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Mos Def and Erykah Badu team up for movie “Bobby Zero”
In an odd couple of sorts, Mos Def and Erykah Badu will be starring side-by-side in the upcoming indie drama Bobby Zero. Movie is relatively small but will be a great platform for Mos Def and Badu to both show off their acting abilities and on-screen chemistry. Movie is about how Bobby (Mos Def), a struggline artist, and his agoraphobic girlfriend hit rock bottom after years of struggling as a couple. To make ends meet, Bobby goes corporate and “sells out” with an advertising job and is confronted by his past beliefs, stepping outside the box and discovering that there the world is not what he expected.
Bobby Zero is expected to begin filming in 2009 once Badu delivers here third child. Mos Def is starring in the upcoming music drama Cadillac Records alongside Beyonce. Check him out in this pic as Chuck Berry. Nice weave Mos! (source)
New movie posters to “Cadillac Records” & “Seven Pounds”
Sony has just released the first official movie poster to Cadillac Records which stars Beyonce and Mos Def. You can check out the official pics and the trailer here. And at the same time we have a look at the new movie poster to Will Smith’s upcoming drama Seven Pounds. You can also check out the trailer here.
Video: New trailer to Beyonce’s “Cadillac Records”
The officially movie trailer to Cadillac Records is finally out. This is more like the :30 TV spot and not the full length trailer. New photos with B and Mos Def here.
First official photos of Mos Def & Beyonce in “Cadillac Records”
WoooHa, Inc. has been covering Cadillac Records for some time now. Movie follows the the rise and fall of the real-life Chess Records and the lives of some of America’s musical legends, including Etta James (Beyonce), Chuck Berry (Mos Def), Muddy Waters and Elvis Presley. Movie will hit theaters December 5th. Here are the first official photos of Beyonce as James and Mos Def as a very happy Chuck Berry.
Album cover to “Cadillac Records” movie w/ Beyonce
Cadillac Records, the movie based on the rise and fall of the legendary Chess Records and stars Beyonce and Mos Def, will be hitting theaters on December 5th. This is the movie that Beyonce reportedly gained 20 lbs. for as she plays legendary blues singer Etta James. As part of the film release plans, Columbia Records will be releasing a soundtrack that features original tracks and tracks from the film. You can see Beyonce front and center on the cover.
Beyonce gains 20 lbs for movie role in “Cadillac Records”
Beyonce has been getting a lot of press from the tabloids for her recent weight gain after her marriage to Jay-Z. But unlike the majority of newlyweds, the weight gain is not due to “letting herself go” it’s all part of the dedication Beyonce has to her film role in Cadillac Records where she plays blues singer Etta James. Beyonce was asked to gain twenty lbs. for the role as James and to also attend drug addict counseling sessions to understand James’ real-life past addiction to drugs.
Beyonce states “I was really afraid. I didn’t know what I would see, because I’d never seen anything like that. I didn’t want to ask questions that were inappropriate, but (the people there) were very open and I have a new understanding. I never judge, but I just didn’t understand how, if you had children and so many things to lose, you could be so deep into your addiction that you just let all of that go.”
Cadillac Records is a period piece that chronicles the rise and fall of Chess Records which included a roster of artists such as Chuck Berry, played by Mos Def, and Etta James. Movie also stars Gabrielle Union, Adrien Brody and Jeffrey Wright. It is due for a 2009 release.
Mos Def launches own clothing line
Fresh off WoooHa, Inc’s revealing of Mos Def modeling streetwear brand “Too Black Guys’” fall collection, comes news that Mos will soon launch his own clothing line under the Undrcrwn brand name. He has teamed with Undrcrwn designer Dustin Canalin to form “Mos Def designed by Dustin Canalin for Undrcrwn,” which will feature 14 pieces inspired by hip-hop duo Dead Prez’s 2004 album “RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta.”
Mos Def has previously worked with Undrcrwn and even recently designed his Watermelon Syndicate shirt under the fashion label. “I come from a place where how stylish or fashionable you were had nothing to do with how much money you had,” said Mos Def of his move into fashion. “Brands like Supreme are giving luxury brands a big run for their money. These types of brands represent a certain type of perspective and a new kind of status.“
The fashion line is said to retail from $36 to $200 and will not be available until February 2009. The public will get a first look of the collection though when Mos Def will unveil it next week in Las Vegas during the Magic Fashion Trade Show.
Mos Def photo shoot for streetwear company “Too Black Guys”
As WoooHa, Inc. stated earlier today, Mos Def might be big time in Hollywood now but he still keeps to his roots especially with supporting up and coming street wear companies. Here are the latest catalog pics of Mos Def from the Too Black Guys 2008 Fall Collection. (Photos Source)
Mos Def makes film producing debut
Mos Def has established himself as a top billed actor with major roles in Be Kind Rewind, 16 Blocks and The Italian Job to name a few. Even though Mos has gone “Hollywood” he still maintains a strong presence with his roots in hip-hop and can often be found showing his love for fashion by supporting various streetwear labels.
Now Mos Def plans to take his Hollywood game to the next level by getting into film producing. Together with his two brothers, Mos Def has formed a production shingle by the name of Garden Grown Entertainment. According to Variety, their first project The Fabulous Moulin Rogue is a movie based on the story of the Moulin Rouge, the first desegregated hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Movie will be filmed in Dubai where tax credits make it very attractive to film there and although gambling is illegal in Dubai the producers plan to re-create the entire casino. No word yet on planned release dates or if Mos Def plans to be in front of the camera as well.
