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)
Ice Cube chills with the Raiders Sep 2, 2009
By Senior WriterDate: Sep 1, 2009 Rapper/actor Ice Cube stopped by the Raiders facilities on Tuesday to take in practice and to work on a new video for a song he plans to debut before Oaklands season-opener against San Diego. Find out why Cube chose the Raiders and see what else he had to say in his interview with S Michael Wagaman. (SilverandBlack.com)
Mo Wiley: Gearing up for the Fall Release of Her First Kut Debut 'Major League Ballin',' the Bay Area Based Female Gangsta Rapper Gets into the Apparel Biz and Launches Two Children's Charity Foundations Aug 29, 2009
Not only is she working with the Godfather of Rap (and Kent owner) Morey Alexander (who launched the careers of rap legends like N.W.A, Easy-E, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre), but her album was produced by one of First Kuts most popular artists, Slick (from Slick and the Shock Mob). In 2008, the artist incorporated with several partners the Mo Wiley Childrens Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding, sheltering and educating our youth. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
* When loved ones become imposters Aug 11, 2009
I got him down on the floor in the kitchen the other day, and held an ice cube over his head and let it drip on his forehead; kind of a Chinese water torture thing, Nick said. He went crazy, he was so mad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Schon: Welcome to Broncos Camp 2009 Aug 1, 2009
Music provided a key ingredient, ranging from U2 to Hip Hop, Tom Petty to Ice Cube, with a little Michael Jackson and Led Zepplin tossed in for good measure. You can never have enough motivational music when it comes to opening day. (BroncosUpdate.com)
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)
Attorneys: Madoff "Distraught" in Prison Jul 31, 2009
Imprisoned Scam Artist Having A Hard Time Adjusting To Prison Life, According To Lawyers Representing Fraud Victims. Plaintiff's attorneys who spoke to Bernie Madoff in prison talked to Maggie Rodriguez about information that may help his victims, including criticism for the SEC for failing to catch him sooner. (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)
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)
Gretchen Wilson to Start Record Label Jul 31, 2009
Country Singer Known for Her Anthem, "Redneck Woman" Plans to Name Her Record Label Redneck Records. Musician Gretchen Wilson performs onstage during the Academy of Country Music All Star Concert at the Fremont Street Experience on May 13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
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)
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)
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)
A chef perfects the paleta of childhood Jul 20, 2009
I began by making my all-time childhood favorite flavor of cucumber with lime juice and chile powder, but what I ended up with was a cucumber flavored ice cube on a stick ... With the sugar, water and fruit reducing on my stove top, I turned to the ice cubes in my freezer and tried in vain to smash them with a hammer or pulse them in my food processor, all to no avail. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why the SBA's New Loan Program Stinks Jul 8, 2009
And this June 15, Ice Cube turned 40 ... The key word above is "qualifying." As a bald, suburban, white business owner who drives a Honda Odyssey, I'm more likely to show up in the front row of an Ice Cube concert than get approved for one of these loans ... Ice Cube in 1979 need not apply. (BusinessWeek)
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)
Michael Jackson's will surfaces Jul 2, 2009
The other executor named in the will, McClain, worked with Michael Jackson, his sister Janet, and the Jackson 5 as well as with rappers Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. He is best known for his work at Interscope Records, where he was responsible for bringing the controversial yet lucrative gangsta rap label Death Row Records into its corporate fold. (FOX61, CT)
LOOKING BACK: Do you remember? Jul 2, 2009
Can you imagine any of our children being excited over an ice cube. Do you remember. (Hingham Journal, MA)
DIY mom: Eight popular baby products that can be reproduced at home Jun 30, 2009
Freeze in covered ice cube trays and store in a freezer safe bag. Blend your own meats and carbohydrates from your leftover family meals. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
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)
Metro region’s drought of leadership, vision Jun 4, 2009
This cools air at at latitudes further away from the poles, and heats air at the poles in the same way that if you drop an ice cube in a cup of hot coffee, the cold radiates away from the center of the cup, and moves out towards the edges until finally the total temperature of the cup stabilizes at a lower temperature. If you look at Florida, it is really even worse, because much of the vegetation that exists in Florida is pretty much what you see in a desert. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
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)
When Ice = Avant Garde May 30, 2009
If you think about black culture, everybodys calling themselves Ice Cube, Ice-T. Everybody is about ice in black culture; for some reasonice in hip-hop is about blingyou know, diamonds and whatnot. (Slate)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
Security was on alert throughout a tense day with Ministry, Soundgarden, Ice Cube and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lollapalooza didn't even want to play Pittsburgh, according to former executive director Lance Jones, because there was no alternative radio station here. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
Owie! Halt pizza burn, other pains May 25, 2009
Just pop in an ice cube to numb the area and reduce swelling ... Stop it: Pop an ice cube for damage control; you're numbing the area and reducing swelling. (MSNBC -- Health)
Eminem's Top Five Collaborations May 14, 2009
Em's zigzag flow, menacing delivery, and self-anointment as "the new Ice Cube" left more than just Nas saying, "Eminem murdered you on your own sh--.". 1. (VHI.com -- Music News)
JH Wilson scientists earn Polk Elementary Science Fair honors May 10, 2009
Shakira s project was Melting Ice: How does the shape of an ice cube affect the rate at which it melts in soda. while Jeremiah s project was Moving Molecules: How does temperature affect the rate at which food coloring disperses in water. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Rapper offers free "Stimulus Package" May 9, 2009
Del's first release since 2007's "The Eleventh Hour," "Funk Man" finds the MC rhyming about the perils of pop culture and putting an errant twist on classic West Coast swagger (as popularized by his own cousin, Ice Cube). But it's also a vehicle for Del's clear frustration with the current state of commercial hip-hop. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Just what is 'reputational damage'? Apr 18, 2009
Only a very small child, after the ice cube melts, wonders if the ice cube is still in existence somewhere else. But for the government, the question of reputational damage is real. (BBC News -- UK)
Tunes for an uptempo workout Apr 16, 2009
Ice Cube "You Can Do It". Fabulous "Breathe". (Boston Globe)
What tamed 'Da Beast' Music, family soothes Casa Grande man Apr 7, 2009
He said his musical influences include N.W.A., Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. "I listened to those guys growing up, but they're not really my influences," Bustos said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Back to his roots Apr 2, 2009
"Like 50 Cent and Ice Cube, those guys are businessmen but still get to do what they love most, which is make music.". As for the long road to fame, Flo Rida is certainly making the most of it and says even the most ardent fans don't put him off. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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)
"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)
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)
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)
DJ OF THE KKK Feb 15, 2009
"It'll be a film and electronic symphony at BAM later this year. "In black culture," he adds, "everyone likes to call themself 'Ice' - Ice T, Ice Cube, Soul on Ice, Iceberg Slim. I guess I wanted to go there and see what it's all about. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Microsoft Download: Silverlight 2 SDK Feb 8, 2009
Usually behind the camera, Michael Scherotter sat down with Hip Hop icon Ice Cube before he was scheduled to perform at a free live concert streamed to his new UVNTV.com site using Silverlight for high-quality video. Michael asked Cube questions about the intersection of technology with music, hip-hop and celebrity. (IntranetJournal)
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)
Alice Cooper's shock rock tour Feb 8, 2009
Sept. 13 Debbie Davis - Black-Eyed Sally's in Hartford, Sept. 13 Molly Hatchet - Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Sept. 18 Sugarland - MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort o in Ledyard, Sept. 19 Martina McBride - Dodge Music Center in Hartford, Sept. 19 Felix Cavalieres Rascals - Wolf Den Lounge at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Sept. 20 Ice Cube - Webster Theater in Hartford, Sept. 20 Tirebiter - Wolf Den Lounge at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Sept. 25 BB King - Bushnell Hall... (Middletown Press, CT)
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)
