HISTORY IS MADE IN THE FILM BIZ! FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY

This week’s marks the historic election of Cheryl Boone Isaacs as President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the first African American and only the third woman to win the prestigious post. Can you say…BAD ASS!

Some media have speculated that Boone Isaacs, who has served in every elected office at the Academy in her two decades on the Board, won because she is a woman and/or African American. WHATEVS! Particularly with the Academy’s very public move toward diversity and away from the “old white man’s club” image which has been changing at a faster pace in recent years with past-Presidents Sid Ganis, Tom Sherak and Hawk Koch and now also has a record 14 women on its Board. That’s a convenient way to characterize this election but it’s hardly the truth. Sometimes, change is refreshing!  

RAPPER 50 CENT MAY GO BACK TO THE SLAMMER!

Looks like 50 cent is pulling a Chris Brown! Sux! Recently 50 Cent has pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence and vandalism in a Los Angeles court.

Despite his plea, which was made earlier today (August 5), he was ordered to stay at least 100 yards away from Daphne Joy, the alleged mother of his child, at all times. The court also asked him to turn in his guns. Well, duh!

Yeah, like that’s gonna keep the girl safe. He’s a thug people! Got shot in the face nine times remember!   

The rapper, real name Curtis Jackson, is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend and trashing her home in Los Angeles. On June 23, police say they were called to a property in Los Angeles, where they found a woman and a baby. The woman, who said she had been in a relationship with the rapper for three years, told officers that the he broke her shit during an argument. She said he kicked open her bedroom door and then kicked her.

Police say they found rooms ransacked with clothes strewn about and items including chandeliers, furniture and a television broken. There was thousands of dollars in damage done to the woman's home. If convicted, the rapper could face up to five years in prison and fines. 

BEADY EYE MEMBER HOSPITALIZED WITH SEVERE HEAD TAUMA

Beady Eye guitarist Gem Archer has been hospitalized with severe head trauma.  The guitarist - pictured above second from left - was involved in an accident on the evening of August 1 and was taken to hospital. A statement released by the band reveals that Archer is currently in a stable condition but will stay in hospital under observation for the time being. The statement continues: His family, friends and bandmates thank everyone who have sent messages of support and well wishes so far and hope to see him back on his feet soon. An update on his condition will follow.

It was previously revealed that Beady Eye were cancelling gigs in Belgium and Japan because of an injury suffered by Archer. Wishing you a speedy recovery Gem!

MGMT'S NEW BIZARRE VIDEO

The sexy weirdos are at it again. MGMT have revealed the new song 'Your Life Is A Lie', complete with another bizarre music video. 

The track is taken from the band's forthcoming and self-titled third album, out sometime in September, and is the first new track fans have heard since 'Alien Days' was publicized in April. In the video for 'Your Life Is A Lie', the band are joined by a number of different characters including a choir of skeletons, actor Henry Winkler consoling a young girl – and a crying pebble. Check it out and love it!