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B-13 Peer Review Patriots: Are You Ready for this? Fast and the Furious 6

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Fast & Furious 6   (alternatively known as  Fast Six ) is an upcoming  action film  written by  Chris Morgan  and directed by  Justin Lin . It is the sixth installment in the Fast and the Furious  film series.  Vin Diesel ,  Paul Walker ,  Dwayne Johnson ,  Michelle Rodriguez  and  Jordana Brewster  will star. Fast & Furious 6  was in development by February 2010 as the first film in the series to move away from the underground car-racing theme of the series' previous films which was considered to have placed a barrier on audience numbers. Pre-production had begun by April 2011, and  principal photography  began in London, England in July 2012. Filming locations also include the  Canary Islands , Scotland, and Los Angeles. The film is scheduled for release on May 24, 201 3. Tyrese Gibson After the events of  Fast Five , professional criminal Dominic Toretto a...

B-13 Peer Review: Black History Month presents William Howard Seward

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W illiam H. Seward ,   (born May 16, 1801, Florida, New York, U.S.—died October 10, 1872, Auburn, New York), U.S. politician, an antislavery activist in the Whig and Republican parties before the American Civil War and secretary of state from 1861 to 1869. He is also remembered for the purchase of  Alaska  in 1867—referred to at that time as “Seward’s Folly.” Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1822, Seward began the practice of law the following year at Auburn. He gradually developed a taste for politics and became active in the Anti-masonic Party in 1828, serving in the New York Senate from 1830 to 1834. At about this time he allied himself with other opponents of the Jacksonian Democrats in forming the new Whig Party. Under this banner Seward served as governor of New York for four years (1839–43), soon becoming recognized as leader of the antislavery wing of the party. In 1849 Seward was elected to the U.S. Senate, where the antagonism betwee...

B-13 Peer Review: Hip Hop Producer on the grind Next Female RZA " AMD-1" The Beat Maker

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Out of Houston Texas comes a dynamic producer by the name of AMD-1  ( Assassin Mentally Destroyin 1's mind) . Her style has been often compared with the style of WU- Tang clan's Robert "RZA" Diggs. AMD-1 is Native American, Hispanic, and Filipina mix.  Since the tender age of 9 "Amd-1" has been consumed with the hip hop genre of music. She has been inspired by some of the most legendary pioneers of hip hop such as Lona "MC Lyte" Moorer, Shawn "MC Shan" Moltke, and the ultra legend group and pioneers of hip hop Run DMC to name a few.  AMD-1  (Producer/ CEO of "Mazdeluzionz"/ Lyricist) b egan trying her hands at being a Lyricist, and later found herself composing Beats.  After MCing several events, using the 808's, and 909 kick-drums along with the Diff Hardware, AMD-1 knew that this was her vocation. What solidified it for her was when,  Su-preme producer of Wu-Tang Clan's, "Sun of man," was impres...

Frank Ocean drops charges against Chris Brown

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B-13 PEER REVIEW  WERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST  Frank Ocean has revealed he has decided not to press criminal charges against Chris Brown following their fight outside a recording studio recently Frank Ocean  has decided not to press criminal charges against  Chris Brown  after their fight outside a recording studio on Sunday night (27.01.13). The 'Pyramids' singer was allegedly punched by the 23-year-old 'Turn Up The Music' hitmaker, who accused Frank of blocking his car from leaving Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles but he has now decided to forgive Chris. In a new post on his official blog, the 25-year-old rapper wrote: ''As a child I thought if someone jumped me it would result in me murdering or mutilating a man. But as a man I am not a killer. I'm an artist and a modern person. I'll choose sanity. No criminal charges. No civil lawsuit. Forgiveness, albeit difficult, is wisdom. Peace, albeit trite, is what I want in my short life. P...

Lord Jamar Disses Kanye West On "Lift Up Your Skirt"

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Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar releases a song attacking Kanye West's fashion choices. After taking to Twitter and conducting an  interview  with Vlad TV to criticize Kanye West's fashion choices in wearing a leather kilt, Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar has released a diss track aimed at the rapper titled "Lift Up Your Skirt." On the cut, the Five Percent philosopher goes in the G.O.O.D. Music rapper, putting him in the crosshairs for introducing skinny jeans to the Hip Hop community and calling him a "fag." "Somebody mad at my hashtag / Instagram black man, lookin' half a fag / With a blazer and dress, I'm just amazed at the mess / Pioneer of this queer shit is Kanye West," he raps. "Yeezy introduced the skinny jeans to the Rap scene / Then wore a fuckin' skirt on the video screen / Then he wore it again at a memorial / I can't pretend that the shit ain't deplorable." Jamar, who gives props to 'Ye for his...

Jermaine Dupri Pays Off $3 Million Tax Lien

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Jermaine Dupri settles his debt to Uncle Sam. Jermaine Dupri has paid off a $3 million lien for failing to file taxes as far back as 2006. According to  TMZ , the So So Def honcho was slapped with a tax lien by the IRS in 2008, owing a total sum of $3,095,004.65. Dupri made good on his debt, with the IRS releasing the lien on January 18th. The rapper/producer has faced his fair share of money issues over the past few years. In early 2012, he paid off a $493,000 tax lien that had accumulated interest over time. He has also faced foreclosure on his Atlanta, Georgia mansion twice over the past five months. Dupri is currently prepping for So So Def's 20th  anniversary show , taking place this month in ATL B-13 PEER REVIEW  WERE YOU HEARD IT FIRST 

Show? Photos Of Her Amazing Performance With Destiny's Child [SLIDESHOW]

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(Photo: Screenshot) Beyoncé After a stellar halftime performance at Super Bowl 2013, American viewers are suggesting that Beyoncé flashed the Illuminati symbol during her well-received mini-concert. After a stellar halftime performance at Super Bowl 2013, American viewers are suggesting that Beyoncé flashed the Illuminati symbol during her well-received mini-concert.