Beyonce’s “Obsessed” Movie Role
Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter and Idris Elba will star in “Obsessed,” a thriller that Screen Gems will put into production this summer. Steve Shill will direct a script by David Loughery. Will Packer produces, and Knowles will be exec producer along with her father, Mathew Knowles. Screen Gems topper Clint Culpepper is finalizing cast deals, working with Knowles’ and Larter’s reps to iron out scheduling kinks. Knowles is also producing and co-starring as Etta James in “Cadillac Records” for Sony BMG; Larter is working on episodes of NBC’s “Heroes. “In “Obsessed,” Elba will play an asset manager who has a knockout wife (Knowles) and thriving career until a temp office worker (Larter) begins stalking him. Knowles was last seen onscreen in “Dreamgirls,” Larter in the Screen Gems films “Resident Evil: Extinction” and “Final Destination,” and Elba last appeared in “American Gangster.” He next stars in “Prom Night” for Screen Gems.
Beverly said,
She is determined to be an actress. Good for her :thumbsup:
King said,
:stop:
Beyonce relax….We still ove you. We still will know who you are in 10 years from now.
Go and get married and take a break. Well you can’t rush a man into marriage, especially not a rapper. You are SO overworked. Tell your father to relax and make money off of Solange, somehow. LOL
Beyonce, your a beautiful woman. Don’t mess up your good genes by having a baby with Jay-Z. LOL>…..Jus kiddin.
I SUPPORT YOU B!
You have been in my face since 1997 though. That’s over a decade ago!
RELAX!!!!
Nefertari said,
Any excuse for me to look at Idris Elba is a good enough reason for me. :dance:
nia said,
This is what is called the “Halle” syndrome. Beyonce can not act. We all know that. But her name alone will bring a draw. I call it the “Halle” because as much as I love Halle Berry, I’m sorry, but she is not the greatest actress. She is better than Bee, but not Oscar worthy as Hollywood would have us to believe. Sometimes beauty and image overshadow talent. Now…I know all the Beyonce lovers are bout to jump on me! :confused: I aint scared of yall! Come on! Bring it on!! :banana:
But, on a more positive note, I am still happy to see brown sistas on screen, no matter who it is. Go Brown Sistas!! :brownsista:
Dana said,
Why does the stalker role have to be given to a White actress? They could have easily cast a sista, but then that would make the cast all Black and thus it will be called a “Black Movie” and the studio probably didn’t want that.
Liyah said,
Majesa said,
Good Luck Beyonce.
That pic is creepy.
Anon26 said,
I wonder how they’ll bring her singing into the movie. Will she be a nightclub singer? It would shock me if she doesn’t sing in this film.
houstonchic77084 said,
This should be interesting situation.bu tI’ll wait til DVD to see it cause it may not be that good :dance2: :noway: Bu tI’m glad shes making a splash in the movie industry .Since shes the only one that PAPA KNOWLES care about as far as CAREERs :banana:
Tanya said,
That picture is kind of creepy and she looks just like her sister Solange in that picture! Good luck to her in her movies..maybe she has been taking acting lessons.
thevoice said,
King :
yay
“she will be 30. “(so she says) in 3 years
she gotta reach to get that oscar she is dying to get i wonder if the oscars people
will fall for that act? if they do they will not be take seriously anymore :confused:
well make that money be get paid!
Nne said,
I clicked on this post and all I hear in the background {on tv} is: “I found my true match.”
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Beyonce haunts me ya’ll
Is this movie suppose to be in the theater?? Doesn’t sound all to interesting….
Kanyade said,
@ Nne, that is an interesting pic of her isn’t it? Almost monotone the color there.
As for the movie, like Nefertari said, Idiris *hmmmmmm* *tingles* That man is sexy!
I’ll wait and rent it…maybe. :brownsista:
Missy said,
Beyonce and Idris in a love scene, can’t wait! I can see him now with his hands all over her!LOL I am definitely seeing this! Beyonce is serious about acting. Glad to see she’s branching out in this role.
Kenny said,
she will be all over the soundtrack
Kenny said,
When will they give movie roles to real black actresses and not singers. We need to see more brown on screen yes, but what about the craft? B is terrible at this. :lol2:
Jummpy said,
HMM…………… :confused: :confused: it sound like a straight to dvd movie !!! But anyways good luck with that
WPC said,
THATS RIGHT BEYONCE!!!!!!!!!!
SHE IS NOT LEAVING THIS EARTH UNTIL SHE IS A LEGEND. SHE IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD HAHAHAHAHA….FREEKUM FREEKUM…LOL :thumbsup:
dondada983 said,
I agree, she is a good singer, very talented, but acting? She need to give that up cause that really ain’t happening for her. Otherwise she will soon be so over exposed, everybody will be sick of her.
dondada983 said,
and oh yeah……How did Jay Z become “the king” he has some of the corniest lyrics.
Des said,
:dance2: Go ‘head Beyonce! If Halle can win an Oscar, you can too :booty:
Keep hope alive :banana:
Dark_Angel said,
umm beyonce will not be winning an oscar for this or anything else….
Goldilox said,
I love B but she is no actress. But Idris will more than make up for it so I’ll rent it
i love u Idris :dance1:
iris said,
i’m trying to see who the audience is for this movie. though well known, neither idris elba or ali larter will likely garner a box office. and so many people are frightened by beyonce’s acting that i doubt many will get up off the couch to see her muddle through her 10 scenes in the movie.
rf said,
Obsessed is right. This chick is so desperate to be an actress that it seems like she will take any movie role at the moment. Poor girl. This movie and Cadillac Records both sound like flops.
rf said,
Please, please, please don’t start talking about Oscars. Like the old folks use to say, never count your chickens before the eggs hatch. Besides, it is ridiculous to be talking Oscars and she hasn’t even started filming the movie. Plus, Beyonce does not have the acting chops to even be nominated for any Oscars. It is just wishful thinking on her part and her over obsessed fans. She only wants an Oscar award because it is the most prestigious award in the business. So therefore, she doesn’t deserve one. That is my opinion which I am entitled to one.
lady said,
WOW THAT ALL I HAVE TO SAY GOOD LUCK BEE YOU GOING TO NEED IT. BUT THE PIC IS LOOKING CRAZY RIGHT NOW. STEP U PUT THE RIGHT PICTURE UP LOL. WHAT GOOD NEFE AND LIYAH.
Teri said,
I think Bey is a good actress - not great, but she’s getting there. And why should she sit down? I wouldn’t, I would continue to make my paper. People will flock to see this movie because she has that box office appeal - especially to those who love her music. It’s not her fault that she continues to thrive among the other black actresses in hollyweird. She’s getting her shine on just like they would. This ought to be a good movie - if she tweeks her craft in the acting field.
MRS. JONES3 said,
SO SO SAD. GET OVER PEOPLE SHE ALREADY TOOK THE ROLE, JUST DON’T GO SEE IT IF IT IRRITATES U SO MUCH
Missy said,
Thank you! Just silly, that black folks want other black folks to sit down just because they don’t care for them.SMH Just don’t watch the movie. Obviously, she loves what she’s doing. Maybe, more folks would live happier lives if they loved what they are doing.
Go head my BROWN SISTA! :brownsista:
... said,
Sounds like this movie will go straight to DVD.
Omni said,
Stop fooling yourself people. Beyonce Knowles is NOT a good actress. She is a singer who wants to be an actress. It is obvious that she is being placed in movies because her popularity in the music business can bring in the younger crowds. Trust me, they are not hiring her for those tired acting skills or should I say, lack of. How the heck can she be an executive producer when she has no education and can barely speak. I guess being pretty does have it perks.
trisha said,
I agree she shouldn’t sit down she is just making money which is what i’d do in the same situation. However her acting is terrible!!! I can’t understand why somebody doesnt point this out to her she should stick to music.
jazi said,
She needs to stick to what she’s good at..Even her acting in the commercials make me cringe..
Page Black said,
But, on a more positive note, I am still happy to see brown sistas on screen, no matter who it is. Go Brown Sistas!!
^^^^^
Beyonce is not ‘brown’…she is gold. LOL!
YAYA said,
I agree to a certain extent!” PEOPLE” let’s not forget beyonce has a built in audience so she going to make as many movies,’Hustle’ any and everything form that Cell phone to House of Do iT All wrong ,to the Kitchen Sink.
WHY you her fans and the people who admire he ,are going to buy it . So in retrospect can we really be made at her?
My personal opinion i called it whoring of america we as a people and consumer of everything. We do any and everything to stay on top of the game we will set aside our convictions and do what ever it needs to be done to stay their So again should we be angry at her.
Just my two cents
lady said,
I feel you YAYA on that one. People r getting upset because deep down she can not really act. You notice her line be mad short. You see in dreamgirl when she curse she did not sound right lol. You see homeboy said mmmm i did not know miss thang got a potty mouth lol. Austin power they had to cut her lines. She can sing her butt off and she can perform. But it what it is. Beyonce going to milk it for all it worth so let her beeeeeeeee.
Harriet said,
So, just don’t watch her movies. All her movies have done well at the box office. She has an audience. Those who enjoy her work will see it. Those who don’t won’t. Yet, everyone will read about it and see pics on the net because she’s a star. Simple!
Chey said,
Beyonce is young and still a hot commodity. She is currently the it girl of the black community that everybody wants where it used to be Halle Berry. Beyonce is going to take whatever she can get until the well runs dry. She is smart and knows that this is the entertainment business where you can be hot and on top of the World one day, and lying stretched underneath of it the next. Solid gold records and blockbuster movies are not always promised no matter how popular the celebrity Celebrities have to get their hustle on just like the rest of us.
is.
:brownsista:
... said,
She is getting hired only because of her looks. She can hire the best acting coach in the business, it won’t help. The girl just can’t act. Plus she is probably a little jealous because Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys are getting offered juicer movie roles with more substance.
Call me a hater, I really don’t care.
:booty:
Candace said,
Sounds interesting! Will definitely have my bucks ready to see Idris and Beyonce get busy!
jerseybred said,
^ Hater
Seriously, I like that she is co-producing..Beyonce is making sure that she is not Jennifer Hudsoned this ‘go round’
M E RENEGADE said,
THIS PIC LOOKS MORE LIKE SOLANGE W/ BLONDE HAIR…LOOK AT THE LIPS AND JAWS….!!!
Nesh Nesh said,
It really doesn’t matter rather we like her acting skills, or not. She’s going to do her; and truthfully, she has every right to. Though, I would rather see her doing more singing/dancing then acting any day. Oh well, on with the show…..
... said,
The only reason she wants to act and produce movies is because she thinks she is getting an Oscar award. Somebody needs to let her and her father know that Oscars are not given out based on pretty looks and music sales. It is the Oscars baby, not the MTV and BET awards where awards are handed out based on popularity. Big, big difference.
Kenny said,
My only thing is she wants an Oscar only because its the best award to get outside of music, she doesnt want this because of the craft.
Get ready for Beyonce overload this summer. :stop:
Chey said,
Finally, Beyonce is stepping out of her comfort zone and doing something totally different from playing a singer. She may not be the best actress or get that Oscar award that she wants, but at least she is finally realizing that acting is about building your craft and challenging yourself by taking on different roles and characters. I think at this point she just wants to be recognized and respected in the acting field.
S. Dot said,
I just pray she does much much better this time around. I rather hear a new album from her. I miss her music man!
MRS. JONES3 said,
yes me renegae i agree!! she does look a lot like solange in that pic!
... said,
Thank you Kenny. Somebody is on my street. Beyonce only wants to do movies because she desperately wants an Oscar award because it is the highest honor in the entertainment business. She wants to say, I am Beyonce, the superstar, I have 11 grammys, a Tony and an Oscar. What about the seasoned actresses who have worked in movies, build their craft and respect the art of acting. This bytch thinks that just because she is pretty and has a successful music career, she should be given an Oscar. She is such a spoiled brat. She is the female Kanye West.
Kiss my butt if you don’t like my opinion.
:booty:
S. Dot said,
Wow do you all really think she just want to say she has an Oscar? Do any of you think that she may really like and enjoy acting?
In all I think she likes acting but do I thinks she’s a great actress NO! I think she should just stick to singing if you ask me. She the bomb on stage man! THE BOMB! But on TV I don’t know. I just wish her the best!
Fine-N-Mellow said,
LOL @ Beyonce being the femme Kanye West. That’s too funny, I feel you on that.
Tina said,
Chey honey, Bey aint just the it girl in the black community. She’s the it girl everywhere.
I’m not a stan of anyone, but I do respect a person that’s on top, who can do whatever the hell she wants and jealous h*es will still follow.
Tina said,
Said, so what you want? some ugly b*tch to be a lead actress? Have of Hollywood shouldn’t where they’re at right now. People act like that’s the only black movie or movie out period.
I highely doubt that she’ll get an oscar, but then again I hope she does, so people can cringe through thier seats wishing they were her or whoever else that’s on top……RiRi.
LOL said,
I’M SORRY GUYS, THIS MOVIE WAS ALREADY ON THE LIFE CHANNEL…
I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU GUYS SAID, BEYONCE CAN NOT ACT… BUT SHE MIGHT PULL THIS OFF, BECAUSE THEY DID SAY SHE WILL PLAY THE KNOCKOUT WIFE..ALL SHE NEED TO DO IS LOOK PRETTY AND SHE WILL BE OK..PLEASE DON’T GIVE HER ANY SPEAKING ROLES OR ACTUALLY ACTING ROLES..
WAITING FOR THIS ON DVD!!!
GOODNIGHT!!!
OCCaliAKA said,
I give Matt some degree of credit in terms of signing Idris Elba.
Idris has a fan base, so Matt & Co. are probably banking on his fans coming to see it, despite what people think of Beyonce. I am not a movie theater goer myself — I’ll wait for DVD or HBO.
KC said,
It is not that serious people. She is just playing the role of the beautiful knockout wife (how hard can that be). Geez, why all of the fuss. LOL.
Kenny said,
Beyonce herself said she wants and Oscar and a Tony, this isnt something we made up…..she just thought she was going to get one from Dreamgirls but she spoke to soon. I want to see the movie because I like Idris and Ali but I know I will cringe everytime Beyonce speaks. B has to understand no one is perfect including herself, which means stick to doing what you do best. :dance1:
Missy said,
I can’t wait to see Beyonce and Idris bumping and grinding! Have mercy! What a man! What a man! :dance: :dance: :dance:
KC said,
She sure did Kenny. She said it on numerous interviews. She was so sure that Dreamgirls was her ticket to winning that prestigious Oscar award. But I really think the whole Dreamgirls drama made her realize that acting and winning an Oscar award is not as easy as 123. Trust me, she and her father will not let that happen again, that is probably why they have their hands in producing these two movies.
iris said,
i think in this movie you are more likely to see idris and ali larter get busy not b and idris..
Chanel said,
[quote comment="22695"]i think in this movie you are more likely to see idris and ali larter get busy not b and idris..[/quote]
AGREED. I doubt Bey has it in her to go that far. You know Papa Knowles and Jay got her on lock
. I was shocked when she cursed in Dreamgirls… the image she puts out to the world is so not gritty, and if she wants to win an Oscar she needs to cut out that robotic holier-than-thou act of hers…
Angela said,
What I hate about this movie is Ali Larter. Not the actress herself, but what Hollywood is using her to represent: that white actress who is okay with having a black male love interest. Remember how many times Julia Stiles was paired with a black actor after “Save the Last Dance” hit it big? It’s annoying and patronizing to black people as well a the white actress. :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
Liyah said,
Geez Beyonce is very competitive. No one is good at everything! She is really trying to prove herself, I hope she doesn’t ruin her career in the process…..
dark sista said,
Forgive me… but i won’t watch her humiliate herself like she did on dreamgirls
i was a beyoncé “liker” until she let the fame the greed and the desir or being wealthy control her don’t get me wrong i too want an higher grade in my profession and guess what? my boss is a man… do i go and dress like a hoochie ready to get d-icked down? do i talk in subjective way? or do i down right sleep with him?
I know it sound crazy but i rather be poor than being rich because of the way i look if i was an entertainer i would be famous for being such a good singer not for being superfine and all of that
its sad that black people will do just about anything to get rich and famous … Dr Luther King should have never waisted his energy to free us we are still slaves … rich slaves….
MEE said,
Ok, Beyonce is not as bad of an actress as people are making her out to be. She’s come a long way since Carmen and I as well as most of the critics thought she put on pretty solid perfomance in Dreamgirls. And how many great actors started of great most of the greats studied and learned there craft to me acting is more of a learned talent than anything. So I say Ms. Knowles you keep doing movies keep learning the craft and you can be like, Jamies Fox, Queen Latifah, Will Smith and so on who were not originally actor but became great actors because of practice, dedication, and desire to be the best at what they do. You have the desire, dedication, and your getting the practice. Anyone that thinks someone should give up just because there not great at something to start is an idiot plain an simple. Don’t listen to them, follow your heart and your own good judgment. And Kudos to you for getting into exce producing even if your just learning and not doing much now once you get it down pack, that’s where the money, control and the opportunity give other opportunities come from.
Get Girl !!!! I’ll always support my own cause God knows not to many others will.
obama in 08 said,
:hmph: HONESTLY, I DOUBT IF EVERYTIME BEYONCE TAKES A ROLL ON THE SCREEN, HER NOTION IS TO RECEIVE AN OSCAR….COME ON, I AM SURE SHE IS TAKING ENSEMBLE ROLLS TO GET STRONGER AT HER CRAFT. BLACK FOLKS HEAR AND SEE WHAT THEY ANT. I SWEAR SHE SAID”SOME DAY…..I WOULD LIKE AN OSCAR” SOME DAY….DAMN! SOME DAY. IT DID NOT MEAN TODAY OR THE NEXT ROLL. BLACK PEOPLE STOP THE BULLSHIT. NOTHING IS EVER GOOD ENOUGH! I MEAN U COMPLAIN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN GETTING ACTING ROLLS, THEN WHEN A SISTA IS WORKING YOU DAMN NEAR PICKET THE MOVIE. WTF? ALLOW HER TO SURROUND HERSELF WITH THOSE WHO ARE MORE EXPERIENCED AND SHE WILL GROW! OH, ALICIA KEYS IS NOT ANGELA BASSETT…I SAW THE NANNY DIARIES AND ALICIA IS NO BETTER THAN BEYONCE. LETS JUST KEEP IT REAL. BEYONCE HAS THE RIGHT TO DO WHAT EVER SHE WANTS. I LOVE THAT SHE IS LEARNING THE ART OF PRODUCTION, THAT MEANS ALLOT. THIS GIVES HER SOME….SOME PEOPLE, CONTROL OF HER IMAGE AND HOW HER ROLL IS REPRESENTED. GREAT LOOK FOR HER AND OTHER BLACK ACTRESSES. ALSO SHE IS NOT THE CASTING DIRECTOR, SHE IS PART OF A MOVIE. IDRIS WAS HIRED BECAUSE HE AUDITIONED LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE INCLUDING BEE! GET OFF HER ****… DAMN! SHE DON’T COME ON YOUR JOB AND COMPLAIN TO YOUR BOSS! LET THE GIRL WORK!
obama in 08 said,
IDRIS…OH MY! I DONT BLAME BEE……THAT MAN IS FIRE!HE JUST DONT HAVE THE JIGGA COIN!
Teri said,
THANK YOU Obamain08!!! You said it perfectly! I honestly don’t know why ppl want to bash her for her efforts. I give her mad respect for not being lazy and doing what other ppl want her to do. She’s young, beautiful, and talented. I wish I had half the opportunities she has - Go Bey do yo thang!
misssixty said,
SIGHS**
Everybody hates the overacheiver..think about it ..they seem to always remind some of thier own shortcomings.
and Dark sista..not so bright are ya? the whole entertainment industry is based on 10% talent and 90% apperance and marketablilty..no race is immune to this..such is the way in hollywood, I doubt that you coming in the office all “hoochified” would have any affect in whatever proffession it is that youre in..but somewhere you failed to realize that the entertainment indusrty and “office jobs” are two very different realms..Im sorry nothing you said was in the least bit cohesive or logical!! -btw she does look alot like Solange in this picture and thank you Obama for sheding some rational on the subject I never understood why anyone would resent ambition..what the hell does it have to do with you? :loser: :loser:
missy said,
I won’t lie! I am so looking forward to the sex scenes with Bee and Idris! The promotion pics will be off the chain.
mandy said,
obama in 08, you spoke the truth. You literally took the words from my mouth. Dark sista, what is your point. In your earlier post on janet jackson, you typed and i QUOTE ” Janet is so cute, i adore her, her voice, her ways. She is too cute”. Unless I’m mistaken, doesn’t janet jackson whom you love her ways capitalize off her sexual appeal. Hasn’t she sold several records with this sexual appeal.? Now on a beyonce post, you claim you detest such sexual appeal and would prefer a singer to be known for her voice. Again, unless I’m mistaken janet jackson doesn’t possess a great singing voice. As a matter of fact, some of her fan base came from her being as you put it ’superfine’. Now PLEASE EXPLAIN YOURSELF BECAUSE FROM WHERE I’M STANDING, NOT ONLY ARE YOU BIASED AND HYPOCRITICAL, YOU ALSO SEEM JUST NOT TO LIKE BEYONCE.
PS- The humiliation you claim beyonce suffered in the dream girls movie earned her 2 GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS. For a Golden globe nod, I’m sure she’ll be more than willing to go through another humiliation again
mandy said,
How do your comments on black people doing anything just for fame and cash and sleeping with bosses and still being slaves relate to beyonce or the topic of discussion. Did she sleep with anyone to get the part? Yes, she has a sexual image, so does Janet ( whose image is by far more sexual and more provocative than beyonce’s) So again what is your point?
PLEASE RESPOND TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF. IT IS THE ONLY DECENT THING TO DO.
Nef Chocolatepeach said,
@Mandy and others
At what point are black women going to let go of the oppressive belief that sexuality is some kind of blemish? That type of thinking is a remnant of slavery and it needs to be destroyed. Sexuality and the embracing of your own sexuality is a gift from God. Are we so sick that we not only feel the need to suppress our own birthright but to also seek to emblazon a scarlet letter on the foreheads of other black women who are free to display healthy and respectful sexuality? Why are we ok with the Mammy and Angry Black Woman images but so against the image of beautiful, sexual, free black women?
During slavery white male slaveowners forcibly took control of black women’s sexuality. Don’t you all think its far past time that we take it back?
Let Beyonce and Janet and Meagan and the rest of these women do their thing. Its not a though they are out here looking and acting like hookers.
Finally if you are one of those black women who for whatever reasons have been abused sexually, repressed sexually, or feel uncomfortable with your sexuality, it is best that you seek help for the issues–and not project that repressive mentality onto other sisters. You are missing out on one of the most beautiful benefits of being a woman. Sensuality is a source of power. You are denying yourself that power.
Makayla said,
misssixty said : “the whole entertainment industry is based on 10% talent and 90% apperance and marketablilty”
u r basically saying d@ beyoncé is only where she is cause of er looks and d@ anyone that luks better can take ova wit t 10% of talent? are u supposed to be a fan? i think u missed your point and cosigned dark sista witout wantin to!
Mandy:i know u didnt go to look for a post of ers as proof? and you are pleading her to respond to you? like a crazy girl trying to proove to the world she is right !!!!!!that is straight up stalking and stanning !!!!!i hope she dnt answer that’s the decent thing to do ****
i luv beyoncé 2 death i’m a die hard fan i aint gon li
but she cannot compare to janet (go to school whoever said that )
but she is a bad actress point blank! people keep on putting her in movies because she is our girl
and they know we will watch it anyway because we are all under her spell !!!!
i wish i was her hell all her fans wish they were her wich is why we are fans we see in her what we want to be like
her haterz see in her what they will hate to be
idk its bizzare
Either way
beyoncé is NOT the epitome of black women
so stop all the arguing sooner or later untalented 4 head stupid *** rihanna will be shove down our throat the way we forced people to like beyoncé so get ready everybody’s shine end at some point
so can’t we just get along?
Bev said,
I agree with Nia (3/6/08) Halle and Beyonce cannot act. People are only looking at their looks and not their actual talent. Beyonce is a singer. Please stick to that. If you bomb this time, this may be a good time to let it go. As long as Halle looks like she does, she’ll always get a role. A real actress such as Angela Bassett deserves an oscar. I have to give it to B though she ain’t gave up yet. Although she should.
Just a Thought said,
:iagree: obama in 08. No she’s not a great actress, but she is getting better. I feel as if Rihanna–although I love her to death–can keep on singing even though she’s not that good of a singer and there are many more talented individuals in the world, then Beyonce can keep on acting. I think she really loves it. And of course, who wouldn’t want an Oscar? I remember after Halle Berry won hers, she said next up was a Grammy. Don’t get mad at Beyonce for being ambitious. I commend her for reaching for the stars despite the naysayers.
Kanyade said,
I’m just a little
that some of you (a couple) have placed Beyonce and Halle in the same sentence in reference to their acting talents. C’mon!
JUMMPY said,
“LOOK” irregardless of what many of us think of her acting prowess in which i personally think is very limited at best.I have to say some points were made are very valid
Like someone pointed in which is very true, she has what many in the “BUSINESS” don’t have a strong fan base .Point Blank she is going to put butts in the seats sells tickets probably recoup most if not all their money “WHY” because she’s BANKABLE.
again In which it’s true about 10% talent and 90% marketability on point because it’s less about talent more about your marketability i.e……sexaulity
WHY,OH WHY WOULD ANYONE IN ANYWAY OR ANY MEANS TRY TO COMPARE BEYONCE TO HALLE BERRY ?
dark sista said,
Makayla:
don’t worry girl
I do not share bananas with gorillaz neither do i argue with little girls that need some kind of substance in their e- life ,or stories to tell..
i’ll chek up on you for a review about the movie
Nefer: I always agreed with you i’m not going to change my mind now that you’re comment is against me because whether i like it or not it makes complete sens but this is my question:
First: you would not find sexier than me even if you looked with a Torch
i’m down right sensual when i am with my man
i think there is nothing more atractive that a woman that knows her body and have a signature walk
but my question is :
is it an honor to be only respected because of your art of sexuality or sensuality? is it alright that completely sexy and atractive woman are being knocked down because they put their talent on display before their sexuality?
and why can’t a black woman be called inteligent,educated and atractive instead of “bootylicious”or “beautiful after 11 years of career that is my problem with beyoncé …
I ‘m not knocking her down i’m saying after 10 years she should be an icon not on her way to be one… i cannot close my ears and open my eyes …. i have to listen!!!
i have respect for halle, alicia, queen latifah,tyra banks, and them because not only they have a sensuality game on lock but they are also articulate ,educated inteligent and they aren’t famous because a bunch of teenagers said so!
When i look at or listen to beyoncé i feel like she could give you the best advices on make up clothings and dances moves but she cannot give an opinion on global warming or politics , and her people wants us hell bully us into acknowledging her as the epitome of black woman
and i am not having it!
How do you feel about that ?
Nefertari said,
@darksista,
We actually aren’t in disagreement and my comment was not directed at you (I would have listed your name instead of Mandy’s)
I think that your viewpoint is that there is a difference between sensuality “sexy” and gratuitous sex for the sake of sex. I don’t agree with you. But although I’m not a Beyonce fan, I don’t think that she is guilty of over-the-top sex. I would reserve that judgment for lil Kim and even my favorite rapper Foxy (sometimes).
You can be sexy and classy–you can also be sexy and sexy…period. My point was that there is nothing wrong with that. Some women are just more sexually open than others, and I think they get a bad rap–I also think that many women who would like to be that free, choose instead to criticize the women because this society has taught us that “good girls” don’t love sex…and who doesn’t want to be the “better” woman?
I don’t care to see Beyonce’s constant crotch shots–but I honestly don’t think she is doing it intentionally. I think she just lacks…class, for lack of a better word, in many instances (as in home training).
Janet on the other hand is just on some “I’m grown and sexy” type of vibe, and that’s fine too.
My comment was more of a general “lets not slam other women for being free with their sexual identity, because there is a certain power in it and we would do well to embrace it.
But no sis, my comment was not against you. Nor would I tell you, or any woman, that she wasn’t “Sexy”.
I will end with this–and I’m sure the men in all of our lives will confirm this, men find cattiness, jealousy, and negative comments about other women “unsexy”. We aren’t going to like all women. There are a number of female celebs who get profiled on this site who I JUST DO NOT LIKE. Some of them I think are overrated, lack talent, and aren’t deserving of the hype they get–but you will never know who they are, because if I can’t find something nice to say about them–i just don’t say anything.
Oh, and I fully agree with you–she is not my idea of the epitome of a black woman. But I don’t think we are a monolithic group. We have a lot of diversity. So we should reject anyone’s attempt to force on us an “ideal” black woman.
BTW, I know a couple of very well-to-do, very intelligent and very fine black men who have told me that a woman’s mind is the sexiest thing they have ever seen. I respect that.
Nefertari said,
@darksista
Sorry–I am so long winded because I’m always afraid of being misunderstood. I think you are pointing out the difference between “sexy” and “nasty” and I agree, there is a difference. I don’t think though that either Beyonce or Janet are “nasty”…lil Kim is, but I digress. :brownsista: :hifive:
Nefertari said,
In Beyonce’s defense…she was much better in Dreamgirls than she was in Carmen the Hip Hopera and the Fighting Temptations. She is improving.
m said,
:stop: :dance2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Nefertari said,
@m
I’m TRYING to be positive! :lol2: :booty: :brownsista:
mandy said,
@NEFERTARI- YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDN’T GET MY POINT WHICH WAS ” HOW CAN DARK SISTA CLAIM TO LIKE THE WAYS OF JANET WHICH ARE SEXUAL BUT DISLIKE BEYONCE FOR THE SAME SEXUAL WAYS”. AGAIN DARK SIS TALKED ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE DOING ANYTHING FOR MONEY AND BEING RICH SLAVES. THE QUESTION, MY QUESTION WAS HOW THOSE COMMENTS RELATED TO BEYONCE? SO, YOUR COMMENTS ON EMBRACING SEXUALITY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO DARK SISTA AND I SUPPOSE SHE TOOK IT AS SUCH.
mandy said,
I DIDN’T SLAM ANYONE FOR BEING FREE WITH THEIR SEXUAL IDENTITY. MY QUESTION WAS WHY WOULD DARK SISTA SLAM BEYONCE FOR HERS AND APPLAUD JANET FOR THE SAME THING.
O said,
The point of the matter is Beyonce Knowles is not a good actress. She is hired because of her popularity, looks and she is bankable. Once she is no longer the “it girl” of the black community, the movie scripts will stop coming in. Everybody knows she sucks as an actress. And no, she is not Halle Berry, so please stop comparing the two.
Liyah said,
Nef your right, she did improve in Dreamgirls.
MZN said,
I’ll be supporting this movie:). I’m curious.
MZN said,
Besides, I love Idris Elba’s fine ***…
Nef ChocolatepeacH said,
@mandy,
I think it is you who misread my response, but I could be mistaken. My point is that I don’t understand why any woman would be concerned with what another woman chooses to do with her sexuality except to the extent that it directly affects you or your family.
On a more personal note, I was moreover annoyed that you compared Janet to Beyonce in any way. The post was about whether or not Beyonce can act and what bearing her image as “sexy” gets her praised. What does thathave to do with Janet?
Furthermore, just because darksista likes Janet and thinks she is talented, doesn’t mean she has to like Beyonce. I think your entire comparison was a stretch.
My point was if its that she can’t act–let it be about that. If a person just hates her, le it be that, but let’s stop acting like there is something inherently wrong with being sexy.
I think you are guilty of the same thing you accused darksista of. You just like Beyonce period, so anyone who doesn’t you feel is wrong.
That’s no more rational than someone who just hates her–but at least they are honest.
For instance, I love Janet. Period. There is very little she can do that will cause me to criticize her–but I’m cool with admitting that.
On an ending note, I enjoy the interaction with most of the sisters here, but the constant bickering is on my nerves. So I’m going to start pulling back so I can stop getting upset by it. I can’t belie ve black women find so many reasons to be…catty.
tasha said,
:stop: :stop: :stop: I had to put my 2cents into this…The only reason that some folks have a problem wit mis hotpants is that she came out trying to seem all innocent(but really she never was just look at these lyrics she was singing at 15! Do you ever wonder when he
Don’t come home who he goes to see
And why in the middle of the night he leaves you alone
Leves you alone, he’s with me
Do you ever wonder when he
Don’t come home who he goes to see
And why in the middle of the night he leaves you alone
Cause everything he likes is with me
If I was in your shoes
I would have to let him know
From the first sign of him tryin’ to play
If he wants me to stay
He’s gotta let all that go
No, but no, you wanna stick around
And I believe in what you see
And while you’re waitin’
Thinkin’ everything’s gonna be okay
I’ve got ‘m, I’ve got ‘m right here with me
CHORUS
I wanna call you so bad
Tell you where we started
And what we do
How long it’s been goin’ on
Why he ain’t gonna never come home
Cause I know what you didn’t do
To make him stay
You see a bad performing
Unfulfilling woman
Drives a man away
CHORUS
Now as far as I know
He’s in good hands
So you can stop callin’ all around
Sayin’ have you seen my man, seen my man
Ain’t no need to fuss and fight
Tryin’ to make it right
Certain things ain’t meant to be
And that’s why, that’s why he’s right here with me
(JD)
Everything you like is with me
So if you know
Like I know
This is where you need to be
Everything you like is with me
So if you know
Like I know
This is where you need to be
Everything you like is with me
So if you know
Like I know
This is where you need to be
Everything you like is with me
So if you know
Like I know
This is where you need to be)
and then she kicked out Latavia and latoya(called them bad seeds)”http://www.youtube.com/v/pmcMepDC5×8″”http://www.youtube.com/v/pmcMepDC5×8″ type…ok….then she comes out with songs like Nasty put ur clothes on(You’s a nasty (nasty) Trashy (nasty)
Sleazy (nasty) Classless (nasty)
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don’t walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin’ bout lookin’ that to’ down, I told ya
These men don’t want no hot female that’s been around the block female, you nasty girl
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don’t walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin’ bout lookin’ that to’ down, I told ya
These men don’t want no hot female that’s been around the block female, you nasty girl
Shakin’ that thang on that man, lookin’ all stank and nasty
Swore you look cute girl in them dukes, booty all out lookin’ trashy
Sleazy put some clothes on, I told ya
Don’t walk out ya heezy without clothes on, I told ya
You nasty girl, you nasty you trashy
You classless girl, you sleazy you freaky
I ain’t never met a girl that does the things that you do
Change don’t come your way it will come back to you
Put some clothes on girl
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don’t walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin’ bout lookin’ that to’ down, I told ya
These men don’t want no hot female that’s been around the block female, you nasty girl
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don’t walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin’ bout lookin’ that to’ down, I told ya
These men don’t want no hot female that’s been around the block female, you nasty girl
Booty all out, tongue out her mouth, cleavage from here to Mexico
She walks wit a twist, one hand on her hip, when she gets wit’cha she lets it go
Nasty put some clothes on, you look to’ down
[Nasty Girl lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com
Nasty don't know why you, will not sit down
Heels on her feet, swear she's in heat, flirtin' wit every man she sees
Her pants hangin' low, she never says no, everyone knows she's easy
Nasty put some clothes on, you lookin' stank
Nasty what's your problem, you should be ashamed
Hard...for women like me who try to have some intergrity
You make it hard...for girls like myself who respect themselves
And have dignity
You nasty girl, you nasty, you trashy
You classless girl, you sleazy, you freaky
N-A-S-T-Y ya nasty, F-R-E-A-K ya freaky
Girl where's your P-R-I-D-E, put some clothes on
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don't walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin' bout lookin' that to' down, I told ya
These men don't want no hot female that's been around the block female, you nasty girl
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don't walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin' bout lookin' that to' down, I told ya
These men don't want no hot female that's been around the block female, you nasty girl
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ohh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ohh oh oh oh (Repeat)
You so nasty girl, you so...you so nasty girl
You so nasty girl, you so...you so nasty girl
Put some clothes on girl!
Nasty put some clothes on, I told ya
Don't walk out your house without no clothes on, I told ya
Girl what ya thinkin' bout lookin' that to' down, I told ya
These men don't want no hot female that's been around the block female, you nasty girl
wow...such harsh words...
Then she goes solo(wow that was a surprise)
this a song she sings
OOH BABY
I LOVE THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
IT SLOWS DOWN TIME
COME IN MY BEDROOM AND TURN OFF THE LIGHTS
YOU WHISPER SOFTLY IN MY EAR
MAKES ME UNWIND
THE WAY YOU TOUCH ME
LETS ME KNOW YOU'RE MINE
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BECAUSE I LOVE THE WAY
YOU SCREAM MY NAME
AND THERE'S NO OTHER MAN
THAT GIVES ME WHAT I WANT
AND MAKES ME FEEL THIS WAY
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU BECAUSE
YOU HUSTLE HARD TO TAKE CARE OF ME
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BOY I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT ME
STARE INTO MY EYES
WHAT DO THEY SAY TO YOU
BOY DON'T BE SHY
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT YOUR FANTASIES
WILL ALL COME TRUE
I AM YOUR WOMAN
I BELONG TO YOU
THERE IS NOTHING I WON'T DO FOR YOU
I KNOW MY SOUL CONNECTED ME TO YOU
I FEEL SO SAFE WHEN I'M ALONE WITH YOU
I'M HOLDING BACK NOTHIN
SAVING IT ALL FOR YOU
BABY I LOVE MAKING LOVE TO YOU
IT'S LIKE A HIGH I CAN'T COME DOWN FROM YOU
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BECAUSE I LOVE THE WAY
YOU SCREAM MY NAME
AND THERE'S NO OTHER MAN
THAT GIVES ME WHAT I WANT
AND MAKES ME FEEL THIS WAY
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU BECAUSE
YOU HUSTLE HARD TO TAKE CARE OF ME
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BOY I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU OH YEA
BOY I RATHER BE WITH YOU
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU OH YEA
BOY I RATHER BE WITH YOU
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BECAUSE I LOVE THE WAY
YOU SCREAM MY NAME
AND THERE'S NO OTHER MAN
THAT GIVES ME WHAT I WANT
AND MAKES ME FEEL THIS WAY
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU BECAUSE
YOU HUSTLE HARD TO TAKE CARE OF ME
I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
BOY I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU
I DON'T WANT NOBODY ELSE
I'M HAPPY WITH YOU
YOU GOT ME BABY
YOU GOT ME BABY
Then she has to regroup!! and have Michelle(a gospel singer) and Kelly(a well paid sidekick) they come out wit this!!
Hey baby
I wish you could see what I have on right now
You so sexy
Imagine how intense it would be to hold me right now
Our song's playing
[Verse 1 (beyonce)]
At night when your far and I’m alone
I feel the fabric from your t-shirt
Close To My Body…
I can still hear your baritone
In my ear telling me you’ll take it slow,
And I was in the mirror playing role
Like you were here, I couldn’t turn me on,
So I fell asleep with the music on,
Woke up again hearing the same old song, playing
[ Bridge (kelly) ]
(Oh) Give it to me deeper
(Oh) You giving me the fever
(Oh) Now you got my feet up
This one is a keeper
Now the second verse is playing
(Oh) Won’t we try to stand up
(Oh) Hold me while my hands up
(Oh) And the music picks up
Fantasies were shook up
I’m thinking to myself again
[ Chorus ]
When your not here (I sleep in your t-shirt)
I wish you were here (To take off your t-shirt)
After we make love (I sleep in your t-shirt)
Wake up in your t-shirt
[T-shirt lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com
still smell the scent of your cologne
When I need your feel (I sleep in your t-shirt)
I need you help ( to take off your t-shirt)
After we make love (I sleep in your t-shirt)
Wake up in your t-shirt,
still smell the scent of your cologne
[ verse 2 (beyonce) ]
Outside, I hear the rain on my windowpane
Hold up a minute, thought I heard your name
My mind, playing tricks on me again
I hear knocks at the door, is that my baby home
Why, couldnt it be reality
Looked at the clock and it says 4:03
At 9, he’ll be arriving on a plane
Then we’ll be making love and hearing the song again
[ Bridge (kelly)]
[ Chorus ]
[ Michelle ]
Oh boy I’ve been waiting
Now my body’s shaking
You’re so deep, baby please, take it easy
I look at your face and
Got my heart racing
You’re so deep, baby please, take it easy
[ Talking (beyonce)]
Keep it right there,
Oh, wait, wait, yeah
Keep it right there
You driving me crazy
Wtf????????????????? What happened?? :noway: :noway:
YEah i have too much time on my hands right now…(i will do better!)
but i think home girl is an undercover freak..not so undercover these days!! Ill HOLLA :brownsista: :brownsista: :brownsista: :brownsista:
...c said,
The reason Beyonce is so overrated is because she is the epitome of what white America believes a black woman should look like. At this moment, Beyonce Knowles is the whitest black women in the world and her fans and the media worship her. It is pretty sad.
Liyah said,
Good Break down Nef :thumbsup:
obama in 08 said,
:stop: i so don’t agree. Damn is it her fault she doesn’t resemble India Arie? Why is she less of a black woman because she is light skin? You are a clownl! The ONLY people that dog Bee is black women, I find that to be true…. She is always awarded for her talent, but black women dig and anylize her skin color, her clothes, weight, talent, it’s so sad. White America worships Janet jackson, and just a few months back they were worshiping Jennifer Hudson, now what? The whitest black women in America? She sings R&B/Pop, Dates a Rap mogul, wears weave, talks with a southern accent, has 2 black parents i still dont get it! So in my eyes u have some personal issues of this women and just like the end of your comment….U R SAD not Bee…..
:loser:
lady said,
I watch dreamgirl this weekend i think she did aprove from all the other movie but her part is not believable. Jennifer Hudson part was so powerful and real that when she sang i mean sang u feel the goose bumps off your skin. The real part i felt from beyonce was when she sang listen. But other then that some part she look like a dear in head lights. But she going to act regardless of what anybody say. But every one going to have a opinion or a comment or a debate about this woman. But comparing her to halle barry was really out of the box.
Nef ChocolatepeacH said,
Hmmmm,
I was reading the post where the sister said that her problem with B is that white America puts her up as the epitome of blackwomanhood. I think she is onto something.
Before we jump on her, consider that she isn’t saying she dislikes Beyonce, but rather that she dislikes the REASONS mainstream America glorifies her. You know what-_ I can get behind her on that. For many of us who aren’t “almost white” in terms of appearance, the idea of Beyonce as the black beauty ideal is problematic and offensive. She is right about that. And some of you sisters on here who I consider my “girls” don’t really have a valid rebuttal to this, because you have already told me that you look more like a Beyonce than a Cicily Tyson or Jennifer Hudson. So let’s be fair and acknowledge that there are different types of beauty among black women, but that white America DOES try to force their standard on us and we are right to object.
But we can’t object by getting mad at the Beyonces and Halle’s. We have to object by uplifting our own beauty.
All of that being said, that girl is trying dang hard to overcome her speech impediment and she deserves a hand for that *smiling at u.
Liyah said,
[quote comment="22783"]The reason Beyonce is so overrated is because she is the epitome of what white America believes a black woman should look like.
Thank you. I could not have said it better. A few months back I caught a lot of flack on another blog for saying that White People like her b/c she was light. I really meant to say the sentence above, but some how it came out wrong. I have nothing against light skin black women, heck I am but a hair darker than the lovely lady in my gravatar. I don’t hate Bey at all, but I do think she is a tad overrated, she can sing but she is mainly beauty….eye candy
Just a Thought said,
^^And that is her fault? Mandy, I understand where you are coming from. IMO, one does get more praise for her sexy image, while the other seems to be condemned at every opportunity for the same thing. Don’t get me wrong, I am a Janet and Beyonce fan.
Nef ChocolatepeacH said,
You guys keep trying to compare Beyonce to Janet and that is where the disconnect comes in. Janets fans have been her fans for like 20 years and are pretty certifiable. Beyonce just doesn’t have that fanbase, doesn’t get that kind of support and in my personal opinion, just hasn’t earned that kind of comparison. Ask me in 10-15 years and I might give you a different answer.
obama in 08 said,
I mean keep it real janet is 41 years old….Beyonce is 26 years old. Two totally different careers. Two different eras. I am from Houston, Beyonce is 26, I know because I was ahead of her in school (elementary). She was the very quiet little girl that was in the talent shows. You now the rest. I mean What is Bee doing that Ciara (her peer) isn’t doing? Last video I saw of Ciara she was humping a car, grinding a pole and some more! So the selective negative energy kills me. Janet had a song talking about her pierced cooch, I mean to each his own. I like Janet too but don’t sit here and act like ONLY BEYONCE is noticed for her sex appeal. God rest her soul but when Alliya sang “Rock the Boat” do you dumb asses think she was speaking of a boat? She was talking about her cooch as the boat, and rocking it was having an ******! The phrase knocking the man out of the boat ring a bell! Work the middle…work the middle! So this whole sexy image thing is stupid. Yes, Beyonce is sexy, you do not win grammys cause u are cute….sorry. The golden globes do not nominate u cause u are light skin. I saw Dream Girls too and guess what she played the hell out of a diana ross character. It worked…but you wanted her to fail… u looked at every facial expression etc…I still am looking for the oscar winning performance Jennifer Hudson gave…I must have seen a different movie. She was good, but damn! Keep it real!I hope that If Beyonce’ chooses to become a ballerina, painter, D.J. whatever, she succeeds! I love her motivation. I hate the fact that you pick her apart and label her with the untruths, the slave mentality, the crabs in a barrell attitude. You HATE HER but watch Flava of Love, You hate her but approve and giggle when black women are shown on TV as WHORES and ghetto as hell, YOU HATE HER but think it is cute that the tabloids ruined it for everyone when they put bee and jennifer against each other with all the lies and bull ****! The biggest black movie to be recognized in years and all I heard was Jenn was better than Bee……Sick *** society. Leave this girl alone. If u really hate her music and acting go listen to another artist and watch different movies…Work aint hard boo!
Nef ChocolatepeacH said,
@obama in 2008
You need a hobby or something…you are the same person who was on the rihanna post aren’t you?
I feel you somewhat, it irritates me when people diss Janet, but I am not going to have a stroke over it. You on the other hand….
Whew.
This borders on hero worship and is really not healthy.
I also don’t think you are listening to anyone but yourself.
I’m one of the ones on here who won’t slam Beyonce, and you are getting on MY nerves. I’m done with this post.
Nef ChocolatepeacH said,
@obama in 2008
You need a hobby or something…you are the same person who was on the rihanna post aren’t you?
I feel you somewhat, it irritates me when people diss Janet, but I am not going to have a stroke over it. You on the other hand….
Whew.
This borders on hero worship and is really not healthy.
I also don’t think you are listening to anyone but yourself.
I’m one of the ones on here who won’t slam Beyonce, and you are getting on MY nerves. I’m done with this post.
For LaDomina and a few others on here who are young but know how to act, I’m excluding you from this comment, but some days I really wish there waas an age requirement in here.
obama in 08 said,