuted it (along with that baby bump!) at the 2011 MTV VMAs. But while she gave the retro-leaning track the doo-wop treatment, sporting a sequined Dolce & Gabbana blazer at the show, she'll revisit another musical era for the video.
New Edition's '80s smash "If It Isn't Love" is the clear inspiration in the 82-second tease of Beyoncé's video. And although the superstar has been doing damage control over claims she referenced another...
- 10/13/2011
- MTV Music News
Ricky Bell recalls to MTV News 'going to the mansion and seeing him skip down the stairs.'
By Rob Markman
New Edition
Photo: MTV News
New Edition are fast approaching 30 years in the music biz, and the Boston boys have a ton of memories since dropping their debut album, Candy Girl, in 1983.
For Johnny Gill, his favorite came in 1990 when Ne reunited on the MTV Video Music Awards; for Ralph Tresvant, his best memory came after hearing the group's song on the radio for the first time. Ricky Bell, nodded in agreement, but then recalled another special time — meeting the King of Pop.
"I guess Ralph took my number one, but number two would probably be meeting Michael Jackson, being invited to his house. Going to the mansion and seeing him skip down the stairs," Bell told MTV News before the group performed at DJ Cassidy's 30th birthday party...
By Rob Markman
New Edition
Photo: MTV News
New Edition are fast approaching 30 years in the music biz, and the Boston boys have a ton of memories since dropping their debut album, Candy Girl, in 1983.
For Johnny Gill, his favorite came in 1990 when Ne reunited on the MTV Video Music Awards; for Ralph Tresvant, his best memory came after hearing the group's song on the radio for the first time. Ricky Bell, nodded in agreement, but then recalled another special time — meeting the King of Pop.
"I guess Ralph took my number one, but number two would probably be meeting Michael Jackson, being invited to his house. Going to the mansion and seeing him skip down the stairs," Bell told MTV News before the group performed at DJ Cassidy's 30th birthday party...
- 7/18/2011
- MTV Music News
Pioneering pop&B boy band chop it up with MTV News about their reunion.
By Rebecca Thomas
New Edition perform at the Essence Music Festival
Photo: Getty Images
New Orleans — Don't let the fancy footwork fool you: Bobby Brown says it took him two years to get back enough "muscle memory" to pull off the smoove moves that earned his group, New Edition, a permanent place in the annals of boy bands.
Ok, maybe not two years, but Brown — whose shirtless onstage dancing once got him arrested, during his '90s heyday, in the state of Georgia — admitted it took some time when we caught up with him and his bandmates at last weekend's 2011 Essence Music Festival.
"It didn't take two years, but it took a little while to get back into, you know, not moving the way I used to move and get the steps and start dancing back...
By Rebecca Thomas
New Edition perform at the Essence Music Festival
Photo: Getty Images
New Orleans — Don't let the fancy footwork fool you: Bobby Brown says it took him two years to get back enough "muscle memory" to pull off the smoove moves that earned his group, New Edition, a permanent place in the annals of boy bands.
Ok, maybe not two years, but Brown — whose shirtless onstage dancing once got him arrested, during his '90s heyday, in the state of Georgia — admitted it took some time when we caught up with him and his bandmates at last weekend's 2011 Essence Music Festival.
"It didn't take two years, but it took a little while to get back into, you know, not moving the way I used to move and get the steps and start dancing back...
- 7/8/2011
- MTV Music News
After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album Home Again. The group has tried to reunite several times in the past, but conflict and erratic behavior by notorious singer Bobby Brown has hindered a successful comeback. Yet, Brown insists the past is behind the group. "We're just working on us and our friendship," he tells People. Along with fellow members Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins,...
- 6/29/2011
- by Tracy Wholf
- PEOPLE.com
Sure, Old Edition might be a better name at this point, but never mind the haters—'80s R&B supergroup New Edition announced today that they are reuniting in celebration of their 30th anniversary as a group. Along for the ride are Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Bell, Biv, and, of course, DeVoe. Plus, uh, that other guy. So what's the plan for their long-teased reunion? Well, for starters, the group—which in addition to Brown and Gill includes Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe—will mark the three decades since they first formed by taking the stage at the 2011 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans July 3. "This is just the beginning," Bell...
- 5/3/2011
- E! Online
Guess who's coming to the Essence Music Festival? New Edition! Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell and Ronnie DeVoe will reunite on stage with the Emf crowd to celebrate their 30th anniversary as a group. This is the first time the guys have performed together since their 1996 album "Home Again." From "Still In Love With You" to "Can You Stand the Rain," it's going to be a party in New Orleans this year!
- 5/3/2011
- Essence
When I was growing up, in the era of Donny Osmond and The Partridge Family, teen idols, with their dimples and blow-dried ’70s-shag haircuts, their strategically unbuttoned hippie polyester shirts, were often the objects of ridicule, but no one ever bothered to get too hot and bothered about them (except, of course, for the 14-year-old girls who consumed every morsel of their favorite stars’ chipmunk-cheeked lives in Tiger Beat magazine). Teen idols, it was understood, served a basic cultural function, which was to gently tease out the consumer-minded romantic/erotic appetites of girls who were still virgins. As pinups, they...
- 2/12/2011
- by Owen Gleiberman
- EW - Inside Movies
When I was growing up, in the era of Donny Osmond and The Partridge Family, teen idols, with their dimples and blow-dried ’70s-shag haircuts, their strategically unbuttoned hippie polyester shirts, were often the objects of ridicule, but no one ever bothered to get too hot and bothered about them (except, of course, for the 14-year-old girls who consumed every morsel of their favorite stars’ chipmunk-cheeked lives in Tiger Beat magazine). Teen idols, it was understood, served a basic cultural function, which was to gently tease out the consumer-minded romantic/erotic appetites of girls who were still virgins. As pinups, they...
- 2/12/2011
- by Owen Gleiberman
- EW - Inside Movies
Plus: Killer Mike says nobody's bringing hardcore back because he's been keeping it street all along, in Mixtape Daily.
By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez
The Game
Photo: MTV News
The Overdose: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
Your boys are back at it. Hiatus is done. Today we had to put Firestarter on the back burner to bring you this testimonial from none other than the Game. Big Hurricane sat down with us in the lab where he's recording his R.E.D. Album. And, in addition to speaking about the project, he wanted to tell us and the entire world that there's no more 50 Cent beef. He's said it before, no doubt, but this time the Compton rhyme beast says he's dead serious — unless he changes his mind. Game compared his beef with Fif and the G-Unit to an airplane. (Is that private or commercial? Just kidding.
By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez
The Game
Photo: MTV News
The Overdose: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
Your boys are back at it. Hiatus is done. Today we had to put Firestarter on the back burner to bring you this testimonial from none other than the Game. Big Hurricane sat down with us in the lab where he's recording his R.E.D. Album. And, in addition to speaking about the project, he wanted to tell us and the entire world that there's no more 50 Cent beef. He's said it before, no doubt, but this time the Compton rhyme beast says he's dead serious — unless he changes his mind. Game compared his beef with Fif and the G-Unit to an airplane. (Is that private or commercial? Just kidding.
- 7/2/2009
- MTV Music News
Group was disappointed their manager turned down Jackson's offer to spend the night.
By Jayson Rodriguez
Bobby Brown at the Bet Awards Sunday
Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — New Edition's Bobby Brown was renowned for his dancing and, believe it or not, he says his royal dance moves were once requested by the legendary King of Pop himself.
According to Brown, Michael Jackson — who died Thursday — asked his group, New Edition, to help out with some dance moves back during the Boston collective's heyday.
"We went to his house," Brown said, speaking at the press room at the Bet Awards on Sunday night (June 28). "We were invited to teach him a couple of our moves. I'm not joking!"
Brown, flanked by Ne members Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill, said the group didn't get to stick around much after dancing with Jackson, although they did get to see...
By Jayson Rodriguez
Bobby Brown at the Bet Awards Sunday
Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images
Los Angeles — New Edition's Bobby Brown was renowned for his dancing and, believe it or not, he says his royal dance moves were once requested by the legendary King of Pop himself.
According to Brown, Michael Jackson — who died Thursday — asked his group, New Edition, to help out with some dance moves back during the Boston collective's heyday.
"We went to his house," Brown said, speaking at the press room at the Bet Awards on Sunday night (June 28). "We were invited to teach him a couple of our moves. I'm not joking!"
Brown, flanked by Ne members Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill, said the group didn't get to stick around much after dancing with Jackson, although they did get to see...
- 6/28/2009
- MTV Music News
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