Casting has begun for the lead in the new movie “NOTORIOUS,” which is a biopic about Brooklyn rapper Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Biggie Smalls) born Christopher Wallace. The movie will be about his rise to fame until his death, which will be directed by George Tillman (Men of Honor, Soul Food) and produced by Voletta Wallace (B.I.G.’s Mom), Wayne Barrow, Mark Pitts (B.I.G.’s former managers) and Bob Teitel.
Currently producers are looking for an unknown actor for the role. (more…)
According to reports, 50 Cent will serve as a judge on YouTube’s upcoming contest called “The YouTube OntheRise Rap Edition.” The contest will reportedly give aspiring rappers a chance to showcase their skills and receive a singles deal from G-Unit Records.
The contest will take place from August 10-17 and rappers will have the opportunity to submit original videos showing their talent on YouTube.com. Judges for the competition will include 50 Cent, rapper Common and music producer Polow da Don. The judges will select 20 finalist which will be voted on by the YouTube community on August 29. (more…)
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has invited fans to enter his “Get Off” Contest to post their own version of the “Get Off” dance.
On P. Diddy’s YouTube video which is posted on his myspace he stated, “If any of yall out there feel like I do when I hear music, I got a contest for yall. “I want you to videotape yourself, 1-3 minutes, of your version of getting off to my song “Get Off”.
The person that wins will get their video placed on P. Diddy’s Myspace page and his YouTube channel. The winner will win a number of things including Sean John merchandise, Bad Boy albums and more.
You can find out more about P. Diddy contest here:
https://www.myspace.com/diddy
In an effort to support the release of his album, 4.21…The Day After, Method Man has his US tour lined up this fall for a total of two months.
His album 4.21…The Day After is currently on stores shelves. The album features guest appearances by hip-hop soultress Lauryn Hill, Ginuwine, Raekwon, Fat Joe, Styles P and others.
Scheduled tour dates:
September 2006
23 – Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony
24 – Towson, MD — TowsonUniversity
26 – Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
27 – Ann Arbor, MI — Blind Pig
28 – Bloomington, IN — Bluebird Nightclub
29 – Madison, WI — Barrymore Theater (TENT)
October 2006
2 – Aspen, CO — Belly Up Tavern
3 – Boulder, CO — Fox Theater
4 – Park City, UT – Suede
8 – Portland, OR — Roseland
9 – Seattle, WA — Showbox
10 – Bellingham, WA – Nightlight
12 – Sparks, NV — New Oasis
13 – Santa Cruz, CA — The Catalyst
14 – San Fran, CA — Mezzanine
15 – Santa Barbara, CA — UC Santa Barbara
16 – Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
17 – Los Angeles, CA — House of Blues
18 – San Diego, CA — 4th & B
19 – Phoenix, AZ — Marquee Theater
20 – Albuquerque, NM — Sunshine Theater
22 – Austin, TX – Emos
23 – Baton Rouge, LA — Spanish Moon – TENT
24 – Tallahassee, FL — The Moon
25 – Ft Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
26 – Orlando, FL — House of Blues
27 – Myrtle Beach, — House of Blues
29 – Carrboro, NC — Cats Cradle
30 – Charlottsville, VA — StarMusic Hall
November 2006
1 – Philadelphia, PA — TLA
2 – Washington, DC — 930 Club
3 – Hartford, CT — Webster Theater – TENT
6 – Burlington, VT — Higher Ground
7 – Boston, MA — Avalon
9 – Baltimore, MD — Sonar
11 – New York, NY — Nokia Theater