Eaten Alive's snake stunt bit off more than it could chew

 

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Eaten Alive's snake stunt bit off more than it could chew
Brian Moylan
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:57 GMT

National Geographic to air ‘9/10’ special

 

Almost 13 years into the post-September 11 world, National Geographic is taking a look back at the last day of the world before.

National Geographic to air ‘9/10’ special
DAVID HINCKLEY
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:33:49 GMT

Race Matters: White “Downton Abbey” Creator Julian Fellowes Says Blacks Need More Positive TV Role Models!

Race Matters: White “Downton Abbey” Creator Julian Fellowes Says Blacks Need More Positive TV Role Models!

Damn skippy we do!

Downton Abbey Creator Says Blacks Need More On-Screen Role Models

Via DailyMail

Downton Abbey has been met with applause for its decision to include a black character, the very first in its four series run – and creator Julian Fellowes hopes it will open the floodgates for other shows to follow suit.

The hugely popular drama returned on September 22 with the much vaunted appearance of sharp-suited jazz singer Jack Ross, played by Gary Carr.

But while his presence is a bold move given the show’s historical context, 64-year-old Fellowes believes it is necessary – because the black community need to see more positive role models on TV.

‘I think the world has been very unjust to black people,’ he told The Sun. ‘They have had a very rough time. If I was growing up now, I would want to see some winners among that group.

‘I would want to see some positive role models who are getting things done.’

Fellowes credits Naomie Harris as one of the black actors to help spark this black media revolution

While the appearance of genial jazzman Ross is a step in the right direction, Fellowes believes we are already starting to see positive changes for British actors of West Indian and African descent in the cinema.

That change, Fellowes believes, is easily symbolised by Naomie Harris, who was introduced as the new Miss Moneypenny in Skyfall, currently the highest grossing James Bond film of all time.

‘What Naomie Harris is doing for young black girls out there is really good. I am 100 per cent behind that,’ he said.

Ross, 26, had previously taken on smaller roles in a string of shows, amongst them Death In Paradise and Bluestone 42, before landing a prominent role in the 1920s period drama.

Last year Fellowes said he hoped to ‘open it up ethnically a bit’ and revealed he was considering adding a black or Indian character.

This was a great year for black cinema with Fruitvale Station, The Butler, and Kevin Hart’s record-breaking Let Me Explain. Hopefully, more open-minded producers and directors will take note and act accordingly…

Image via Wiki/ITV

Race Matters: White “Downton Abbey” Creator Julian Fellowes Says Blacks Need More Positive TV Role Models!
hiphopobama
Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:28:21 GMT

Elizabeth Hasselbeck confirms departure from 'The View,' move to Fox News

Elizabeth Hasselbeck confirms departure from 'The View,' move to Fox News

After much speculation, Elisabeth Hasselbeck has left “The View” — signing on to Fox News Channel’s morning yak-fest, “Fox & Friends.” She will replace “Fox & Friends” co-host Gretchen Carlson, who will anchor a one-hour daytime program beginning in early fall.

Elizabeth Hasselbeck confirms departure from 'The View,' move to Fox News
DAILY NEWS STAFF
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:14:02 GMT

NY1 News, NY1 Noticias To Co-Host Mayoral Debate On Latino Issues

NY1 News, NY1 Noticias To Co-Host Mayoral Debate On Latino Issues

NY1 News, its Spanish sister station NY1 Noticias, and the Latino Leadership Institute will co-host this year's first televised Democratic mayoral debate on Latino issues, on June 19. | The debate will air live in English on NY1 and with Spanish interpretation on NY1 Noticias, and will be streamed live on ny1.com and NY1noticias.com.

NY1 News, NY1 Noticias To Co-Host Mayoral Debate On Latino Issues
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:39:37 GMT

Cable Companies Can Now Force You to Rent Set-Top Boxes. Here Are Your Alternatives.

Cable Companies Can Now Force You to Rent Set-Top Boxes. Here Are Your Alternatives.

For many customers, cable may be getting even more expensive. A new FCC ruling lets cable providers require customers to rent set-top boxes for their basic tiers (including local stations). With HD boxes running around $10 a month for each TV and using more power than the fridge, this might be the straw the breaks the cable subscriber's back. Here are your other options. More »

Cable Companies Can Now Force You to Rent Set-Top Boxes. Here Are Your Alternatives.
Melanie Pinola
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Republican pundit tells MSNBC anchor she doesn’t look black

Republican pundit tells MSNBC anchor she doesn’t look black

Uh, oh. I thought only blacks elevated themselves to “the race police” calling into question other black people’s “blackness.” But now at least one white Republican seems to be jockeying for the job of the “black race police.” Republican Tim Graham of the Media Research Center mused on Twitter Wednesday he didn’t think MSNBC Karen [...]

Republican pundit tells MSNBC anchor she doesn’t look black
The Admin
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:24:31 GMT

'Downton Abbey' may jazz up Season 4

'Downton Abbey' may jazz up Season 4

PBS’ smash-hit retro-soap “Downton Abbey” may be moving more openly into the Jazz Age its upcoming season four. The show’s producers are looking to cast a black actor as a suave, charismatic jazz singer, according to a story in the London Sun.

'Downton Abbey' may jazz up Season 4
David Hinckley
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:16 GMT

Lou Myers dead at 77

Lou Myers dead at 77

Actor Lou Myers, best known for his role as ornery restaurant owner Mr. Gaines on the television series "A Different World," has died. Tonia McDonald of Myers' nonprofit, Global Business Incubation Inc., said Myers died Tuesday night at Charleston Area Medical Center in West Virginia.

Lou Myers dead at 77
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:21:12 GMT

'Downton' hit by storm after Matthew's death

'Downton' hit by storm after Matthew's death

The creators of “Downton Abbey” moved quickly to calm the waters Monday as the Internet and social media exploded with fan anger and grief over Sunday’s stunning death of Matthew Crawley on the PBS megahit.

'Downton' hit by storm after Matthew's death
DAVID HINCKLEY
Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:30 GMT

MSNBC OR BET?

It looks like MSNBC is the new BET. You Negroes are starting to watch MSNBC in droves. (Tamron Hall is on MSNBC, so the field watches as well.) The good news is, of course, that it's a cable news channel, so maybe you Negroes will stay on top of current events.
And then there is FOX News; you Negroes sure hate FOX News.
"In that same time period, CNN grew its black audience by 23.7%(from 131,000 in 2011 to 162,000 in 2012, 23.9% of their total audience) , while Fox News’ declined by 23.7% (38,000 in 2011 to 29,000 in 2012, 1.4% of their total audience), but MSNBC had more black viewers than both of those nets combined (from 177,000 in 2011 to 284,000 in 2012, 31.4% of their total audience). What’s more impressive is that MSNBC attained 60% growth after being number one in that demographic last year, and the year before."

I can't say that I blame you Negroes for hating FOX.I mean they sure don't like you.
But the FOX people, to their credit, are smart. They have tapped into a huge segment of the American population. Is anyone surprised that FOX is usually number one in the cable news wars?
I bet the people who have been sending Jemele Hill racist letters are FOX viewers.
"ESPN Columnist Jemele Hill shared an alarming letter with her Twitter followers Friday, which she reportedly received after having made multiple appearances on sports radio show “The Herd” last year, according to the Grio.

In the letter (pictured), the disgruntled viewer refers to Hill as a “b*tch jungle bunny,” “spear-chucker,” and implores ESPN to terminate her “before she back slides into some ebonics-laden inarticulate mumbo-jumbo tirade.” To top things off, the anonymous man reveals he’s “not interested in spending all day listening to some thick-lipped gorilla attempting to properly speak the King’s English.”

Hill took the letter in stride on her Twitter account, commending the viewer for being racist without using the N-word. All in a day’s work for someone used to slurs frequently coming her way as a Black female covering sports.
“I get these types of letters every day,” she tweeted Adena Andrews, a writer for ESPNW. And there’s the show of support from colleagues in the journalism world to help. [Source]

Finally, I am not sure what this means, but there are now Django action figures for sale. Slave toys for sale. Oh the irony.

MSNBC OR BET?
field negro
Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:34:00 GMT

The 'Dead' takes a walk at holiday time

The 'Dead' takes a walk at holiday time

Here's a holly jolly news flash: By design or chance, our television screens should become a bit less violent during the holiday season.

The 'Dead' takes a walk at holiday time
DAVID HINCKLEY
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT

No Jerry Lewis in this year's taped MDA fundraiser

No Jerry Lewis in this year's taped MDA fundraiser

No tote board. No Jerry Lewis. And not from Las Vegas. An annual Muscular Dystrophy Association television fundraiser goes a new way Sunday.

No Jerry Lewis in this year's taped MDA fundraiser
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:58:14 GMT

Dominic Carter back in the anchor chair tonight. (Monday)

Dominic Carter back in the anchor chair tonight. (Monday)

Hope you can join me Monday Night at 6:00 p.m. I will be HOSTING the Political Show on RNN-TV (first time in the big chair in almost 3 years) My guests on Richard French Live will include candidate for mayor Bill Thompson, & Chris Shays who is running for Senate in Connecticut on the Republican side against multi-millionaire Linda McMahon. (Yes that McMahon of the WWF)
We will also have some political consultants to respond to Mitt Romney naming Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Jam packed live show Monday night. If you watched me before and have missed that type of show, it will be back Monday night. Friday, I had my practice with my IFB in my ear, and I'm ready to go!!!!
Hope to see you Monday Night! 6:00 pm RNN-TV. (On all the cable systems. NY, NJ, PA, DE, and Conn. Manhattan channel 91, Bronx Queens Brooklyn Staten Island channel 19. Also on Fios,and of course all of Long Island, Rockland, Westchester, Albany, Kingston)

Dominic Carter back in the anchor chair tonight. (Monday)
Dominic Carter
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:52:54 GMT

WNBC to salute departing anchor Sue Simmons

WNBC to salute departing anchor Sue Simmons

NBC 4 New York is saying goodbye to news anchor Sue Simmons with a day-long tribute Friday. It’s the last day on the air for Simmons, whose contract is up and won’t be renewed. She’s been in the job since 1980.

WNBC to salute departing anchor Sue Simmons
DAVID HINCKLEY, GINA SALAMONE
Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:00:59 GMT

Black Women, Stop Fighting -- and Not Just on TV

Black Women, Stop Fighting -- and Not Just on TV

Essence's Nathan Hale Williams says that he's tired of Basketball Wives-type antics and brawls on reality television -- but also in real life -- between high-powered, highly educated black women.

Now, after seeing Evelyn Lozada on Basketball Wives leap across a table to attack another women who was not threatening her, I’m done. To add insult to injury, on a recent episode she felt no remorse and acknowledged that at 36 years old (my age) she should know better, but she didn’t care. For me, the nail in the coffin was when I heard a teenage girl say, “Don’t make me go Evelyn on your [butt]!” With that statement, Ms. Lozada’s public legacy was confirmed ...

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Black Women, Stop Fighting -- and Not Just on TV
Nathan Hale Williams
Wed, 09 May 2012 05:45:27 GMT

Survey: Majority of Black TV viewers dissatisfied with programming options

Survey: Majority of Black TV viewers dissatisfied with programming options

Target Market News - At a time when several new channels and programs are targeting the African-American audience, a new survey reveals that the overwhelming majority of these viewers are dissatisfied with their current programming options. When asked, “Are you satisfied with the variety of Black TV programs now on the air,” 97% of the [...]

Survey: Majority of Black TV viewers dissatisfied with programming options
admin3
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:48:25 GMT

Mad Men Mystery Solved: Here's The "Thing" That Happened In Bed-Stuy In 1966

Mad Men Mystery Solved: Here's The "Thing" That Happened In Bed-Stuy In 1966

In last night's Mad Men a "thing" happening in Bed-Stuy was mentioned. We found out what it was... [ more › ]

Mad Men Mystery Solved: Here's The "Thing" That Happened In Bed-Stuy In 1966
Jen Carlson
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:08:29 GMT