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Who's Next? Artists and Groups Deserving The Next Deep Biopic

With the recent release of CrazySexyCool , the biopic of legendary female singing group TLC, the question has arose about who should be the next group to receive a documentary highlighting their music career. There are several artists who qualify to have their life detailed in a film, but as an eccentric young man from the suburbs  I have a list of singers and groups outside of mainstream America's perspective that would make for entertaining (if not great) flicks. Ginuwine- "Too" Anxious/Pony Ride: The Ginuwine Story With his untold story of battles with addiction, S-curls, and the timeless "So Anxious" dance scene, "The Bachelor" offers an intriguing script for the small screen. Kirk Franklin- Skinny Jeans  for Jesus The host of Sunday's Best and owner of classic gospel tunes such as, "Smile", "Something About The Name Jesus", and "Stomp" deserves credit for addi...

Screw 'Scandal': My Frustrations as a Writah(er) With America's Darling Show

I don't watch Scandal ; my Thursdays at 9:00 are more available than Philadelphia Sixers tickets. While this statement probably labels me as the old hating cornball who hates new technology, hip hop, and young folks, I'll accept it. As every Thursday and Friday (postgame analysis) rolls around, it is an expectation to experience the following: My social network inundated with #Gladiator #TeamOlivia #Fitz and other hashtags the spark the memory of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake's recent mockery of our Facebook and Twitter vernacular. People rejecting phone calls, even though they have DVR, rewind features, and shreds of humanity remaining that still makes people more important than a television show. The first half hour (maybe more) of work on Friday result in 0% production due to the book club-like discussions detailing the highlights, low-lights, and personal impact of last night's show. President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia Po...

So When Are You Gonna Let Me Take You Out? A Cool Dude's Guide on Date Selection and Date Rejection

"Sooooo...when are we going to hang out?" (Ed. Note: Don't ask a girl, "When are we going to hang out?" What is this, Glee? Be a man and ask her to go out! Ced P ) Screening through Facebook last night, I found an interesting quandary posted by a high school friend of mine. In speaking with an associate of the opposite gender, she was questioned on when they could spend time together; from his tone (or smiley faces, if sent through text) she gathered he had intimate intentions. She of course possessed no interest in this man and in her account never gave off the impression that she did. Curious about how she should handle this situation, she took to the (Face) book and asked her friends how she should tell this unknowing gentleman it "ain't going down". Based on what offer on the table, it may not be best to go on that "harmless" date. Female readers, I'm sure many of you experience this situation in some form or fa...

How To Be a True Fan (Specifically When Your Team Stinks)

Dear fans of terrible teams, my name is Cedric Perry and as a Redskins fan...I've been there. To quote a great gospel song, I've had some good days, I've had some weary days. It can be difficult to remain steadfast; to witness your team go through poor play, blowouts, and embarrassment can be rough. Through your struggle however, there is a proper etiquette to behave and pull through: It happens to all of us. 1. Don't lie to yourself- A famous quote of a loser fan is "We beat ourselves". No fool, the other team beat you. Cut it out. 2. Someone else's team losing won't keep you warm at night- Commenting on Facebook about another person's team losing? Where's your pride? Where's your dignity? Don't play yourself by talking trash on someone else's squad when your team is in the same or worse position. 3. Maintain a sense of reality- You'll get through this, whether it's this year or in 5-10 like Ol' Otis says....