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Right now I am lost for words on the sudden and unexpected death of actress, Brittany Murphy. I did not get the news of her death later into the today at my job where my manager told us. I am completely shocked because I am a fan of her movies. "Clueless" being one of them is my all time favorite movie featuring Brittany. The details of her death are very unclear, but they are saying that she died from natural causes this morning at 10 a.m. in Pacific time.

There is so many factors that could be into play into Murphy's death. From my opinion, she looked as she was losing a lot of weight and that could be a reason as well. Brittany was a fine actress and I loved her movies very much. I did not know her personally, but you can just tell that she had a bubbly and great personality. She looked like someone you would want to hang and be around with.

My condolences goes out to Brittany's family, friends and her husband. Once again, I am truly saddened by this sudden lost of a great actress. Once again we lost one creative life too soon and she will continue to live on in the movies and other projects that she was involved in.

This weekend box office's top spot went to anticipated Disney's "The Princess and the Frog." The movie ended up making only $25 million, which I was a little bit disappointed about to tell you the truth. My reasons for that are completely society and demand reasons. This is Disney's first ever African American based film, which is not a common thing in the land of Disney. In the history of princesses have been dominantly Caucasian, with the exception to Aladdin's Princess Jasmine, whom is Muslim. We have come a long way and I felt that it would not probably be an issue for people.

This is my opinion, but I feel that reasons for the low numbers is that many people can not relate when it comes to anything related to African Americans. A huge chunk of entertainment shows, music, movies, etc are by Caucasian decent. I have no problem with that, but there needs to be a change in everything that is being done right now in entertainment.  What I mean is that create more things that younger children particularly can relate to. Like I mentioned before in a previous post that I did not grew up with all these historic things that are happening now. I hope that will the low numbers in gross sales, that it won't discourage Disney to continue by making more movies with not only an African American princess, but for all ethnic backgrounds.

 

Saturday's episode of Saturday Night  Live was by far one the funniest episodes I have ever seen. Taylor Lautner  was pretty awesome on hosting the show. The skit that I loved the most was Taylor poking fun at "Twilight" by being a teenage girl rooting for Edward. It was so funny to see Taylor calling Jacob a wet dog. LOL. That was completely classic in my eyes on all levels. He even poked on himself by arguing that the actor who plays Jacob should deserve an Oscar. Overall the show was extremely funny and definitely proves that Taylor is going to be a mega successful actor after the "Twilight" saga. While watching him, I really truly see the potential in him. I'm not just saying that because I'm a huge fan, but as a critic as well. I really do hope that  people give Taylor a break and gets roles that he is truly worthy of.

So far the plans for "Breaking Dawn", the final installment to the "Twilight" saga are pretty much hush hush right now. There is nothing!!! No director!!! Nothing!!! Just like the millions of "Twi-hards" are scared out of our minds because "Breaking Dawn" is a very crucial book to the series and it can not be destroyed at any costs what so ever. I don't want to give any information about the story, but I will say that it has a lot to do with physical contact and a lot of CGI for this film. Due to the sexual contact parts and other graphic elements the Rated R rating is very much needed. A lot of "Twi-hards" are hoping for that rating because most of the crucial elements of the novel will not be changed for a PG-13 movie. Also " Breaking Dawn" may be filmed in two parts because the novel is told not only in Bella's point of view, but the other half is also in Jacob's point of view. So that's going to be a little bit tricky to do as well.

That would really kill the vibe and essence of "Breaking Dawn" to tell you the truth. I am hoping that it will be Rated R because I want to see everything in the film. When comes down to the director, that is pretty difficult because "BD" needs someone that is familiar with CGI. Would that mean that Chris Weitz will be back to direct both parts if that is going to be the case? I heard that Gus Van Zant was in talks to direct "Breaking Dawn", so I'm not sure what's going on with that scenario. All I know is that "Eclipse" as we speak are in the editing process and is ready to be released on June 30, 2010. So solution to "Breaking Dawn" will have to be settled soon.  Author Stephenie Meyer also stated her concerns as well for the book.I just hope Summit Entertainment make wise and careful choices when it comes to the final film.

Even though I was born in 1986, I still wished that the events on December 8th, 1980 never happened to the you the truth. Today marks the 29th death anniversary of musician and peace activist, John Lennon. I am big Beatles fan and I just wish had the chance to exprience not only what the group did for music, but the impact that they had on people. Mark David Chapman shot Lennon in the back four times in the entrance of the Dakota apartment building. Earlier that evening, Lennon had autographed a copy of Double Fantasy for Chapman who had been stalking Lennon since October.

Every year a memorial services are continuous in all over the world to celebrate what John Lennon's life and what he brought to the world. I, sometimes imagine what if things were different that night. What if he left an earlier time or that he bodyguards. How would music and the world be like with John Lennon still among us? I know for sure that Lennon would do everything is his power to help third world countries and continue to prevent hunger and poverty. I can see him along with Bono and other celebrities just pushing that message on.  That is something I prayed was happening now. We may never know what it would have been like to still have John Lennon around.

All I know that he left a great legacy with Sean and Yoko continues to push John's love to the world through everything he has done. So today, just "imagine" what could have been instead of mourning the lost of John Lennon.

Twilight hottie, Kellan Lutz was on Jimmy Kimmel last night just talking about Twilight and other things that had happen in his life. It was cool to listen to him talk about his experience in South Africa while he was shooting the HBO television series, "Generation Kill." He revealed that he and his co-stars were arrested pretty much everyday in Maputo, Mozambique. He also revealed that they bribed the officers with money so they won't be put in jail. I don't want to give away too much because it was a really funny interview. You can check it out here at http://abc.go.com/watch/jimmy-kimmel-live/93521/242783/jimmy-kimmel-live-121 to watch the entire Kellan interview.

So far in the year 2009, as not only Americans, but the world has seen some remarkable historical events take place. Barack Obama is the first African-American president, which gives hope and inspiration that we can also see other ethnic backgrounds taking charge of the White House. Along with President Obama, comes a serious and exciting change in Disney in which they finally debut their first African-American princess named Tiana played by Anika Noni Rose from "Dream Girls."

As an African- American, I am excited beyond belief that finally their is a face that can be a part of other Disney princesses such as Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine and Sleeping Beauty. In a time and age, where the color of skin is a somewhat small problem, it's great to give younger children a place and comfort in the things that they watch. I have a younger sister, who is seven and she knows the date (December 11th)  of when "The Princess and the Frog" comes out. For a girl that age she is very lucky because I did not have the chance to see and experience seeing a familiar face in cartoons.

I am hoping that not only African-Americans take their children to see this movie, but other races as well to support and understand this change that is occurring in Disney. I hope this movie teaches people of self-love and appreciation to all the colors God has created on Earth. I will definitely go and see this movie.