For Dan Brown, fame is a double-edged sword Sep 16, 2009
Charlize Theron parties for The Burning Plain in L.A., Jay Leno is back with new show, new time, Ice Cube greets football fans and more. TODAYSept. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Vin Diesel takes a hard look at Sydney Sep 14, 2009
He played an extreme sports star who turns government operative in the original xXx but skipped the sequel, xXx: State of the Union, which starred the rapper Ice Cube. The third xXx was due to be directed by Rob Cohen, who shot the ill-fated action movie Stealth in Sydney five years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Raiders' mystery man Asomugha Sep 14, 2009
He's got rapper Ice Cube waiting for an autograph, the Beatles locked into his iPod and Al Davis on the brain ... He stops after a recent practice to shake hands with Ice Cube, who's in town to do a song called "Raider Nation." It'll get the crowd pumped up, Cube says. (ESPN -- Football)
Ostler: Still Davis' show Sep 6, 2009
Ice Cube called Davis "an original gangsta," which is a term of respect and endearment. No disrespect intended to Mr. Cube, but in the football world, Mr. Davis is the original gangsta. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BET Names Actor/Comedian Mike Epps as Host for The Fourth Annual 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS '09' Premiering on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM* Sep 4, 2009
Standup comedian turned actor, Mike Epps got his first big break performing on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, and soon parlayed his popularity into big screen success with co-starring roles in Ice Cube features like "Next Friday" (2000) and "All About the Benjamins" (2002) ... Lil Wayne, T.I., Nas, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Ludacris, Nelly, N.E.R.D., Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Ne-Yo, Swizz Beatz, 50 Cent, Russell Simmons and many other top name celebrities were all a part of last year's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
All over ‘Town’ Sep 2, 2009
Slaine is trying to join the likes of Ludacris, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg in making the leap from music to movies. The Boston-bred rapper has landed a plum role in The Town, Ben Affleck s big-screen adaptation of Chuck Hogan s novel Prince of Thieves. (Boston Globe)
Beat: Injured Asomugha won't miss opener Sep 2, 2009
Briefly: Rap star Ice Cube, a lifelong Raiders fan, visited practice. He recently recorded a song called "Raider Nation" and is working on a Raiders documentary for ESPN. "Hopefully, it'll help the team play hard on game day," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Meat-flavored cocktails making the rounds Aug 22, 2009
A huge ice cube, made with lettuce water, anchors a glass rimmed with bacon salt. Clear tomato water and bacon-infused vodka are mixed and poured over the lettuce cube. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mike epps: A stand-up guy Aug 20, 2009
His work as an actor began after rapper/producer/screenwriter Ice Cube saw Epps' stand-up routine at a Los Angeles show in 1999 ... Epps, who resides in Los Angeles, stars with Ice Cube in the comedy Janky Promoters, which is about two concert promoters who are always trying to make a quick, extra buck. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Verner's Views - Camp Begins Aug 15, 2009
On Saturday, I went to the "Rock the Bells" concert where Busta Rhymes, Nas, Damien Marley, Tech Nine, Ice Cube, Slum Village, and others performed during an all day event. I went in celebration of my best friend from high school, Mark Awanyai's, early birthday. (Uclabruins.com)
Daily guide to television and radio Aug 13, 2009
Gritty and powerful look at life in South Central LA. Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr. R (1991). The Circuit 8 p.m. (SHO2) A martial-arts champ competes at an underground fight club. (Boston Globe)
Christina Aguilera Becomes a DJ Aug 1, 2009
Penelope Cruz in London, Matt Damon and Ice Cube on tour; plus former "Dancing" stars. Stories. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
BET'S 'PRESSURE COOKER' and 'BRING YOUR A-GAME' Headline BET and Viacom Education Initiatives Jul 31, 2009
Interviewees include Richard "Dick" Parsons, Chris Rock, Ice Cube, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Mayor Cory Booker, Lou Gossett, Jr., Hill Harper, Damon Dash, Kevin Powell, Melvin Van Peebles, Geoffrey Campbell, Bruce Gordon and Alan Houston. Alongside the famous faces, everyday people also share their stories of success, including Ernest Austin (Ex-Offenders Action Network), the "Three Doctors" from Newark, N.J. (Dr. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kate To Live Near Rumored Boyfriend? Jul 31, 2009
Kate To Live Near Rumored Boyfriend. - The Early Show - CBS News. (CBS News)
Boston Cop Suspended For Gates Slur Jul 31, 2009
Also, NYC Government Aide Resigns for Facebook Comment Calling Gates Racist. Historian and Director of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cambridge Police Sgt. James Crowley and President Barack Obama. (CBS News -- US)
Kin: "Jon & Kate" Kids Being "Exploited" Jul 31, 2009
Kin: "Jon Kids Being "Exploited" - The Early Show - CBS News NEW YORK, May 27, 2009 Kin: "Jon Kids Being "Exploited". Her Brother And Sister-in-law Call For Laws Protecting Children In Reality Shows. (CBS News -- Early Show)
TCA: ESPN Sets 30th Anniversary 'SportsCenter' Special Jul 30, 2009
The network is also prepping for its ambitious 30 For 30 documentary series featuring sports stories for the past 30 years told through the eyes of top movie producers and actors such as John Singleton, Ice Cube, Peter Berg and Steve James, all of whom appeared during the TCA presentation. Other filmmakers joining the project include Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary, Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall. (Multichannel News)
Rodriguez ramping up his exposure on the Dew Tour Jul 25, 2009
Middle America eats up his Nike SBs, West Coast rapper Ice Cube cameos in the commercial, and all the while the skate video he s working on for sponsor company Plan B is one of the most highly anticipated. I m blessed I guess, he said. (Boston Globe)
TBS Extends Run of 'Tyler Perry's House of Payne', Cable's Biggest Sitcom Hit of All Time Jul 25, 2009
Following in the footsteps of "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns", Debmar-Mercury announced last week that TBS has ordered 10 episodes of the new Ice Cube sitcom "Are We There Yet?", slated to premiere in June 2010, with the option for an additional 90 episodes. Debmar-Mercury announced two weeks ago that it is using the same approach to launch the new Jon Heder sitcom from writer-producers Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Chris Henchy ordered by Comedy Central. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daily TV guide Jul 24, 2009
Gritty and powerful look at life in South Central LA. Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr. R (1991). Broken Arrow 8 p.m. (ENCR). (Boston Globe)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
Another plonked an ice cube into her chardonnay ... Nederburg's Razvan Macici didn't say a word when an ice cube was plonked into his chardonnay. (The Age, Australia)
Comedy Director Steve Carr Joins The Institute for the Development of Enhanced Perceptual Awareness Jul 21, 2009
Based on his work in music videos, Carr made the jump to feature film directing in 2000 with "Next Friday" starring Ice Cube. Additionally, he directed "Daddy Day Care" and "Dr. Doolittle 2" starring Eddie Murphy, "Rebound" starring Martin Lawrence, and he executive produced and directed "Are We Done Yet?" starring Ice Cube. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TBS Orders 10 Episodes of New Ice Cube Sitcom ARE WE THERE YET? From Debmar-Mercury Jul 16, 2009
TBS Orders 10 Episodes of New Ice Cube Sitcom ARE WE THERE YET ... TBS Orders 10 Episodes of New Ice Cube Sitcom ARE WE THERE YET ... and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Using the unique model created by Debmar-Mercury for Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Meet the Browns, TBS is teaming with Joe Roth and Ice Cube for ARE WE THERE YET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Whisky Stones Jul 7, 2009
The major of using stones as opposed to traditional ice cubes is that you can still take the edge of a drink, without diluting the desired liquor and keeping the balance of flavors in check. The perfect cube shaped stones also form a solid surface area, allowing for a better and more even chilling. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Oldest culture gets hip to have young voice heard Jul 4, 2009
" Two things harmonis 00004000 ed for Lovett-Murray: the first was catching hip-hop act Tijmba Possum Burns and the Yung Warriors perform 18 months ago; the second was a football injury, which made him start to think about life after the game. With Cappa Atkinson, he set up Payback recording and management and has already produced Mixed Tape One, which features the best of Victoria's hottest Koorie hip-hoppers. The "100 per cent Aboriginal owned" Payback hosted the official after-party for US... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Ice Cube heats up the night at Modesto Summerfest Jun 29, 2009
Rapper and actor Ice Cube stopped in downtown Modesto from Saturday night to Sunday morning to rock the crowd for the Summerfest 2009 block party. Ice Cube took the stage after midnight and performed before an enthusiastic audience, which took over the street in front of Palladium Nightclub ... Ice Cube started his career in the 1980s in the band NWA, then launched a solo career. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Starting Point: Cat killings in Florida & credit card fraud Jun 16, 2009
Actor/rapper Ice Cube, 40. Actress Courtney Cox, 45. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Ice Cube to headline NASCAR event Jun 6, 2009
Phoenix International Raceway and NASCAR hope to generate a similar buzz at the DUB Show Tour Custom Auto Show & Concert, headlined by Ice Cube, an old-school rapper turned award-winning actor and director. It s a move by PIR and the racing organization to build their fan base, which has leveled off since its meteoric rise a decade ago. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Anaconda Review Jun 4, 2009
Snakes on an Ice Cube ... Same goes for Ice Cube. (IGN FilmForce)
Beware the attack of groomzilla Jun 1, 2009
He insisted on having tiny rosebuds frozen into each ice cube. Look out, wedding planners and guests - there's a new breed of man under that orchid-curtained gazebo, and he's insisted on miking the bride because he thinks her voice doesn't project and her vows will be lost on the crowd. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Crossover kings and queens May 27, 2009
Undeniably one of the best rappers to come out of the '80s, Ice Cube has released eight successful albums. To those born after the era of gangsta rap, however, he is far better known for his acting chops. (iAfrica.com)
From porn to potato peelers May 9, 2009
32, two cans of cat food and an ice cube tray. One politician claimed the cost of servicing the swimming pool of his country home, while another paid for a hunter to catch moles who'd invaded his garden, according to the newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Porn, cookies among lawmakers expenses May 9, 2009
The documents revealed how some lawmakers used lax regulations to accumulate hefty bills to pay for housing taxes and costs of furnishing homes, while others claimed for trivial amounts including a packet of ginger snaps worth about $1, two cans of cat food and an ice cube tray. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Porn and cookies: UK lawmakers' odd expenses May 9, 2009
The documents revealed how some lawmakers used lax regulations to wrack up hefty bills to pay for housing taxes and costs of furnishing homes, while others claimed for trivial amounts - including a packet of ginger snaps worth about $1, two cans of cat food and an ice cube tray. One lawmaker claimed the cost of servicing the swimming pool of his country home, while another paid for a hunter to catch moles who'd invaded his garden, according to the newspaper. (AZCentral -- News)
City hosts Movie in the Park tonight May 9, 2009
The Longshots is rated PG. Ice Cube plays Curtis Plummer, a down-on-his-luck former high school football star who turns his niece, Jasmine, into the quarterback for the local football team, the Minden Browns. Plummer gets his stride back after becoming the team coach and takes the team all the way to the Pop Warner Super Bowl. (Sealy News, TX)
Floating TV, see-through shower in new-age hotel Apr 20, 2009
A side table carved from a single piece of wood also serves as a bedside table and includes an ice cube bar and espresso machine. Seemingly suspended in mid-air in the window is a 1. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Movie in the Park slated for Friday Apr 15, 2009
The Longshots is rated PG. In the movie, Ice Cube plays Curtis Plummer, a down-on-his-luck former high school football star who turns his niece, Jasmine, into the quarterback for the local football team, the Minden Browns. Plummer gets his stride back after becoming the team coach and takes the team all the way to the Pop Warner Super Bowl. (Sealy News, TX)
Qatar triple crown Apr 12, 2009
His shot has him going up for a dunk encased in an ice cube. I was paid a little bit of money for it, but it was just the experience of doing it, Watson said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Ice Cube Plays Racist Cop in New Comedy Apr 1, 2009
Ice Cube RELATED TAGS ... Then again, maybe black folks are a bit in denial about our interracial hang-ups and white Hollywood (and Ice Cube) is just offering a little nudge ... I'm not sure about Ice Cube in a comedy though (and no I did not watch the "Are We There Yet" movies. (Slate)
Green Thumb: Closing your house for the season Apr 1, 2009
Empty ice cube trays (even they get stale tasting over time). Adjust the refrigerator temperature: A closed-up house can raise the kitchen temperature, thereby increasing a refrigerator s energy use by up to 50 percent in summer. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Entertainer Spotlight on Ronnie King (2) Mar 29, 2009
Those sessions led to work with Kid Frost, Mellowman Ace, Tony G, Ice T, Ice Cube and Julio G. It was a strong group of guys all managed by Jerry (Heller). King s many years of playing gigs in the desert allowed him to perform his keyboard parts usually in one take, which made him a valuable asset in the studio. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Fargo waits to see if sandbags, levees hold Mar 29, 2009
"If you lay loose bags and now they're frozen, they're like a frozen ice cube.". Authorities said they were keeping about 300,000 of the 3 million sandbags they had Friday in warm buildings for use as needed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"The Education of Charlie Banks" Mar 27, 2009
Durst made "The Education of Charlie Banks" in 2007; in 2008, he released the comedy-drama "The Longshots," starring Ice Cube. Reportedly, he's slated to direct a horror movie next, but let's hope he doesn't entirely abandon small, independent pictures. (Salon)
Ready to rumble: Wrestlers in the movies Mar 25, 2009
More importantly, this is the guy who terrorized Chris Tucker and Ice Cube in Friday ... But if you can make Ice Cube hide his gold from you out of fear youll rip it off his neck, then youre a badass. (MSNBC -- News)
Singer a Terrorist Target? Mar 19, 2009
Hip hop superstar Ice Cube enjoying dinner inside Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas on Sunday night. Nicky Hilton flying solo while picking up a late lunch at La Scala in Beverly Hills on Monday afternoon. (Fox News)
RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN WORLD PREMIERE Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at The El Capitan Theatre Mar 11, 2009
Kristen Bell, Amanda Bynes, Ricardo Chavira, Morris Chestnut, Ice Cube, Ken Davitian, Shannen Doherty, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Christine Lakin, Hayes MacArthur, Madison Pettis, Brenda Song, A.J. Trauth. . (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
N.W.A. Gets a Biopic Mar 10, 2009
Ice Cube to produce Straight Outta Compton ... Straight Outta Compton will be produced by Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Tomica Wright (Eazy-E's widow), and the production company Circle of Confusion. (IGN FilmForce)
Snoop Dogg joins Nation of Islam Mar 3, 2009
Page last updated at 09:56 GMT, Monday, 2 March 2009. Snoop Dogg would not say when he had joined Nation of Islam. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Bad science and politics go together Feb 10, 2009
hfrmack wrote on Feb 9, 2009 2:08 PM:" Jeroze,I see you have no evidence to bring to the table either.What MANY other scientist believe is going on with the melting of the polar ice, (only the North polar ice mind you) is defined as a "polar shift". It has occured many times in the history of our planet, and it will happen many more times in the future of our planet. Ocean levels are not rising, ice is expanding at the south pole.Try this experiment at home. It's even safe for you to try,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Best bets: Welcome to the Dollhouse Feb 8, 2009
The album features guest performances from Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Travis Barker, Ice Cube and Lil Keke. (On sale Feb. 10). (MSNBC -- Television)
Phoenix confirms he's walking the hip-hop line Feb 8, 2009
His new rap persona added to the confusion, but Phoenix said he is a longtime fan of hip-hop, speaking fervently about Public Enemy, Ice Cube and other artists he admires. Phoenix said he has no intention of returning to film after "Two Lovers," a romantic drama co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow and reuniting him with James Gray, his director on "The Yards" and "We Own the Night." The movie opens Feb. 13. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
DVD reviews: Prince Caspian, Wanted Feb 7, 2009
The LongshotsIce Cube hits the sidelines in this sports tale about the first girl to play Pop Warner football, a league that was previously a boys-only club ... The DVD and Blu-ray releases come with a huge collection of deleted scenes, a making-of segment, chats with Ice Cube and director Fred Durst and a featurette on the real Pop Warner star who was the basis for Palmers character. (MSNBC -- Movies)
