O1LT.COM "HOT AND BLACK" REPORT-WILL SMITH/SHREK/BEYONCE/AMERICAN IDOL/BIGGIE/PUDDY/THE MANY FACES OF BLACK BEAUTY!!!!

By L.T. Dinwiddie

Not even a dragon or the world's most-beloved spider could deny Will Smith another first-place finish at the box office.
Sony's father-son drama "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Smith and his own son, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith, debuted as the No. 1 movie with $27 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Smith's latest topped 20th Century Fox's dragon fantasy "Eragon," which opened in second place with $23.45 million, and Paramount's children's tale "Charlotte's Web," which premiered a distant third with $12 million. FULL STORY

Speaking of movies…

The immensely popular Shrek series is returning to theaters on May 18th, 2007. Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonia Banderas, and Mike Myers are all reprising their roles again to make us all split from the sides in laughter. As an adult, I really don’t get into animation, but the both Shrek movies are easily in my top 20 favorite films. Let’s all hope that they still bring the funny in DreamWorks third installment – “Shrek The Third”. Check out the new movie trailer SHREK TRAILER might I suggest the HD trailer for ultimate trailer experience.

I want everybody to understand that it pains to me to say, what I am about to say (not really but I have to add a little drama to build you guys up). I have been on the “DreamGirls” promotional blitz for almost a month, and I really haven’t had too many bad things to say about Ms. Beyoncé Knowles. However, her recent comment in Parade magazine is forcing me to say- “Beyoncé sit your ass down somewhere!” In the magazine, Beyoncé says that her alter-ego Sasha is too aggressive, too sexy, and that she probably wouldn’t like “her” if she were to ever meet “her” in person.

"She's too aggressive, too strong, too sassy, too sexy. I'm not her in real life at all."

Judging by this comment it sounds like Beyoncé is one can short of a six pack—if you know what I’m saying and I think you do. I love how B is still trying to walk the tight rope of Christianity and a Heathen. Why does she think that creating an “Alter-Ego” like “Sasha” would make us swallow the fact that she is a walking contradiction is beyond me? Beyoncé fans please put down your pitch forks and pointy stiletto heels; I’m not attacking your girl I’m just making an observation.

Despite her best efforts to remain “god like” with her enormous superstardom, there is nothing Christian about the music business. It’s about as close to hell and the devil then you can get. So, all I’m saying is that B’s constant separation of her on stage persona and her real life image shouldn’t be so easily separated. I believe that “Sasha” is a piece of Beyoncé. Is that her in totality? Absolutely not, but it is to an extent-- her. As I write this article, a sick thought has run through my mind – so who is Beyoncé when she’s on all fours for Jigga? Is she Beyonce or Sasha? Let’s hope she’s a little bit of both. FULL STORY

American Idol past winners and losers can still draw in big bucks if you can pony up the cash. According to the NY Post, Rueben Studdard commands an impressive 30-75k per party for a minimum of three songs. Taylor Hicks “Soul Patrol” pulls in a staggering 150k per show. But that’s peanuts compared the first, and my personal favorite, Kelly Clarkson who draws in astounding 300k per performance. I guess it really doesn’t matter who wins or loses, but how you play the game. Good job guys! FULL STORY

The Nas and Carmen drama continues to unfold…



Carmen you are a wretched whore! It’s just sad to see you try to profit off of a man. I am so sick of you chicken heads and your DAMN devious ways. Now, I know Jay-Z and Nas aint no damn angels. Hell, they’re probably closer to Satan then God, but you have a DAUGHTER who goes to SCHOOL where the kids say worse things then Nas and Jay-Z could EVER say about you. Wake up Chick and try to make your money like a decent human being.

Wendy Williams and Carmen Bryant(Wretched Whore)Part 1.
Wendy Williams and Carmen Bryant(Wretched Whore)Part 2.
Wendy Williams and Carmen Bryant(Wretched Whore)Part 3.
Wendy Williams and Carmen Bryant(Wretched Whore)Part 4.

DIDDY IS BACK and this time, he's looking for the best *MALE* talent in the nation!

If your voice rivals Justin Timberlake's. . .
AND you put Usher to shame on the dance floor. . .
YOU may have what it takes to MAKE THE BAND!

Nationwide casting calls are being held in early 2007 - and DIDDY WANTS YOU!

Look for upcoming auditions in:
Los Angeles
Houston
Orlando
Atlanta
Chicago
Detroit
AND
New York City!

Danity Kane from Making the Band 3 has already become a HUGE success!

Don't miss your opportunity to make history with DIDDY'S INTERNATIONAL *MALE* SUPERGROUP in Making the Band 4! Go here for casting information. MAKING THE BAND MYSPACE PAGE

Puffy is officially no longer apart of hip-hop. While one hand this will make great reality TV, on the other Puffy’s reality TV endeavors show us how removed he is from hip-hop. If Biggie were alive he would have left puffy a long time ago.

And Speaking of Biggie....

Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton said today that an internal investigation has been launched over allegations that the former deputy chief in charge of internal affairs gave preferential treatment — and secured promotions — for several female officers in exchange for sex.

Michael Berkow, who recently left the department to become police chief in Savannah, Ga. and was part of Bratton's inner circle, is accused of retaliating against Sgt. Ya-May Christle. She has complained in a lawsuit about Berkow's misconduct, alleging sexual harassment and that computer data from one of her investigations was destroyed. FULL STORY

This is a beautiful magazine cover. This just goes to show you how good black don’t crack. It's also to nice to see Kelly and not that damn Beyonce on the cover of something.

Last week Young Jeezy was in Atlanta and had a "secret location" concert. I stupidly decided to go despite my initial disinterest. Here are the only three pictures I got of any “celebrity”at the event. And that’s because nobody came, because apparently nobody cared. To call The Snowman a diva is an understatement. Here is my report on the incident. Be sure to check it out. Oh and by the way…major shout out to D.Woods from Danity Kane for being so gracious to me and my camera. FULL STORY

The hips dont lie...

Shout out to mu dude Sohh Soulful for the extra Beyonce news. I told y'all about some of this information earlier this week. But, here's the official information.

In preparation for the upcoming year, Beyonce has collaborated with Latin Grammy winner Shakira to release a slew of new songs and also plans on re-releasing her sophomore CD B'Day.

The re-release of B'Day will include several new songs such as the single "Beautiful Liar," a "Spanglish" duet with Shakira, and hits stores sometime in early '07 according to label sources. B also revealed in an interview with Spanish language television network Univision, that she has already recorded several tracks with Shakira. There is no word on when these songs will be released. FULL STORY