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07/04/2011
Q-Tip's Documentary Comments Confuse Michael Rapaport
'It was confusing to me,' director tells 'RapFix Live' in response to the MC encouraging rappers to tell their own stories.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Kara Warner
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Photo: MTV News
Despite all of the controversy surrounding "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest," ATCQ's Q-Tip has encouraged fans to see the documentary, which opens July 8 in select cities.
The Queens MC has bucked at how the group was portrayed in the film, and during a visit to "RapFix Live" this past March, Tip encouraged other rap artists to tell their own stories.
The doc's director, Michael Rapaport, who has weathered criticism from Tip in the past, appeared on "RapFix Live" Wednesday (June 29) and admitted that he was confused by the rapper's comments on the live stream.
"We crack the mold, we break the rules. We define this culture that we in right now, this Western culture, the sh-- that's moving around the world, whether it be Tribe to Lil Wayne, Drake to Kanye, I don't care," Q-Tip said to Sway back in March. "This hip-hop sh-- is our sh--, and when we start moving in, control your stories, man. Tell your stories — that's what I learned from this."
"I don't understand what [Q-Tip] was talkin' about with 'telling their own stories,' " Rapaport told MTV News. "I don't know if it was like, 'Hip-hop artists should direct movies about hip-hop artists,' or maybe he was saying, 'I should direct a documentary about myself,' which has never been done before."
Rapaport argued that a filmmaker doesn't need to be a hip-hop artist to effectively document the culture on film and used "Goodfellas" and "Casino" director Martin Scorsese to illustrate his point. "Martin Scorsese does movies about gangsters, and if you've ever been around Martin Scorsese, he's the furthest thing from a gangster, so I don't understand the thing about 'tell the stories yourself,' " Rapaport said, sounding perplexed.
"I don't know if he meant, 'We're from hip-hop, it should be a hip-hop director' or — I don't know who would go under the auspices of being a hip-hop director. Or if it was a racial thing like, 'We're black and shouldn't have a white director.' It was confusing to me."
The filmmaker did acknowledge that despite the back and forth between him and the rapper, he did appreciate Q-Tip asking fans to support the movie. Whether the two can reconcile is up in the air. According to Rapaport, the last time he heard from Tip was through email and it seems that the message was less than encouraging. "I haven't talked to Q-Tip," he said. "Last time I heard from Q-Tip he sent me an email and he said, 'All you gotta do is stay white and be privileged.' "
What do you think of Michael Rapaport's response to Q-Tip on "RapFix Live"? Sound off in the comments.
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07/03/2011
Taylor Momsen's "Pretty Reckless" Wireless Performance
Helping to close out the annual music festival, Taylor Momsen and her The Pretty Reckless bandmates performed at the Wireless Festival in London on Sunday evening (July 3).
The TV star turned rocker made her way onto the Pepsi Max Stage, greeting the crowd of 60,000 plus concertgoers while clad in a long t-shirt and leather jacket with towering boots.
As per the usual Miss Momsen opted against wearing any bottoms, as she previously said of her choice in attire, "I dress in whatever makes me feel comfortable. I like a lot of leather, I like a lot of dresses. I guess it's been known to be provocative. But it's not for any other purpose than I dress for myself, and I do myself up kind of like a doll."
Following her UK efforts, Taylor was already looking ahead to another gig on Monday (July 4), as she tweeted, "Switzerland! You ready?? #PrettyReckless at Montreux Jazz Festival (July 4th)."
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Pregnant Victoria Beckham Posing Nude?
In the past, tons of Hollywood's leading ladies have decided to strip down for the cameras and show off their baby bumps while expecting. And recent rumors have been swirling that Victoria Beckham (who's pregnant with her fourth child with gorgeous hubby David Beckham) was about join the ranks of Demi Moore, Britney Spears and Mariah Carey by baring her bump.
But the style star, 37, is ready to set the record straight on the naked photo rumors.
"Absolutely not," she recently told Women's Wear Daily. "I'm not really one of these people that likes to go out and pose and flaunt being pregnant."
But Beckham, who is expecting a girl (her first!) in the next couple of weeks, made it clear that she's not trying to hide her belly, either. "Not like there's anything wrong in that," she said. "I'm so proud to be pregnant and I feel so blessed and so happy, I really do. But I'm just not that kind of person."
Beckham, who has barely been snapped in public during this pregnancy (though she did take her bump to the royal wedding), says that there are certain things that she likes to save for that soccer star sleeping next to her.
"I won't be taking my clothes off," she reiterates. "I don't think anyone needs to see that, other than my husband."
As for the impending arrival of her daughter, Beckham says her little girl will be just as stylish as her mama.
"[She] already has an impressive wardrobe," Beckham says. "But not in an obnoxious way at all. I love the French clothes for little girls. I like little girls to look like little girls."
The well-dressed little girl will join older brothers Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8, and Cruz, 6.
Source: http://www.ivillage.com/pregnant-victoria-beckham-posing-nude/1-a-361996
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July 4th Weekend TV Marathons
Sure, Fourth of July weekend is about barbecues and playing by the pool. But you can't stay outside the whole time -- think of those harmful UV rays! Plus, some TV networks are running marathons of shows you might want to catch up on. So take a few hours, or ten, to get your fill of some these popular favorites:
The Voice (E!, Saturday July 2, noon–8 p.m. ET. Also airs Sunday from 10 a.m. ET–6 p.m. ET.) In case you missed Javier Colon winning the first-ever season of the NBC show, you can see him sing his way to the top from the start.
The Real Housewives of… (Bravo, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET–Monday, 2 a.m. ET. Also airs Monday, 10 a.m. ET–Tuesday, 1 a.m. ET) If you're up to date on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Orange County but behind the ball on New York City and New Jersey, then this is the marathon for you.
Teen Mom (MTV, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET–Sunday, 12:30 a.m. ET. Also airs Sunday 8 a.m. ET–9 p.m. ET) Before Amber, Farrah, Laci and Catelynn return for a third season of the hit MTV docu-show on July 5, watch the ups and downs they've encountered as -- what else? -- teen moms.
Mob Wives (VH1, Saturday, 2 p.m. ET–midnight) If you haven't kept up with these mafia ladies, here's your chance. While you're at it, you might cook up some manicotti and some cannolis to go along with their juicy battles.
Say Yes to the Dress(TLC, Sunday, 9 a.m. ET – 1 p.m. ET) Whether or not you're soon to be a bride, this show is a hoot. And if you're married, it'll make you glad that dress search is long gone.
Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime, Sunday, 10 a.m. ET–11 p.m. ET) This marathon picks ups with season 2 of the show about a shallow model who dies and finds her soul in the body of a newly deceased plus-size attorney (Brooke Elliott) and continues through the first two episodes of the current third season.
The Judds (OWN, Sunday, 2 p.m. ET–8 p.m. ET) Need to take time out from your dysfunctional family reunion? Wynonna and Naomi Judd have their own share of mother-daughter issues.
Hoarders (A&E, Sunday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. ET) Watching this show for 13 hours might actually be very sad. But it's an option.
Happy Fourth of July!
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