Sunday, September 30, 2007

'THE BOONDOCKS' 2nd SEASON PREMIERE TO AIR OCT. 8. ON ADULT SWIM


I have got to give a shout out to Rae Rae at TC for bringing this wonderful news to my attention!

For those of us who thought celebrated cartoonist Aaron McGruder pulled a "Dave Chappelle" and went A.W.O.L. on his flourishing fame and fortune, the kid stays in the picture.Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night sister network -- which showcases material more mature in nature -- announced that the second season of McGruder's break-out series The Boondocks, will premiere Oct. 8 at 11:30 p.m.(ET/PT). According to a rep for the network, 15 new episodes of the Peabody Award-winning cartoon will air through January 2008.

The new season will find main characters Huey, Riley and Granddad encountering an array of characters, both new and familiar. Some situations that can be expected:

-- Granddad's feud with Thugnificent, a world-renowned rapper who moves into the neighborhood.

-- Family friend Tom DuBois enlisting the counsel of A Pimp Named Slickback, when he fears losing his wife to R&B superstar Usher.

-- The family's day at the movies, where they go to see 'Soul Plane 2.'

-- Granddad's attempt at online dating.

-- The family's experiences in taking in a family after Hurricane Katrina.

Throughout the season, a new eclectic mix of hip-hop artists, actors, comedians and media personalities will voice guest characters on the envelope-pushing show, including Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Cee-lo, Lil Wayne, Donald Faison, Aisha Tyler, Kym Whitley, Tichina Arnold, Mo'Nique, Marion Ross, Tavis Smiley, Terry Crews, Bill Duke and Cedric the Entertainer. Also look for Mos Def, Xzibit, Charlie Murphy, Sway Calloway and Katt Williams reprising their guest roles from last season.

Regina King voices brothers Huey and Riley Freeman, the two characters central to the series, while John Witherspoon voices Robert Jebediah Freeman aka "Granddad," the boys' cantankerous grandfather. Cedric Yarbrough, Gary Anthony Williams, Gabby Soleil and Jill Talley round out the show's principal cast.

McGruder, who created the popular syndicated comic strip of the same name, serves as executive producer of The Boondocks.

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NEW CANDID PICS: BEYONCE & JAY-Z LEAVING LA ESQUINA IN NEW YORK (9.29.07)

Beyonce and boyfriend Jay-Z were spotted leaving New York's La Esquina after having a late dinner last night. Is she rocking those boots or what? FYI, the boots just happen to a 'Dsquared' original.

After the jump, find out which currently chart-topping diva rocked those same boots---wait a minute! What?!! Somebody else rocked those banging boots BEFORE Beyonce?!!--over the summer.









That's Bajan beauty Rihanna rocking the Dsquared boots during her appearance on B.E.T.'s 106 & Park on July 20, 2007.

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PIC & VIDEO: ASHANTI IN KING MAG'S 'HOLLYWOOD ISSUE.'


Look out for King magazine's 'Hollywood Issue' featuring the beautiful Ashanti on the cover. In this, which is set to hit newsstands on October 9, Ashanti talks Irv, Nelly--yall know she ain't gonna say anything about their 4+ year relationship except to say, 'We're just good friends.' LOL!--and more more. The Glen Cove, New York native is back on the music scene and will release her fourth studio album, The Declaration in December.

After the jump, you can watch behind the scenes footage of Ashanti preparing for her King mag shoot.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE OF ASHANTI'S KING MAG PHOTOSHOOT

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