May 19, 2013

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rips HBO’s ‘Girls’ for Being Too White

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*Who knew the HBO’s breakout hit “Girls” would pique the interest of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – so much that he wanted to share his conflicting thoughts on the series. The 65-year-old, 7-foot-2-inch NBA Hall of Famer posted an essay Thursday evening to The Huffington Post offering a thoughtful critique of a show that leaves him divided [...]




Right Blasts Obama for New ‘Virginity’ Campaign Ad (Watch)

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*An official campaign video that compares voting for President Barack Obama to a girl losing her virginity has provoked an angry reaction from conservatives. [Scroll down to watch.] Recorded by the actress and writer Lena Dunham, star of the HBO breakout hit “Girls,” the tongue-in-cheek online ad begins: “Your first time shouldn’t be with just [...]




Shonda Rhimes Tweets Lack of Diversity on ABC’s ‘Bunheads’

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*Everyone knows that network television has been lacking in diversity for as long as television has existed. It’s been nearly over 20 years since a family show or any show with a black cast has been on the three big networks dominating the ratings. Shonda Rhimes is definitely qualified to weigh in on the lack [...]