Jaden Smith joins Twitter

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

It takes a special child to be a part of the Smith family. Will and Jada Smith run their life like a business. Late last year, Willow Smith released her "Whip My Hair" single and it became a major hit. A few months later, Willow Smith was listed on Will Smith's taxes as his employee.

Things are tight in the Smith household and the children are living up to the hype. Before Willow Smith rose to fame, Jaden Smith was met with critical acclaim. He starred alongside Will Smith in the critically-acclaimed film, The Pursuit of Happyness. Later, Jaden starred in another critical success, The Karate Kid.

The Smiths are preparing a major year, overall. Will Smith is scheduled to star in a few movies. Jada Pinkett Smith will be filming another season of "HawthoRNe." Willow Smith is starring in a remake of the Annie film and working on her debut album. Jaden Smith will also be auditioning for upcoming film roles, landing one with Will Smith and Jay-Z's new film venture.

In an effort to keep his fans up-to-date, Will and Jada have given Jaden Smith permission to join the online social networking. Recently, the rising young star created a Twitter account. Usually, parents ban their children from joining such sites. But, when Jaden Smith is one of your children, an exception has to be made because he is a star.

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LL Cool J named as Golden Globe presenter

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Early in his career, LL Cool J did not envision being where he is today. LL Cool J is credited by many as the man who made rap mainstream. If he is not credited for that, no one can deny he helped Def Jam become the powerhouse that it is today.

Even when rap music became mainstream, many people did not believe it would last. LL Cool J helped make sure the genre lasted, as he has been there most of the way. As a rapper in the mid-1980s, he was still battling in the mid-1990s.

It was in the 1990s when LL Cool J branched outside of the hip hop world and into the television screen. In 1995, he starred in the NBC sitcom, "In the House." The show went on to become a major hit for UPN.

LL Cool J's role on "In the House" showed off his acting chops on a weekly basis. In the 2000s, LL Cool J landed multiple movie roles. Soon, he was known more for his acting roles than he was for his longtime career as a rapper. Two years ago, after a dispute with Def Jam, LL Cool J decided it was time for him to move on with his career, so he retired from rap. Now, LL is a full time actor on "NCIS: Los Angeles."

The show is currently in its third season on CBS and LL Cool J is routinely nominated for awards for his performance on the show. His popularity spans far outside of rap music now and he has proven himself marketable as an actor. This has not gone unnoticed by the Golden Globe Awards as LL Cool J has been added to the list of presenters at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, along with Jada Pinkett Smith.

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Jaden Smith to star in Sci-Fi film

By The Film Critic
JR Staff Writer

Last year, Jaden Smith emerged from the shadow of his parents when he starred in The Karate Kid. Many people assumed the only reason the young Smith landed the film was because of his parents. For years, his parents, Will and Jada Smith, have been in multiple films. Both of his parents are acclaimed in the film industry.

But, Jaden Smith exceeded expectations in the film. He not only did a good job for his age, but Jaden Smith did well enough to earn critical acclaim of his own. Now, film companies are reaching out to Smith for his own abilities, not just to keep his parents happy. One thing taught by the Smith family is to blaze your own trail.

Jaden Smith has done just that and he recently signed on to play in another film. Smith has talked with M. Night Shyamalan for a new Sci-Fi film, 1000 A.E. Currently, Jaden Smith is reading the script for the film, but says he cannot release any details yet. However, Smith did say the film was "tight" because it will be set in the future.

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Jada Pinkett Smith excited about "HawthoRNe" return

For years, there has been the question of if a black drama could survive on television. The big four broadcast networks have denied this for years. However, the Turner Networks have been attempting to lure the black audience for some time now. Their first move was with Tyler Perry on TBS and the second move was "HawthoRNe" on TNT.

Jada Pinkett Smith was cast as the lead in the series and the show quickly took off. Unlike other networks with black dramas, TNT did what they had to do in order to promote the series. The end result was "HawthoRNe" being one of the highest-rated programs within black households. Despite the high ratings, some did not expect the show to return.

In the past, high rated, black television programs have not earned another season. "HawthoRNe" has appeared to put a halt to that trend, as they are returning for a second season. The star, Smith, said that she has never had more fun playing a role. Of course, she knew that the show would return and with the second season underway, she is very excited about the return.

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