Sir Mix-a-Lot Doesn't See the Problem
Blake Lively has been causing quite a stir during her glamorous few weeks at the Cannes Film Festival, but not all of the buzz has been great. Of course, we've loved seeing her tiny baby bump and her giggly photo session with Kristen Stewart, but on Tuesday, the actress faced social media heat for the way she captioned a red carpet Instagram snap. "L.A. face with an Oakland booty," Blake wrote alongside two snaps of her in a sequined cutout dress; the phrase, if you don't recognize it, comes from the wildly popular Sir Mix-a-Lot song, "Baby Got Back."
Blake faced criticism for the obvious racial undertones that implicate a noted difference between what constitutes an "LA face" and an "Oakland booty." While it's not necessarily wrong to feel offended by the implications of the snap, it's worth exploring how much harm Blake actually did. In the age of social media, using lyrics to caption a photo is commonplace; it's a cute way to punctuate a moment you'd like to share without getting too serious. Hell, we even called out some new lyrics from Beyoncé's Lemonade that would be perfect for a snap. So, it's clear Blake used the phrase without malicious intent, but does that make it any less problematic?
Sir Mix-a-Lot himself actually defended the caption during an interview with New York Daily News. "I don't get it at all," he said. "She's saying she's proud of her butt. I'm glad she embraced the look, because that's what I wanted . . . All I would say to the critics is let's better understand the context of what she said. If what she's saying is 'I have this butt that Mix-a-Lot was talking about in 'Baby Got Back,' that's a good thing. She's saying I've embraced this ideal of beautiful . . . I'm glad she didn't pull it down. I don't think she should." What do you think? Share your thoughts in our poll below, then share with your friends.
Blake Lively has been causing quite a stir during her glamorous few weeks at the Cannes Film Festival, but not all of the buzz has been great. Of course, we've loved seeing her tiny baby bump and her giggly photo session with Kristen Stewart, but on Tuesday, the actress faced social media heat for the way she captioned a red carpet Instagram snap. "L.A. face with an Oakland booty," Blake wrote alongside two snaps of her in a sequined cutout dress; the phrase, if you don't recognize it, comes from the wildly popular Sir Mix-a-Lot song, "Baby Got Back."
Blake faced criticism for the obvious racial undertones that implicate a noted difference between what constitutes an "LA face" and an "Oakland booty." While it's not necessarily wrong to feel offended by the implications of the snap, it's worth exploring how much harm Blake actually did. In the age of social media, using lyrics to caption a photo is commonplace; it's a cute way to punctuate a moment you'd like to share without getting too serious. Hell, we even called out some new lyrics from Beyoncé's Lemonade that would be perfect for a snap. So, it's clear Blake used the phrase without malicious intent, but does that make it any less problematic?
Sir Mix-a-Lot himself actually defended the caption during an interview with New York Daily News. "I don't get it at all," he said. "She's saying she's proud of her butt. I'm glad she embraced the look, because that's what I wanted . . . All I would say to the critics is let's better understand the context of what she said. If what she's saying is 'I have this butt that Mix-a-Lot was talking about in 'Baby Got Back,' that's a good thing. She's saying I've embraced this ideal of beautiful . . . I'm glad she didn't pull it down. I don't think she should." What do you think? Share your thoughts in our poll below, then share with your friends.
Sir Mix-a-Lot Doesn't See the Problem Blake Lively has been causing quite a stir during her glamorous few weeks at the Cannes Film ...
Feroze Khan is starring in the number one drama in Pakistan Chup Raho but he's not just stopping there. Khan is working on his upcoming serial Dil-e-Nadan and many more projects.
Feroze Khan may initially have been known as film actressHumaima Malik's handsome and talented younger brother but now the 25-year-old actor is making momentous waves in the entertainment industry on his own terms and conditions.
UK college graduate Feroze began his career as alively VJ and later began presenting myriad television shows and live on-air programs titillating audiences with his frank and humorous style. He was famously dubbed as the ultimate ‘GQ man with an IQ’.
One of the only young actors with an enviable physique replete withwashboard six-pack abs that could compete with any Hollywood and Bollywood star known for their physiques, Feroze was nominated as one of the Most Sexiest Asian men by 'Mag Eastern Eye '(a UK based magazine) along with other Pakistani stars. Add to that an appealing perfect cheeky grin, chiseled bone structure; an individualistic and dapper sense of style and an ability to breathe life into anything he appears in, one can indubitably envision a promising superstar in- the- making.
Feroze began his TV drama career with Yasir Nawaz's'ChupRaho' opposite Sajal Ali and is also appearing in most anticipated serial 'gul-e-rana's adeel and now with deep focus and uttermotivation is seriously adopting acting as a full -time career and shifting towards the big screen.
Along with his 'Chup Raho and gul-e-rana’ co-star Sajal Ali with whom he has become one part of the most sizzling on-screen TV couple. Feroze is soon going to be featured in 'ZIndagi Kitni Haseen Hai' (ZKHH), three-time Lux Style Award winner Anjum Shehzad's latest directorial venture written by Abdul Khaaliq Khan, renowned for drama serial Kaafir for ARY Digital.
“Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai is the story of a 21st century relationship and marriage, embarked at a young age." explains industry stalwart, AnjumShehzad,. “Life is beautiful, and we are making a film about this gift of life that will reach out and connect to people from all walks of life – and is at the heart of it extremely Pakistani.”
The film is slated to be released across Pakistan in the first half of 2016 and will undoubtedly propel Feroze Khan into mainstream superstardom.
'Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai' - a joint production between RC Films , an Australian production company; Rafiq Ahmed Chaudhary and Mrs. Fahmeeda Abdul of Kingfisher Films - is an intense love story chronicling the tumultuous and soul-searching journey of a couple, Zain (Feroz Khan) and Mahira (Sajal Ali) who fall in love, get married at a young age only to vex over their decision later.
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai’s cast also features veteran actors Shafqat Cheema and Nayyar Ejaz; Alyy Khan, and Jibrayl Ahmed Rajput.
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Feroze Khan is starring in the number one drama in Pakistan Chup Raho but he's not just stopping there. Khan is working on his upcom...