Hollywood Stereotypes

"Wouldn't it be better if African men weren't always depicted as warlords or victims?" A video by Mama Hope.

Terrywood

Hooray for Hollywood.

"contemporary photographer terry richardson presents 'terrywood', a visualization of the images which comprise his hometown of hollywood, at ohwow gallery. the installation includes twenty-five new photos investigating issues of celebrity in addition to the kitsch and character which symbolize the more gritty reality of the los angeles aesthetic. the photographer's reinterpretation of this (in)famous city is a celebration and illustration of a place which seems to be both very familiar and also raw to him-- as if these locals and characters had been just discovered rather than ones in which he had been raised with."

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Banksy Takes Over A Sunset Boulevard Billboard

Update on Banksy in Hollywood ... Banksy on Sunset Boulevard, taking over a billboard.

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Banksy Goes To Hollywood

"It's now became clear that Banksy has indeed been spending some quality time in Hollywood.

Early this morning actress Lauren Conrad (The Hills) was the first to spot and tweet out one of the new Banksy street pieces - the Crayon Boy.

Then later this afternoon, a second piece featuring Charlie Brown (shown above) was also spotted.

More to come?"

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