Monday, November 19, 2007

KEKE PALMER CATCHES 'THE VAPORS'; ACTRESS TO PORTRAY 80s RAPPER ROXANNE SHANTE IN NEW INDIE FILM

According to Blackfilm.com, Keke Palmer, who received critical acclaim for her role in Akeelah and the Bee, has been cast to play rapper Roxanne Shanté in the independent film, The Vapors.

Set against the backdrop of New York City's infamous Queensbridge Housing Projects, The Vapors tells the story of Marley Marl, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane and Shanté, who were a part of the pioneering rap group "The Juice Crew". Clifton Powell (Ray) has also been cast to play hip hop DJ and radio host Mr. Magic. The Juice Crew, founded by Mr. Magic's on-air assistant, DJ Marley Marl, was named after one of Magic's aliases, "Sir Juice." Crew members also included Craig G, Tragedy Khadafi, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo, Masta Ace, TJ Swan, and Cool V.

After retiring from the rap game, Shante -- known as 'The First Lady of Rap' but born Lolita Gooden -- reportedly received a PhD from Cornell University and has a practice in Queens.

The Vapors will begin filming in January 2008.

Furqaan Clover, who is helming the forthcoming movie Queen of Media: The Wendy Williams Story, is set to direct the project. Marley Marl and Big Daddy Kane are executive producers on the film while the producing company is Furqaan Films.

Palmer, a noted singer, recently released her debut album on Atlantic Records.

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RANDOM 'WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YO DAMN FACE' PICS: MISS J., NAOMI, TIFFANY 'NEW YORK' POLLARD

Supermodel/Blackberry abuser, Naomi Campbell totally disregarded and damn near violated every fashion rule in all of 2007 when she attended her friend, Davina Taylor's 30th birthday party. This chick was decked out in a leopard print Lycra jumpsuit..catsuit, overall...or whatever you want to call it-with a black thong...which she wore on the outside of the jumpsuit! Baby bye! Let's give her a pass this time. Taylor celebrated the big 3-0 with an 80s theme bash. However, I don't remember people rocking that sort of sh!t back in the 80s! LOL!



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VH1's so-called reality show's so-called reality star, Tiffany 'New York' Pollard and her partner in facial crime as well as former Flavor of Love contestant/snitch/rat Red Oyster were spotted offending everyone within distance with their difficult-looking mugs last week at Les Deux nightclub in Los Angeles. Speaking of difficult-looking mugs, last night, me and my 8-year-old niece were watching last week's episode of I Love New York when all of sudden my niece blurted out loud, 'Auntie, why does she still have her Halloween mask on?!' And she was serious! LOL! I fell the hell out! LOL!




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America's Next Top Model judge J. Alexander aka Miss J. at the charity Thanksgiving luncheon for the foster children of the Felix Organization and the New York Funding at the District in New York City on November 18, 2007.




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NEW PICS: CELEBS AT THE 2007 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (RED CARPET, SHOW, PERFORMANCES, PRESS ROOM)

I appreciate each and every person who visits REALGOSSIP 101. I truly do. However, I am not about to go into who did what, who said what, who wore what and who won what. Yall gon have to figure all of that stuff out for yourselves while I go call my doctor to make an appointment to see if I done developed a severe case of carpal tunnel all up and through my right hand and whatnot. I also have to get my eyes checked because whatever images I've posted in this blog post are all just one big blur to me. It may be because I've been working on this post since midnight. LOL!

So, peep the images below AND the MANY, MANY, MANY, MANY MORE PICS (as well as a short list of winners) AFTER THE JUMP. Oh, and excuse any typos you may come across...'cause like I implied at the beginning of this post, I really can't see shit! (Excuse my Swahili, please and thank you). And I think I've lost all the feeling in my fingertips!


RED CARPET ARRIVALS





PRESENTERS



PERFORMANCES





PRESSROOM



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PERFORMANCES







PRESS ROOM


2007 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES

Favorite Male Artist: Akon

Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna

Favorite Album: Justin Timberlake / FutureSex/LoveSounds

RAP/HIP-HOP

Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Favorite Male Artist: T.I.

Favorite Album: T.I. / T.I. vs. T.I.P.

LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist: Jennifer Lopez

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album: High Musical 2

FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST (ALL GENRES)

Daughtry

INTERNATIONAL STAR OF THE YEAR

Beyoncé

T-MOBILE AWARD

Carrie Underwood

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