“Tyler Perry can make movies up to a certain budget, and then he hits a ceiling….it’s more they (Hollywood) don’t want to take a chance. Because this town, black or white, they’re just bean counters.  They’re just crunching the numbers.”

Washington,  who just wrapped up filming Flight with director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”), admits that Paramount Studios only gave the project a mere $32 million budget because of the movie’s somber subject matter–Denzel’s character is an alcoholic airline pilot.

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No it’s not a useless number, there’s a meaning to it.  It’s not the amount of sleeveless hoodies Bill Belichick has worn in the last year.  It’s not the amount of women Tom Brady has dated in his lifetime.  There is all time history behind it.  It stands for the most wins of a quarterback and coach in NFL history.   The incredible number belongs to the three- time super bowl champions Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the most dominating coach-player duo in NFL history.  That number is the result of countless film sessions, preparation, attention to detail, and outstanding game planning.

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If you were to follow Tom Brady from his combine showing to draft day no one on earth would’ve thought he would end up being the man he is today.  He was a 6th round pick, the 199th overall in the 2000 draft.  He was looked at as a backup, maybe a starter with some improvement or stability, but nobody thought he’d end up being a Hall of fame quarterback.  I hate sports cliché’s because of the corniness but they do tend to be true, especially in this case.  He probably has had the biggest draft day “chip on his shoulder” in NFL history, for being drafted so late.   So what has got Brady this far?  Well a couple of things, his accuracy, his consistency, his practice and preparation, but most importantly it’s his competitiveness.  He is insanely competitive, the most recent showing of this was a regular season game this season when Brady threw a interception and got into one of the most heated arguments you’ll ever see with his quarterback coach.  (See here) That’s what separates him from an average player or even a great player, and elevates him to one of the greatest.  He wants to be great he doesn’t shy away from it he attacks it like a challenge.

So now, 12 years after his draft day and with enough records to split in half with a ‘bust’ like Ryan leaf and still make him a Hall of Famer,  Tom Brady finds himself in his 5th Super Bowl, which yes, you guessed it is another record.  There is a wild twist to this one, this is (although not fully) the same team that denied him perfection.  He faced the giants in the Super Bowl 5 years ago…his only loss on the big stage.  He had arguably the greatest season for a quarterback ever with 50 touchdowns.  Swept the regular season putting up crazy madden numbers scoring 40, and 50 on teams left and right. He made it all the way to the super bowl only to lose on a game winning drive to Eli manning and the Giants.  Anybody who thinks Tom Brady, the competitive freak that he is doesn’t want to get revenge on the Giants and is just dumb.  He can’t wait, like a kid who stays up until midnight on Christmas to open their presents.  Guess who’s in his corner; his coach, the Genius, Bill Belichick, the man he’s been through numerous wars with over the last 12 years, and walked away with 124 Dubs in those battles.  It’s pretty hard to bet against those two, dontcha think??

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The Hollywood Reporter.com reports, West is developing a 30-minute art film to be set in the Persian Gulf when production begins in March. A source tells the publication, “They did a full round of meetings, speaking with various government agencies, institutions and private investors.

They toured each area and met with all the major players. He conceived the story, which is set in the Gulf. It’s supposed to showcase the beauty of the region, a piece that’s culturally sensitive and embraces the customs and traditions of the region.”

The project is said to be in the vein of the extended music video he released for his 2010 track, “Runaway.”

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With the announcement that Floyd Mayweather is fighting Miguel Cotto on May 5th boxing fans are losing faith that the he will ever touch gloves with Manny Pacquiao.

In this interview Bill Danze of M.O.P. says Mayweather is the “best fighter in the history of boxing” but feels neither fighter really wants the bout to happen.

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“I love [Nicki and M.I.A.] actually and I wanted to collaborate with both of them on my record because I’m a big fan of their music, but also I like their independence, I like their spirit. They’re cheeky and unique and they have individual voices and they’re not conventional pop stars, and I really admire them both.”

Nicki Minaj locked lips with Madonna while shooting the video for the Material Girl’s single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” in December.

She shared what led to her much-talked-about smooch with Nicki. “It was her birthday and it was actually the end of one of those long days of shooting and we were all giving a birthday toast to her,” explained Madonna. “After a few sips of champagne, I kissed her.”

The song and video for “Give Me All Your Luvin’” will debut Friday, and the trio will team up for a performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show.

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Artists such as Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Al Green and Marvin Gaye have graced the “Soul Train” stage. Countless amounts of dancers have shimmied down the “soul train line” and thousands of messages have been solved on the “soul train scramble board.” We remember him by his contributions to music and television. Here’s a look at his effortless style and dapper appearance…

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