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  3. Tell me why Will is so great?

    in Will Smith Movies

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    Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, film producer and rapper. He has enjoyed success in music, television and film. Newsweek has called him the most powerful actor on the planet. Smith has been nominated for four Golden Globes, two Academy Awards, and has won multiple Grammys.

    He is the only actor in history to have eight consecutive films gross over $100 million in the domestic box office as well as being the only actor to have eight consecutive films open at #1 on the domestic box office as a Lead Actor.

    Smith started as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer as well as Ready Rock C (Clarence Holmes) as the human beat box. The trio was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime." They gained critical acclaim for winning the first ever Grammy in the Rap category (1988).

    The two films (ID4, MIB) established Smith's commercial reputation as a bankable star whose appeal across age, race, and gender lines could "open" a film at the box office, a reputation Smith would begin to term a "Big Willie Weekend"

    Smith is one of only two hip-hop artists to receive an Oscar nomination in an acting category (Best Actor, Ali, 2001), for his portrayal of the boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, in the biopic. He was again nominated for Best Actor Oscar for his role in another true-life movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, where he played Chris Gardner in his rags-to-riches story.

  7. Will dissing Eminem?

    in Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince

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    I think it was just Real Slim Shady, which other songs did mention Eminem mention Will? Bow Wow made the comments and people worldwide ethered him for the remarks. After the reaction of the people he immediately apolgized to Will, kind of backfired to Bow Wow. In my opinion the main reason for this is the album LOST AND FOUND! If he had released that after Big Willie Style, I think most people would have dissed Eminem, too.

  8. Will Smith named as actor who should retire

    in Will Smith Movies

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    In light of Joaquin Phoenix's (dubious) retirement from acting, MSN Movies has an article listing 10 other actors it thinks should also throw in the towel when it comes to acting. Will Smith is #3 on that list. From the article:

    This is more along the lines of a personal favor. I liked DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince a lot, and though I never saw the TV show, I have been disappointed in every step of Smith's career since. Yes, he is the biggest movie star in the world. Yes, his movies make more money than anyone else's. But that doesn't make them, or him, good. From his cop-out performance in "Six Degrees of Separation" to his Eddie Murphy-copping star turns in "Men in Black" and "Bad Boys." It bummed me out when he got serious as "Ali" (though he deserves some credit for attempting the impossible), and bummed me out even more that he stayed serious in "The Legend of Bagger Vance," "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Seven Pounds." His action hero movies ("I, Robot," "I Am Legend," "Hancock") all suck, but no film sucks as hard as "Independence Day." Except maybe "Bad Boys II," or "Wild Wild West" or "Hitch." And yet, in spite of everything, some part of me tends to give Smith, who is obviously talented and charismatic, the benefit of the doubt. I humbly request his retirement, so he can go out on top, and so I can be spared the experience of seeing any more of his lousy films.

    That guy is the biggest Will Smith Hater in the world...yeah, it makes sense if you are the most powerful actor in the world to retire! lol

  9. Rihanna Allegedly Assaulted By Chris Brown

    in Caught in the Middle

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    http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20259081,00.html

    Will & Jada Offer Support for Chris Brown & Rihanna

    Originally posted Friday February 13, 2009 03:00 PM EST

    Will Smith and Rihanna Photo by: Soul Brother / FilmMagic; Michael Loccisano / GettyWill & Jada Offer Support for Chris Brown & Rihanna

    Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith say they'll do anything for Chris Brown and Rihanna – even if it just means leaving them alone.

    "Jada and I reached out to both of them," Smith, 40, tells Extra. "If it's help they need, then let's get it right."

    Smith says that the best support right now may be to step back. Brown, 19, is under police investigation in Los Angeles for allegedly beating Rihanna, 20, early last Sunday morning.

    "This is a time where they need to be left alone and if they have things they need to work out, work it out," Smith says, urging the public to wait until all the facts are in.

    "People should take a minute before they jump on it and judge," he tells Extra. "We don't know nothing. If there are mistakes people make, then they should be willing to live up to the mistakes and do whatever penance they need to do. I don't think it's up to us, specifically the media, with such a fast hand to try to chop someone's head off."

  13. Rakim interview

    in Caught in the Middle

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    http://www.allhiphop.com/stories/news/arch...1/20825387.aspx

    By Remmie Fresh

    Rakim, one of the legends of Hip-Hop, has attributed the lack of balance and possible death on Hip-Hop to his hometown of New York.

    Rakim made the proclamation about New York in an interview with Jenny Boom Boom of Hot 93.7 in Connecticut.

    “There is a certain realm of Hip-Hop [that is missing] and you might have to blame that on New York,” Rakim said. “New York is responsible for bringing that raw, that real gritty Hip-Hop, because we originated it.”

    He said there was hope, if the region got back to the staple sound that hit its zenith in the 80’s and 90’s.

    “New York and the East Coast, we gotta represent and do our part. And it’s OK for everybody else to do what they do. Then it will be a balance and everybody’ll be happy.”

    Nevertheless, the pioneering rap artist remained optimistic about the future for the genre.

    “I’m feeling good [and] optimistic and I’m hoping people understand that power that Hip-Hop got. I hope everybody understands the time we in right now, and I hope everybody wanna make some good music and keep Hip-Hop alive.”

    Rakim was hard pressed to pinpoint a savior to return rap to the Golden Era, but he said that it could happen through a unified movement.

  17. No Oscar for Will Smith this year...

    in Will Smith Movies

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    I don't care about the critics or the oscars! Al Pacino made the performance of his life in Godfather 1 and 2, the movie he got an oscar was for Scent of a Woman. Same goes for Denzel his best performance was as Malcolm X, but he did get one for training day.

    I think Will's master plan looks like this: :wiggle:

    Bad Boys 3/I am Legend Prequel

    The Last Pharaoh

    Untitled Project with Danny Boyle

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