Singleton is best known for his films Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, Baby Boy and more.
He also directed music videos, like Michael Jackson's iconic Remember The Time.
To honor Singleton's work, this week's throwback is dedicated to him.
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Showing posts with label RIP. Show all posts
Monday, April 29, 2019
Throwback Monday: RIP John Singleton
Singleton is best known for his films Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, Baby Boy and more.
He also directed music videos, like Michael Jackson's iconic Remember The Time.
To honor Singleton's work, this week's throwback is dedicated to him.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Hugh Hefner Dies at 91
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| http://schmoesknow.com |
It's definitely an end of an era.
Playboy magazine founder, satin-pajama-enthusiast and sexual revolution icon, Hugh Hefner, has died at the age of 91 years old .
The publication released a statement saying Hefner died at his home, the Playboy Mansion, surrounded by family and friends.
Playboy's first issue was published in 1953 when Hef was just 27 years old. The first issue of Playboy was financed with $600 of his own money and several thousand more in borrowed funds, including $1,000 from his mother. But his biggest asset was a nude calendar photograph of Marilyn Monroe. He had bought the rights for $500. That photo ended up on the cover of the first issue and launched the brand we all know, and whom many just "read for the articles".
Hefner leaves behind four children and wife, Crystal Harris.
Hefner will be buried at the Westwood Village Memorial Park, where he bought the mausoleum drawer next to Monroe.
Hefner's stature in pop-culture was huge and launched the careers of Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy, Carmen Electra, and Girls Next Door Bridget Marquardt, Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett and Holly Madison.
Some of these women, and celebrities featured in Playboy took to social media to express their condolences to the legend.
So sad but forever grateful for all the wonderful memories and amazing experiences #RIPHef #Playboy 💔 pic.twitter.com/RkHje7h0Un— Bridget Marquardt (@Bridget) September 28, 2017
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 28, 2017
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) September 28, 2017
A great man, entrepreneur and innovator. Your legacy lives on. #Hef pic.twitter.com/36cRzlUPRw— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) September 28, 2017
Yes, I played the Playboy Clubs. Remembering Hefner today and work he supplied me early on. https://t.co/M7458uFG0F— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) September 28, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Rapper Prodigy of NYC Rap Duo Mobb Deep Dies
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| pmcvariety.com |
New York rapper Prodigy, one half of the influential rap duo Mobb Deep, has died at 42 years old.
The cause of death has not yet been released, but the Queens rapper has been long suffering from sickle cell anemia.
Prodigy was in Las Vegas for a Mob Deep show.
According to CNN, Prodigy was born Albert Johnson, the rapper's family had a storied history.
His
great-great-great-grandfather, William Jefferson White, founded
Georgia's Morehouse College in the basement of his Baptist church.
His
grandfather, Albert "Budd" Johnson, was a saxophonist and clarinetist
for Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and
Benny Goodman.
Johnson met fellow
Queens, New York native Kejuan Muchita when they were both freshman at
Manhattan's High School of Art and Design.
The
pair bonded over their shared love of hip hop and formed Mobb Deep.
Johnson took the moniker Prodigy, while Muchita chose the performance
name Havoc.
They scored a record deal as teens and released the album "Juvenile Hell" in 1993.
The project didn't generate much buzz, but the duo found more success with their sophomore album "The Infamous."
With
its gritty rhymes and contributions by the artists Nas and Raekwon, the
album helped launch Mobb Deep to the top of the hardcore, hip hop
ladder.
Mobb Deep was famously involved in the mid-90s East Coast/ West Coast beef. Tupac mentions them in Hit Em Up even addressing Prodigy's illness.
Rappers from all walks of life took to social media to express their condolences to the artist who paved the way for many.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Actor/ Comedian Robin Williams Commits Suicide
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| ticketmaster.com |
The 63 year old was found unconscious and not breaking in his home in Tiburon, CA.
Marin County Coroners Office says at this time, his death suspects to be caused by suicide by asphyxiation
"Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been
battling severe depression of late.
This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully
asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."
- Mara Buxbaum, press
representative for Robin Williams
"This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend,
while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human
beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking
for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our
hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of
joy and laughter he gave to millions."
- Susan Schneider, wife
So sad....he's one of my favorite actors.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Throwback Monday
The tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School has left me with a hole in my heart. All weekend I've been thinking of those tiny victims and brave staff members who put their lives at risk to save those who were just beginning their's.
As a society, as a country....we need to start making some changes.
If you haven't already and want to help out the family's of victims here are a few links to do so:
The Newtown Memorial Fund is taking donations, as well Facebook pages have also been set up to help the families of Emilie Parker (6), Olivia Rose Engel (6), and Noah Pozner (6), who were killed at Sandy Hook.
The US Postal Service has added a PO Box for those who wish to send letters of condolence to the residents of Newtown.
Please address mail to:
Message of Condolence
PO Box 3700
Newtown, CT 06470.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Mexican-American Singer Jenni Rivera Dies in Plane Crash
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| Timeinc.com |
Fans are in mourning over the death of Mexican-American singer, Jenni Rivera.
Born in the U.S., Rivera's story is similar to that of slain Tejano singer Selena, in the sense that she was looking to cross-over into American music before her untimely death.
Rivera was flying with her publicist, Arturo Rivera, her makeup artist, Jacob Yebale, and two friends, one named Mario Macias and another who was also identified as Gerardo, to the central Mexican city of Toluca after a Saturday night concert before thousands in the northern city of Monterrey. All were killed.
MTV.COM says:
"Rivera was born and raised in Long Beach, California, "La Diva de la Banda," as she was respectfully known, got her start in 1995 when she released her debut album, La Chacalosa, on Capitol/EMI. Later that year, she recorded Adios a Selena as a tribute to Selena. At the time of Rivera's death, she was filming season three of "I Love Jenni," her Spanish-language reality show on mun2, which also aired in America on the Style Network. And just last week, Rivera reportedly signed a deal with ABC to develop her own sitcom.
With her last album, 2011's Joyas Prestadas, La Gran Señora delivered an LP full of powerful and well-received ballads like "Basta Ya" ("Enough Is Enough"), but her star far surpassed the studio. Yes, Rivera sold an estimated 15 million LPs, but she just as easily transitioned from music to television with "I Love Jenni" and as a judge on "La Voz," the Mexican version of the popular singing competition show "The Voice."
According to her fans. Rivera sang of heartbreak, domestic violence and raising her children as a single mother. She was famously married to Esteban Loaiza, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. They divorced earlier this year."
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
R.I.P. Patrice O'Neal
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| ComedyCentral.com |
The 41year old took part ,along with other celebrities, in Comedy Central's roast of actor Charlie Sheen in September. He also appeared in the Comedy Central special Elephant in the Room, and had guest roles in TV shows including The Office and Arrested Development. Film appearances included In the Cut, 25th Hour and Head of State.
Here is one of O'Neal's funniest bits on his "Elephant in the Room" about animal abuse. My sister showed me this a while back and I couldn't stop laughing.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
R.I.P. Hip Hop Legend Heavy D
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| People.com |
TMZ's Harvey Levin tweeted that Heavy D just got back from shopping and took the stairs. A designer found him on the ground and cradled him until EMTs arrived. It's not confirmed if the rapper died of a heart attack.
TMZ reports legendary hip-hop artist, Heavy D, died today.
"Heavy D -- real name Dwight Arrington Myers -- was rushed to an L.A. hospital around noon today ... and was pronounced dead at the hospital at 1 PM. He was 44 years old. We've learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy's Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway.
When help arrived, we're told Heavy D was conscious and speaking -- and was transported to a nearby hospital. He died a short time later. Cops are investigating the death -- and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play. Police are currently at the home."
Heavy D's last tweet on twitter reads: @heavyd: BE INSPIRED!
What a very fitting last tweet.
Such a sad day for the hip-hop community.
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