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)

V-Day with Raheem DeVaughn

It’s no sin to be single on Valentine’s Day. Even famous R&B singers like Raheem DeVaughn sometimes fly solo on the holiday. The crooner did, however, give us some valuable advice for the fellas out there trying to keep things lively with their ladies this weekend.

Taking some time out from recording his third album “The Love & War MasterPeace,” Raheem gives us a playlist that will help you set the mood and tips to make any lady swoon on the big day.

What are your plans for this Valentine’s Day?
Raheem Devaughn: I’ll be performing. I’m a bachelor at the moment. I’ll get to play Cupid.

What’s the most romantic thing you’ve done for the holiday?
RD: I made a song for the girl I was dating a couple of years ago. Even though it didn’t work out, that will probably be something that she keeps in the back of her mind forever.

How did she react to it?
RD: I hit a homerun. Let’s just say I hit a homerun. [Laughs]

What’s your advice for guys out there who don’t know what they’re doing yet?
RD: Do some things that you don’t normally do. Or do some things that you used to do and don’t do anymore. Because what ultimately happens is that what you do to get somebody, you have to do to keep them. I’m a firm believer in that.

Has a girl ever gotten you something special?
RD: I usually don’t get the best gifts. People always expect something elaborate from me because of the position I’m in. They take it for granted, assuming that I have everything that I’ve ever wanted.

Do you feel lame, bitter or upset that you don’t have a girl to get with for Valentine’s Day?
RD: It will all come in stride. It’s all good. At least I’ll be able to do something for somebody else. I’ll be able to connect the dots for somebody else. And that check is going to be look real good. [Laughs]

If you were making a playlist to set the mood for a woman, who would be on yours?
RD: Prince. Marvin Gaye. Sade. I’m definitely going to throw Maxwell up in there. Luther Vandross. All the classics.

Which of your songs would you put on there?
RD: “Bedroom.” It’s a song off my new album. It’s kind of straight forward and to the point and poetically, it is well put together.

Is it “trickin’” if you got it?
RD: No. I’m not going to do anything unless I want to do it. It doesn’t have anything to do with tricking.

If a girl has sex on the first night, is she a freak or a keeper?
RD: It depends, man. I’ve had long-lasting, serious relationships with girls that I’ve had on the first night. So it all depends. Definitely, a woman that holds out makes it more intriguing.

http://www.thebvx.com/2010/02/12/v-day-with-raheem-devaughn/

“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)

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!

Read the full story here!

Final score Saints 31 Colts 17

The first Damian Marley and NaS collaboration “Road to Zion” reminded us of the power behind Music with a message. Music that comes from artists that speak from experience and knowledge conceived from the streets, books, and the higher-ups.

It was just a matter of time before these “rebels to America” came back together to bless the HipHop/Reggae population with more music reflective of a money, power and respect driven society. NaS and Damian Marley are on a mission to spread truth through their lyrics; with tracks like Marley’s “Road to Zion” & “More Justice” and NaS’ “Just A Moment & “The Message”.

Listen to Nas & Damian Marley – As We Are (via NahRight)

If you missed God’s son and Bob’s son performing together here in the 368….

The album should be dropping April 20th.

Alicia Keys hosted a special event at the famous Apollo in Harlem NY last night. The show was streamed live via www.billboardlive.com Special guests included Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrosious, Melanie Fiona and more. See Pictures below! Video coming soon…

Alicia joined Raheem on stage to perform one of her favorite songs with him…”You”.

Alicia Keys and Marsha (Formerly of Floetry)

Melanie Fiona