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11 Things You Didn't Know About BBNaija's Prince.
These ones will surprise you. BBNaija, short for Big Brother Nigeria, is the new craze of the town. There's no denying it. There's no running away from it. In fact, if you're a Nigerian then you know that BBNaija news now haunts us E-VE-RY-WHERE. It's every other post on our news feed, it's every other notification, it's what everybody in your church and Whatsapp group is talking about. It is everywhere!
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Bob Iger's Recollection Of The Creative Differences With George Lucas
We are coming up on a year since Bob Iger published his memoir Ride of a Lifetime, which included information regarding what went down between Iger and Lucas during the making of the Disney-era Star Wars films following Lucas’ selling of the franchise in 2012. During these times when people are throwing around misinformation, it is worth reminding people what we actually know. In Iger’s book, he talked about Lucas’ reaction during the early development of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens after he had submitted his own story ideas:
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Best Conversations Ever
I had this vision that some big television executive asked me to pick three celebrities that I would love to spend a day with. No, I did not say Leonardo DiCaprio first, as some of you who may know me would think I would considering he and I were married back in 1997. Anyways, no, my first choice would be Tom Hardy. Why, you ask? He’s an addict, and he’s open about his struggles with addiction, and how a 12 step program helped him recover.
By Charity Faye Alexander5 years ago in Geeks
Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time!
It wasn't until I entered the limelight. I don't recall having a typical celebrity crush growing up. In elementary school I was nick named the "Pepsi Girl." I still have no idea what that even means. I'd prefer a can of coke~a~cola, given the choice. My first boyfriend ever was Robbie V.C. Fifth grade heart throb-b-b. Lead in the school play 'Grease'. The kid could really kick it on stage, so you can just imagine how all of my peers would swoon over him. I guess that's when the trouble started...
By Valentina Chastain5 years ago in Geeks
Ghosts and Goals
In the summer of 2012, something miraculous happened, something I wasn’t expecting nor sought out to do; I shook Bill Murray’s hand. Many people have done it I’m sure, but I wasn’t at a comic book convention or a movie premiere, nor was I in California hoping for a celebrity run-in, or in New York City looking for g-g-g-ghosts! I was at a Taco Cabana in Austin Texas, waiting in line to use the restroom. Along comes another weary traveler searching for a spot to drain, at first I pay no mind, until the old grey-haired man surpassed the line and went straight into the restroom. At first I was appalled, we had all been here waiting- but of course, I wasn’t going to say anything, because – wait a minute… my brain did an automated search through memories and movie databases… that old man looked familiar… THAT WAS BILL MURRAY! I was overcome with joy, so much so I didn’t need to pee anymore (or maybe I just did), I couldn’t wait for him to come back out of the restroom so I could at least tell him I was a fan of his work. About a minute or two later, he comes out of the restroom; I have only seconds to make my move, I’m not sure what to do or say, so I reach my arm out (almost as if to stop him from walking away) “Bill!” I said, “Yes?” He replied calmly. “May I shake your hand sir?” I asked. As he extended his hand to meet mine he said “they’re nice and clean now” and he smirked as we shook hands, and then he walked out of the Taco Cabana and into one of my favorite celebrity run-in moments.
By Bryan Powell5 years ago in Geeks
11 Things You Didn't Know About BBNaija's Lucy.
These ones will surprise you. BBNaija, short for Big Brother Nigeria, is the new craze of the town. There's no denying it. There's no running away from it. In fact, if you're a Nigerian then you know that BBNaija news now haunts us E-VE-RY-WHERE. It's every other post on our news feed, it's every other notification, it's what everybody in your church and Whatsapp group is talking about. It is everywhere!
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Chadwick Boseman Reportedly Recorded Lines for Marvel Studios' Animated Anthology 'What If...?'
The death of Marvel Studios star Chadwick Boseman shook the world. His unexpected death at the age of 43 from colon cancer, something that many people did not even know he was facing, caused a shockwave of disbelief, heartbreak, and tragedy. He had several major roles (such as Jackie Robinson in the baseball biopic 42), but to most people, he will always be the powerful ruler T'challa, also known as Black Panther, of the fictional country Wakanda.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Chadwick Boseman Reportedly Kept Cancer Battle Secret From Disney and Marvel Studios
On August 28, we tragically and suddenly lost one of cinema’s most talented and charismatic young actors when the news broke that Chadwick Bosemen passed away in his home from colon cancer. Though his time in film was short, his contributions will span the test of time. He was able to play a major African superhero on the big screen, giving black people representation and empowerment in the superhero genre that has been lacking.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Fantastico Pandemonium
For as long as I can remember, Salma Hayek was my main celebrity crush. In my humble opinion, her beauty and cinematic energy is unparalleled. Ironically, I thought my childhood crush was the late Tejano superstar Selena but, I realized that I was just infatuated with J-Lo's portrayal of her and not the actual Selena Quintanilla-Perez. As a student of 1995, I was fortunate to watch movies that actually came out in the '90s but in the early 2000s at the convenience of my DVD player or VHS. My top 5 favorite films of hers are Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Savages, and Beatriz Comes to Dinner.
By Aaron Mitchell5 years ago in Geeks
