Tuesday, March 31

TARAJI P. HENSON INTERVIEW CLIPS



Academy Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson set down with Cathy Hughes (Radio One founder) for TV One on One to talk about the Oscars, her acting career, working with Brad Pitt, and more. Tune in this Sunday, April 5th at 10pm est to catch the full episode.





by

I love this woman! Shout out to Sowmya Krishnamurthy from icedmedia.com for the info!

KodakBoi

Maestro Knows - Episode 2 (Anthony Hamilton)


Maestro Knows - Episode 2 (Anthony Hamilton) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

Local L.A. lurker Levi Meastro brings us into his world the best way he knows how, through a camera lens. With only his 2nd video/episode out, I believe I'm already hooked on these mini-series. His videos are brilliant! Peep an appearance from Anthony Hamilton.


KodakBoi

Queen Bee Gets Her First 10!!




Lil' Kim & Derek Hough danced the Argentine tango, and I feel they might have really nailed it last night. The did a phenomenal job. The judges gave the dance couple a score of 27. I'm sure Foxy Brown's career is rolling over in it's grave after last night's performance.


KodakBoi

Monday, March 30

Mary J. Blige & Carol’s Daughter Founder On “TODAY” Show




Mary J. Blige and Lisa Price, founder of the Carol’s Daughter franchise appeared on The TODAY Show Monday & taught fans how to make a salt scrub...

The majority of Carol's Daughter products, I love and use! From the Tui Hair Smoothie down to the Lisa's Hair Elixir it's possibly the best natural products I've use in the last few years. I recommend all of our readers to try the Mimosa Hair Honey to add shine to your mane. It includes protective alkanet root, and annatto seeds for color. And for those who sport natural locs, I suggest you try the Carol's Daughter Loc Butter. It's lite and it does the trick - holds your locs together, plus the smell is absolute pleasure.


KodakBoi



Lil' Kim > Save Target As

Photobucket

Charlie Wilson and LisaRaye joined Lil’ Kim on the set of her new video for ”Download", Saturday, March 28. The Queen Bee pulled in video director- Rage to create the visuals for the video.

Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket

KodakBoi

Say What?!? Andre 3000 ARRESTED

This is something that I really find hard to believe... but pictures never lie. On Saturday, Andre 3000 (real name Andre Lauren Benjamin) of Outkast was arrested for speeding 109 m.p.h. on I-75.

He released from jail after posting $1,200 bail, according to TMZ. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 29.

The arrest comes as State Representative Jim Cole is lobbying for a new "Super Speeder" bill to be passed in the state of Georgia. The law will force violators to pay an additional $200 fine for driving at more than 85 miles an hour on highways and four-lane roads. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has said he supports the bill and intends to sign it into law in the coming months...

PressPlay: Chester French - She Loves Everybody

Sunday, March 29

Taraji, Iman & Serena Cover Essence April 2009

Photobucket


KodakBoi

Lil' Kim Behind The Scenes Of Her New Video



The Queen Bee is on the set of her new video "Download" feat. T-Pain, but only his vocals will be on the set, not him. Apparently, T-Pain was allegedly involved in a golf cart accident on Friday that has left him with serious injuries, including losing four teeth, causing him to be a no show at the video shoot.


KodakBoi

Estelle Interview & Performance


Gyant "Chat's It Up" W/ Estelle from Gyant on Vimeo.

Recently Estelle chatted backstage with my homie Gyant (Sohh.com) after her performance in Atlanta. Check it out...


KodakBoi

Saturday, March 28

This Is My Story. Whats Your's?

Photobucket

Misunderstood aint gotta be explained, but you don't understand me so let me explain. Photography is my passion. As a kid I never had a chore, I always opted to play with a 35mm. I felt with a camera I was able to explore life through a different lens, though I am sure that I missed a lot more than I ever took advantage of. In 1992, I began to look at photography in a different light. Hurricane Andrew destroyed all my childhood photos, and left me with little to none at all to show my offspring...or to provide for my VH1 'Behind the....' special. But I had a plan, every kid does right? 


Photobucket

Model: William Lockhart
Photo: KodakBoi
Location: Atlanta, Ga


From that very moment I chose to carry a camera with me everywhere I went to capture every moment of my life, and everyone else's in the process. And it's something I eventually fell in love with. My mission, accomplished! Yea, I got clowned for toting a camera at all times, it's not as bad as being called out for totting a man bag, but I believe in staying true to self. This is what I love to do, everyday. Yea sure, the people I accompany are somewhat annoyed with my passion, but oddly enough they always reach out and leave it up to me to capture those unforgettable moments...Now I'm doing what I love to do and getting paid!


This is my work and this is my story...This is what it reads...What will yours read? Always remember, stay true to yourself and if people feel like they know you, tell them, 'you dont know me, you just believe you do.' The best is yet to come.



KodakBoi

The HomeLess Do Not Play.




Watch as Phoebe Price gets into a fight with this homeless woman....LMAO! This just made my day....Mad funny!


KodakBoi
Photobucket

Lil’ Kim will log on and treat her fans to a virtual peep show when she shoots the video for “Download” this weekend in Los Angeles.


The special effects visual will open with the Queen Bee at a slumber party with her girlfriends. Kim starts surfing the Internet until she finds a man that turns her on. The lucky suitor is then treated to a private peep show, before hackers try to get a peek at the steamy action.

Described by the video’s director, Rage, as Kim’s “hottest video ever,” the clip will ooze sex as the “Dancing with the Stars” contestant performs in various dominatrix outfits and broadcasts them on the World Wide Web. T-Pain and Charlie Wilson will make appearances and you can expect a few celebrity cameos.

Computer love has never been so hot! source

//PressPlay:// Jimmy Kimmel Live- Keri Hilson Feat. Lil Wayne - Turnin’ Me On




KodakBoi

//PressPlay://Curt@!n$ “Acapella Fella” On Good*Fella Radio Show



Curta!n$ goes in acapella style! Ya'll ain't ready...

KodakBoi

N.E.R.D. Performs “Soldier” On Jimmy Fallon’s Show




KodakBoi

T.I. & B.o.B. Freestyle @ The Loft



Tip joins B.o.B, oops we mean Bobby Ray, onstage at the Loft last night in Atlanta.


KodakBoi

Vogue Spring Issue.

PhotobucketPhotobucket
Spotted: Rihanna @ Bar Deluxe in Hollywood.

Rihanna has been pulling out all sorts of tricks lately with her nasty ensembles. It's like she stepped been stepping straight out of a fashion magazine with the garments she's been rocking lately. Are you not seeing what I'm seeing??? Ladies, don't sleep on this girl's fashion game, ya'll better take notes.

KodakBoi

I Am...Video Phone.



Yes, Bey is rightfully polished in all her videos, but give this girl a stage and she shines the brightest! The iconic superstar, Beyonce, kicked off the highly anticipated "I Am… tour" last night in Edmonton, Canada and really put on a show. Sasha Fierce was in full effect as she covered "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette, along with her hits Diva and Halo.




Leave it to the Beysus fans to capture it on their video phones right!? lol


KodakBoi

Caption This!!

Photobucket
Spotted: Kathy Griffin and Paris Hilton in LA.


This picture is saying so much to me lol...



KodakBoi

She Ate That.

Photobucket


Beyonce
is doing it all over all again, shes going on tour....and this time she has pulled in Thierry Mugler to design costumes for her “Beyonce I AM…Tour”. Thank God she let Momma Knowles sit down on this one. Now, will the real Sasha FIERCE please stand up!



KodakBoi

Timati Feat. Snoop Dogg - Groove On




The kid is dope...I'm not saying no more.


KodakBoi

N.A.S.A. Feat Kanye West Santogold & Lykke Li - Gifted




What a phenomenal track! Kanye is pure genius! He kills it each & every time. PressPlay to get in...



KodakBoi

PressPlay: N.E.R.D. - “WTF is GYT?”




KodakBoi

Friday, March 27

PressPlay: Jennifer Hudson On “Ellen”

[Interview]



[Performance - “If This Isn’t Love” ]




KodakBoi

Coming To The Stage.




GLC (Feat. Kanye West) - The Big Screen


KodakBoi

Rihanna Gets New Tattoo - Is It A Message For Chris Brown?

Photobucket

"I think that if anything did happen with her (& Chris Brown) that the tattoo has nothing to do with it. I wasn't there. I don't know what happened, but she's very much herself. She's very happy, and she loves getting tattoos. I don't think it has anything to do with it." - BangBang, Rihanna's tattoo artist talking to E! News


Yea Right! Since they're reportedly taking time off from each other, I think Rihanna is pre-warning Chris Brown with her new ink -a tiny handgun. Yes it seems subliminal, but to the point. "Chris if you put your hands on me again, It won't be nice" is what the tattoo screams to me-- Yes, Rihanna, actions do speaks louder than words! BangBang, who works out of Eastside Ink in New York, reportedly flew to Rihanna's Los Angeles home to ink the singer's friend, but when she got there, surprise, suprise Rihanna ended up wanting some work done as well. Despite the violent connotations, BangBang insists the new ink is not a reflection of Rihanna's recent troubles with Chris Brown.



KodakBoi

Spotted: Lil' Kim

Photobucket
Photobucket

Is that weight loss Kim? Your body is looking right ma'...


Footage: Lil' Kim Arriving At Dance Practice
Location: L.A.



KodakBoi

Thursday, March 26

Semi- Casual Event.

I get emails from women all the time complaining about how we don't cover women fashion that often - and their right, we don't! I personally haven't seen that many staple pieces that I love from a woman's line. Not looking could be the case on my end as well, but that's neither here nor there. Real talk tho, only a hand full of women's garments really pull me in...Case & point, women's chinos. I love to see girls in chinos, rolled up of course.


Photobucket


The first day of Spring began last Friday, and what I love most about this season is how the women become a little daring more with their fashion sense. I saw a girl today that rocked a set of chinos, as she paired it with a simple wife-beater and a nasty shoe. I didn't have my camera to capture her incredible ensemble, but I think I'm making up for it by this blog entry. What am I trying to get across? Simple- follow this girls lead - pair the khaki or gray colored pant with a bright spring colored t-shirt that pops, and a shoe that compliments the whole outfit accordingly. Chinos have so much flair & versatility which makes this item a great asset for all women.


There becoming very popular this spring, ladies - every girl should own a pair... or at lease think about incorporating this staple item in their spring wardrobe.


KodakBoi

Bloggers Wanted 3-26-09

The KidduNotCrew are looking for 2/3 passioninate members to help produce & insure that our brand, as fresh as it is, stays dougie around here by contributing with daily updates.

Photobucket

To cut to the chase, here's what we’re Looking For…

We need bloggers with the time, energy, and patients to update multiple times per day. A writer with a unique, witty style is always a plus+ - a little sense of humor goes along way! Someone with an interest in and knowledge of pop culture is a must. Someone who is familiar with all grounds of Hip Hop and R&B would be nice. Familiarity with all forms of music from different eras and genres is a major plus. Someone who has the ability to self-edit and properly structure post, as well as fact-checking info being posted is expected. Only people who have total self-discipline and motivation will be tolerated - we don't have time to babysit around here.


If you feel you can fill in a slot & bring in that extra flair, please email me Kodakboi@KidduNot.com. Be sure to include a written sample that would cater to our brand, which can be reviewed & published immediately if needed. Also include your Myspace/Facebook page. There are existing format guidelines, style and procedures already in use at KidduNot - all of that would be further discussed in email nonetheless.

This is an unpaid, but rewarding opportunity. If you are an aspiring author or blogger you will benefit by gaining exposure for your writing and become an expert on your craft.

As you can see, I've been doing a lot of updates on my own, trying to stay on top of things...but sometimes I fall short because of the simple fact that...I'M ONLY ONE PERSON. I can't do it all by myself. The internet waits for no one, you already know, so this is my attempt to look for a few new kids on the block!

I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you....


KodakBoi

Electrik Red (Feat. Lil Wayne) - So Good Remix




KodakBoi

PressPlay: Charles Hamilton- “LOSER”




He's a winner, you a muthafu$%in' loser!


KodakBoi

Can You Explain This Ciara?

Photobucket



Do you think this is called inspiration or just plain ol' swagger jacking?


You be the judge!!


KodakBoi

Wednesday, March 25

10 Ways To KNOW When You're Addicted To Twitter



First it was Myspace...then Facebook....now Twitter.com has become the latest online social networking phenomenon. Being that I am an avid Twitter//Tweeter, I felt it was only right for me the compile a list of 10 ways to KNOW when you're addicted to Twitter....you wanna hear em?? Here they go!!

01) If you WANT to get caught at red lights so you can Tweet and read your @replies...You're addicted to Twitter!

02) If you've ever driven with your knees and Tweeted with both hands while on the highway...You're addicted to Twitter!

03) If you feel like every thought that comes to mind is something that the people on Twitter should read...You're addicted to Twitter!

04) If you ask people on Twitter for answers to questions that you would usually Google...You're addicted to Twitter!

05) If you can't remember the last time you checked your Myspace or Facebook page...You're addicted to Twitter!

06) If you've replied to a text//email starting with @janedoe...You're addicted to Twitter!

07) If you can't enjoy yourself when you're out and about because you feel obligated to give the play by play on everything as it happens, all while Tweeting about the people who are on Twitter that are also there... You're addicted to Twitter!

08) If you know what it means when you see @,#, DM, RT, or (c)
...You're addicted to Twitter!

09) If you notice when you lost a follower...You're addicted to Twitter!

10) If you've ever tweeted things like 'What up my Tweeples?!', 'Datz my Twigga', 'Hello Twitterville' or 'Good Morning Twietnaaaaam!!'...You're addicted to Twitter!

How many am I guilty of you ask?? All 10!!...LOL...yes Twitter is my
addiction...

Follow us on Twitter @ www.Twitter.com/KidduNotDotCom

The Virgo Signing Off...

Song + Dance = Pharrell In Paris




In an attempt to get McDonald’s to open up early, Pharrell tries a little song and dance....Doesn't look like he won these workers over. Pharrell,  they didn't see it for you in Paris bruh!


KodakBoi

Beyonce: Game On.




Beyonce puts on her game face for Nintendo’s Game ‘Rhythm Heaven’. Earlier this month, Beyonce shot a commercial in New York for the brand new Nintendo game.

Can't you just imagine Jay & Bey playing video games on their time off? lol


KodakBoi

PressPlay: Maino Feat. T-Pain - All Of The Above




KodakBoi

Tuesday, March 24

Kim Kardashian Complex April/May 2009

Photobucket



KodakBoi

Brand New Music: Ludacris & Shawnna - "Everybody Drunk As F***"

According to the information in the video below, Ludacris & Shawnna are doing an album together, titled Battle Of The Sexes.


And check out an exclusive listen of the first single from the album, "Everybody Drunk As F***"


Fresh, Is What It Is!



Here's the debut video,  "What It Is", from T-Pain's all-girl trio, Sophia Fresh. They put me in the mindframe of the female group Blaque. Remember them?


KodakBoi

PressPlay:Janelle Monae Performs "Many Moons" (Live at The Levi's®/FADER Fort)




Janelle Monae is that artist NOT to sleep on this year. Her performances are crazy dope!



KodakBoi

PressPlay: Lil Kim Interview On Big Boy’s Neighborhood




Kimberly Jones speaks about her portrayal in the Biggie biopic, Notorious, in a recent interview with Big Boy.

KodakBoi

Lil Kim Dancing The Samba On Dancing w/ The Stars (Round 3)




KodakBoi

Lil Wayne MTV Spring Break 2009 ”Prom Queen” Performance




Lil Wayne performed a live version of his rock single, “Prom Queen,” for the first time on MTV’s Spring Break 2009.


K
odakBoi

Monday, March 23

Kanye West Complex Magazine April/May 2009

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket



What does the brand Kanye West mean?

Kanye West: Pop but Luxury. Edgy but Comfortable. I’m about clashing worlds that you think don’t belong together. This is our world and everything belongs together. That’s the ill thing about our president. Our president is black, but our president is white, too. And the original struggle of America is racism, and to have someone in office that represents both of those sides is what I think this world is about. Segregation and snobbery and elitism should be the wack words. That should be what people use to dis people.



KodakBoi

PressPlay: Keri Hilson Feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo - "Knock You Down”




KodakBoi

I Liquor So Good She Dont Go Around Beer

Mr. Martin Louis The King Jr is branding this woman really well. Though he is doing everything to keep this woman by his side, there is still speculation as to weather Kanye & his new arm piece, Amber, are truly a couple...or just a plain ol' publicity stunt. Whatever the case, I can't wait to see what stunts Kanye will pulls with his upcoming video and how he will have Amber portrayed in the short film.

Photobucket

By now, we all know that Video vixen Amber Rose is set to star in Kanye's next music video, "Robocop", as a robotic police officer - without second thought, I'm sure she'll be sexy. A vision came to my mind recently while pondering a concept...Now, I'm no renown music video director by any means, but I do sometimes specialize in creating dope music videos in my head, driven by an intense record of course. I'm envisioning Amber's character in Kanye's next video to capture the look of Svedka's (vodka brand) futuristic "spokesbot" - something sexy, but with evil intentions. What you think? I think she could pull that look off... after all she looks damn near identical to the robot.

Photobucket



Wha' cha say?


KodakBoi

PressPlay: Lil Wayne Playing Prom Queen On His Guitar




KodakBoi

PressPlay: Ciara ft. Justin Timberlake - Love, Sex, Magic (Official Video)




KodakBoi

Sunday, March 22

Chris Brown/Rihanna Re-Enactment Video



A young white male and female couple re-enact the actual details from a Los Angeles police affidavit released the day Brown was officially charged with two felonies, in which the singer is said to have punched, bit and choked Rihanna until she almost lost consciousness. source


KodakBoi

PressPlay: Teyana Taylor Singing "I Am Ready For Love"

PressPlay below to listen to the beautiful and unemployed Teyana Taylor sing India Arie's "I Am Ready For Love." Now I'm not saying that I want to hear her doing a lot of slow songs, but her voice is too good for her to be doing that whack "Google Me" b.s. that she tried and flopped with a few years ago.


Somebody get this chick a job!!!

Saturday, March 21

Aaron Reid Presents 'Hello World' - The Photos

Photobucket

The Reid Experience” was in full affect last night with The launch of YEEC (Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Circle), which is set to bring a whole new movement in youth culture - so you already know KidduNot was in attendance! Aaron Reid's parents, Pebbles (Sister Perry to you) & L.A. Reid were on hand to help support their son & his new movement. Kanye's artist Big Sean, Def Jam's recording artist Unique, Ray Lavender (Konvict music), Rich Hil, Letoya Luckett, Dallas Austin, Don CannonOverDoz, Tameka Foster (who didn't want to take pictures) & Neffy, who is set to have a show with Frankie on BET, were all in the building to help the young guru celebrate. The first event “HELLO WORLD”, held at The Loft on West Peachtree in Atlanta, had you surrounded by & networking with some of today's finest in music, fashion and entertainment. Here are a few flicks from the event, check em out! Video's from the performances will be up later.


Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket
Photobucket

Friday, March 20

Let Me Buy You A Drink - Velvet Hammer

Photobucket

It's official the first day of Spring, so what better way to get prep'd than with a Velvet Hammer. This smooth cocktail is perfect as an after-dinner treat, or a sweet treat for you and your piece to sip on right before you get things poppin, if you know what I mean...



Ingredients

1 oz cream

3/4 oz Creme de Cacao
(brown)

3/4 oz Vodka


Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker, strain into a cocktail glass...or highball glass filled with ice cubes, and serve. To add a little taste pour creme de cacao, vodka and cream into a blender. Add ice, half a sliced banana, and sugar (1 tsp). Blend until smooth and pureed, and then pour into glass. And serve of course.



KodakBoi

SayWhat?!? Mary J. Blige To Star In A Movie Alongside Madea And Taraji P. Henson

Photobucket

The Queen of Hip-Hip & R&B, Mary J. Blige, will be staring in the upcoming film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, based on Tyler Perry's play of the same name. In the film, Blige plays Tanya, a nightclub manager and singer with a host of problems. The role of her best friend, April, will be played by Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson. In addition, Tyler Perry's true self alterego Madea is set to have a role in the film.

This is going to be a must-see. Mary's character sings quite a bit in the actual play. I can't wait to see if she can apply all of the raw emotion of her singing to the field of acting. Plus, we haven't heard Taraji sing since Hustle & Flow... Remember when she performed "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" live at the Oscars? This was waaaaay before her 2009 Oscar-nomination.

Filming has already started at Perry’s personal studio in Atlanta and the film is expected to be released on September 11, 2009. Immediately after, Perry will begin shooting Why Did I Get Married Too?, which be released next April 2, 2010. No word on whether Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, or any of the principal character from Why Did I Get Married will return for the sequal.


Mary is also in the studio recording songs for her latest album.

This Just In, Twitter Alert.




This video breaks down the new social networking tool, Twitter. For those still lost & curious about twitting, press play to watch anexplanation of the free social messaging utility for staying connected with everyone from Diddy to John Mayer .

If you have a Twitter account, leave your page address in the comment box so we can follow you.


KodakBoi

Bye Bye Miami

Photobucket

Dear Miami,

Our vacation is over...I'm glad we got a chance to catch up and reflect on old times. Thanks for getting me right together! I introduced you to new people this visit, and in return you introduced me to new things....as you always have. No matter how many places I travel, I still haven't quite found another you. Your something kinda special ain't cha!?!

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket

Photobucket


Back to the "A" we go...


KodakBoi