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Updated Numbers: Domestic Box Office: $144.1 million Overseas Box Office: $187.5 million Worldwide Box Office: $331.6 million Yearly Box Office Rank: 7 Yearly Worldwide Rank: 7 All-Time Worldwide Rank: 108

Updated Numbers: Domestic Box Office: $120.7 million Overseas Box Office: 57.7 million Total Worldwide Box Office: $178.4 million Yearly 2004 Box Office Rank: 10 Yearly Worldwide Box Office Rank: 16

great pics! jada looks fine as ever(will is mad lucky... i need a jada in my life). will is looking older and more dignified. i guess he can't be young looking forever. it looks as if he's aged a little bit.

"Oh, sure. How you like it? Black? Couple of cubes of kiss my @$$" - from Men In Black II Here's the quote: "...in the mood for you. Get back..."

I don't see the correlation between the VH1 Honors thing and this latest controversey. I believe has KRS-One has the right to say what he wants to say. I don't think race has anything to do with being a good leader. It's about how the person is and how closely he/she guards his/her values. I think the issues and problems regarding blacks in the community should be handled by us(yes, I am black). I do believe it takes a village to raise a child but ultimately each person has the responsibility to govern his/herself to do the right things in life. While I believe that as a people, we have been historically put behind the eight-ball, we still have a responsibility to govern ourselves with morals, values, and discipline.

I really don't know what to make of this statement. It is so over-the-top that I can't really comment on it. I for one was not cheering when 9/11 happened so I don't know what he's talking about. :what: :confused3:

This is what I've been saying for years now. Rap has been watered down to the point where I don't even want to listen to it. I haven't bought a rap(if you count Christian rap then I have) CD in almost 2 years(The Roots' Phrenology was the last CD I bought). It saddens me that people like Mos Def, The Roots, Talib Kweli and others aren't being played all that much on radio and TV. Like I've said over and over again, the industry is interested in what's hot right now as opposed to real talent. There has to be a change in hip-hop if it's going to survive another 30 years. With the internet I think that change is coming. It's time for artists to bypass the industry and promote their music through the internet. I'm really happy that Will is putting out his music on his own label. We need more artists to have control over their music instead of board room exec. telling artists what's "real". If it sounds like I'm angry it's because I am. I'm feeling what this article is saying. I love hip-hop because I grew up on it(I'm almost 30) but I have outgrown it. Hip-Hop hasn't evolved and grown up with me and it's very upsetting. You're supposed to mature as you get older and to me it feels like hip-hop hasn't matured.

Building 429 - Space Between Us Switchfoot - The Beautiful Letdown Jill Scott - Beautifully Human

Updated Numbers: Domestic Box Office: $143.9 million Overseas Box Oficce: $183.8 million Worldwide Box Office: $327.7 million Domestic Yearly Rank: 7 Worldwide Yearly Rank: 7 All-Time Worldwide Rank: 112

Updated Numbers: Domestic Box Office: $94.0 million Overseas Box Office: $21.7 million Worldwide Box Office: $115.7 million With Sharktale having been on the screens for only 11 days, it already ranks #15 on the domestic yearly list and #24 on the worldwide yearly list. :thumb:

Here is a case where a video can save a song. Lose It is a remedial, juvenile song but the video is completely hilarious. I like the video because it's so over-the-top silly. Lose It belongs in that category with Thong Song. These songs would be wack but the video is what makes the song a hit. I'm sure Eminem has more serious singles ahead. In fact, he has a single called "Mosh" where be completely rips the Bush Administration. Grade for song Lose It: D- Grade for video: B+ Overall Grade: C-

Pippen was my 2nd favorite player too. I'm from Chicago so I go to experience the Bulls' dynasty up close and personal. It always seemed to me that Scottie didn't get the props he deserved from the Chicago media and some of the fans here in Chicago. I constantly defended Scottie in basketball debates. Scottie Pippen was one of the greatest NBA to ever play. He revolutionized the small forward position. Here you had a guy who could shoot, pass, dribble, rebound, run the offense and defend... FROM THE SMALL FORWARD POSITION. He was the K.G.(Kevin Garnett) of the 90's. I think Scottie was just as important to those 6 titles as MJ was. He definitely had a great career and he is a sure first ballot Hall Of Famer. As far as fave teams go, I'll always be a Bulls fan first and foremost. I guess my other team would be the Spurs because Tim Duncan is my favorite player in the league right now. Oh by the way, LAKERS SUCK!!!! :thumb:

I'm so happy I was wrong about my predictions. Despite the critics basically trashing this movie, THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!!!!! Congrats to Will and the whole Sharktale gang for another #1 weekend at the box office. :thumb: :rock:

Updated Numbers: Domestic Box Office: $143.7 million Overseas Box Office: $177.9 million Worldwide Box Office: $321.6 million I, Robot looks to finish in the $330-350 million range. It still ranks in the top 20 of box office films in the U.S.(ranked #17 on 10/5/04). Yearly Domestic Box Office Rank: 7 Worldwide Domestic Box Office Rank: 7 All-Time Worldwide Box Office Rank: 116 All-Time Domestic Box Office Rank: 130

[quote=Hero1,Oct 2 2004, 02:06 AM][quote=TopDawg14,Oct 2 2004, 01:10 AM] Opening Weekend: $38.7 million[/quote] are you serious TD :scared2: every will smith movie opens at abt 50 million..and sharktale is on over 4, 000 screens , that abt 800 more than i robot.. id be absolutely shocked if sharktale opened with less than 40 million! [/quote] There is a movie coming out here in the U.S. called Ladder 49 with John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix. It's been getting a lot of positive buzz here in the U.S. and I took that into account for the lower than usual opening weekend for Sharktale. I have a funny feeling that Ladder 49 will give Sharktale a little trouble... just a little.

Opening Weekend: $38.7 million Domestic Box Office: $116.1 million Overseas Box Office: $187.6 million Worldwide Box Office: $303.7 million

What time is it: 4:43 CST Name: CT Age: 29 Birthday: May 27th Race: African-American Sex: Male Height: 5' 10 Zodiac Sign: Gemini What Are You Known For: My Smile Where Are You From: The world's greatest city - Chicago, IL. Where Are You Now: still the world's greatest city - Chicago, IL. What Type of Person Are You: it varies - I can be serious yet I can be really silly. It just depends on what mood I'm in. What would you change about yourself: My height - would like to be 6'2 Best Thing About You: My spirit, smile, personality Describe Yourself in 3 Words: I'm the truth! What do you find Sexy in a Mate: Godly spirit and the usual things guys look for in women First Love: Haven't had one yet. First Person You Got it on with: Mind your own business!!!!! I wanna get with....: Why are you being so nosy?!?!?! I Wish I Could Get Back With...: I plan on remaining abstinent until marriage. Favorite Artist (Male): A Tribe Called Quest, JJFP, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Michael Jackson Favorite Artist (Female): Sade, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige Favorite Album: I really don't have one. There are a lot of albums that I really like. Least Favorite Artist: any album made by most wack rappers out today(50 Cent, G-Unit, etc., etc.) If you could marry one celeb, who?: no one Who would you change lives with: no one What Type of Car Do You Wish You Had: 2005 BMW X5 Where Do You Work: I've got a good job and that's all you need to know. Where You Go to School: B.A. Morehouse College '97 What Do You Do on The Weekends: chill, go to movies, church activities Hobbies?: too many to list Most Embarrasing Fact: I have none. Most Memorable Moment: Graduating from college Sexiest Celebrity(s): Serena Williams, Elise Neal, Sanaa Lathan, Angelina Jolie, LaLa from MTV's TRL, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, Meagan Good, Rosario Dawson Favorite Movie(s): Seven, Star Wars Trilogy Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Will Smith Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie Favorite Sport(s): Football Favorite Team(s): Chicago Bears(NFL), Atlanta Braves(MLB), San Antonio Spurs(NBA), Colorado Avalanche(NHL) Favorite Player(s): too many to name Biggest Wish: peace in the world Biggest Fear: What time is it now: 1:06 AM CST

According to the internet review website, Rotten Tomatoes, Sharktale is pretty rotten. The Fresh/Rotten meter stands at 32% with the "cream of the crop" critics giving the movie(on average) a 5.3 rating out of ten. The movie also opens on over 4,000 screens in the U.S. I predicted this movie would be "whacked" by critics and unfortunately I am right. Let's hope the fans prove the critics wrong... like they usually do.

I hate to burst everyone's bubble but there is no statement whatsoever about Will signing to Interscope on Interscope's website. I know this isn't "the sign" but if a person of Will's stature generates absolutely no buzz on the label's official website then.... I'm not saying anything, I'm just saying...

Morgan Weisser was in Prayer Of The Rollerboys with Patricia Arquette. Arquette was in Stigmata with the ever-so-fine Nia Long. Long co-starred with Jamie Foxx in the dreadful Held Up and of course, Foxx earned rave reviews in Ali which starred Will Smith. Will Smith to... Larry Hagman.

With I, Robot finishing this past weekend at #1 in both Bulgaria and Japan, the movie continues to rack up money. As of 9/28/04, I, Robot has grossed $314.3 million worldwide. I, Robot still has premieres in Italy, Venezuela, Slovenia and Turkey. Domestic Box Office: $143.4 million Overseas Box Office: $170.9 million Total Worldwide Box Office: $314.3 million... and counting. I,Robot now ranks #7 on the yearly box office list and #121 on the all-time box office list. :clap: :thumb:

[quote=mfuqua23,Sep 19 2004, 11:29 AM][quote=TopDawg14,Jun 29 2004, 01:22 AM] This is the most recent pic I have. [url="http://members.msn.com/default.msnw?mpp=4263~5A2AAAAAACWvsyGrq!5qIwqq1EMKuX2NSNYVcus5DDSvrCnp8eb3xW7Q$$~5A3AAAAAAEmEKPl*rcgkRkMgmZumDlsIw0GTVu0H7LFLg$"]My Picture[/url] 3Cookies, Damn you fine!     :roll:  :thumb:[/quote] Did anyone every tell U U look like U could be part of the Wayans family? I know they got alot of members. [/quote] It's the bald head, right? LOL. As far as I know I'm not related to the Wayans Family but since they're worth a little bit of money, it is something I can look into. :roll: :thumb: :hilarious:

Alien, You're going to be so mad. This was easier than you think it is. Frank Sinatra, Jr. was in Hollywood Homicide along with.... Bruce Greenwood. Greenwood co-starred with Will in this summer's blockbuster, I, Robot. Will to.... Tia Mowry.

I have a feeling Shark Tale is going to get a lot of bad press here in the U.S. There was a big stink I read in the Chicago Sun-Times saying the movie depicts Italian-Americans in a distasteful light and it is racist. I've also heard that the dialogue in the movie is too explicit for kids. They're also trying to compare this movie to Finding Nemo when everyone involved with Shark Tale has said that this movie is not even remotely close in comparison to Finding Nemo. Oh well, I fear the trashing of the movie will begin... :dunno:

Wasn't this topic supposed to be about laughing at people who wanted to "take over" this board? I agree with AJ to a degree. The whole "gangsta" image in rap and hip-hop is just that - an image. 50 Cent did do some dirt but to suggest that he's still doing dirt is ludicrous. This guy is not living in the hood; he's living in a well-protected, high-end community. No real "gangsta" is going to openly talk about the dirt he's done, is doing and is going to do. 50, G-Unit and all of these cats are studio gangstas. They will tell images of that lifestyle because it sells and makes them a lot of money. They have to play the "thug" image to the hilt in order to maintain their street cred - end of story. What they do is not real hip-hop. I consider NWA real hip-hop because they told stories that a lot of people have never heard before. It made money for them and soon everyone copied their formula to make money. Whatever is hot, people will copy it to make money. It's not about the art form, IT'S ABOUT THE MONEY!