Blu ft. Mela Machinko - "Kiss The Sky"

Blu's latest single with hook by Mela Machinko and production handled by M-Phazes - cuts by DJ Dutchmaster.

Wonder what Blu's been up to lately? Check out this interview at Takin' Mines...

Video: Ab Soul - "Pineal Gland"

APLUSFILMZ directed the clip for the Tae Beast produced song set to appear on the album Control System dropping May 11th.

So that you know, the pineal gland is in the brain, not below the waist.

Coachella 2012 April 13-15

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Legendary Singer Etta James Dead at 73

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The Legendary singer Etta James has died at age 73 from complications from leukemia, according to her long time friend and manager, Lupe De Leon.

James who would've turned 74 on Wednesday, died with her Husband, Artis Mills and son, De Leon by her side at a Riverside hospital in California.

She was best for her hit songs  "At Last", "The Wall flower", "Something's Got A Hold On Me" and many others.

A legend and talent we'll never forget!

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Video: Etta James - "Lie No Better"

Behind the Scenes: Eric Benet - 'Real Love' Video Shoot

Go behind the scenes of Eric Benet's 'Real Love' Video Shoot.

Directed by Michael Rainin.

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Video: Moe Green - "Mean Green Okerlund"

Vallejo's Moe Green returns with new visuals from a track off of the Free Water EP.

Also, go behind the scenes with Moe Green in this episode of "Out With The Out Crowd" webisode:

Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills Holiday '11 Window Display

This is Neiman Marcus' holiday window display in Beverly Hills(CA). 

It's doesn't matter what city you live in, the retail window displays are the best at Christmastime!

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Foul-Mouth Fumbles in Hollywood

The American Music Award (AMA) Winners - 2011

Nicki Minaj received an award for "Favorite Artist" and "Favorite Album". Photo: ABCThe AMA's aired live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Nicki Minaj("Favorite Artist" and "Favorite Album"- "Pink Friday"), Usher("Favorite Male Artist") and Beyoncé("Favorite Female Artist") were among the top winners of the star-studded award show.

Rap Artist Wiz Khalifa won "Rap/Hip-Hip" award and Taylor Swift won top honor(and her third won of the night) for "Album of the Year."

Some of the top performers were Mary J Blige, Jennifer Lopez(she won an award for "Latin Music: Favorite Artist"), and Drake. 

To see the list of winners click here...

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"The Award Show Roundtable Series: The Directors" - Part Two

Director Steve McQueen(the only black director on the panel) was asked the question(which we've been asking for damn near a century), "why aren't there more black directors in Hollywood?"

"It's shameful that filmmakers live in America and won't cast more black actors," McQueen said.

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"The Award Season Roundtable Series: The Directors" - Part One

An interview with film directors Alexander Payne, Steve McQueen, Mike Mills, Jason Reitman, Michel Hazanavicius and Bennett Miller.

They were asked the question, "In your minds, what makes a good director?"

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Behind The Scenes - "The Award Season Roundtable Series: The Directors"

The behind the scenes footage of "The Award Season Roundtable Series: The Directors."

A candid interview with Hollywood directors, Alexander Payne, Steve McQueen Bennett Miller, Mike Mills, Michel Hazanavicius and Jason Reitman.

Look for the interview parts one and two in future posts.

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"Mirror Mirror" Movie Trailer - Coming This Spring '12

"Mirror Mirror" is the classic "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" story based on the German fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, but with a dark twist.

In this adventurous film, Snow and the Dwarfs wants to reclaim their destroyed kingdom.

Veteran actress Julia Roberts plays the Evil queen and Lily Collins is Snow White(You may recognize Collins from "The Blindside").

Directed by Tarsem Singh(The Cell).

It opens in theaters on March 16, 2012.

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Jamie Foxx, Garry Shandling and Mel Gibson Brainstorm Before A Tribute to Robert Downey Jr. at The 25th Annual American Cinematheque Awards Show

Jamie Foxx, Garry Shandling and Mel Gibson brainstorm before a tribute to Robert Downey Jr. at the 25th Annual American Cinematheque awards show in Hollywood.

Rapper Heavy D Dead at 44

Early Tuesday, Rapper Heavy D(Dwight Arrington Myers) was found on the sidewalk outside of his Beverly Hills home.

The rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead at 1pm according to TMZ. 

He was 44.

This story is still developing.

We'll keep you posted!

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