Spike Lee In The Line Of Fire
September 30, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under TV Shows & Movies
There are many reasons why Spike Lee chose to make Miracle at St Anna, his new film about the second world war efforts of African American soldiers. Not least among these was the film-maker’s assertion that his fellow director Clint Eastwood had omitted black stories from his two war films, Letters From Iwo Jima and Flags of Our Fathers.
It was perhaps inevitable that the controversy over the issue would focus minds on the veracity of Lee’s own film, And sure enough, it has emerged this morning that Italian war veterans are rather upset about the US director’s depiction of them in Miracle at St Anna.
The film’s press screening in Rome yesterday saw Lee and script-writer James McBride forced onto the defensive over the movie’s linking of an antifascist Italian partisan resistance group to the 1944 Nazi massacre of 560 Italian civilians.
Ebay Goes Eco-Friendly
In an effort to support the environment and developing nations, eBay now devotes an online marketplace to people and eco-friendly products in partnership with WorldofGood.com to promote artisans across the world.
The traditional auctioning website has been working toward an online community that would promote sustainable living, eBay spokeswoman Dariana Lau said.
“EBay had been looking at this opportunity for the past four years and had been researching different ways to connect people around the world to a global market,” she said. “After our research, we decided that World of Good, Inc. would be a good partner because they had already established relations with ethical supply chains.”
Available items range from clothing and accessories to toys and food items. Customers can see how their purchases affect the world with a function called good prints, which tells shoppers if their purchased products are “people-positive,” “planet-positive” or “animal-positive.”
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Erykah Badu Expecting Third Child
September 30, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under Celebrities
Singer/songwriter Erykah Badu is expecting her third child, she revealed over the weekend at the Austin City Limits festival. The Grammy winner performed Saturday in a smiley-face tee, showing off her growing belly!
Erykah, 37, is already mom to son Seven Sirius, 10 ½, with Outkast’s Andre ‘Andre 3000′ Benjamin and daughter Puma Rose, 4, with rapper The D.O.C. The new baby’s father is reportedly Erykah’s boyfriend, rapper Jay Electronica, although she will not confirm or deny.
Two For Tuesday
September 30, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under Music & Books
Robin Thicke - You’re My Baby off his new album ‘Something Else’
Young Buck - Taped Convos
Bonus: Perez Hilton - The Clap
The 30 Best Eco Sites on the Web
‘Going Green’ has never been so popular so it is hardly surprising that there are so many bloggers writing about being Eco Friendly. Here is our roundup of the best of the bunch, other than this fine blog of course!
Things I Want To Buy Right Now!
Tom Ford ‘White Patchouli‘ $92 - $138. This modern fragrance with retro-classic influences is a sophisticated interpretation of bohemian chic.
Krystal Suede wedge with lace up closure at the ankle. I can see these shoes with a pair of tights and some cropoed jeans - $98.
The Duel Shot Set
Ready. Aim. FIRE!!!!! TAke your best shot with this set of dueling pistol shot glasses - $16.
Zac Posen’s Dare To Dream asphalt grey tank - $45.
Kate Moss ‘Stitch Biker Jacket‘ available at Top Shop for $300. Adds just the right amount edge to any outfit.
LISTEN: Britney Spears’ New Single Debuts
September 26, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under Music & Books
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert: Mock the Vote
September 25, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under Celebrities
In the midst of re-creating the controversial New Yorker cover illustration of Barack and Michelle Obama for the cover photo that graces this week’s print edition of Entertainment Weekly, Jon Stewart stops briefly to pose a taste question. As he stands by the catering table in ‘’secret Muslim” garb, he ponders, ”Would it be weird to be dressed like this and have a bagel, salmon, and a schmear?” Pseudo-blowhard Stephen Colbert has his own worries.
The Great Schlep
She always manages to make me laugh!
The Great Schlep from The Great Schlep on Vimeo.
MySpace Music Launches
September 25, 2008 by 1vida
Filed under Music & Books
Service is live in the US and coming to the UK soon
MySpace Music, the new music service from the social networking site, launched in the USA last night (September 24) and will launch in the UK soon. The new service allows artists to upload their entire back catalogues onto their MySpace profiles for streaming. Users, meanwhile, can post up to ten songs on their own profiles for visitors to listen to, and up to 100 for personal listening.
