Mo’Nique walked away with a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her role in ‘Precious’ Sunday night.

Mo’Nique began her career as an actress on The Parkers, where she played Nikki Parker, mother to daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn).

Mo’Nique also appeared as a stand up on Show Time at the Apollo and Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam.

Some of her most famous movies include: Soul Plane(2004), Hair(2004), Two Can Play That Game(2001), Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins(2008),  & Precious(2009)

Mo’Nique has also won over 15 more awards for ‘Precious’ including:

Screen Actors Guild Award – Best Supporting Actress

Southeastern Film Critics Association – Best Supporting Actress

NAACP Image Awards – Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe Awards – Best Supporting Actress

British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award – Best Supporting Actress

London Film Critics’ Circle – Actress of the Year

-Academy Awards Acceptance Speech-

Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Actor Corey Haim, who appeared in a number of movies during the 1980s, died early Wednesday of a possible drug overdose after being taken to a hospital, Los Angeles police said.

Haim, 38, was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank, California, where he was pronounced dead at about 3:30 a.m. PT Wednesday (6:30 a.m. ET), police Sgt. Frank Albarran said.

The death appears to be accidental, possibly an overdose, Albarran said.

Haim’s most famous role was in the 1987 movie “The Lost Boys” in which he appeared with his frequent co-star, Corey Feldman.—CNN

• National Lampoon’s Last Resort (1994)
• Dream a Little Dream 2 (1995)

• Universal Groove (2007)
• Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)
• Crank: High Voltage (2009)

• Trade In (2009)
• The Girl (2010)
• The Pick Up(2010)

R&B CROONER RAHEEM DEVAUGHN wants to get your fists up and your pants down — but not necessarily in that order — on his new album, ‘The Love and War MasterPeace.’

Obviously, the singer — who grew up in Prince George’s County and recorded most of this album there — definitely has political opinions, and he’s not afraid to talk about them. But some of the tracks here are brazenly outspoken, with DeVaughn firing off against politicians, the U.S. government and anyone with a bloodthirsty sense of patriotism.

Ultimately, though, DeVaughn is more of a lover than a fighter, and the plethora of sensual songs on this 16-track release prove that.

All the man wants to do is love a good woman, and he’s full of positive thoughts and supportive beliefs, whether he’s telling women they’re beautiful just as they are (”The Greatness“) or urging them to get away from abusive relationships and stand on their own (”Black and Blue“). In fact, DeVaughn seems more like a feminist on “The Love and War MasterPeace” than any other recent hip-hop or pop star, and yes, that includes Lady Gaga — because even though “Dance in the Dark” name-drops Sylvia Plath, GaGa also sings about taking rides on disco sticks. Fail.

But to prove his street cred, DeVaughn also brings in a whole host of collaborators, some who work and some who don’t. There’s professor and activistCornel West, dropping a few spoken-word tracks about DeVaughn’s awesomeness; rappers Ludacris and Wale, making some songs more radio-ready; and singers Jill Scott, Chrisette Michele (DeVaughn’s cousin) and Citizen Cope helping round out the song’s most political track, “Nobody Wins the War.” But most of the time, all those guest stars seem superfluous: DeVaughn does fine on his own, and though it’s understandable that some of those featured artists are needed to raise his mainstream profile, the songs would probably sound just as good without them.

Take, for example, first single “Bulletproof,” which features Luda: The track is a smooth-sounding, undeniably catchy diatribe against Uncle Sam, the U.S. military and hip-hop’s gangster mindset. With some bluesy touches and gunshot effects in the background (think “Paper Planes“), the song also features DeVaughn’s trademark falsetto as he drops ominous lines like, “Murder your sons, ravish your daughters / Here, overseas and across those waters” and “Politicians can’t help you / They’re just slaves and puppets.” In contrast to DeVaughn, though, Luda’s verse just seems weak, especially when he says, “Lord, help me please, cause I’d rather die / On my feet than live on my knees.” Real original.

Similarly forgettable is Wale’s verse on the album’s third track, “The Greatness” — DeVaughn also shines on that one, as he muses on women’s inner and outer beauty. Though the song has a more mechanical, typical hip-hop sound, it also oozes blatant sensuality, with lines like, “What lies between those jeans on your hips / Is such greatness” and “Victoria holds the secrets to your greatness.” It’s undeniably sexual, but somehow more genuine and heartfelt then your typical lustful track; no riding ponies (ahem, Ginuwine) or stripping activities (oh, Ray-J) can be found anywhere around DeVaughn’s repertoire.

And DeVaughn continues to profess his devotion to love all over the rest of the often-racy album, whether he’s ignoring haters on “I Don’t Care,” confessing his misdeeds but promising to do better on the ballad “Mr. Right” or even talking smack on a girl’s “battery-operated boyfriend” on the risque “B.O.B.” Plus, he makes the most of Malik Yusef, featured spoken-word poet, on the song “Fragile,” where Yusef breaks down his emotions for the woman he loves: “I have a special ring for you / But you should have known that the phone / Don’t have a tone that fits you … Put down our bag while I/ Investigate your swag style / You seem like you taste expensive,” he says, while DeVaughn oohs and aahs in the background. If you’re not blushing, there’s something seriously wrong with you.

The album’s only missteps come in its final two tracks, which try to make up for the former romance and bring the politics all at once. The first, “Nobody Wins the War,” is a noble diatribe against the evils and immorality of war, but the song lasts almost eight minutes and simply drags toward the end, while the second, “Revelations” featuring Damian Marley, just doesn’t match the energy and exuberance of the rest of the album. Other than that, though, the collection is a spectacularly sensual heap of tracks that cement DeVaughn’s talent and creativity.

West says on the album’s intro that DeVaughn is “the greatest soul singer of his generation” — based on “The Love and War MasterPeace,” that claim may not be too far off.

Written by Express contributor Roxana Hadadi
Photo by Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post

JUDAH x Tabi Bonney = “Love Leaves” (Amber Rose Instrumentals)

After 14,000 downloads and numerous postings across the web, the Amber Rose instrumentals are the talk of the town. Now people are ready to drop their own versus to JUDAH’s creation and deliver a new scene of their own.

Rising director and hip-hop artist Tabi Bonney has been the first to publicly drop a verse to the instrumental “Love Leaves” from the seductive set of beats. With visual presentations on MTV and VH1, the lyrical presentation of Bonney on “Love Leaves” is of no light manner.

Listen to JUDAH x Tabi Bonney “Love Leaves”

JUDAH and Bonney recently collaborated on Mick Boogie x Terry Urban Le Da Soul- 20 Years of De La Soul tribute album.

Remixes of some of the most remembered De La Soul albums were delivered by the likes of Talib Kweli, Kardinal Offishall, UNI, Christian Rich and many more.

Download: Judah – Amber Rose Instrumental Mixtape

Download: Judah ft. Tabi Bonney – “Love Leaves” (Remix)

Download: Judah x RAtheMC – “Brenda” (Remix)

“The Stars Align” for the 2010 remake of “We Are The World”.

(video via  ABC News report)

Among the voices in the 81-member choir were Pink, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Nick Jonas, LL Cool J, Robin Thicke, Celine Dion, Akon, Rob Thomas, Wyclef, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Barbra Streisand, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte’s Madden brothers, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Tyrese, Katharine McPhee, Sean Garrett, Will.I.Am, Carlos Santana, Melanie Fiona, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, Jason Mraz, Miley Cyrus, Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger, Nicole Richie, Usher, Julianne Hough, Raphael Saadiq, Zac Brown, India.Arie, “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, Fonzworth Bentley, Kid Cudi, Iyaz, Bizzy Bone, Nipsey Hussle, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, Trey Songz, Faith Evans, Mya and Gladys Knight. (Head here for a full list of “We Are the World” participants.)

Kanye, wearing a red jacket with sparkling gold crisscross accents, stood center in the front row, between Wyclef and Hudson. —(MTV.com)

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We told you had a new RH Radio player and that we were going to use it.  Last time, RTC programmed the player, slotting in joints from Torro Y Moi, Fashawn, Gil Scot-Heron and others.  Today we give the player over to none other than Raheem DeVaughn, who has programmed his own Valentine’s Day Sexy Slow Jams playlist.  Who better than Mr. February himself to provide you with music to set the mood just right this Sunday? DeVaughn dug into his catalog for the playlist and it also offers a perfect chance to get a refresher course before the March 2nd release of his new LP, The Love & War MasterPeace.

Check out his selections and the thinking behind them below and listen to all the songs in the player at the top of the page.

“Slow Love”: I wrote this song because I think love making should be slow. You should take your time when you are making love

“Breathe”: You need this because when you are taking your time you have to breathe in and out-ya feel me?

“Believe”: Because you have to believe that everything your mate asks you to do is for your benefit.

“Desire (Love Behind The Melody)”: Because on Valentine’s day, there is no anticipation without desire.

“4 Letter Word”: Because on Valentine’s Day there were will be a lot of that word spread around

“Marathon”: Sometimes love can feel this. Some times it begins with a “4 Letter Word”

“Love Drug”: Because the right kind of love can have you hooked like a drug.

“Ask Yourself the Question”: After a long Valentine’s Day, whether it was good or bad, you may find yourself asking a few questions.

“Customer”: This song is self explanatory to me. If you followed the play list then you know that the goal is to satisfy the customer.

Bonus track**

“You”: I chose this track is because on Valentine’s Day, you should be able to tell the person you love that, it’s all about you.

(via http://www.rubyhornet.com/)

ON BEHALF OF LEE MCQUEEN’S FAMILY, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT LEE MCQUEEN, THE FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF THE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN BRAND HAS BEEN FOUND DEAD AT HIS HOME. AT THIS STAGE IT IS INAPPROPRIATE TO COMMENT ON THIS TRAGIC NEWS BEYOND SAYING THAT WE ARE DEVASTATED AND ARE SHARING A SENSE OF SHOCK AND GRIEF WITH LEE’S FAMILY.

LEE’S FAMILY HAS ASKED FOR PRIVACY IN ORDER TO COME TO TERMS WITH THIS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE HOPE THE MEDIA WILL RESPECT THIS. — AlexanderMcQueen.com

McQueen’s death was announced on 11 February 2010. McQueen was found dead at his London home and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. This is an apparent suicide.

McQueen has designed for lots of celebrities including Rihanna and Lady Gada. He has collabed with Gucci & Puma, and launched a line of “ready-to-wear” clothing so every day people can wear his clothing.

Some of Alexander McQueen’s accomplishments included being one of the youngest designers to achieve the title “British Designer of the Year”, which he won four times between 1996 and 2003. He was also awarded the CBE, as well as being named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards.

Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, has been charged with a single count of involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors said.

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Can the King of Pop finally Rest In PEACE? The Jackson Family, friends, and Fans have been waiting far to long for this conviction.

Dr. Conrad Murray is still pleading not guilty……… I don’t think its even necessary to recap all the questionable activity surrounding Dr. Murray since the death of Michael Jackson.

Members of Michael Jackson’s family — including his parents Joe and Katherine Jackson, sister La Toya Jackson, and brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Randy and Tito Jackson — attended the hearing.

“Not enough,” Jermaine Jackson said when asked what he thought of the charge.

“I don’t like what happened,” Joe Jackson said as he left the courthouse.

La Toya Jackson later issued a statement through a publicist.

“Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan,” her statement said. “There are other individuals involved and I will not rest and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served.”—(CNN)

Watch Court Hearing (via CNN)

After 30 years, MTV has finally dropped the “Music Television”.    Umm… So what does the M stand for? lol

MTV is still respected as the original, Music Television channel, launching the careers of some of today’s biggest STARS. But, lately…MTV has looked more like the Teen Network, hosting shows like Jersey Shore, The Hills, Teen Mom, 16 and Pregnant, MADE, Taking The Stage, and of course The Real World.

So, where is the music? Early in the morning you get a nice variety of music videos…. um… yeah, most of the Music has been taking out of Music Television. TRL, does that even come on anymore? TRL used to be what 106 & Park is to BET. It was the live crowd, celebrity visits and interaction, yelling fans and passers by down in Time Square, that made you tune in! Not to mention all the latest music videos from all your favorite artists. But now, MTV is just another place to go to get your Reality TV boost.

I guess we’ll REALLY be anticipating the next VMA’s…Or you can tune into all the MTV baby’s like MTV2 and MTV Jams…for the extra buck of  course!

THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS TAKE SUPER BOWL 44!

The Saints will be marching back to New Orleans with the pride of their city on their backs. This win is pass due, the city of New Orleans has been through a lot and what a better way to bring the city together then a Super Bowl win?! Drew Brees and the Saints were playing for the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history…and history has been made!

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Final score Saints 31 Colts 17