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Outkast: In a Class of Their Own

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:30:51 EST

As one of the hottest rap groups out today, Outkast has etched a mark in hip-hop history as perhaps the best rap group ever. They're in fair competition, however, with groups like A Tribe Called Quest and EPMD riding dutch.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. To Play Marley Marl In Hip-Hop Biopic

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:33:03 EST

Cuba Gooding Jr. is to play rapper Marley Marl in a new biopic about New York's hip-hop pioneers the Juice Crew. Rap star David Banner is slated to play Biz Markie in the film and newcomer Keke Palmer will portray Roxanne Shante.

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Robin Thicke Upset By Wife's Screen Sex With Outkast Star

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 EST

Soul star Robin Thicke had to "man up" after watching his wife make love to chart rival Andre 3000 onscreen in Idlewild - because he found himself struggling to deal with the film romance.

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Movie Snippet: Big Boi Channels Rodney Dangerfield

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Outkast star Big Boi is heading back to the big screen as the star of a new golfing comedy. The hip-hop star, who made his big screen debut in "ATL" and Idlewild this year, is shooting "Who's Your Caddy?" in which he'll play a character loosely based on Rodney Dangerfield's bigwig character in Caddyshack. Big Boi - real name Antwan Patton - will play a rap music mogul who joins an all-white country club.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Andre 3000 Teams Up With Ferrell, Harrelson in 'Semi-Pro'

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:20:35 EST

Outkast singer Andre 3000 is teaming up with Will Ferrell for a comedy set in the world of the National Basketball League. The hip-hop star - real name Andre Benjamin - will play a self-styled ladies' man who is the best player on a team owned by Ferrell. The film, called Semi-Pro, will also feature Woody Harrelson.

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New Movies on DVD, Dec. 5

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 08:00:45 EST

The enormously popular Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest comes out on DVD this week. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) returns to the big screen for another round of supernatural adventures on the high seas in this spirited sequel to the 2003 Disney hit. Also on DVD: Pulse, Beerfest, How To Eat Fried Worms, Miami Vice, Idlewild, and The OH in Ohio.

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Give A Listen To Outkast's "Hollywood Divorce" and "Idlewild Blues"

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:05:49 EST

"Hollywood Divorce" is the latest single from Outkast's "Idlewild," the soundtrack to their film of the same name. The latest single features Snoop Dogg & Lil' Wayne. Also check out "Idlewild Blues" and the official trailer for the film below:

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Macy Gray Insisted on Playing a Prostitute

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:57:31 EST

Singer Macy Gray was so determined to play a brothel hostess in new Outkast movie Idlewild, director Bryan Barber was afraid of turning her down. The star made it clear she wanted the part of ghetto madam Taffy in the all-black period drama. And Barber admits he was so impressed by her direct approach he cast her in the role.

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'Invincible' Topples 'Snakes On A Plane'

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:43:57 EST

Mark Wahlberg is back at the top of the box office thanks to a moving new movie about an unlikely sports hero. The star plays Philadelphia Eagles legend Vince Papale in new film Invincible, which stormed to the top of the cinema list yesterday with an opening week take of $17 million.

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Outkast's Big Boi Nearly Got Caught With Marijuana

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:44:47 EST

Outkast singer Antwan 'Big Boi' Patton had a close call at a U.S. airport recently when he remembered he had marijuana in his pocket while going through security. The star was on his way to Los Angeles to promote his new film Idlewild, when he recalled he was carrying the illegal drug.

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Opening August 25: Idlewild

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:43:14 EST

Summary: The musical "Idlewild" is set in a 1930's speakeasy in the South where a club manager, played by Antwan Patton, and a shy, club piano player, portrayed by Andre Benjamin, must contend with gangsters who want to take over their business.

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Terrence Howard Turns Songwriter

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:00:31 EST

Terrence Howard is realizing his movie composing dreams after being inspired by Gnarls Barkley's summer smash hit "Crazy." The actor has teamed up with Outkast star and Idlewild co-star Big Boi to write and record five new tracks for an upcoming film project.

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Outkast Say 'No' To Oprah

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 15:23:49 EST

Hip hop duo Outkast have reportedly snubbed the chance to promote their upcoming film and album on The Oprah Winfrey Show because of the chat show host's perceived negative opinion of rap music.

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