Box Office Mojo Top 10 Movies For Tuesday November 16th 2010.
| rank* | Title | Monday 11/15 |
Tuesday 11/16 |
Wednesday 11/17 |
Thursday 11/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNSTOPPABLE Fox 3,207 |
$1,532,066
-70.6% / $478 |
$1,852,741
+20.9% / $578 |
N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MEGAMIND Paramount (DreamWorks) 3,949 |
$1,106,528
-86.4% / $280 |
$1,350,052
+22% / $342 |
N/A | N/A |
| 3 | DUE DATE Warner Bros. 3,365 |
$1,127,365
-68.1% / $335 |
$1,342,237
+19.1% / $399 |
N/A | N/A |
| 4 | MORNING GLORY Paramount 2,518 |
$641,619
-70.8% / $255 |
$871,932
+35.9% / $346 |
N/A | N/A |
| 5 | SKYLINE Universal 2,880 |
$719,865
-72.8% / $250 |
$762,845
+6% / $265 |
N/A | N/A |
| 6 | RED Summit Entertainment 2,878 |
$325,794
-70.5% / $113 |
$415,195
+27.4% / $144 |
N/A | N/A |
| 7 | FOR COLORED GIRLS Lionsgate 2,127 |
$407,589
-73.7% / $192 |
$407,091
-0.1% / $191 |
N/A | N/A |
| 8 | SAW 3D Lionsgate 1,976 |
$216,662
-67.9% / $110 |
$265,368
+22.5% / $134 |
N/A | N/A |
| 9 | JACKASS 3-D Paramount 1,607 |
$176,815
-64.5% / $110 |
$205,023
+16% / $128 |
N/A | N/A |
| 10 | PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2 Paramount 2,403 |
$178,516
-71.1% / $74 |
$204,291
+14.4% / $85 |
Examiner Article: Are Black People Using Slavery As An Excuse Instead Of Advancing The Black Race?
Racist tweet against Lebron suggests blacks should move on
- October 21st, 2010 1:36 pm CT
Photo: Courtesy of MassAppealNews.com
MIAMI – Miami Heat forward Lebron James just can’t seem to stay out the news. In a shocking development, the perennial All-Star logged into his Twitter account before revealing a nasty, racist tweet for the entire world to see. Oh Lawd, what are we gone do? Remember, a couple weeks ago, Lebron told CNN reporters race played a big role in how he was treated by both the fans and media following his unpopular decision to dump the Cleveland Cavaliers on national television.
“With his self-aggrandizing, narcissistic one-hour TV exit – ‘The Decision’ – LeBron James ruined his public image, not racism,” FoxSports’ Jason Whitlock wrote in early October.
Here’s the tweet: “U r a big nosed big lipped bug eyed n*****. ur greedy, u try to hide ur ghettoness.”
ESPN.com’s J.A. Adande defended James by stating “as long as the NBA features predominantly black athletes playing for predominantly white owners who are selling their sport to predominantly white ticket buyers, there will be a race factor. It’s an ongoing quandary, usually left unsaid,” Ok Adande, I understand. But if you truly feel that way, why not write an article challenging black millionaires/billionaires to start a professional basketball league? Folks, I’ve campaigned for this the past couple years.
Hell, Jesse Jackson summarized Lebron’s exodus from Cleveland as “a runaway slave” seeking to elude his Master. Are you kidding me? What’s up with that? “Everybody thinks it is a bed of roses and it’s not,” James said. Accompanying the re-tweets was a tweet from King James himself, which read: “U see world how people feel! Just use it as extra motivation in whatever u do best! No one can stop your dreams from becoming reality!” When asked by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien if race played a role in public backlash following “The Decision,” James responded, ““I think so, at times. “[There’s] always a race factor.”
Hmm… I have a suggestion. Since black athletes, and apparently black reporters, are so fed up working for and/or with wealthy, gray-haired, elderly white businessmen, I say “why not start a business?” White entrepreneurs and Asian businessmen do it all the time. Hispanics too. Why not us? See, this is a fundamental black problem. By using slavery as a crutch, we’ve grown dependent upon the “white man” to take care of us. And it’s gotten old and tired. Personally, I find it embarrassing 80% of athletes in big revenue sports (NBA & NFL) are African-American, yet we only have one majority owner, Michael “Sell Out” Jordan. What a joke?
It’s also no secret blacks are routinely shut out from coaching jobs and upper managerial positions at both the professional and collegiate level. A damn shame indeed. Whether true or untrue, this sends the disturbing message African-Americans are suitable for providing manual labor, but incompetent when it comes to organizational management, leadership and strategic planning. Now you can understand why I’m embarrassed. Folks, there are no excuses. The money is there. The blueprint is there. And the support is there. It just comes down to blacks learning to get along, curtailing hate and pooling capital to launch a strong investment.
Lebron understands this. Rather than hire a spiffy Italian as his agent, King James employed a group of childhood friends to help manage his finances. Once again, there are no excuses. As for captivating fan interest? I don’t care what anybody says, White patrons will continue to support the league. After all, they don’t fill the arenas to see the owner and general manager count his her her revenue. White season-ticket owners come out to watch Lebron, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Paul Pierce, Dwayne Wade, and dozens of others throw down on the basketball court. Period.
Also, I would imagine black owners would set up an affordable ticket pricing scale so more middle class (and perhaps lower class) people can come out and attend the games. What about venues? Team officials should look to sign a lease or rental agreement with underused entertainment facilities until something permanent develops. For example, the Sprint Center in Kansas City would serve as a perfect substitute. And there are countless others nationwide. Trust me, there is no shortage when it comes to arenas.
In the event that doesn’t work, management could approach top administrators with Historic Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) to make a proposal for conducting team operations out of their facilities. Once again, there are no excuses (other than the fact blacks have grown somewhat lazy and complacent when it comes to formulating an effective business plan). I honestly believe a black-owned professional basketball league would work. The same would also be true in football. Please post your thoughts below.
I’m so sick of blacks complaining about racism/corporate injustice. Either get off your asses and make something positive happen. Or shut the hell up and roll with the status quo.
Wayne Hodges, an MBA from St. Mary University, is the Editor-in-Chief of MassAppealNews.com. He is also a candidate for Kansas Senate District #7, an adjunct professor, and MPA at the University of Kansas.
Daily Mail UK Article: Was Brandy Voted Off Instead Of Bristol Palin Due To Racism Of The White American Conservatives?
Brandy in tears as viewers vote Bristol Palin through to Dancing With The Stars final
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 6:41 AM on 17th November 2010
Brandy broke down in tears as Bristol Palin controversially pipped her to a place in the Dancing With The Stars final.
The 31-year-old singer could not hide her distress after learning she and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy had been eliminated in the public vote – despite getting a higher score than Palin and Mark Ballas.
Tears: Brandy broke down after learning that she had been eliminated by the public on Dancing With The Stars tonight
Shock elimination: The 31-year-old couldn’t hide her disappointment
As hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke revealed she was going home, Brandy managed a wry smile in Palin’s direction.
But when cameras cut back to the R&B star after showing her ‘best bits’, she had tears streaming down her face.
Winning a place in the Dancing With The Stars final was the latest in a string of upsets caused by Palin’s popularity.
Tense showdown: Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy had received a higher score than Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas, but didn’t get enough public votes
Will she win it? Bristol has been a surprise survivor in the competition
Sarah Palin’s daughter has repeatedly been voted safe by the public, despite clocking lower scores than her competitors.
The 20-year-old activist and partner Ballas looked shocked after being told they had secured a place in the final – and their fellow finalists could not hide their surprise either.
Both Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough, and Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer, had jumped for joy upon learning they had been voted through to the Dancing With The Stars final.
Jumping for joy: Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough celebrate getting though to the final
Delighted: Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer made it through
But Hough’s mouth fell open and Massey stood with his hands on his hips as they discovered Brandy was going home.
Despite a rumoured rift with Palin, Chmerkovskiy was gracious in defeat and said he respected the public’s decision.
‘People vote and their voices count, and I love the fact that the show represents that,’ he said.
‘All guns blazing’: Bristol ‘the pistol’ burst out of her shell to perform a raunchy Pasodoble on Monday night
Not enough: Brandy performing with her partner Maksim
‘I don’t regret a second of the last five years of my being on the show and definitely not a second of me being on this season. It’s been an amazing journey.’
Brandy, on the other hand, confessed: ‘I don’t know how to feel right now. It hasn’t processed yet for me.’
Grey, 50, Massey, 19, and Palin, 20, will compete for the coveted mirror ball trophy in next week’s live final.
Top marks: Jennifer Grey clocked two perfect scores of 30 for her cha cha cha and waltz routines with Derek Hough
Getting into the groove: Kyle put on a very energetic show
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