Snoop Dogg evolves into Snoop Lion, claims he is Bob Marley reincarnated (VIDEO)

Rastafarian priests gave Snoop Dogg takes the new identity Snoop Lion during his spiritual awakening, as the music icon records first reggae album.

Snoop went to Jamaica a Dogg but returned a Lion after a religious and artistic awakening.

Rastafarian priests bestowed the new moniker Snoop Lion upon the music icon when he

visited Jamaica in search of "a new path."
"I didn't know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest asked me what my name was, and I said, 'Snoop Dogg.' And he looked me in my eyes and said, 'No more. You are the light; you are the lion.' From that moment on, it's like I had started to understand why I was there," he explained at a press conference.
Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., Lion has always felt a special connection with Jamaica's most celebrated music legend, according to news.com.au. "I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated," Lion said. "I feel I have always been a Rastafari. I just didn't have my third eye open, but it's wide open right now."
This spiritual development has revived Lion's artistic energy. After years in the music industry, rap started to stale for the 40-year-old music icon. Ever since he appeared on the scene with "Doggystyle" in the early 1990s, Snoop has been a prominent player in west coast hip-hop. But Lion welcomes musical change and growth.

"I've been on the top ever since I've been in it," he explained. "I got rap songs that will never die. And that ain't with no disrespect but I'm tired of rap."
While in the studio, he distanced himself from his musical past by referring to Snoop Dogg in the third person. "F*** Snoop Dogg. Don't think about none of the s*** he rapped about: hustling and making money and drug-dealing and shooting. All that s***'ll be out of here," he said to his collaborators in the studio.

With reggae, Lion has the chance create music that all ages can enjoy - from children to his grandparents, who might not have been able to enjoy his harder-edged rap catalogue.

"I'm a wise man in the music industry," he said. "Not that I'll never do rap again because I'm always gonna do what I love, but right now I'm Snoop Lion and I'm having fun with this reggae movement so hopefully you guys will enjoy it as well."

Vice Films - in association with Snoopadelic Films - will release a documentary about the artist's transformation from Snoop Dogg to Snoop Lion at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7.

Snoop Lion's first single is "La La La."

Source: nydailynews.com

Snoop Dogg changes name to Snoop Lion, says he is Bob Marley reincarnated

Snoop Dogg wants you to know that he's tired of hip-hop, is Bob Marley reincarnated and is embracing reggae instead of the culture of guns he once rapped about.

Also, he's got a new name: Snoop Lion.

The artist said at a news conference Monday in New York that he was "born again" during a visit to Jamaica in February and is ready to make music that his "kids and grandparents can listen to."

The former gangster rapper is releasing a reggae album called "Reincarnated" in the fall. He said that in Jamaica, he connected with Bob Marley's spirit and is now "Bob Marley reincarnated."

Bob Marley's son Rohan attended the conference and gave Snoop his blessing.

"I feel like I've always been Rastafarian," Snoop said of the spiritual Jamaican movement. While there, he said, he visited a temple, was renamed Snoop Lion and was also given the Ethiopian name Berhane, meaning "light of the world."

Snoop didn't explain why he was switching from "Dogg" to "Lion," but it's likely a reference to the Lion of Judah, a religious symbol popular in Rastafarian and Ethiopian culture.

Later, he played five songs for a small crowd, including one called "No Guns Allowed." It features his daughter and includes the lyrics, "No guns allowed in here tonight, we're going to have a free for all, no fights."

"It's so tragic that people are doing stupid things with guns," he said.

Snoop, best known for hits like "Gin and Juice" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," is an avid supporter of marijuana rights and has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount last month.

He said that in Jamaica, where he stayed for 35 days, he grew closer to his wife, who saw his transition. He added that he's excited to perform music that his family and children can listen to.

"As a 40-year-old man ... I've got to give them something," he said. "That's what you do when you're wise."

Snoop Dogg said he's not completely retiring from hip-hop but is "tired" of the genre because it is no longer challenging.

"Reggae was calling ... it's a breath of fresh air," he said. "Rap isn't challenging; it's not appealing."

The album was produced by Diplo and will feature Snoop singing. It will be released on Vice Records.

The album will be followed with a documentary of the same name, also produced by Vice. It features Snoop making music and will include some personal elements of his life, a producer of the film said. It will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

A coffee table book about Snoop's rebirth is also in the works.

"It feels like I'm 19 or 20 years old again," he said.

Source: foxnews.com

Teen Choice Awards 2012: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Twilight’ and Justin Bieber Win Big

The casts of “The Hunger Games” and the “Twilight” saga were all winners at Sunday’s 14th annual Teen Choice Awards. The Teen Choice surfboard trophies were handed out at a ceremony in Los Angeles hosted by “Glee” actor Kevin McHale and new “X Factor” judge Demi Lovato. The event was broadcast on Fox. Lovato announced that some 134 million votes were cast by fans for the awards.
“Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 1″ took home awards for choice romance movie and choice movie actress for its star, Kristen Stewart. The “Twilight” saga also received the ultimate choice award to bring its total number of Teen Choice Awards to 41. Stewart and her “Twilight” co-stars, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, accepted the ultimate choice award on behalf of the film. Pattinson and Stewart handed their surfboard trophies to fans in the audience.
Josh Hutcherson was named choice movie actor sci-fi/fantasy his role in “The Hunger Games.” The film was also named choice book and choice movie: sci-fi/fantasy. Hutcherson and his “Hunger Games” co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, were honored with the Teen Choice Award for choice lip lock. Lawrence was also named choice actress in a sci-fi/fantasy. “Hunger Games” co-star Liam Hemsworth was named choice movie scene stealer. Alexander Ludwig was named choice movie villain for his role in “The Hunger Games.”
The TV series “The Vampire Diaries” picked up several awards, including choice TV show sci-fi fantasy and choice TV actor sci-fi/fantasy for its star, Ian Somerholder. The actor was also named choice hottie: male. Star Nina Dobrev was named choice TV actress, sci-fi/fantasy. “Vampire Diaries” actor Michael Treveno was named choice male TV scene stealer.
The TV series “Pretty Little Liars” won four awards, including choice TV drama.
Zac Effron was named choice movie actor: drama and choice movie actor: romance for “The Lucky One.” The movie also won the surfboard trophy for choice movie: drama.
Jonah Hill lost out to veteran actor Christopher Plummer in the best supporting actor category at the Academy Awards earlier this year, but Hill was a winner Sunday, taking home honors for choice movie: comedy for “21 Jump Street.” Hill told the audience, “I got nominated for an Oscar earlier this year, and I lost out to a guy named Christopher Plummer…And I’d just like to point out that he’s not nominated for anything tonight. So I’m better.”
Justin Bieber was named choice male artist and Taylor Swift choice female artist. Bieber was also named choice male music star of the summer and choice male fashion icon. His tune, “Boyfriend,” was named choice single by a male artist.
Swift also won awards for choice country artist, choice single by a female artist for “Eyes Open,” choice country song for “Sparks Fly” and choice movie voice for her work as Audrey in “Dr. Suess’ The Lorax.” Swift’s five wins Sunday gives her a total of 20 Teen Choice Awards.
The broadcast featured performances by Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida and No Doubt, which delivered the first TV performance of their new single, “Settle Down.”
Ellen DeGeneres received the choice comedian award, and asked the audience during her acceptance speech about those surfboard trophies. The comedian asked, “What does [the surfboard] have to do with anything?”
Here’s a rundown of winners in non-music categories:
Choice TV Show, Sci-Fi/Fantasy: “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Drama: “Pretty Little Liars”
Choice TV comedy: “Glee”
Choice TV Actress, Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Nina Dobrev, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Actor, Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Ian Somerhalder, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice Male TV Scene Stealer: Michael Trevino, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice TV Female Scene Stealer: Candice Accola, “The Vampire Diaries”
Choice Female TV Breakout Star: Hannah Simone, “New Girl”
Choice Summer TV Star, Female: Troian Bellisario, “Pretty Little Liars”
Choice TV Actress, Drama: Lucy Hale, “Pretty Little Liars”
Choice TV Actor, Drama: Ian Harding, “Pretty Little Liars”
Choice TV reality star: Pauly D
Choice TV Actor, Action: Adam Rodriguez, “CSI: Miami”
Choice Movie, Comedy: “21 Jump Street”
Choice Movie Actor, Drama: Zac Efron, “The Lucky One”
Choice Actress, Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Choice Movie Scene Stealer, Male: Liam Hemsworth, “The Hunger Games”
Choice Movie Villain: Alexander Ludwig, “The Hunger Games”
Choice Comedy Actress: Emma Stone, “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
Choice Drama Actress: Emma Stone, “The Help”
Choice Movie Breakout: Rihanna, “Battleship”
Choice Movie of the Summer: “Katy Perry: Part of Me”
Choice Female Movie Star of the Summer: Kristen Stewart, “Snow White and the Huntsman”
Ultimate Choice Award: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner
Choice Movie, Romance: “Breaking Dawn – Part 1″
Choice Movie Actress, Romance: Kristen Stewart, “Breaking Dawn – Part 1″
Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games”
Choice Hissy Fit: Charlize Theron, “Snow White and the Huntsman”
Choice liplock: Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, “The Hunger Games”
Choice book: “The Hunger Games”
Choice Comedian: Ellen DeGeneres
Choice Web Stars: Sophia Grace and Rosie
Choice Twit: Demi Lovato
Choice male hottie: Ian Somerhalder
Choice female hottie: Miley Cyrus
Inspire Award: Miranda Cosgrove
Here’s a rundown of the music winners:
Choice Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Choice Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Choice Music Group: Selena Gomez & The Scene
Choice Summer Music Star: Female: Demi Lovato
Choice Summer Music Star: Male: Justin Bieber
Choice Summer Music Star: Group: One Direction
Choice Music: Breakout Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen
Choice Music: Breakout Group: One Direction
Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song: “Starships,” Nicki Minaj
Choice Rock Group: Fun
Choice Rock Song: “Paradise,” Coldplay
Choice Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist: David Guetta
Choice Single by a Group: “We Are Young,” fun. featuring Janelle Monáe
Choice Single by a Female Artist: “Eyes Open,” Taylor Swift
Choice Single by a Male Artist: “Boyfriend,” Justin Bieber
Choice Male Country Artist: Hunter Hayes
Choice Female Country Artist: Taylor Swift
Choice Country Song: “Sparks Fly,” Taylor Swift
Choice Country Group: Lady Antebellum
Choice Summer Song: “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
Choice Love Song: “What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction
Choice Break-Up Song: “Payphone,” Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa




Source: abcnews.go.com

Top 10 Richest Teen Celebrities - 2012

Most people have to work hard a lot in order to earn a million dollars alone and they do so when they’re grey and old. But things are different in the world of entertainment business. Some child and teen actors, actresses and celebrities have already amassed a fortune well beyond their years. So here we have collected the top ten of the best teen celebrities who have already earned a lot of money through entertainment. These top ten celebrities have successfully achieved financial security through their hard work and sheer talent. Take a look...

1. Justin Bieber

As one of the polarizing figures in pop entertainment today, Justin Bieber has already earned a lot of money. You may love him or hate him but there is no denying that Justin Bieber is very popular and he has successfully translated this to a wealth of about $110 million.

Only eighteen years of age, Justin Bieber has records in the Top 100 Billboard and dozens of television and movie appearances. He was discovered on YouTube in 2008 and was directly referred to Usher who then signed him to a recording contract. Bieber was a hit for teen girls to say the least. All seven songs of his debut EP album “My World” charted in the BillBoard Hot 100. As of May 2012, he has sold 15 million albums. His upcoming album is called “Believe” and its first single is “Boyfriend.”

2. Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus, the 19 year old teen celebrity known for her role in Hannah Montana, has a reported net worth of $100 million. She is now exploring more mature roles for her musical and acting career.

Miley entered the entertainment industry when she was eight years old when she joined her father and country music star Billy Rae Cyrus for the TV series “Doc” in 2001. Miley Cyrus has had her share of controversies with her growing fame. She once posed topless for Vanity Fair although she was only 15 years old. For this reason, her pictures jumped in value from $300 to $2,000.

3. Taylor Lautner

With his hulking physique, it may be hard to believe that Taylor Lautner is just 20 years old. Yet he has already an estimated net worth of $40 million and earned $12.5 million for his portrayal of of Jacob Black for the “Twilight Saga” movies.

Taylor Lautner’s Salary in various movies:

• Twilight (2008) - $1,000,000
• New Moon (2009) - $4,000,000
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) - $7,500,000 + 2.5% of the profits
• Abduction (2011) - $7,500,000
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) - $12,500,000 + 7.5% of the gross
• The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012) - $12,500,000 + 7.5% of the gross

Lautner has been acting since he was eleven years old after his family moved to Los Angeles. He will return in the upcoming The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. He also starred in the 2011 film Abduction.

4. Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas is part of the Disney’s music group The Jonas Brothers and this has helped him accumulate total earnings of $18 million. Most of his earnings came from his television and Broadway performances as well as record sales. He was discovered when he was just six years old as he was having a haircut in a barbershop.

The Jonas Brothers was supposed to be a solo project for Nick who is presently 19 years old. But the record producer liked the collaboration of Nick with his brothers Joe and Kevin. He has now appeared in his own films Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. He also formed a separate group called Nick Jonas and the Administration.

5. Dakota Fanning

Mary Elle’s sister takes the next spot after she earned $4 million for her role in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1. Dakota is now an 18-year old blonde bombshell but she has already been active as a celebrity since 1999 by appearing on films such as War of the Worlds, Charlotte’s Web and Man of Fire. Her biggest break however came in 2001 for the American drama film I Am Sam. She has an estimated net worth of $16 million.

6. Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones began acting at age 6 for the popular TV show “Two and a Half Men.” Now that he is 17 years old, the Texan actor has a net worth around $15 million. His rate for the aforementioned TV show was $300,000 per episode with a signing bonus of $500,000 for playing the role of Jake Harper in the popular CBS comedy. For his acting acumen, Jones has already won two Young Artist awards and one TV Land Award.

7. Jaden Smith

Like Mary Elle and Dakota Fanning, another celebrity siblings round our top ten. This time it’s Jaden Smith, the 13-year old elder brother of Willow and another child of the celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. He has reportedly received $5 million for his lead role in the movie “The Karate Kid” with Jackie Chan.

Jaden also starred alongside his dad for the movies “The Pursuit of Happyness” in 2006 and “Men in Black II” in 2002 as a cameo role. He also inherited the melodic voice of his father as he sang in singles of Justin Bieber.

8. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is known by many as the girlfriend of Justin Bieber. But she is a shining star in her own right. She started in the children show “Barney and Friends” where she portrayed the role of Gianna. Gomez is also known for playing Alex Russo in the Disney Channel Emmy Award-winning television series Wizards of Waverly Place. She earned $30,000 per episode of the series.

She pursued a career in music by forming the group “Selena Gomez and the Scene.” Her active music and acting career have helped her amass a fortune pegged at $5.5 million.

9. Willow Smith

Willow Smith may be the daughter of celebrities Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith but she is a celebrity in her own right. Only seven years old, Willow has already earned over $4 million solely on her singing engagements alone. This does not include her appearance in the movie “I Am Legend.”

10. Elle Fanning

Mary Elle Fanning is a 13-year-old actor, model and singer known for earning $1.5 million for the film Super 8. She is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning and started to become visible on the TV screen last year but she started on-screen work since she was three years old. She has an estimated net worth of 2 million.

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Top 10 Love Songs 2012

Love is in the air, and on the airwaves! If you’ve been scratching your head trying to make a romantic pop playlist for your Valentine but can’t find the right vocals, or you want a song that makes you think of that special someone, check out the top 10 love songs 2012!

No.10: "What Makes You Beautiful" By One Direction 

The boys of One Direction have been stealing hearts with their songs since they broke onto the scene, and this hit is no exception!

No. 9: "Love You Like A Love Song" by Selena Gomez

Selena’s song is all about not having the words to say how you feel about the other person, but having a song instead!

No. 8: "Ours" by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is the queen of crushes, and in her vid for this latest love ballad she plays a bookish beauty with a desk job that just can’t wait to see her sweetheart (even if it’s only on her computer).

No. 7: "Countdown" by Beyonce

Beyonce’s "Countdown" isn’t just a toe-tapping pop knockout of a song, it’s also all about how she feels about her man, and it has an amazing ‘60’s inspired video with great dance moves to boot!

No. 6: "It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars

Slow and heartfelt, Bruno Mars "It Will Rain" has been topping the charts since Christmas

No. 5: "Without You" by David Guetta ft. Usher

Not so much a love song as a love anthem, this song will make you feel like love is as epic as battle!

No. 4: "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj is usually so busy being wacky, that it’s nice to see her softer side. In this vid she’s just the girl next door who’s heart goes “boom ba doom doom” for you (the girl next door with cotton candy pink hair that is).

No. 3: "The One That Got Away" by Katy Perry

Katy Perry sorrowfully sings about the age-old problem of not being able to hang on to someone who tugs on your heartstrings.

No. 2: "Someone Like You" by Adele

"Someone Like You" is the ultimate love song, and with Adele's incredible range you truly feel all the ups and downs of being in love

No. 1: Tie! : "We Found Love" by Rihanna and "You Da One" by Rihanna

Rihanna isn’t just a dancehall diva, she’s an unstoppable chart-topper. "We Found Love" has dominated the airwaves and is undeniably romantic, but her newest song "You Da One" is all about setting your eyes on one person and showing them they’re the only one for you.

Source: KIDZWORLD.COM