This week Janelle Monae twerks in a circle for "Yoga," Obama goes Jamaican, Tyler released an album, Madonna kissed Drake & the internet revolted, and Pluto got the NASA paparazzi treatment. All 5 should be able to get you finish the week with a smile!
#1. Janelle Monae Releases Video for "Yoga"
Janelle Monae does it again with her subtly sexy visuals for her latest single, "Yoga" featuring Jidenna of the Wondaland label. Now this is how you (with class) twerk in a circle!
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4/8/2015 The Hump: Toni Morrison's "God help the Child" & Kendrick Lamar spelling bees + MoreRead Now1. Toni morrison New Novel
Earlier this week a novel from one of the greatest author's of our time was released. Go pick up "God Help the Child," an "exploration of the ways that children are hurt by society and how little their pain is valued"; and stay tuned for a review of it by Siren.
2. NY Student Accepted to 8 Ivy League Schools
Meet Harold Ekeh, the 17 year-old high schooler who was accepted into all 8 Ivy League Schools! According to NBC, the scholar applied to 13 schools in total, and only anticipated an acceptance from Stony Brook University. I guess it's the only time where he thought wrong.
3. Russell Westbrook Gives MVP Car to Single Mom
A hat tip goes to Russell Westbrook for giving his MVP Kia Sorento to a deserving mother of 2 in Oklahoma City. According to People, Westbrook surprised 19-year-old Kerstin Gonzales with the car on Monday with the help of Subbeam Family Services, an organization dedicated to servicing low-income families in central Oklahoma.
Westbrook is also paying for her registration and insurance for one year. 4. Kendrick Lamar Helps Kid Spell 'Negus' In Spelling Bee
Because the Internet is awesome sauce and amazeballs, someone decided to combine clips of this viral video and Kendrick Lamar's "i" Negus verse, to make this masterpiece. And please remember, when in doubt, sound it out.
5. Frank Ocean Announces New Album
According to Pitchfork, the crooner is also releasing a publication...
Let that marinate. What gets you over the hump? Let me know! I got a chance to go to the screening of The Love Documentary, a film by Tony Jackson. The film delves into the definition of love told from various perspectives. This is an audio interview with Tony Jackson the creator of the documentary and two of the participants in the film, Kameron and Xzavier. Siren also delves into the experience with Willie one of the audience members. |
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