There’s an online bidding war about to erupt, and “Dexter” fans will have the opportunity to take home Michael C. Hall’s famous stalker getup from the psychological thriller … if they have the cash. The Dexter Morgan stalker ensemble from…
Showing posts with label Props. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Props. Show all posts
Monday, November 12, 2018
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Miss Michigan Gets Props From Flint Mayor for Mentioning Contaminated Water
Miss Michigan took a big chance on a big stage, reminding everyone American citizens are still suffering through Flint’s water crisis … and now the city’s mayor wants to give her props, in person. Mayor Karen Weaver told us Emily…
Monday, August 13, 2018
Brooks Koepka Gets Props from Trump, "Job Well Done!"
Donald Trump ain’t mad Brooks Koepka ruined Tiger Woods’ great comeback moment this weekend … in fact, POTUS is all kinds of charged up over the golfer’s victory — saying, “Job well done!” Koepka held off a hard-charging Tiger to take home the…
Friday, June 1, 2018
Pusha T Gets Mad Props for Drake Diss at Kanye Album Release
Kanye was the man of the hour in Wyoming Thursday night — but Pusha T was a close second — with fans, celebs and rappers praising him for his Drake diss track. King Push joined the likes of Kim Kardashian West, Chris Rock, Kid Cudi,…
Monday, May 21, 2018
Taylor Swift Gives Post Malone Major Props For His Song, "Better Now"
Taylor Swift’s shaking off critics who compare her to a “drunk turtle” — and serving up big compliments to Post Malone for one of his hits. The superstars came face-to-face backstage Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards, and she…
Taylor Swift Gives Post Malone Major Props For His Song, "Better Now"
Taylor Swift’s shaking off critics who compare her to a “drunk turtle” — and serving up big compliments to Post Malone for one of his hits. The superstars came face-to-face backstage Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards, and she…
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Karrueche Tran Thought Man at NOLA Airport had Gun, Gives Props to TSA
Karrueche Tran was terrified when a man tried to run through security at the New Orleans airport … and was planning her escape in case he had a gun. We got Karrueche at LAX Wednesday after she arrived from Louis Armstrong International, where she…
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Rich the Kid Gives Props to OBJ"s Dancing at Sterling Shepard"s Wedding
Odell Beckham’s moves at Sterling Shepard’s wedding were so impressive, Rich the Kid says the NFL stars KILLED IT on the dance floor. ICYMI — Sterling’s groomsmen made quite the entrance at the wedding reception earlier this month ……
Rich the Kid Gives Props to OBJ"s Dancing at Sterling Shepard"s Wedding
Odell Beckham’s moves at Sterling Shepard’s wedding were so impressive, Rich the Kid says the NFL stars KILLED IT on the dance floor. ICYMI — Sterling’s groomsmen made quite the entrance at the wedding reception earlier this month ……
Monday, February 5, 2018
Justin Timberlake Defends Prince Tribute, Gives Props to "The GOAT"
Justin Timberlake sang and danced his handsome rear end off on Sunday night.
The artist performed at halftime of Super Bowl 52, running through such hits as “Gone,” “Can’t Stop That Feeling” and “Cry Me a River,” while almost literally running the entire time.
Seriously, he must have covered, like, three miles between all his dancing, shaking and mere moving around the stadium in Minnesota.
While the halftime act in general has received modest to mixed reviews, one aspect of the performance in particular has largely been panned.
About three-quarters of the way through his set, Timberlake sat down at a computer and paid tribute to Prince, covering a few bars of “I Would Die 4 U.”
As he did so, a few photos of the legendary musician (who died of a drug overdose in April of 2016 and who famously made Minnesota his home) were projected on a giant screen nearby.
Why did this tribute not go over well with many viewers?
As explained below, it’s because Prince once referred to the idea of singing a duet with a dead artist via hologram to be terrible and “demonic.”
Granted, Timberlake did not use a hologram.
But he did rely on Prince’s likeness as part of his concert.
Appearing later on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake explained why he wanted overall to pay homage to Prince.
“It’s a moment for me, and if I’m being quite honest, it’s because he’s always been the pinnacle of musicianship,” Timberlake said, adding in more detail:
“And when we decided that the serendipity and synergy [of being] in Minnesota – he’s such a special thing here aside from what he is all over the world.
“I just felt like I wanted to do something for this city and something for him that would just be the ultimate homage to what I consider the GOAT [Greatest of All Time] of musicians.”
That’s fine and all.
It’s great and admirable, even.
No one is disputing that Timberlake should have given Prince a special shout-out.
There was even a Las Vegas prop bet one could have made that predicated Timberlake would cover a Prince track… and the odds were pretty low because it was nearly a given this would take place.
The controversy has simply arisen over the projected pictures of the late superstar on screen.
JT did not really touch on this topic while speaking to Fallon, however.
He simply expounded on what went into the homage itself.
“We got the actual vocal stems from ‘I Would Die 4 U’ and the actual recording, and then we got uncut footage from his performance of it in ‘Purple Rain’ and somehow, someway, by the grace of – probably Prince looking down on us – it synced up and it was this crazy, serendipitous moment,” he said.
“I just wanted to use that opportunity to do something special for this city, but most of all my favorite musician of all time.”
You can relive the entire performance here:
Toward the end of his interview with Fallon, Timberlake did seem to acknowledge some of the negative press surrounding his act.
But Questlove gave Justin a thumbs-up from across The Tonight Show stage and, to Timberlake, this said it all.
“Questlove is the encyclopedia on music, but I also feel like a gatekeeper on Prince, so if I got the thumbs-up from Questlove, I’m good,” he said.
Do you agree?
Overall, hand out a grade for Timberlake’s halftime act below:
Monday, November 27, 2017
Ayo and Teo Give Dance Props to Tony Romo, You Don"t Suck!
Ayo & Teo saw Tony Romo bust out their signature “Rollie” dance move with Teyana Taylor … and good news — THEY DIDN’T HATE IT! The rap duo created the move for their song, “Rolex” — and it blew up — with huge stars like Cam Newton…
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Josh Gordon Gets Props From Ex-Teammate: He"s Turning Things Around!!
One of Josh Gordon’s ex-teammates says the troubled NFL star is on track for a HUGE comeback … telling TMZ Sports he knows the Browns receiver is as focused as ever on football. We spoke with N.Y. Jets star Buster Skrine — he played…
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
76ers Markelle Fultz Gives Mad Props to Sharpshooting Fan Who Beat Cancer
NBA #1 overall pick Markelle Fultz has a new BFF — 17-year-old cancer survivor Mike Shelley, who’s insane half-court shot at Saturday’s 76ers game led to a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. Here’s the deal … Mike…
Monday, October 30, 2017
Jose Altuve Gets Props from Backstreet Boys, Invited to Sing with Band
Houston Astros superstar Jose Altuve LOVES the Backstreet Boys — and it turns out, the feeling is mutual. A.J. McLean says he saw the rendition of “I Want It That Way” that Jose and his Astros teammates shot in the team locker room last year…
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Marilyn Manson Crushed by Falling Stage Gun Props at Concert, Taken to Hospital
Marilyn Manson’s concert in NYC just came to a scary abrupt halt when 2 giant gun props came crashing down on him … sending the rocker to the hospital. Manson was reportedly about an hour into his show at the Manhattan Center Hammerstein…
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Nigel Lythgoe Gives Props to Katy Perry, Throws Shade on Simon Cowell
Nigel Lythgoe clearly has beef with Simon Cowell, because he went after him … after Simon went after the “American Idol” reboot. We got the longtime EP of the OG “Idol” Friday on his way to E Baldi in Bev Hills, and he thinks the new judge’s…
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Charles Barkley Gives Props To His High School Prom Date (VIDEO)
Charles Barkley is taking time to shout-out a woman who’s charitable contribution made a great impact on his life … his high school prom date. We got Barkley in NYC and asked him who he went to prom with … and not only did he remember,…
Monday, April 3, 2017
David Letterman Gives Stephen Colbert Props, "It Would Kill Me" to Do That Show Now (VIDEO)
David Letterman’s never looked so happy to NOT be hosting the ‘Late Show,’ and told us … more power to Stephen Colbert for killing it in the ratings. We got Dave and his massive beard out in NYC Monday — he joked it’s the first time he’s been…
Monday, March 20, 2017
Tom Brady Gives PROPS TO COPS ... Thanks for My Jersey!
Tom Brady says he’s PUMPED to get his Super Bowl jerseys back — and gave a big shout out to the cops who helped track it down. “I am happy my jerseys from SB 49 and SB 51 have been recovered,” Brady said in a statement. “I want to thank all of the…
Tom Brady Gives PROPS TO COPS ... Thanks for My Jersey!
Tom Brady says he’s PUMPED to get his Super Bowl jerseys back — and gave a big shout out to the cops who helped track it down. “I am happy my jerseys from SB 49 and SB 51 have been recovered,” Brady said in a statement. “I want to thank all of the…
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