Archive for October, 2004
The king of pop’s struggle against the king of rap
0 Comments Published October 14th, 2004 in EminemMichael Jackson doesn’t feel comfortable with Eminem’s brand new video. Because Marshall Mathers dared making fun of the whole « Jackson case »,the king of pop has described it as « inappropriate, insensitive, demeaning and disrespectful ».
Michael Jackson is not the first star to become Eminem’s target: a long time before Marilyn Manson appeared in [...]
Flash Change, another taste of Contel Bradford’s writing talent
0 Comments Published October 13th, 2004 in Detroit Writers« Flash Change » is the second story of Contel Bradford’s trilogy. The story is a suspenseful thriller that introduces you into the harsh world of drug dealers. Some dealer alliances are deadly connects and any mistake you make can be fatal to you in no time. Selling some cocaine is a rapid way to [...]
Troubled singer MICHAEL JACKSON will allegedly sue rapper EMINEM over his new music video, which mocks the THRILLER star:
http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/0/744FC2401B564E7E80256F290048EF24!opendocument
The JUST LOSE IT promo features Eminem dressed as Jackson, losing his cosmetically enhanced nose, jumping on a bed with young children, being vomited on by the real Eminem and dousing his flaming hair by sticking his [...]
11oct04
THAT Eminem sure knows how to get attention:
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,11031950%255E28957,00.html
The rapper is launching his new album Encore in grand style with an event called the National Shady Convention in New York later this month.
The event is obviously a send-up of the huge Democratic and Republican conventions held in the lead-up to the US election, but it sounds [...]
“The Breakdown”, chapter1, by Contel Bradford
0 Comments Published October 10th, 2004 in Detroit WritersThis is an exerpt of Contel Bradford’s well written story. For those who are interested in reading the whole story and buying his book, you can email Contel here:
count7411@aol.com
THE BREAKDOWN
CHAPTER 1: STRANDED
As the sparkling white snow began to trickle down onto the cracked
windshield, Dave gave another desperate attempt at starting the [...]
Michael Jackson fans fume over Eminem’s parody of their idol
0 Comments Published October 9th, 2004 in EminemMichael Jackson fans fume over Eminem’s parody of their idol
When Eminem releases his songs, you can be sure that at least one person will feel offended or angered. Matter of fact: his lyrics do cause a lot of controversy.
Those who don’t interpret his songs literally usually find them funny. The problem always lies in the [...]
A talented Detroit writer: Contel Bradford
0 Comments Published October 8th, 2004 in Detroit WritersContel Bradford: « The Breakdown »
Contel Bradford’s story
Who is Contel Bradford? Ask me and I will tell you: he’s a skilled Detroit writer, a scenarist and also a novelist.
As I started reading his novel entitled « The Breakdown », I was positively surprised by the great quality of his text. “The Breakdown” is one of [...]
Those who don’t know him are probably curious to know who he actually is. His name is Devon Sawa. He’s an actor. He perfectly fits into his role and manages to create the atmosphere of Stan’s drama.
Eminem and his crew had different people in mind to be Stan, but Eminem says that Devon was perfect [...]
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Although details remain tightly under wraps, Billboard has learned that Eminem’s upcoming album, “Encore,” will be available in a special collector’s edition:
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=musicNews&storyID=6433315
Due Nov. 16 via Shady/Interscope, the boxed set will feature 25 glossy photo inserts, full album lyrics, an exclusive Eminem photo and an exclusive free ringtone.
“Encore” is tipped to [...]
Will Eminem actually move from Detroit to Hollywood?
Some recent rumors say so. A recent article from the Sun Magazine even gives full details about Marshall’s new Hollywood mansion:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2004460682,00.html
Has Eminem turned his back to his Detroit roots? Many people say so. Some of them even accuse him to become a « sell out » because of [...]
