ON BLAST!!! Actress Nia Long GOES IN On Beyonce ... Suggests That She CAN'T ACT!!!

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Clarkkent23
	First Myspace.com/averyblaze Ladies wutz good?


Slade2133
	MTO why y'all acting like she's lying on Bey?


Sweetness121
	Ms. long is beautiful. Beyonce is beutiful and has a great voice. She should stick to that. But people need to stop hating cause doesnt look like Nia is doing THAT much with all those great acting skills of hers
	--------------- Being different and keep‘n it Classy

TheBrokenSilence
	She didn't say Beyonce because hell Alicia Keys can't act either. And really Nia Long? Like the were going to cast you anyway? Go do a Tyler Perry movie. Or Big Mommas House 3 because that really shows your acting chops.


SDoT28
	Damn, well can't be mad at her for speaking her mind.
	--------------- That‘s Whats Up!!!

jerseysfinest
	I would beat them both
	--------------- i would beat it

SoSelphish
	Bey is good at singing.. in fact she is great... and let's just leave it at that!
	--------------- It‘s really not about ME

onealacia
	I agree. We are all talented in our own ways. It is sad when greed becomes our motivating factor. Work with the talent You are given. Let others shine in their own talent!


uebEnterprises
	CHURCHHHH!!


Lyfe973
	I'll knock the dust off that puZZy!!!
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HUhWho
	Yup she's that bad...


MizaMac
	Um. Well she can't -Step your technology game up. Get high tech cellphones and cellphone watches that work anywhere in the world with any sim card at newworldcellular.com
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undressingHER
	I don't think Beyonce can act either, but don't be mad at her cause YOU can't get those same roles. That's a little bit of hatred. And I love NIA with all my heart, but this is a business and people will pay to see Beyonce fail before they pay to see her succeed. Just real life.
	--------------- undressingHER.com - Lust. Love. Life.

GeeQue
	Now Nia is speaking the truth. Alicia can act seeing as her mama worked in theatre as a teacher. But, hey! She has a very good point.
	--------------- GeeQueBoi

jkzoofinest26
	She jus keepin it real she been doin this Beyonce jus tryin to catch up .. www.myspace.com/kindommusic


Aino
	Anyone who has ever seen beyonce in ANY movie knows she couldn't act her way out of a wet paper bag if her life depended on it. Just embarresing that she gets acting gigs when there are so many beutiful girls with talent better suited for her roles.


Dreami3
	Beyonce is wack all around!


HEMISTRY
	Yeah. I have to agree with Nia. All these singers are trying to act and it's really taking away from those actors/actresses that can really act. Now, I have to say that some singers that really can act would be: Mos Def (love him in any role - he really gets into character, Jill Scott, Jamie Foxx and Andre 3000. Oh, Janet Jackson semi redeemed herself from that Poetic Justice fiasco w/ her role in Why Did I Get Married...but, she's got some work to do.


LiyLiy
	She just mad cuz she not gettin no work..... Thas ma grl doe!


yngextra
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takeitorleaveit
	Jhud is a natural at acting. Keys is decent. Bey is not so great. Pink Panther killed it for me.
	--------------- Handle your business

lilmama89
	when was da last time i seen nia long in a movie
	--------------- QUEEN OF DETROIT BITCHES LOL JP

VirgoTexan
	Bey needs to keep it on the stage until she takes some acting classes.


kaori
	Nia is telling the truth. But Jhud and A.Keys can act tho! Beyonce is soo dry and boring! Just like her personality lol Her "acting sucks!" no wonder etta james wanted to beat her a$$ after cadillac records came out. i still think paula jai parker should have played etta and bey doesnt even generate that much dough in the box office


shalane
	she can't. thats like mta coming out with a gossip site like mto.people will visit mta more then mto because mta is a bigger brand. but their stories suck worse then ya'll! TELL EM NIA!
	--------------- IT‘S THE PERSONALITY THAT COUNT&ls

blksweat3121
	@ Hemistry Janet Jackson semi redeemed herself from that Poetic Justice fiasco w/ her role in Why Did I Get Married...but, she's got some work to do. Janet Jackson has been acting since she was 7 years old. Can u do better? I don't think so.
	--------------- www.youtube.com/kcoolmuziq

ICEDAFLIEST
	BEY IS JUST GREEDY LEAVE THE ACTING TO THE PROS!


courtnsession
	That's the way it is all around! This ain't nothing new! PUHLEASE! When you get a film that generates Beyonce's kind of revenue then have your people call her people!
	--------------- www.myspace.com/iwilltakehim

blksweat3121
	Nia is right. The days of real black actors and actresses getting roles is over. Its all about who can bring the crowd in the Box Office..
	--------------- www.youtube.com/kcoolmuziq

almasez
	So so so true. REAL and TRAINED black actors must be catching hell due to lack of decent roles and competition from singers and rappers.
	--------------- Once upon a Shine, a long time aglow...

slowjamz101
	SHE CANT ACT FOR S*** FORGET A BEYONCE...THATS RIGHT NIA GO IN ON HER
	--------------- add me www.myspace.com/adverbio

mayahotblaze
	HAHAH!! I LOVE NIA!!!
	--------------- ONBLAST 646-657-9169 WWW.LUVONBLAST.COM

galiana55
	She is gorgeous and very talented. It is said she is dating with a man old enough to be her father at "M y I n t e r r a c i a l M a t c h. c Om " where is for women to meet handsome black and white men online.. .


mayahotblaze
	OH YEAH I LOVE THAT DRESS TOO! ;-)
	--------------- ONBLAST 646-657-9169 WWW.LUVONBLAST.COM

Felicia_bahama_mama
	YES BEYONCE IS A BAD ACTRESS ASHANTI WAS 2 IN COACH CARTER BUT SHE GOT BETTER IN JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE....BEYONCE JUS TRYINA DO EVERYTHING SHE CUD TA GET ATTENTION N RECOGNITION JUS STICK TA WAT UR GUD AT


splacavellie
	Tell us something we dont know


nanafia1
	ANYONE THAT IS KNOCKING NIA LONG FOR HER COMMENT IS STRAIGHT STUPID. YOU ALL KNOW SHE IS RIGHT. BEYONCE CAN'T ACT AND IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT SHE KEEPS GETTING THESE ROLES. IT'S NOT HER FAULT, BECAUSE IT'S FOR MONEY AT THE END OF THE DAY, BUT SHE SHOULD HAVE MORE SELF RESPECT FOR HERSELF TO KNOW THAT SHE IS NOT A NATURAL WHEN IT COMES TO ACTING.


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Tashee
	@ strong Virgo, Obsessed made over 65 Million on a 20 Million budget in 5 weeks!LOL


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PEEWEE06
	Why this btch hatin on her on people? what, she jealous? Reminds me of crabs in a bucket. Every time one make it to the top, another one pulls them back down. This is the reason why it's hard for us to get ahead in life
	--------------- They Don‘t Really Care About Us

121269
	hey NIA lets bank that bitch. STOMP HER F*CKIN THROAT SO SHE CAN TAKE A 20 YEAR BREAK.
	--------------- baltimore's sweetheart

IMMA_TEN
	It's not like she is lying on the girl.. She doesn't act that well unless interviews count!!


TashaK
	NIA IS 100% RIGHT ALL AROUND. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT BEY CANNOT ACT. AT ALL. AND I DO AGREE THAT OBSESSED WOULD'VE BEEN BETTER IF SOMEBODY ELSE HAD THAT PART, LIKE TARAJI, CAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT SHE IS SO DRAMATIC!
	--------------- $made4aBOSS!$

Tashee
	You can count on one hand how many roles Beyonce has had. She's not keeping Nia from work. She might need to re-evaluate and find out why she can't get work.


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Dreamdoll2009
	WELL SHE DID NOT SAY BEYONCE... BEYONCE IS GROWING AS AN ACTRESS. NIA BUT GET MAD HUN LOL
	--------------- Loves it!!!

HoneeGirl954
	I can understand where Nia is coming from.....You know some of yall are ignorant as hell yes we all know that Bey looks good and her songs are hot but can she really act? Do you see her getting ANY Oscar nods for acting? Think about it IF some of yall had jobs and had been working for years then here comes this new chick that CANT do the job better but more pleasing to the eye and she takes your job you would be pissed too so Nia has a valid point. Some of yall jokingly said go make a Tyler Perry movie but I bet Bey wants 2 b in one...I 4got he only hires those that can really act.


Tialove
	SHE'S RIGHT, A LOT OF THESE SINGERS NEED TO STICK TO WHAT THEY DO.SOME OF THEM CAN'T ACT BEYONCE AND ALICIA KEYS BEING 2 OF THEM.OBSSESSED WAS HARD TO WATCH.AFTER SEEING A KEYS IN SHOT MOVIE SHE SUCKED ASS SO BAD,HER ACTING WAS TERRIBLE,I COULD'NT WATCH THE BEE ALL THE WAY THROUGH BECAUSE OF HER BAD ACTING.


Naijaboy82
	not really a fan of beyonce acting either..but she tries!!!!
	--------------- www.myspace.com/hassan82

YaDamnSkippy87
	well its not like shes lying! beyonce is a horrible actress! i dont think j.hud is that good of an actress either, how hard is it to play a singer when you ARE a singer?!?!


Tialove
	J HUD DID HER THING IN DREAM GIRLS,SHE ACTED RINGS AROUND BEYONCE


malcolm
	If nia was in obsessed that [EXPLETIVE] would flop at the box offic e beyonce produce cadillac records and obsessed What the fvk is nai doing


moses
	Beyonce is just greedy, end of discussion. She has no respect for the art of acting. Everything this girl does lately is for awards, accolades and bragging rights. Greed and arrogance is going to eventually kill her career.


bella_d
	ok first off NIA is mad....and second beyonce is growin as an actress she was amazing in Cadillac Records...she doin her thing...leave her alone...Nia, jealous much?


projectkidchris
	BEYONCE IS THAT BAD ....BAD OF AN ACTRESS!!!
	--------------- MTO...Know more snitches then the FBI!

isawooty
	child, nia ain't lying and it has nothing to do with hatred. ain't it funny how ignorant people call the truth "hatred." Queen Bey needs to stick to singing ONLY. as an entertainer she is EXCELLENT but as an actress..ooh honey..somebody need to slap matthew, tina and HOVA for letting Bey embarrass herself like she did in Obsessed and Pink Panther.


frenchgirl
	I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALICIA KEYS BUT BEYONCE SURE CAN'T ACT. JENNIFER HUDSON IS A GREAT ACTRESS


The_Truth
	*MTO IS SPEAKING THRU NIA LONG** Note: She NEVER said Beyonce, plus the movie 'Obsessed' was FINANCED &PRODUCED partly by the Knowles family, check her clothing line for ads. I agree w/Nia point, but MTO is distorting her comments directly toward Beyonce. . .God forbid, but if something happens to Bey MTO will be shutout by the MASSIVE Beyonce fanbase.


Ynvme2009
	Welp...Nia aint neva lied. shrugs


bLuEcRyStAl252
	Nia long is dope as hell
	--------------- Followme www.twitter.com/Queenshireen252

The_Truth
	*comments posted by 'ISAWHOOTY' is a MTO employee!* This may be taken off, but I know for a FACT that's an MTO employee, they don't want all negative criticizm on there threads directed toward the writers so they attempt to blend in w/names that they hope strike readers attention.


demi77
	who didnt know that beyonce cant act she cant sing either lol


carmelsundae42000
	WOW!!! Nia is "so right"!!! Ya'll know that Bey (isn't that pronounced bay???) CANNOT ACT!!! (who didn't know that)? It definitely is about the numbers at the box office these days, and there are only a few singers that can make the transition. However... I don't agree that Jennifer can't act. I think she's a whole lot better than Beyonce, although she's not as seasoned as Nia! What I find unbelieveable is that MTO actually "thinks she (B) can act"!? DUH?


blkbuddafly519
	shes telling the truth, whats wrong with that?
	--------------- I would stop but i aint no quitter.....

filthymack1
	Bey is ok and nia is jealous of bey cause she can generate box office sales and nia can't. That explains the logic of making movies that make money. They would rather make money with bey cause she hot now and nia is not hot and really is not that great of an actress anyway, she only got picked cause she looked cute and all when she was younger but now her medeocre talent is all she has and she is bitter about that, it seems.


bajanbaby_995
	Nia is pretty


dicegirl
	I normally defend Beyonce, but this time I have to agree. She has a beautiful voice and I love her style but the girl simply can't act. I DID see Obsessed and it was horrible. Just like with Whitney Houston, no one can touch her vocally, but her acting stinks.
	--------------- Never send the dice out on SEVEN

Safari1
	Nia is just saying what Samuel Jackson said years ago about rappers. Samuel was mad as hell about them letting all the rappers get roles. I can kind of understand where she is coming from, but it should depends on the roles. If the role requires a singer then you may have to go with a singer. Like with the Selena movie they used her voice but J Lo played the role. Thank God they didn't use J Lo's singing voice.
	--------------- It‘s what on the inside that counts!!!!.

tg
	I agree with Nia. To me, Bey is not that good of an actress. But she got energy to burn when it comes to performing on the stage (I give her her props on that). I don't know if I seen anyone who puts more energy into their performance than Bey. Acting should be left to the people who have a career in it. Personally, I think Nia would have been way better in Obsessed. I mean they don't have an abundance of jobs - so those jobs should be given to the professionals. In the world of acting - Nia's name is just a big a Beyonce's.


Antidumb
	THAT’S RIGHT That’s RIGHT Nia SPEAK OUT I SUPPORT BLACK ACTRESSES speaking out and not feeling as if they are BETRAYING their race. Don’t worry about them we’ll SHUT THE DUMBASSES who don’t think up. Nia long and others need to make their rounds and discuss this topic. I won’t be supporting anything that’s NOT worth supporting anyway. You CAN’T FEED ME SH*T, I don’t care if someone just got of a “spaceship” and was said to be the “baddest”, I DON’T need to see it, it opens FLOODGATES. When someone has NO SHAME and starts doing what they can do because THEY CAN, through AGGRESSION and MANIPULATION, then you have to CONTROL THEM And Beyonce and these OTHER FAKE ACTRESSES need to be CONTROLLED through a LACK OF SUPPORT. You NEVER let those you push towards success HAVE DOMINANCE ANYWAY, they will start DOING anything they want, due to being BRAINSWASHED by their own press and PEOPLE. I MISS Nia and love the roles she played that HELPED Black Men, and pushed them TOWARDS positivity, she had the PERFECT ENERGY for those roles, and I miss them, because now BLACK WOMEN DON’T have that energy. They are RIDE and DIE chicks and RETARDED, and when there man gets killed or goes to jail it’s like “OOPS”…………….DUMBASSES. I want to talk about this on my show, Black actresses need a VOICE. Some DON’T have “PAYOLA” and a MANIPULATING, AGGRESSIVE TEAM to push them…………….nor should they need or have this. Unfortunately that RECIPE is the KEY to Beyonce’s success so she will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS experience BAD ENERGY.
	--------------- Are Our Ancestors Proud

vintagemusic89
	That's right Nia. I agree. These non acting singers make a couple of movies in a 2 year span and all of a sudden they start crying for an oscar. I know Nia is probably refering to a movie called The wonderful life of miss b.
	--------------- myspace.com/mcvintage

Freddy-Krueger
	I AGREE WITH (NIA) 100% ....ACTING-WISE, (BEYONCE) SUCKS and I'M PRETTY SURE NOBODY ON HERE DISAGREES WITH WHAT SHE'S SAYING!
	--------------- I‘m Your Worst Fukking Nightmare!!!

CWpiggy
	Nia Long is correct. It all about the Box Office. Benyonce and Alicia Keys can't act worth a damn. Jennifer on the other hand can do a little something. J-Hud needs to REALLY work on her stage presence though. It is painful to watch, BUT SHE CAN BLOW. With that being said, Nia perhaps you should take up singing since the acting jobs are being taken by singers....you think?


monique2468
	LOL ALICIA KEYS IS A GOOD ACTRESS I THINK


MCMPop
	She did not say Beyonce; she was speaking in general and telling the truth. It's not about talent anymore. It's all about popularity. Why do you think a person like Kim K. is getting offered record deals. Not because of talent but because of fame.


2sexy4sho2
	she is absolutely right,beyonce CANNOT act and the only reason she gets roles is because her father has alot of power and she has to beg,its sad tho
	--------------- Whats your fantasy?

cupcakesforyou
	I love Nia, I love Bey, both beautiful Black sistahs doing their thing. But come on yall, Nia was right. Everyone should stick to their craft. Bey does need acting classes. Nia is only saying what Samuel L. Jackson's been saying about rappers. PS. This is still a business and marketability is key, which is why Bey and rappers are dabbling in the movie industry. Another thing, Nia, you don't need Ice Cube to work, sweetie.
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

I_AM_SWAGG
	NIA BITCH DNT GET MAD CUZ U AINT HAD A GOOD MOVIE SINCE SOUL FOOD N U STUCK DOING BIG MAMAS HOUSE AND R WE THERE YET, BEY IS NOT THAT BAD SHE AINT THE BEST SHE AINT THE BEST BUT SHE AINT THE WORST (ASHANTI)
	--------------- DAMN YOU STILL MAD?

4THEWIRE
	Go Nina its your bithday!!!! Go go go go go go!!!!
	--------------- Ankestors abide with me I am Matter

nicdraw
	It never was about talent. It's always been about box office revenue. They won't let u star in a movie if no one will show up. That's just the way it is. As far as Bey's acting; she gets progressively better and was amazing in cadillac records. Nia needs to find a way to up her status.
	--------------- Why Cant I Stop Spending $

DonSimmons
	Two words: PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY Nia hasn't been getting a ton of major roles recently, so she's knocking someone who is. Sorry, it's a recession and marketability matters. So yes, studio's are going to showcase people who can put butts in seats. I'm all for art, but hey, it's a business!
	--------------- Don Simmons

momo28
	Anyway, she did'nt say anything bout B, but she may have a point. There was a time when rappers were getting roles. But in the bigger scheme of things. With the economy is right now. Hollywood is trying to fill the seats. It kinda sad too, cause one of the best movies I saw came out the same day as "Obsessed" came out. It's called "American Violet" and stars Alfie Woodard,Charles Dutton and Xzibit. But it's the debut of Nicole Beharie, a young black actress that steals, no I mean straight-up jacked the movie from the seasoned actors. Next to Bey, Nicole looks like Kobe vs. jr high school kids!


Iloveonlyme
	Nia is right, and didn't Samuel Jackson say the same thing, So stop attacking Nia, If Beyonce can't act she just can't act so face it.


alice2050
	Seeking hot girl OR handsome man??? * BlackWhiteMingle.c Om * Hope you find your love soon!


the_realist
	I'm sorry but I actually liked beyonce in obsessed. She has improved, but I feel nia as well. Here's what I think, "get a new manager, write ur own movies and act in them" that's what ice cube did and he sells tickets out the azz. There's a remedy for everything except hatin. And nia is kinda hatin here. She got stuck in those romantic flicks, but isn't she on some show? Taraji p. Henson don't have a problem finding credible roles. Get ur game up nia.


Meyonce
	Nia is just jealous of " the hottest chick in the game!" I may not be the best actress in hollyweird but I can cash the hell out of a paycheck while Ms Long is " acting " like she can!!
	--------------- KISS MY RICH AZZ

DaRealiss
	I agree with Nia...I think there are many talented black actors (M&F) who deserve a chance, but damn nobody gets roles anymore execept a handfull of the same actors. We constantly see the same people being cast. I am sure that are some up-and-comers who are just as good but need proper exposure. Of course the big-wigs in Hollyweerd are going to choose the ones who can generate the most revenue, so that is where we have to pick up the slack. Where are the black filmmakers who can actually make legitimate black dramas? "Obsessed" was a breath of fresh air we need more movies like that.
	--------------- the illuminati runs hip-hop open ya eyes

Freddy-Krueger
	I DON'T GIVE A FUK WHAT NOBODY SAYS, (ALICIA KEYS & JENNIFER HUDSON) CAN ACT A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN (BEYONCE)...I UNDERSTAND THEY WANT TO BE ALL-AROUND IN THEIR CAREERS BUT A LOT OF THESE SINGERS/ RAPPERS NEED TO STICK TO THEIR DAY-JOBS AND IF I MAKE A LIST OF THE ONES THAT I THINK SHOULD STOP ACTING....(BEYONCE) WOULD BE IN MY TOP 5.
	--------------- I‘m Your Worst Fukking Nightmare!!!

MissAmerica1
	Actually she didnt say Beyonce and if she is referring to Bey then okay thats her opinion but also too, Beyonce has taken acting classes. She's not a natural born actress like myself but as Nia stated its about revenue unfortunately. Money talks!!!!! Sorry sistas!! Id much rather see Nia act and Bey perform but its about the dollars!
	--------------- Been gone for a minute!!!!!

KickrockS07
	I AGREE BOUT TIME SOMEONE SPOKE UP


trixie
	@Safari/Antidumb Co sign 1000% Another artist in as many days speaking about this fake person Beyonce an others have killed the music industry and the movie industry just like what Antidumb has stated i too will not buy into this brain itch/wash music, movie industry


MissAmerica1
	And as for Jennifer Hudson, I dont think shes a natural actress either, I think she got a part that a black woman would be good at meaning if she had to portray say Dorothy Dandrigde or Josephine Baker or even Carrie Bradshaw, I dont think she could. If you can play any part, then I think you are an all around actress. I like Jennifer and all but I dont think she would have gotten an Oscar for her role in Sex in the City!!
	--------------- Been gone for a minute!!!!!

Kiid_Dream
	Im With Nia B Cant Act


CherryBoo
	I think Beyonce isn't that bad, she isn't bad at all. She actually surprised me since Dreamgirls and in Caddilac Records IT was AMAZING...I LOVE HER. But I kinda get were Nia is comin from.
	--------------- THA FASHIONISTA

akoo
	J hud and a keys are both good actors..beyonce on the other hand cannot.thats just the truth.obbsesed was a freakin bore.she was so stiff and nothing about her performance seemed natural.i like bey but shes a dam..robot.


DaRealiss
	I don't think Nia is "hating" I think she is doing the same thing most of us do, "waiting" is more like it. We are always sitting around waiting on other people to make the moves we wish they'd make. Like MJ said "If you want to make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make a change." When are we as a people (not just blacks) but all people, when are we going to stop complaining and start fighting for real change?
	--------------- the illuminati runs hip-hop open ya eyes

Only_1Juicy
	...check it out http://www.juicycarter.blogspot.com
	--------------- www.myspace.com/icanmakeusweat

badlilshawti
	i dont see anything wrong wit singers trying 2 act so because beyonce is a gud singer dats all she should stick 2?they r entertainers and dats wat she doing entertaining weither it be thru singn actn or playn sports plus she gettn money the way she no how by tryin new thing maybe if nia long try new things instead of just stickn 2 actn shed b gettn more bread


swtchocolatykizz
	I'm glad that Nia didn't direct this at anyone in particular and I understand her sentiment wholeheartedly. There are talented actors/actresses that get passed over for roles by talentless actors/actresses that cannot act worth spit. ~you riding high in April and shot down in May!!!~
	--------------- life doesnt hav 2B perfect 2B wonderful!

babyfat
	1st Nia = Beautiful black sista with some dignity.. okay 2.Beyonce can not act worth a lick. she killed the movie Obsessed. 3. White folks and Beyonce treat us like N166ers. We do not deserve quality just a movie that will give them our money..... 4. Black folk standards really need to upgrade out the n!66er box and stop thinking the only thing we can be seen as are hoochies and hoes. When I see beyonce that is what I think of. A rich whore. What type of role model is Bey just becuase she has money? No talent.... NIA!
	--------------- THEY PUT IG-NIGS ON TV

MochaDLight
	I don't hate Beyonce but Obsessed sucked. She wasn't believable playing an angry, feed up wife, sorry. I can't understand why people liked that movie so much she was H O R R I B L E! I watched the movie on boot leg and gave it away the next day. "You where in my home on my bed" that party aggravated the hell out of me she couldn't even play an angry black woman um Okay!


gretchendhaonlyy
	Nia isn't lyin... Bey can't act1
	--------------- follow me: gretchenhappens

we-r-one
	well as much as i like nia ,when was the last time she was a box office hit, what friday, big mama's house, are we there yet? come on the same role's step up ur game, dont be mad at bey. are these the only roles she can get, oh she was out waaay before bey and let me tell you it wasn't like she was top paid actress,or ocar winner. we need to stop hatin on one another and start to help one another peace


babyfat
	beyonce is a one face just like ice cube.. give you the mean growl face. "ugn" obsessed was a overcharged movie and edris and the white girl played their parts. Beyonce playing a real black woman scorned.. yeah right!! Beyonce can not act at all and never has been able to and probably never will because everyone is fake around her and are scared to tell her or ugly camel the truth..... Nia represents the days of real actors and actrsses and real music/rap. Beyonce generation is of the "If you can fake it you can make it"
	--------------- THEY PUT IG-NIGS ON TV

GuessJeans
	Go ahead Nia! I felt that. Nia Long is uber-gorgeous. She's a natural beauty and is super talented.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

Hmm
	She's absolutely right. Roles for women of color are already scarce and then when one does come up, it goes to the "bigger names" rather than the actual actresses who have been working at their craft for years. At least women like Zoe Saldana and Taraji P. Henson are finally getting some shine.


silkcity
	It's true!!
	--------------- I’m bored with the celebration of ignora

GuessJeans
	Come on ya'll know darn well Beyonce is OVERRATED in both music and acting. She's nothing but eye-candy and EXPIRED eye-candy at that. I will give her some credit. Destiny Child days up to circa 2003 she was hot. After that she went straight down hill from there. Her music NEVER evolved. She's pushing 30, been married for 3 years, and still talking about her husband's dick (BIG EGO) while shaking her rump. Who takes that seriousLY??? Maybe the kids do but I'm 29 and have grown tired of the bubble-gum. She needs to give us more heart and soul in her music and acting. She probably can't though
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

JstBReal
	well she telling the truth so I respect that. beyonce cant even talk right let alone act.


GuessJeans
	cont- because the po' thang have never experienced REAL life. She has never struggled for anything. She's been rich since 16. It's not in her to act dramatically because she simply cannot identify this human emotion. Quite sad. The day Beyonce matures into a REAL, BLACK soulful R and B singer is the day I will go back on what I've said about her. Until then though, she's not getting any of my money or love lol. I enjoy class and taste and many of us can't be brought cheap.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

sxylitenig
	she did good in Cadillac records
	--------------- http://www.twitter.com/diontelove

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	Nia never actually said Beyonce can't act even if that is how she really might feel. And it's also not fare that these roles are being given to music artists just because of their popularity in music. Countless numbers of men and women who dedicate their lives to studying their acting craft in college and beyond really deserve a shot on the big screen first..... 4u2.com
	--------------- In love sometimes if u win u really lose

Damali
	Yes, Beyonce's acting is horrible. However, Nia Long has got to realize that this is a business and unfortunately, Beyonce will put more butts in the seat than she can.
	--------------- WatchUrmouth.com

msINtense
	I agree with Nia Long so much,just because she is speaking her mind about Beyonce doesnt mean that she is jealous of her.Yes,Bey can generate lots of money from her shows and albums,yes, she is attractive,but it wouldnt Hardly hurt if she would hire an acting coach to help her.People shouldnt down Nia and others for stating their honest opinions about Bey's acting skills,truth always hurt.


HwangJangLee
	NIA LONG can do NO wrong
	--------------- Buddha Name Be Praised

aniyaqt
	@FILTHYMACK1 R u S T U P I D "or" R E T A R D E D?!@#?? BEYONCE is NOWHERE near a "BETTER" actress than NIA LONG. She is NOT EVEN in her league!!!! As 4 being JEALOUS? If I can remember....it was BEYONCE WHO WAS JEALOUS OF JENNIFER HUDSON for outdoing her and WINNING AN O S C A R!!!! How soon we 4get .....ALSO.....NIA LONG IS MUCH" PRETTIER" THAN BEYONCE. She's just a little upset cuz people w/ no talent at all r being cast 4 these big roles AND SHE RIGHT, SAMUEL JACKSON said the same bout 50.


Shantrelll
	Idk why people are mad at Beyonce. If you gon't like her, turn off your radio, television, and/or anything else she may be on. The girl obviously has some talent or her movies would make no money neither would her music. Nia Long isn't that great of am actress herself, I prefer someone more skilled like Angela or Taraji. There is room out there for everyone. Put some money on the table and make your own movie. Don't wait for Hollywood to call you. Call your own shots and stop the pity party.


OfficialElite
	She can't act. Neither can Terell Hicks or Lisa Reye. This is not something new to the industry, this is old news.


Marina7120
	It is called Show Business for a reason. It is all about box office numbers. If Nia could bring in the same or better box office numbers than the people she is complaining about, then she would get more roles. Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Beyonce are all creative people on all levels. I doubt Nia Long would have won an Oscar in Dream Girls... Nia Long needs to face reality, show them the money and they will show Nia the roles.


Scentsy
	Nia Long is a great actress. She would know! --- Wickless Candles: www.scentsy.com/sweetserenity


fckforfood
	Actors dont like Musician taking their jobs.
	--------------- One night of Lust, 9 years of deceit...

fckforfood
	Actors dont like Musician taking their jobs.
	--------------- One night of Lust, 9 years of deceit...

DonSimmons
	Say what you want, but with Beyonce that Obsessed movie opened at #1 and made a profit for the studio. If Nia Long were in that role instead, that same movie goes direct to video or is gone from the theaters in a week. Sorry folks, I know you don't like her, but she puts butts in seats and studios have to be conscious of the bottom line. She may not be a great actress but she's marketable, and if you aren't marketable you aren't getting over.
	--------------- Don Simmons

sexe757
	Bey sucks as an actress. She did a good job in 1 movie and that was cadillac records. rather than that.....her craft needs more crafting.
	--------------- Choose the right path...

myxy
	Nia ain't never been a great actress herself...
	--------------- pearls before swine

SECRET21
	Well she dont got the acting skill like nia but nia is hating just a tad bite. the reason why their going towards these singers to act is because their younger and are making the money so nia needs to step it up and not hate on her black sisters. nia and all them other 90's actress's are not the only people that should be in movies the is 2009 get over it already


aniyaqt
	ONLY TALENTS BEYONCE HAS..... 1.Screaming profusively.. Guess this is good if I need 911 2.Dancing (luv her dancing) 3. Portraying the AIR HEAD ROLE...no personality whatsoever...NIA MIGHT B JEALOUS OF THAT THO'(lol) 4. Improper speech...talks/sounds ignorant needs Phonics ASAP (ther's a word 4 ths but I cant think of it now)


ATL05
	Why do people always play victim? Poor me! I get so sick and tired of us always trying to bring down our brothers and sisters. Beyonce, J-Hud, A Keys are only trying different things like the other 95% of the industry. I mean come on people. Try knew things. Here are some ideas. Try singing like actor Terrence Howard or Raven Symone. Own a clothing line like athletes Venus and Serena. Rap like LeBron or Shaq. Radio like Steve Harvey, Stage play like Michelle Williams and Fantasia. Must I go on? Reality TV?


cosyjo
	And why should a studio pick you if they will make more money with someone else? Isn't it a gentle sign that you should step up your own game? When they wouldn't hire Tyra for her colour and her large breasts she stepped it up Missy. lovelifegodsexmoney.com Help, tips, advice, life, coaching, celebrity, coolness.
	--------------- reppin‘ 4 coachrosie.com

Dreamdoll2009
	OH NIA PLZ WHAT BIG ROLE YOU EVERY HAD OR MOVIE U WAS IN WHAT "FRIDAY", "BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE", "SOUL FOOD" LOL WHAT A JOKE NEVER SEEN THEM MOVIES AT THE OSCARS, PLZ GO KICK ROCKS LOL
	--------------- Loves it!!!

Nafarious
	The proof is in the pudding..... Step into my world... twitter.com/qb3sixty5


JstBReal
	Nia just needs a better agent cuz Taraji and Viola Davis were up for Oscars so its possible for great actresses to get shine if they have the right people.


Jayscott7
	You gotta admit she has a valid point!! ADD MY MUSIC PAGE!!
	--------------- myspace.com/jayscottmusic

b_rich30
	she's right tho... if u want to act then u would take the time to learn the craft n do it properly. n singers are getting a lot of the roles nowadays
	--------------- twitter.com/b_rich30/myspace.com/brich30

NVDdark1
	let one person say something bad about Nia n we slap boxin....n ima slap the shyt outta u. tru words
	--------------- The blacker the berry...ahhh phuck it.

cosyjo
	@ my lady antidumb - I hear ya. Ain't saying Nia is wrong but it's time to step up and stop begging for their minimal, sidekick, no lead having, playing the ho' roles. Make 'em yourself! Make good quality product for Black people. Tyler Perry did (although not sure about the quality from what I hear). lovelifegodsexmoney.com Help, tips, advice, life, coaching, celebrity, coolness.
	--------------- reppin‘ 4 coachrosie.com

Safari1
	@guessjeans,antidumb, trixie you are all on point. But as long as the stans go see her movies, they will continue to place her in roles. I will not be giving her any of my money either...not even buying the bootleg copy. It's a shame that Taraji is an Academy nominated actress and when was her last role. They want Bey to play Angela Davis..what a shame. It takes more than a wig and a balled fist to play this woman. Beyonce doesn't even do research on the character. That shows you that she doesn't care. It's just a gig for her.
	--------------- It‘s what on the inside that counts!!!!.

black55
	lmao....get em....lol...get em
	--------------- WE HAVE MEDIATAKEOUT STALKERS ON HERE

SweetPea1000
	She ain't lie because Beyonce can not act to save her life. I really really feel for the real actresses out there. It's especially tough for black actresses to get jobs in Hollyweird and that's sad.


w8keup
	Its about time somebody step up and say what everybody been whispering Beyonce can't act and she needs to stop playing and that is not hate I didn't think Keyshia from the Cosby Show was good in Madea GOes to Jail either so I'm not just jumpin on Beyonce if you suck you SUCK point blank


dmeat24
	NIA LONG IS RIGHT BEYONCE CAN NOT ACT


gorgeousparkle
	damnnnnn nia can't we all just get along
	--------------- www.myspace.com/gorgeoussparkle

cupcakesforyou
	I_AM_SWAGG, do you call your momma a bitch too?
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

innerbeyonce
	come on... she's horrible. obsessed was basically embarrassing. love you, bey.


sweetpea1
	I understand what she is saying but it's not the singers and rapppers fault. I wish Common and Mos Def would stick to rapping because their acting skills are awful. When are we as African-Americans come together and start our owning our own studios? With all our wealth it makes no sense that we have to depend on white hollywood to make our stories.


cupcakesforyou
	the second Aunt Viv on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, now that's bad acting
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

cupcakesforyou
	sweetpea1, I agree
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

ATL05
	OMG! Why is there so much Beyonce bashing? If Beyonce decided today or tomorrow to stop acting; she will still have over 81 awards to Nia Long 0. Hell she landed a decent role in Premonition and Sandra Bullock still out shined Poor lil Annie.


trinna33
	Nia aint say Bey name once... MTO always looking for a story to start some shiiitt...LLS
	--------------- Who going check me BOO!

sweetpea1
	Sorry about the typos and Alicia Keys should stick to music too.


SweetPea1000
	A Keys and J-Hud can act. I thought both did good jobs in The Secret Life Of Bees.


GavinluvsBeyonce
	I REMEMBER GOING TO SEE "OBSESSED" AND PEOPLE ASKED THE TICKET BOOTH TO SEE "BEYONCE" THEY DIDN'T EVEN SAY "OBSESSED"...LOLZ AND THESE WERE NOT EVEN FANS LIKE MYSELF...ITS ALL ABOUT BYONCE AND HER WORLD DOMINATION..LOLZ BEHOLD THE QUEEN! P.S. HEY NIA LONG I HEARD THAT THERE WILL BE A REMAKE OF THE MOVIE "SOUL FOOD" REMEMBER THAT MOVIE?..LOLZ WELL BEYONCE WILL BE IN THE REMAKE AND I AM READY TO SEE IT..LOLZ AND IT WILL BRING IN MORE PEOPLE THAN WHAT YOUR VERSION DID ;p
	--------------- http://twitter.com/Gavinluvbeyonce

myxy
	did Nia make these comments while on the set of "Big Momma's House 3" or "Are We There Yet 3"? Nia's the luckiest talentless black actress in Hollywood. She needs to shut the f@ck up!
	--------------- pearls before swine

ssljc
	YES, FINALLT, CAUSE BEYAWNSEE CANNOT ACT. SHE NEEDS TO REALLY TAKE HER SELFISH AZZ SOMEWHERE CAUSE WE ARE TIRED OF HER. IT'S A RECESSION AND IF I'M GOING TO SPEND MY MONEY ON A MOVIE TICKET IT'S GOING TO BE ONE WITH REAL ACTORS AND ACTRESSES, NOT SOME WATERED DOWN WANNA-BE


a_yvette
	Yea beyonce does suck. And I noticed she really didn't have a big huge part n tha movie obsessed, but it was promoted as being her movie. She got all tha shine. Not cool.
	--------------- www.downelink.com/snugglemebabii

Chanel44
	well i've never seen any of beyonce's movies so i couldn't tell you ..


disinquiringmind
	TRUE THAT! BEYONCE CAN'T ACT!!!!! IF YOU'RE THE GREATEST LIKE MJ WAS YOU DON'T NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE!!!!!
	--------------- HeeHaw!

nubian24
	Well is she lying? Obsessed was a disaster. Beyonce couldn't even properly perform simple basic lines. The worst was on the preview when she was calling Jerry O'connel to inquire about the whereabouts of Her husband and instead of looking concerned and scared she looks calm almost as if she wanted to smile lol. FAIL! I'm sure most axtresses give J Hud props because she's the exception. Bey did not get one cent from me for that rubbish nor my time because I couldn't even bear to watch it online for free. It was boring as hell.
	--------------- Life is beautiful........

GavinluvsBeyonce
	@ A YVETTE UM IT WAS PROMOTED THAT WAY SO PEOPLE CAN GO SEE IT, AND SHE DID HAVE A GOOD PART..AT LEAST SHE WAS MORE SEEN IN "OBSESSED" THAN "CADILLAC rECORDS" AND THEY PROMOTED CADILLAC RECORDS AS IF BEYONCE WAS DOMINATING THE MOVIE WHEN SHE ONLY CAME IN THE LAST 15 TO 20 MINUTES OF THE MOVIE...BUT HEY PEOPLE WANTED BEYONCE SO THATS WHY THEY WENT TO SEE THE MOVIES :p
	--------------- http://twitter.com/Gavinluvbeyonce

ssljc
	SORRY, BEY FLOPS MORE AT THE BOX OFFICE THAN ANYONE, BUT THE INDUSTRY IS COUNTING ON THE DUMMY FANS OF BEYONCE TO HELP HER. HECK SHE GOT LUCKY WITH OBSESSES, BUT IF U REALLY THINK ABOUT IT, THAT FLOPPED TOO, CONSIDERING THE MOVIES AFTER THAT REALLY MADE MONEY, LETS B REAL. SHE NEEDS TO STAY BEHIND THE MIKE AND THAT TOO WILL B HANGING UP SOON, CAUSE SHE IS LIKE DAMN WATER, ALWAYS GOT TO B IN EVERYTHING, IT'S TIME TO SUBSTITUTE TO MILK.


narcis
	I have to agree with Nia on this one. Only a small few of these rappers/singers turned actors are actually successful at it.
	--------------- REPUBLICANS ARE F*CKIN GAY!!!

trixie
	@SAFARI/ANTI/GUESS I dont know why the entertainment business insults our intelligence by thinking we want to see this girl everywhere, the business now is so cut throat,greeedy BEYONCE SELF CENTRED SELF, DOESNT BELIEVE IN MAKING ANYONE ELSE EAT in the black community thats why I can't stand her


318Steven
	i would give both of them babies
	--------------- www.myspace.com/steveniceberg

AKeysWannabee
	Beyonce is a HORRIBLE actres!! Nia knows what she's talking about.... I wish Hollywood would stop giving her roles too..


HotSauce
	I would say she needs to stop hattin', but at the same time I do see her point. Hollywood is big business, and they're going to go with whom ever they think will bring the biggest payday. Maybe Nia should learn how to sing and dance.
	--------------- GET YO WEIGHT UP, DON'T TAKE ME LIGHTLY

KEEYSHAJ50
	SHE SAID NOTHIN ABOUT BEY THO BUT SHES RIGHT IF U WANNA ACT I THINK U SHOULD TAKE ACTING CLASSES SO U CAN HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRAFT THEN U WOULD BEEN MORE BELIEVABLE AS AN ACTOR OR ACTRESS AND SOME OF THESE SINGERS AND RAPPERS NEED ACTING CLASSES IF NOT THEIR DAYS IN MOVIES WILL NOT LAST AS FOR NIA SHE IS LIKE 40 NOW AND SHE DONT FIT THOSE YOUNG SEXY WOMAN ROLES ANYMORE SHE JUST FIT THE MOTHER FIGURE ROLES NOW LIKE BIG MAMA HOUSE AND ARE WE THERE YET...
	--------------- R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON...

blackmamba1
	I'LL TAKE NIA OVER BEYONCE ANY DAY IN A MOVIE. AND WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU EVEN SEEN A MOVIE LIKE. THE BROTHERS, TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME, THE WOOD, THE BEST MAN... ALL OF THOSE WERE GREAT MOVIES WITH GREAT BLACK ACTORS... THEY DONT HAVE THAT ANYMORE..... BIG UPS TO TYLER PERRY WHO IS THE ONLY PERSON GIVING BLACK PEOPLE MOVIE ROLES... HOLLYWOOD IS [EXPLETIVE]
	--------------- DMV STAND UP

SoWhat1
	Beyonce is a flop!! she cannot act at all thanks nia!!
	--------------- bla bla bla

sunshine87
	Then all those B@tch actress who are upset and jealous need to step there game up...Learn how to sing... The Black models complained about actresses taking their modeling jobs. With all of the young talent out here now just knowing how to sing is not good enough, being pretty is not enough, being a good actress is not good enough.Everybody want to hate on Beyonce because she take her craft seriously... This girl is working on her craft 24-7 she ain't out having a bunch of babies by random guys.. she put her work first. That's why she can sell out a concert for 200.00 a ticket...


cazatuz
	Bitter perhaps?? NIA LONG is a mediocre level actress herself so she cant talk, & she hasnt even seen Bey's latest films in which she does showcase strong acting abilities.
	--------------- [EXPLETIVE]

sunshine87
	She may not be the best actress at this time but if you give her time she will perfect that too. I love you Nia Long but ain't nobody tell you to drop of the face of the earth after you got married...Case Closed


PrettiestMamiiAlive
	well she's only telling the truth
	--------------- ....

sunshine87
	And she worked the hell out of the Etta James character in Cadillac Records


trixie
	I watched a documentary yesterday Michael's last few days, they spoke to all the folks he came into contact with, all came to the conclusion Michale was murdered. They interviewed a doctor form L.A who claims EVERYONE in Hollyweird is either on prescription drugs or heroin, he didn't name anyone ,the doctor also went on to say there is no such thing as a millionaire in hollyweird these days, some celebs are worth more money dead than alive so they dont get to enjoy their wealth there is a documentary on Farrah Fawcett on friday the followed this women right up until her deathbed looks gruesom


LoveyDove804
	Whatever who cares
	--------------- Miss Prissy

godblessuhoez
	BEYONCE OVERATED .. GIVE SUM1 ESLE A CHANCE


moneyhungry
	shes prolly angry b/c she knows bey buys roles that would otherwise go 2 working actresses, u dont really blieve they cast bey based on her acting skills? She sux as an actress and shes so vain she wont take lessons...yes, the sad part is that she thinks shes uh-mazin(4 the luv of God why doesnt she take diction?)...and none of her yespeople will tell her better...but alas nia ur beef is not with her or them, get ur weight up and work harder...
	--------------- Go Hard or Go Home

HATAzLUvSHANi
	IT AIN LIKE SHE'S LYING


HATAzLUvSHANi
	IT AINT LIKE SHE'S LYING


crazyass
	Once again MTO is lying and you people follow like sheep. NIA NEVER said Beyonce's name for those comments but most of y'all are saying she's right and the next sentence is about Beyonce. Even if she is right, there are plenty of roles out there. What they mean are LEAD roles. Shut up and take lesser roles. They get angry at singers for no reason. They should get angry at casting agents and producers. They are the ONLY ones who make those decisions. Musicians don't get angry when actors try to sing so why the hate from actors? Get a better agent and stfu!!!


coco526
	Nia telling the truth go head Nia
	--------------- You’ve come a long way, baby

12LADYPANTHERS
	nia need to step her game up & stop complainin!!!! I dnt hear tarahji or jada & I could go on wit african american actresses that's not complainin they jus step there game up!! bey aint concerned wit wat ppl say bout ha actin that bad b!tch is PAID!!! & I didn't think that bey did that bad of a job.


emilybaby
	OMG LEAVE BEYONCE ALONE!
	--------------- http://twitter.com/emilybaby23

Foxy90210
	I agree with her! Samuel Jackson said the same thing awhile back abt the rappers! It's true! We need to see more Nia Longs in MOVIES! AFTER ALL- IT IS THERE JOB!
	--------------- Crack head swag lmao

GuessJeans
	How dare you guys talk of Nia Long as if she's some mediocre talent. This woman has been an Actor for at least 20 years. I swear some of you sheeple are pitiful. You fools are only taking up for beyonce because of a damn WIG. Sad. Then we wonder why white folks call us the N word all the damn time. We seem to be the only race of people who SOAK up GARBAGE and distastefulness. Have some DAMn class. Beyonce is a mediocre singer with BAD acting skills. Sorry but it takes more than LIGHT skin and a BLONDE WIG to impress me.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

cazatuz
	Bey did better in C.Records than in obsessed, though she did rather good in both, Obsessed grossed $80,000,000 dollars worldwide so it really depends on how a movie is marketed more than whos in it. But Beyonce is really a good actress- you have to give her credit for redeeming herself after not doing that great in movies pre-Dreamgirls. Maybe Nia needs to step her game up so she can achieve what Bey has in the box office. All haters do is Shyte, Suck Dick, Masturbate, Moan & Complain!!
	--------------- [EXPLETIVE]

DJ_MIZ_ALLAH
	obsessed was horrible..yea..she cant
	--------------- WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIZANEEN

GuessJeans
	And its sad that you all are clowning Nia LONG simply because she can't get any movie offers. HELLO?! WHo do ya'll think RUN HOLLYWOOD? It's those JEWS and I tell you JEWS are some BRILLANT people. They KNOW us soooo WELL it's scary. They KNOW we SOAK up GARBAGE and Gutter crap. They know this about our people SO WELL that they are WILLING to cast a dumb none acting singer (BEYONCE) to play the lengendary Angela Davis. JEWS know that MOST BLACK people don't READ up on history. By them casting BEYONCE, they KNOW alot of sheeple are going to FLOCK out to see it Simply because BEYONCE is in it.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

KEEYSHAJ50
	DAMN WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME NIA DID A MOVIE??? I WONDER WHO GOT A NEW MOVIE COMING OUT HER OR BEY??? IM SURE IS BEY BUT I'LL WAIT AND SEE LOL...
	--------------- R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON...

GuessJeans
	Those JEWS also know alot of our dumb asses DONT READ so therefore they feel comfortable putting Bey in this role. They know we're not going to protest because like I stated earlier, alot of black folks don't read and probably can't tell you who Angela Davis is. SMH.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

butch31
	singer? she is not a singer either...lmfao
	--------------- Whitney Houston...#1 in the country

cazatuz
	All haters do is Shyte, Suck Dick, Masturbate, Moan & Complain!! Get a life HOE!!!
	--------------- [EXPLETIVE]

skylar74
	Yes MTO...Beyonce is THAT bad of an actress!!! Nia Long didn't say anything different than what Samuel L. Jackson said. They are both right, it's not about the talent, it's about making money.


Safari1
	@trixie I don't know why they think we want to see her because Beyonce has more people who don't like her than anything. Her star is fading. She is killing herself and her pockets too, trying to stay relevant and prove us wrong. I bet she never thought that this many people would start disliking her. Especially since she was the one considered the favorite in D.C.
	--------------- It‘s what on the inside that counts!!!!.

lifegroove
	Damn Beyonce got everybody hating on her!! I thought Beyonce did a good job in Obsessed. I mean she is not the best actress I've seen but give her a little credit. Nia Long stop hating although I do agree with you with your fine self!!


betterwoman
	Speak the truth and shame the devil, Nia. Beyonce is far from a "triple threat" She should just stick to poppin her coochie and being a stage prop! Not to worry though, I predict that the same ones who help "make her" will have a hand in her downfall as well. The sand is about to run out on that a$$ real soon. I predict the next best thing is being groomed as we speak!


Trensetter116
	FINALLY SOMEONE SPEAKS OUT SORRY BEYONCE IS GRANTED A GOOD SINGER AND ENTERTAINER BUT SHE IS A TERRIBLE ACTRESS, WHEN I SEE HER I SEE BEYONCE NOT THE PERSON SHE IS SUPPOSE TO BE ACTING LIKE, NIA LONG IS A REAL ACTRESS, SHE WOULD OF DONE A WAY BETTER JOB AS "SHARON" IN OBSESSED...
	--------------- BEST U EVER HAD...

ATL05
	LOL....these post are hilarious...Beyonce be having people ready to commit suicide. That's right Bey do you! It ain't your fault you helped all these movies bring in way more than there budget. Did Nia do that. Nope! But people she didn't say any names, so why are you all bashing Beyonce. We know she is not the best at everything, but they are going to go with whom ever bring in the dollars and...Nia ain't it.


spicy_creole
	don't hate on Bey Nia..go out and get your own. persevere. rise above. Bey has been at the top of her game these last couple years. she works HARD wtf have you been nia??? sittin on your ass in LA. smh
	--------------- http://www.twitter.com/sherrardeaux

MamiSoooPrecious06
	Bey doing something right, Nia Long hasnt been on the bigscreen for a while and now she has a voice? Ok.
	--------------- (youtube.com/AfricanoBoiShow)

Dreayonn
	Ditto Nia. Now I don't have anything against Bee or any other musical artist but if she shoe was on the other foot, I'm sure they would be upset as well. Actors have to eat too.


Tygalily
	Nia looks striking. Can’t say I much blame Nia … this is the same complaint voiced by Tommy Davidson about new-jack rappers taking meaty roles from his scrawny frame. While I can’t say I much blame BeyK (all entertainment being $$$-driven), she strikes me as one who refuses to remove herself from the equation, just for the taunting heck of it. Not a good look.
	--------------- Summer breeze makes me feel fine...

JillyBean819
	I agree with Nia! I've been saying for years now that I think it's crappy how hollywood gets these no acting a** singers/rappers to be in movies when there are black men and women who went to school for acting and have way better acting abilities.


MissBR
	I totally agree with the very beautiful & talented Nia Long! Beyonce is definitely lacking in that area. For that matter so is JHud, she played herself in Dreamgirls, and that is why she go the Oscar (premature in my view), but her follow-up efforts show that she is also lacking any significant acting talent. I can't speak on A. Keys because I have never been inclined to see her movie(s). You categorize janet, jamie etc. as singers turned actors, they were acting way before they started singing, they've just been so successful at it that people have forgotten.


ATL05
	Lol...this [EXPLETIVE] is funny. Everybody missing the point. Nia ain't mention one time that she got off her lazy ass and audition.


trixie
	@Safari she is not killing herself the entertainment world is killing her, she has NO longevity she wont be remebered for anything, as soon as she puts something out the next day its forgotten I cant even remember her last song, oh yeah! wasnt it sweet dreams a romantic song an this girl is doing new jackswing dancing in her video, Beyonce will only be remebered if a tragedy happens she would be worth more dead than alive, I don't wish this on her but thats how evil the entertainment world has become Sony has all that already on tape unseen footage


ATL05
	Well she need to call Angela Bassett or Tarji P. Henson and figure out how they leave the scene and come back and land a movie...Tyler Perry please put Nia in a movie, so she can shut up.


cupcakesforyou
	SheebaBaby, that wig [EXPLETIVE] was funny as hell, LOL. I can't stop laughing at that fo real
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

xstcyjones18
	BEYONCE CAN'T ACT...BUT SHE IS A GREAT SINGER! The truth hurts...well not really! Obsessed was not a great movie...but it made alot of money cause Beyonce was in it! That straight to DVD Lifetime movie!


MissBR
	And I also think that having Bey in movies actually brings in big bucks, a huge majority of people did not go to see the movie SPECIFICALLY because they know that Bey can't act, and it is usually painful to watch - there must have been favors called in for her to get that role. Hollywood is using black actors/actresses that they know will fail so that they have an excuse not to hire the few talented actors that have been working at it for a while. FYI, Nia has been working, doing lots of TV, she had been in a lot of shows, most recently the Practice, amazing legal comedy/drama.


REBA77
	Nia Long & Sam Jackson are 100% right! Let the rappers and singers have the little "belly, bout it's" & what have you... Have u people seen "Love Jones". Beyonce cannot act! Yet she is in movies! Angela Davis???? You've got to be kidding me! If she had any respect for the craft she would stop.... Or train, but acting us one if those things some can't learn. He u seen her earlier roles? She's 100 times better & still sucks! Just stop!
	--------------- THINK B4 U TYPE!

cupcakesforyou
	get mad at Nia all yall want, but she still told the truth. But that doesn't mean Bey ain't got talent, everything she touches turns to gold. People get so mad at truth because someone possibly called Bey out and she don't know anybody on here, other than one or two people, LOL
	--------------- Black Men R The Best

blaqdiamond
	First of all MTO this is not a suggestion this is a FACT...no matter how fabolous Bey may be in other areas the girl simply CAN'T ACT, and she hasn't gotten better since her first role...as a matter of fact I think she did her best in Carmen: A Hip Opera...Nia is right it's NOT about the talent, it's about what's the biggest name that will bring the most money. I think Jennifer Hudson is even a better actress than Bey.


njadonis78
	I totally agree with Nia. The problem is these young entertainers try so hard to be a TRIPLE THREAT (singing, acting, clothes designer) that they never get to MASTER A CRAFT because they're all over the damn place. How can you venture into acting, when you haven't even perfected your singing voice? It's all about money now.


Rhodisia
	First Nia was complaining about racism in hollywood, now its the singers taking the roles. Girl step your game up. Go within or go without. Bey is everywhere and you ain't never there.


GuessJeans
	cupcakesforyou Flag post SheebaBaby, that wig [EXPLETIVE] was funny as hell, LOL. I can't stop laughing at that fo real ***** @cupcakesforyou and SheebaBaby- Ya'll laughing because there is some truth to what I've stated and sometimes people get uncomfortable with truth; so they chose to laugh it off. Furthermore ya'll only defending her because of her blonde, shaggy mane. I know damn well that if Beyonce were to rock a buzz Amber like hairstyle TOMORROW, ALL of the Beybots will get out of dodge.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

imsickoftvnradio
	She spoke the truth. Stars are not use to this they are use to being lied to and told how great they are at everything. Big ups to Nia for being bold. Thank you.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

REBA77
	@ATL05 u must really love Beyonce cause U r missing the point! I film is drivin by the writting & acting! Watch "Love Jones".... Then watch "Obsessed" ( which is just a weak pull from "Hand that rocks the cradle" . After u watch both movies...send Nia a little sorry note! I'm sure she's on myspace, faceboook....shell get it.
	--------------- THINK B4 U TYPE!

facingreality
	What Nia has to understand is that Bey is BUYING her roless - it has NOTHING to do with acting skill. She bought the rights to both Cadillac Records and Obsession, she titled herself lead actress and executive producer and it IS all about who the picture companies think can fill the seats - they are in it for the money for I'm sure they know Bey can't act!


Daisy01
	Some of you are really dumb, real actresses like Nia Long cant get roles because they want Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and chicks like that because of their name. Dont disrespect Nia Long because she is a good actress that has been in plenty of movies. I just think some of you need to remove your head from Beyonce's ass because she is not paying you to be street team.


Girlsluvgems
	I haven't seen any of Beyonce's movies because I get turned off by the previews especially obsessed. Her deep manly voice and caked up horse hair flying...NOT INTERESTED! Etta was right about her. Does anybody in the industry have anything nice to say about her or her droopy lip boyfriend? She must carry a lot of negative energy with her. Genuinely good people make genuine relationships but fake people get exposed EVERYTIME!
	--------------- Living life to the fullest...

GuessJeans
	cont- My point is Beyonce is only a manufactured, quick gimmick who relies on her superficial apperance to make money. There are many untalented stars like her. Anyone remembers Felicity? Once Keri Wilson cut her long wavy hair, the ratings for her show plummeted and shortly thereafter was cancelled. When someone has REAL TALENT don't NOBODY care what the person looks like. Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Janet Jackson, J Hud, Alicia Keys could rock a mohawk anytime and people will still BUY their records. That's the testament of REAL talent.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

imsickoftvnradio
	Most missed the whole point of what Nia is saying. She said she does not have a problem with people with talen like Jaimee Foxx but Bee could at least respect the craft enough to take acting lessons.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

Daisy01
	@Facing This is true, Beyonce buys everything thats why she has to work twice as hard because she has to recoup that money. Beyonce bought CR, Obsessed, banged Robert Townsend for Carmen, and so on


Daisy01
	@Facing This is true, Beyonce buys everything thats why she has to work twice as hard because she has to recoup that money. Beyonce bought CR, Obsessed, banged Robert Townsend for Carmen, and so on


Daisy01
	@Facing This is true, Beyonce buys everything thats why she has to work twice as hard because she has to recoup that money. Beyonce bought CR, Obsessed, banged Robert Townsend for Carmen, and so on


luvin_life
	I love Bey but its not like she lyin or something


Daisy01
	Why does this keep posting???


haitianrebel
	I agree with Nia. There are so many real black actresses being overlooked because of Beyonce and Alicia Keys. What about Sanaa Lathan and Angela Bassett, just to name a few. That's the world we live in. The big entertainment execs don't care about talent anymore. It's all about what is cute for now. Look at the rap game too. There will never be any other Pacs, Jayz's and Biggie's. Its all about these talentless people now. And not that MJ is gone, there is nothing left. Just a bunch of bullsh&t!!!


mzarrogance
	Even if she left 'Obsessed' out of her statement, what she said was true: It's not about talent, but how much $ will be generated at the box office. It is what it is and no one can really be upset at what she said.


imsickoftvnradio
	Girlsluvgems...you are right. Etta made clear she was cool with Bee or who ever doing the role but she said Bee never took the time out to get to know Etta for the part like real actors do with a bio. But on the red carpet both smiled with fake hugs. Etta was teed when Bee choose her song without saying a word for the prez and Michelle lol.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

JT09
	I agree with Nia ,but on the other hand the budget for "Obsessed" was 20 million and it made 70 million according to boxmojo. Those profits weren't because of the plot, or directing....that movie plain sucked! It was because of B, she is a bankable commodity. Had Nia starred in that movie it wouldn't have made as much $. R&B and Hip Hop artists make films money and as long as they do young, talented black actresses will be left out in the cold. Just don't complain about the lack of good roles for black women. We know where those roles go.


hotmale1219
	Slow down, Ms. Long!! If it's bothering you that bad; drop an album!!!


imsickoftvnradio
	You guys are so right Bee is buying her roles. Again I am all for singers rappers that want to act but as Nia said the least you can do is practice you craft. Will Smith is a fine example of this. He did not just do movies because he can, he perfected his craft first.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

huhduh10
	go head tell it like it is Nia


REBA77
	@hotmale.... If she did that she would be the same. They asked her a question, she gave a honest answer!
	--------------- THINK B4 U TYPE!

stateprop718
	Lets not BS, Bey is horrible... and she wants even more acting jobs. She did do a good job in Cadillac Records, but thats it. And as for Alicia and Hudson... they're pretty good


imsickoftvnradio
	Nia gets plenty of acting jobs, don't get it twisted she is about the art form of acting. She is a real actor. A lot of my friends love the art form and it is a mess when you see someone who can not act it just throws everything off.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

trixie
	REGARDLESS SHE STILL LOOKS YOUNGER THAN BEYONCE WHEN BEYONCE LOOKS FINALLY GOES THEN WHAT OH YEAH PLASTIC SURGERY


ProudBLKman
	nia fine as [EXPLETIVE]! i aint going for no dark skin broads but will make an exception for her fine ass.
	--------------- what blk folks know bout class

UHLJJANGKITTY
	I LIE NIA LONG
	--------------- 18k+ > twitter.com/constancebenzua

tempertease
	its true! beyonce sucks at acting! obsessed was all right.are you hating Nia?
	--------------- dark/lovely baby

miss_brwnsugar
	I like obsessed and the whole concept.would have been better with a more experienced actress but hey it is about the money and thats life! ***** www.WealthyCougarDating.com This dating site is for cougars and the men that love to date them. We have quality clients and you will not be disappointed. Unlike other dating sites it’s FREE to create a profile! So come by today to have some fun, get your groove back and flirt! www.WealthyCougarDating.com
	--------------- wealthycougardating.com

Safari1
	@guessjeans I remember Felicity and that is a distant memory. Her career did sink. It's amazing how these days that talent is judge by how many pounds you lose, how much makeup you have on, how much you shake your crotch, and ow less clothes you wear. That was never the idea of talent when Aretha, Chaka, Tina, Patty, and Gladys were on top. And they are all Legends in their own right. Well they may fool some people, but I see right through those illusions.
	--------------- It‘s what on the inside that counts!!!!.

STAYPOPPIN01
	L love Nia, but she can't hate on other people making moves to further their career. She doesn't run anything. She should be trying to get with Beyonce and make some Blockbusters with her, instead of wasting her time on something she can't control or affect!
	--------------- Experience is the best teacher!

Safari1
	@trixie:REGARDLESS SHE STILL LOOKS YOUNGER THAN BEYONCE WHEN BEYONCE LOOKS FINALLY GOES THEN WHAT OH YEAH PLASTIC SURGERY LMAO!!!! Whew!!!!You are right..
	--------------- It‘s what on the inside that counts!!!!.

anluvsya
	LOL @ HOW EVERYBODY AGREES WITH NIA BUT IT IS TRUE BEY CAN'T ACT SHE TRIES BUT THAT'S THROUGH DIRECTION FROM PEOPLE BUT IT'S NOT A NATURAL TALENT I DON'T WANNA SOUND LIKE A HATER CUZ I'LL GIVE IT TO THE NIA CAN ACT BEY CAN SING THEIR BOTH GOOD @ WHAT THEY DO TO EACHE'S OWN!
	--------------- bE yUorSelF cUz tHeReS nObOdy LikE U!!!

imsickoftvnradio
	I use to go watch a movie with black poeple in it no matter how dumb it was because the person was blk but not now. You have to be talented and the movie have to be good. I am not going to watch and give my money away just because they are blk anymore. So sorry.
	--------------- I miss the older bloggers

Ransomed
	TheBrokenSilence Flag post She didn't say Beyonce because hell Alicia Keys can't act either. And really Nia Long? Like the were going to cast you anyway? Go do a Tyler Perry movie. Or Big Mommas House 3 because that really shows your acting chops. *** so true. She's an H list actress at best. Maybe if she'd stop smoking weed and focus she'd be doing better in her career but as it is she sits around talking about the go-getters who are not worrying about her one iota.
	--------------- Of a good beginning cometh a good end.

BlueRoseMJDre
	She's only telling the truth.


Tygalily
	If roles for blacks were spread around as liberally as those for whites, we wouldn’t be at each others' throats. Better wake up and smell the real coffee. So long as Hollyweird LIFTS and SEPARATES 1 or 2 at a time, we’re bound to go for the jugular. Anyone for a cuppajoe? Lol.
	--------------- Summer breeze makes me feel fine...

Ragazza79
	THERE YOU GO AGAIN, MTO,CUTTING OUT THE CONVERSATION OF WHAT REALLY HAPPEN, IN THE INITIAL INTERVIEW, IF YOU DISPLAYED IT ALL , THE INTERVIEWER ASK NIA LONG DID YOU SEE BEYONCE IN OBSESSION, NIA LONG DIDN'T BRING HER NAME UP FIRST....QUIT, NUMBER i WORK IN BROADCASTING AND FILM, ROLES AREN'T JUST GIVEN TOO YOU, YOU HAVE WAHT THEY CALL ROLE OFFERS, THEY SEND A POSSIBLE ACTOR OR ACTRESS A SCRIPT, ITS UP TO HE OR SHE TO ACCEPT,AND IN SOME CASES THEY HAVE TO AUDITION FOR THE ROLE, NIA NOBODY IS TAKEN YOUR ROLES, YOU JUST NOT BEING OFFER ANY ROLES, STOP THE BLAME GAME....PLEASE


champhf
	nia long say some real s h i t and people cant handle it...love her.... i still watch "love jones" constantly. one of my favorite movies of all times.....
	--------------- youtube.com/watch?v=nE4gPmwjwyk

Girlsluvgems
	imsickoftvnradio Etta had a right to be upset. Bey has no clue about being an actress and should study acting and movie role protocol before she disrespects any more people. Her stans are going to down Nia's talent just like they did Etta, Keri and the Game. Her and Jay are on a FALSE NON EXISTENT pedestal. They destroyed Latoya and Latavia's career. They are trying to destroy Chris Brown. Kelly left. Now she's trying to CLING on to Solange AND HER FRIENDS....funny she NEVER had time for Solange UNTIL NOW! FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE!
	--------------- Living life to the fullest...

honeytone10
	Its funny how mto "requires other media sources" to give credit when getting info from mto, but when mto gets their info from other media sources they don't give credit. Trying to block follow up and the truth I guess.


Skankopotamus
	They're both talented ladies
	--------------- U Not Thick, Just Fat!

mzarrogance
	cupcakesforyou Flag post the second Aunt Viv on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, now that's bad acting LOLOL That's when I stopped watching the show!


sweetie2
	It's about time someone spoke out about all of these singer/rappers that want to be actors. Beyonce' is just down right horrible & it's a shame that she's getting leading roles. People give her a pass cuz she's cute, a multi-platinum singer & rich!


Tygalily
	Nia specifically said, 'Obsessed.' Of course she's referring to BeyK. Her train of thot leads nowhere else! [Wow, 3 posts in 1 thread = obsession. I gotta GO.]
	--------------- Summer breeze makes me feel fine...

olneekzlikeme
	I agree with nia...poor black Hollywood actresses like her Gabriel union and Kerri Washington is only get couple crappy roles once a while


NOTLOOKINBACK
	NIA AIN'T SAYING ANYTHING DIFFERENT FROM WHAT EVERYBODY FEELS WHO DON'T HAVE THEIR TONGUE IN BEY'S AZZ. SHE IS A HORRIBLE ACTRESS AND HORRIBLE AT TALKING PERIOD. SHE HAS ALL THAT GOT DAM MONEY. TAKE SOME DAM SPEECH CLASSES. SHE SOUNDS LIKE WHEN SHE TALKS SHE CHEWING ON HER DAM TONGUE AND I USED TO HATE TO HEAR THE "OBSESSED" COMMERCIAL COME ON...LIKE WATCHING A TRAIN WRECK.."YOU COME IN MY HOUSE, TOUCH MY CHILD" LOL! AND THE FALLIBLE COMMERCIAL. EVERYBODY CANT BE A JACK OF ALL TRADES.
	--------------- HALF NAKED HOEZ ON AVIS=TASTELESS

Daisy01
	Whites just dont give roles to Britney Spears or Madonna because they take their entertainment seriously. Blacks are not offered alot of roles because the movie will be labeled "Urban" and most directors shy away from that because that means no money to box office. We are given Beyonce because she is what whites consider beautiful for blacks (light skinned, blonde hair, so on) , we are given superficial things. Scripts are being sent to actresses but they go no where if Beyonce wants the role because she buys executive producer rights just to star in the film, or pay to play.


Daisy01
	LOL, Beyonce winning an Oscar!! Yeah right, thats the one thing she will not add to her collection, there are a list of other women...


NOTLOOKINBACK
	NOT A HATER SO BEY BYTCHES AND STALKERS AND MESSIAH WORSHIPPERS DON'T GET YA PANTIES IN A BUNCH. BUT I THINK BEY IS SLOWLY FIZZLING OUT. PEOPLE ARE JUST SICK OF HER! FOR YALL NUCCAS WHO DON'T KNOW HOW ECONOMICS WORKS YOU CAN ONLY BE ON TOP FOR SO LONG WHEN YOU SATURATE THE MARKET LIKE SHE HAS THE CONSUMERS MOVE ON TO SOMETHING NEW. IN OTHER WORDS EVERYBODY HAS THEIR MINUTE OF SHINE SHE HAS HAD AN HOUR.
	--------------- HALF NAKED HOEZ ON AVIS=TASTELESS

J_R0C
	NEWS FLASH! Nia long can't act either! She only plays some simple character in some simple relationship movie, I'm not taking up for beyonce because she really sucks acting too, but why hate on someone or other people when you can't act either. Those simple azz roles she plays is not acting, EVERY female that has posted a comment could have played every role she ever had!


ATL05
	LOL @ J_Roc


JusEvil
	@jerseysfinest- you always sayin "i will beat" NOOKA! STFU- yo lil ping ping prolly the length and size of a vienna saussage...its always n!ggas with wittle dick want to talk abt sex- i just wish some crazy brawd call yo bluff one day and when u come up short that crazy bitch just pust u upside the head with a hot curling iron...quit while u ahead nukka ... and keep payin crack paula that $20 for some BOOTAY
	--------------- I keeps it GULLY Bitch

vanityallure
	I can understand her frustration but lay off the queen.


Daisy01
	@JRoc The difference is Nia Long has studied her craft for over 10 years, and is believable with understandable english. Beyonce is Beyonce in every role she plays, its always blonde hair with the country accent and being over the top. Nia is no Angela Bassett but she will out perform Beyonce anyday in a natural authentic way. Real actors do not recognize Beyonce as an actor, just ask Brad Pitt who personally didnt want Beyonce in Benjamin Button, and Sex in The City declined Beyonce because she only wanted to wear House of Dereon.....only blacks consider her a good actress.


JusEvil
	nia is right cuz real talent stays jobless while they force beyonce sdown our throats with her Straw wigs and annoying swarvosky crystals
	--------------- I keeps it GULLY Bitch

bignsweet1966
	Beyonce needs to just stick to singing. I do not like her at all as an actress.
	--------------- Blessed & highly favored.

Yeahright_Fred
	Yeah right, Nia could have been referring to anyone


babyphatgirl9o3
	o well, i guess she cant lol and she was jealous wen jennifer won that award for the movie dreamgirls and NOT her lol ----- want cool stuff for absolutely FREE? CHECK OUT www.swagcodes.com/swagbucks/yankaww and sign up www.swagbucks.com/refer/yankaww
	--------------- watch out somedayimgonnabeastar

XcLuSiVe_TruTh
	Bey has so many haters is dumbridiculous! lol! all i can say is 1. 87 million in 365 days! GO BEY, 2. Nia, don't be so quick to judge, cuz you're not that GOOD either. Put u up against Halle and Sanaa and your acting skills are reduced to that of Beyonce!
	--------------- How Much They Hate It? Very!

Bbykaykz18
	tell it like it is nia!!! i totally agree!!! some ppl can not do it all!


Shern
	NIA IS RIGHT!!! BeYAWNsay can't act!! And no matter how she looks or sings....the lack of acting talent shows in all of her movies.
	--------------- Bay

mickeyblack
	I went 2 da movies 2 see obsessed and i was fargin disgusted. Beyonce honestly is not that bad but a movie like that was 2 much of a stretch it seemed likd an 90 minute video. I want my fargin money back!!!!


BruhMan_FifFloor
	No hate but i've said many times that Beyonce sucks as an actress,Obsessed would have been a good movie if they had gave the part to someone like Gabrielle Union, I wouldn't say blame it all on Beyonce though, I would say blame these casting directors who choose the actors, these greedy movie companies who want to profit more off a name then the talent of the people in the movie.


rip_micheal
	SHe cant act for nothin!


nubian24
	@Guessjeans Lol @ ur comment about black supporting bey because of a damn wig. ROFL a damn wig. That is too funny. Damn that is a disgrace. What does that say about her fans. ROFL, praising a damn wig. Lol, I can't stop laughing
	--------------- Life is beautiful........

butterfly09
	why r yall hatin on Nia for sayin beyonce cant act. i admit beyonce is real goregous and has a wonderful voice, but she is not a good actor. she needs to stick to singin and being pretty. Real actors have been learning to act most of they lives and beyonce takes the roles that actor have been workin so hard to get. I would have done the same as Nia if i been workin so hard for years then someone who cant act just come in and take all the roles. beyonce needs to stick to singin we know you from the songs u wrote stop stealin everyone elses spotlight.


prettiladi83
	Nia is right, tho.
	--------------- www.myspace.com/liteskinnedsweetie

mazrules
	The truth will hurt, but here it is. Bey can not act. Pretty comercail face, but talent in acting no. They hire her because she is comercal. And that is all. In the nest 50 year no one will be singing "single ladies". One day I hope she can develop into an artist.
	--------------- Greed is for amateurs. Disorder, chaos,

sweetluxury
	i doubt very seriously that beyounce & j-hud are taking roles away from any actress since btwn the both of them, theyve done what---4 movies total? theres room for everyone so if nia isnt being picked for movies its probably becuz she dosent fit the role. & as far as hollywood being about box office "now" - ummm news flash Hollywood has ALWAYS been about $$$$$ & nothing but so do yo history Nia and wake up & quit blaming a bitch over your own shortcomings.
	--------------- don‘t start!

mazrules
	The truth will hurt, but here it is. Bey can not act. Pretty comercail face, but talent in acting no. They hire her because she is comercal. And that is all. In the nest 50 year no one will be singing "single ladies". One day I hope she can develop into an artist.
	--------------- Greed is for amateurs. Disorder, chaos,

Vanisa
	Nia isnt the best actress either, but I do see her point. She was saying what alot of actresses, real actresses, are thinking. As far ss the roles Nia has played, she has done well and Im pretty sure she could master more difficult roles, but those come rarely for black actresses. When they do come around, you know Halle got first dibs. Luv ya Bey, but keep the acting to the pros.
	--------------- BlackIsBeautiful

SugarWalls78
	OK, I'll agree with the Can't act, but can't sing?? she is pushing and Grasping for Grapes, and She sound Like she is jealous that Jay z passed up her hood a*! and when is the last time you seen her in a movie? big moma's house 1 and 2, Love jones, Boyz in the hood, and Soul food? what else? Beyonce, can dance and sing at the same time. WHAT CAN U DO? other than have ghetto ass thugs fighting in public places? NIA!!


SugarWalls78
	OK, I'll agree with the Can't act, but can't sing?? she is pushing and Grasping for Grapes, and She sound Like she is jealous that Jay z passed up her hood a*! and when is the last time you seen her in a movie? big moma's house 1 and 2, Love jones, Boyz in the hood, and Soul food? what else? Beyonce, can dance and sing at the same time. WHAT CAN U DO? other than have ghetto ass thugs fighting in public places? NIA!!


tempertease
	angela bassettNUMBER 1 ALL DAY
	--------------- dark/lovely baby

mazrules
	@sweetluxury you don't know this industry do you? Name one african american actress that makes over a million a movie. And name an actress of color who is as big as will smith or denzel? There aren't any. So if you get the big roles and you have no talen then you are taking jobs from people who have trained for these types of roles
	--------------- Greed is for amateurs. Disorder, chaos,

donthateonthegreat
	Sounds like someone is salty and mad that they're not getting any roles...
	--------------- You mad? Get over it already snitchez!!!

ATL05
	Well Regina King don't seem to have a problem landing roles. Did Nia audition for Ray?


M-M
	I do understand what Nia is saying here but Nia is not some Oscar winning actress herself-she's good and Beyonce is okay.


Coffeecolor
	I'm not a Bey Fan one way or the other,but i felt she did ok in Obsessed.....(to be honest there were ONLY like 6 people in the whole dang theatre..shruggz but i thought it was becoz it was like 5pm on a Sunday!...I was like heeey only a few folx up in huur...we can eat our Sub-way sankwiches in peace!..That's right i smuggle sandwiches in!...You'll call me ghetto but cha damn sho won't call me hungry!I REFUSE to pay those prices!..LOL..anyways...Nia IS good but why down a colleague,geez.
	--------------- Remember The Beautiful Things....

LadyKarma
	Thanks Nia for speaking up! I'm glad someone is brave enough to tell the truth with out worrying about stans.


mzzlisha75
	Nia speaks the truth. Many of these singers turned actresses are horrrible at acting. BEyonce leads the pack in that catergory. Her acting in Obsessed. . .let's just say you or I could have done the same if not a better job. NO SKILLZ whatsoever!!!
	--------------- SPRING!

sweetluxury
	booo--i live in cali so i know all about hollywood & how the industry works. do you? Name 1 black actress who makes over a million dollars per movie? ill name 4: Tarij P. Henson, Halle Berry, Queen Latifah & Thandie Newton. News Flash: a million dollars per movie is chump change today boo. i doubt Halle or Queen gets out of bed for less than 5. Im sure Nia gets at least 1mill herself, so whats ur point? Name a black actress thats as big as Will Smith or Denzel? ill name 2: Halle Berry & Queen Latifah. And your point?
	--------------- don‘t start!

PURPLEKISS
	OMG NIA WHO....WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SHE WAS IN A MOVIE AND WHEN HAS SHE EVER HAD THE LEADING ROLE IN A MOVIE .MS. LONG YOU ARE A LIST ACTRESS AND YOU NEED TO STAY IN YOUR LANE.I COULD SEE THESE COMING FROM HALLE BERRY BUT NOT HER,STEP YOUR GAME UP GET SOME WORK DONE THEY SAY BLACK DONT CRACK BUT YOU CRACKIN BABY.FOR ALL YOU HATER THAT SAY BEYONCE CANT ACT GIVE CREDIT WHERE ITS DO SHE NOT THE BEST ACTRESS BUT SHE DOES HER THING.THE ONLY THING ABOUT ACTIN MOST OF YALL HATERS KNOW IS LYING TELLIN A DUDE YOU PREGNANT TO KEEP HOME...HATERS DIE SLOW DEATHS


sweetluxury
	That was for mazrules
	--------------- don‘t start!

aniyaqt
	U PEOPLE OUT HERE R REALLY BRAINWASHED!!!!! If BEYONCE WAS A MINISTER.....U fools would give ur life 4 her S T U P I D ! ! ! ! So sick of all you BEYONCE DICK RIDERSSSSS! .....G E E E E Z!..... GET A LIFE


MYOPINIONANTIFUR
	First of all when someone speaks the truth whyt do you guys: 1. Call it hating or going hard? 2. Assume its more then it has to be and try to create something that isn't there? She's right it's about $$$ not talent anymore just look at the singers/rappers out today.
	--------------- ANTI-FUR...PRO-PETA!!!!

slaughterhouse11
	MS LONG CAN STILL GET IT THE LONG WAY YOU GET IT LOL.
	--------------- SLAUGHTERHOUSE AUG 11

aniyaqt
	@ GUESSJEANS It's obvious that u r the only 1 out here w/ COMMON SENSE. These fools r trippin'! Although Beyonce is gettin' yall' money she is by far the LESS TALENTED AND LESS BEAUTIFUL COMPARED TO NIA LONG! NIA is a NATURALLL BEAUTY. We got a lot of Beyonce's in the street.. U know light skin, lots of make up and plenty of weave.What reason is there 2 b jealous of??? WOULD IT B THE SAME IF SHE WAS DARK SKIN????? .....N O T.....!!!!!


FamHigh_26
	Aint this sum bull ish! let them b!tches hate! it aint bey jennifer and alicia fault they cant get the good roles and ta me if u put bey jennifer and alica talent all together they'll be a better actress than nia but nia jus hatin so let that b!tch hate
	--------------- IM BEY‘S NUMBA 1 FAN FOOL

aniyaqt
	1 Question..... WHY DO U PEOPLE ALWAYS GET OFFENDED WHEN SOMEONE HAS AN UNFAVORABLE OPINION BOUT' BEYONCE????? ....Someone P L E A S E E E answer this.....


chi-hop
	j-hudson and queen latifah can actually act though beyonce did ok in obseesed she still need a lil work tired of her azz anyway nia still looking good!
	--------------- black,chi,heart,martial arts

prettymixedchickk
	who cares?? is this bitch even relevant
	--------------- www.myspace.com/miizsbrittany

FamHigh_26
	@SugarWalls78 i agree wit u it aint bey jennifer and alica fault that they can act jennfier and beyonce can dance and sing @ the same damn time alicia now she can act but nia jus hating so let that bitter b!tch hate
	--------------- IM BEY‘S NUMBA 1 FAN FOOL

Isaidit
	Alicia Keys (in the few roles I have seen Her in) is not half bad, BUT Beyonce is terrible and the only reason Jennifer Hudson won the Oscar is not because She was a good actress (because She was not) but rather because She was given a role that required Her to just be Her...Fat with a loud singing voice.
	--------------- MEN: CONTROL UR SEED...CONTROL UR POWER!

Coffeecolor
	What Movie has Nia actually STARRED in?...Dramatically Speaking...I can't think of any...Love Jones was ok but it had stories within stories....and what about the one with Omar...(the guy with the bedroom eyes?)....Deep Cover! with LL!.She was ok in that.Wasn't she in..Butter?...She seems to only get "parts"...for dramatic pieces....She's riding the coattails of yesterday...she does needs more work.
	--------------- Remember The Beautiful Things....

mscreative1
	Ummm!.
	--------------- twitter/mscreative1

sofakinwat
	willie lynch taught them to make us turn on each other instead of masa. still works today. there must be a woman out there that dosnt blame beyonce for their life.
	--------------- MTO HAS THE SWINE FLU

RedDragon
	WELL HELL SHE SPEAKING THE TRUTH...NIA LONG HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE BLACK ACTRESSES...PEOPLE LIKE HER AND LYNN WHITFIELD ARE SEASONED SERIOUS ACTORS WHO ACTUALLY HAVE A LOVE FOR THE ART...THESE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS ALL THEIR LIVES..BEYONCE PICKS UP A SCRIPT AND REMEMBERS A FEW LINES AND OOPS..SHE THINKS SHE'S AN ACTRESS..NOT!! ALL THESE FAKES AND PHONIES ARE TAKING THE ROLES FROM REAL THESPIANS..IT'S A DAMN SHAME!


Coolprincezs
	Well Nia isn't lying. Bey is a good entertainer NOT a good actress or clothing designer.
	--------------- F*ck that Becky...gimme that Teddy

RedDragon
	I CAN THINK OF A COUPLE OF BLACK ACTRESSES WHO CAN ACT WAY BETTER THAN BEYONCE. THE GIRL CAN'T ACT WORTH A DAMN..HELL I HAD ACTING PARTNERS IN COLLEGE THAT COULD ACT BETTER THAN THIS CHICK...THAT ROLE BEYONCE DID IN THAT HIP HOP OPERA MESS WAS JUST HORRIBLE!!!! SERIOUSLY, MY DRAMA TEACHER WOULD HAVE GIVEN THAT GIRL A MINUS TRIPPLE F FOR THAT WHACK PERFORMANCE!! LOL


MYMINDISNAAASTY
	HAVE YALL SEEN "THATS SO RAVEN" HOUSE OF DEROIN CRAP BEY AND TINA DESIGNED? MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY'S CLOTHING LINE LOOK BETTER THEN BEY'S THATS A SHAME
	--------------- fuk mto...facebook is the shyt!

samid77
	-"I don't think Beyonce can act either, but don't be mad at her cause YOU can't get those same roles. That's a little bit of hatred. And I love NIA with all my heart, but this is a business and people will pay to see Beyonce fail before they pay to see her succeed. Just real life." Man, is there not a difference between expressing views/speaking your mind about facts (i.e. Nia saying movie casting seem to be more about sells than talent) and "hating" anymore? Did the word "OPINION" never exist and I've imagined it this whole time??? Forgot, I’m on MTO, rather than actually thinking about something, it’s apparently more arousing to call people jealous HATERS! What was I thinking? sarcasm


ddn1401
	I have to agree with Nia about Bey Girl can't act now she can blow like no other now on da other hand Jennifer Hudson sorry but she can do both sorry Nia can't vouch for that one.
	--------------- Facebook.com/MzDany3ll3

RedDragon
	@GUESS JEANS..HELL YEAH BEYONCE IS OVERRATED..THERE IS A NEW CANADIAN SINGER WHO DID A COVER OF HALO THAT BLOWS BEYONCE OUT OF THE WATER...BEYONCE'S SINGING IS NOT ALL THAT GREAT..


RedDragon
	@MYMINDISNASTY..HELL YEAH I SAW THAT TACKY SHYT IN MY EBONY MAGAZINE..I WAS LIKE..WTF!! BUT THE OLSEN TWINS CLOTHES LINE IS KINDA FLY THOUGH....MY DAUGHTER LOVES THEIR LITTLE JEANS AND SHIRTS!! THEY BE CUTE AS HELL!!


betterman
	@RedDragon Shut yo fat azz up and get back out their on the farm piggy. Beyonce would never come to your lil town to blass yall hillbillies with a show. You better drive to the capital so you can get you some real food. ha ha ha
	--------------- R.I.P Mike Jackson and Steve McNair

robeyluv
	MAAAAANNNNN!!! If ur that upset ms. WHOTHAFUGGISNIALONG, then instead of giving little hints, why dnt u pull Beyonce ova to the side nd explain to her how u really feel. If ur not gettin the roles u want ur obviously not doin sumthin right. I saw u way back in the fuggin 90's nd thats exactly why u dnt exist now. HA! Srry boops try again :)
	--------------- вeчonce now&&Forεvε

LainyBuggs87
	Ummmm... she can't act. You guys are putting Nia out there like she lied or something.
	--------------- I did it for the lulz...

robeyluv
	AND P.S, Yalll acting like its wrong to wanna accomplish things other than what u normally do, U always have to push urself to a new limit nd if not who's gonna do it for u!?????
	--------------- вeчonce now&&Forεvε

Nikki9Milli
	preach Nia!
	--------------- I like you, but I love ME

mr_lol
	I wish we could strike the word "hating" out of the vocabulary of black people. Anyway..Nia is giving valid and constructive criticism and I agree with Nia on this one. I would also say that a lot of these no acting rappers shouldn't be allowed in movies because these guys can't act either.


qt_pie
	i agree, BEy can not act and its a shame that ppl are on her jock strap soo hard that they would buy her vomit if she sold it! Obsessed sucked and the best part she ever played was on Fighting temptations! she can dance her ass off too but acting needs to fall back. i was wondering y this chic did what she did on the awards? we all know we wanted to see her popping that ass and stop trying to front likethats not how she got noticed


MYMINDISNAAASTY
	@RedDragon hee,hee,hee a dame shame
	--------------- fuk mto...facebook is the shyt!

nothanks
	Beyonce is not the best actress in the world but she has come a long way from "CARMEN". Jamie Foxx hasn't always been that good of an actor it takes practice and Beyonce probably won't ever be on the acting "A" list but she sure as hell goin try.


mag3upt
	NIA NEED TO STOP HATIN. U CANT GET MAD AT BE BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS FEELING HER STYLE,HER LOOK, AND HER TALENT


bew-t
	Nia is right though. There are a FEW that can both act and sing/rap etc: Jamie Fox, Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson


mag3upt
	NIA NEED TO STOP HATIN. U CANT GET MAD AT BE BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS FEELING HER STYLE,HER LOOK, AND HER TALENT


NoMAAM
	beyonce just became BLACK when Obama became prez. so she only been a 'Black actress' since Nov.4, Nia has a great point and is right about them not having skills but she has been playing the SAME DAMN ROLE since "Boyz in the Hood"
	--------------- Lover to WOMEN, Basher to BYTCHES!

RedDragon
	@BETTERMAN...I HAVE NOT TIME TO BE ARGUING WITH YOU..YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY SEVERLY MENTALLY ILL..AND FAR AS HILLBILLIES, WHAT THE PHUCK DO YOU THINK BEYONCE'S AZZ IS...A FAT AZZ COUNTRY HILLBILLY THAT HAS TO HALF KILL HERSELF TO STAY "HOLLYWEIRD THIN." DUDE GET A CLUE...NOW IT'S TIME FOR SOME NIRVANA...ROCK AND ROLL BABY...LOL!!!!!


RedDragon
	I HAVE NO TIME...THIS PHUCKING KEYBOARD..TEE HEE!!


BlackButtafly
	I miss those days when real black actors were working. Like when Spike Lee was in his heyday and alot of the black movie's of the 90s. Imagine if Menace to Society was made in the 2000s - there would be some wack asss rapper playing ODog and effing the movie all up because he has street cred. Larenz Tate wasn't even close to being a gangster.


bgmo174
	Nia is only speaking the truf!!
	--------------- http://www.myspace.com/405307168

fire4u
	Nia is a class act as usual. Her comments were very tasteful and reflect her OPPINION...as well as some fact based information based on her experience and insight, Nia has been a relevant actress since the Fresh Prince of Belaire and Friday..and has a large body of work to be proud of. Unfortunately she is correct. The game changed. Directors and producers are looking for box office draws..at the cost of quality acting. With that said, she did point out that Jamie has however mastered both. But let's face it, Beyonce has NOT mastered both, though she desperately seeks to. Her acting is not convincing. It does not draw you into the movie. Beyoncee's fame and over the top appeal actually somewhat distracts you from the movie's meaning and sense of realness.Let's face it..If a famous singer is not able to draw you in and make you forget WHO they are as a singer, they have failed as an actor
	--------------- It‘s called blogging, not hatin‘

BlackButtafly
	Beyonce's acting is so embarrasing that's why i haven't attempted to watch Obsessed. Her scenes were chopped and screwed to death in Dreamgirls. She was actually supposed to be the lead in that movie but had less lines than the supporting actress. Jennifer didn't win that Oscar for singing, her acting was very believable in that movie. I do need to see more range from her to say she is a great actress. Never seen an Alicia Keys movie. Ashanti is better than Bey for sure. Nia is a great actress no doubt.


fire4u
	i might add.. this is exactly why Jennifer beat her out on the Oscar bid. Jennifer made you actually FEEL who she was portraying. You forgot that she was Jhud the songtress,... and you were drawn into EFFIE, her character..and you cried with her. Beyonce looked fake and sounded rehearsed as if though she were in a high school play. All you see is Beyonce..meaning..you never FEEL the depth of the character that she is attempting to portray. Acting lessons may not help..she seems to have a speech impediment that she is insecure about. Also , she is not an emotional enough person to me
	--------------- It‘s called blogging, not hatin‘

therealestbitchukno
	she ain't lying bey couldn't play dead!!! talen tis stretchin it stripper moves and lipsyncin nursesy rhymes with 'average' good looks may be entertaining to some but talent that's pushin it i been said she a wig on a pig pimped twice as big every1 ain't hatin on b just callin a spade a spade


SexySnash
	talk up the things dem nia


Numb3rzDontLie
	Dang..we been knew that...
	--------------- Never Let Squarez In Ya Playaz Circle

Tininbadoo
	I agree 100%


juiceeme
	yaul be geekin stuff up. she didnt say no names.
	--------------- Being a Diva is such a full time job.

MISSSTAR69
	Beyonce can't SING OR ACT! If it wasn't for her dancing and being high yellow, she wouldn't have a career just like Kelly Rowland!


the_realist
	Like I said...get a new agent and stop crying. taraji isn't having a problem finding credible roles! Vivica got on her grind in other ways. Nia I like u and all but come on, step ur game up. Singers shouldn't just be confined to singing. Ur not a model but u damn sure model for dark and lovely. Should queen Latifah not do cover girl. Singers have trifold job descriptions. Sing, model, and act! One almost always leads to the next.


BrownSkin83
	Nia is so right Beyonce is a bad actress. I saw obsessed and wasn't impressed at all. She's a good actress onstage and she needs to keep it there.
	--------------- The Real Black Barbie

MISSSTAR69
	BLACK BUTTAFLY....I miss those days when real black actors were working. Like when Spike Lee was in his heyday and alot of the black movie's of the 90s. Imagine if Menace to Society was made in the 2000s - there would be some wack asss rapper playing ODog and effing the movie all up because he has street cred. Larenz Tate wasn't even close to being a gangster. You so right BUT Tupac was the original Old dog, he was fired for fighting on the set with the director.tor.


betterman
	@the_realist You're a idiot who can't spell but you do have the comment of the day. To tell you the truth Nia's acting range isn't that wide. If you need a nice wholesome cute black girl who loves to smile then hit her up. If not pass.
	--------------- R.I.P Mike Jackson and Steve McNair

the_realist
	And another thing there are alotta high yellow females who don't have a career or who faded away cuz they had no talent. Cassie has no career in singing, the chic from my wife and kids has no career in acting. Tboz fell off after left eye passed. Foxy is the greatest femcee ever!!! Stop blaming everything on skin color, it only divides us more plus its such a double standard, even drake can't save the light skin men's careers. Dark skin men run the entertainment industry, but no one's crying about that!!!!


BitterSweetSymphony
	I feel Nia. The cast of 'Obsessed' carried Beyonce's ass. She's a good singer, an ok dancer but an actress she is NOT!
	--------------- Only GOD can judge me!

the_realist
	What did I mispell? And don't call me an idiot. No need for namecalling!!!!


HeavenSent84
	Well its true


VerbalWarQueen6
	They Both Sexy Ladies! Who Cares. Maybe A Man Wearing A Dress And Ladies Panties Actually Would Consider This A Good Story..LMAO!!
	--------------- myspace.com/lavasoiled

brownie901
	She ain't lying
	--------------- I WANT IT ALL..

rainbowkiid
	NIA LONG U A BANCHY BITCH WAT DO U KNW WEN WAS HER LAST MVIE!? DNT HA8 ON MA BEY OR ANY OTHER SINGERS THATS TAKIN YA JOB AWAY! FIND WORK INSTEAD OF HA8IN HOE! {EXTREME JEALOUS HA8S}
	--------------- **^BEYONCE N GAGA R GOD┌&#

bLUE_DIAMOND
	thats right nia...that bitch succ wit her phonie ass
	--------------- bREZZY bAbY

mkef9779
	Beyonce is a TERRIBLE actress!


swtj
	She's only stating a fact. She sucks.


bettybop1979
	Nia was absolutely right Bey cannot act but this is no secret. Im not gonna lie I luv beyonce but when I seen the previews to‘Obsessed’it made me cringe a little. I think she should take Nia's advice and take acting lessons. Nia may have been a little mean but she was speaking the truth.


SoSerious4life
	It's not like Nia Long, is lying about Beyonce. I do disagree with her about Jennifer Hudson, though. Jennifer, took drama at her old high school, I believe. So this is nothing new to Jennifer. Beyonce, think she can do EVERYTHING, when she clearly can not.
	--------------- Whatever I start...I always finish

lilwaynebabygurl
	MANE I DONT CARE ANYWAYS CUS I DONT EVEN LKE BEYCONE AND NIA LONG DHAT MI GURL ..SO GET GIRL..


aquariusstorm
	Nia is right. MTO, I can't believe you think Beyonce can act. We have heard this before though about giving away good roles to no-talent wanna-be actors from Samuel Jackson, but both him and Nia are truly right.


heavensent1
	she's just being honest.


dm_thickgurl
	All of yall need to shut the [EXPLETIVE] up!Bunch of bitch ass haters!Beyonce might not be the best but she can act,I do love Nia Long and she is one of the greatest actresses ever but she not stepping up her game like Beyonce is so she losing its all a big game and Beyonce is as always THE WINNER!


CHERYLINMIAMI
	The New King of Pop is a Queen Why Beyoncé is the only plausible heir to Michael Jackson’s sparkly glove. By: Dayo Olopade \| Posted: July 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM The two weeks since Michael Jackson’s death have been awash in tributes and testimonies to the man and his music. Yet the tide of nostalgia and revisionism that has gripped the entire planet obscures a nagging truth: The very idea of superstardom may have died with Michael. After all, so many of the eulogies have focused less on Jackson’s iconic music than on his extraordinary fame, his status as ruler of a kingdom called Pop. He won this crown with a fusion of precocious talent and gleefully bizarre antics—the thrilling 1983 moonwalk at the Apollo Theater and the shocking 2005 baby-dangle in Berlin contribute equally to the idea of Michael as spectacle. Jackson’s omnipresence during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s—from prison yards to bar mitzvah scenes—extended his cultural wingspan, eventually reaching fashion, film and kids like myself who weren't even born when “Thriller” dropped. For our generation, the death of the “Man in the Mirror” only exposes the sorry state of contemporary music, and begs the question: Who's next? I've got one word: Beyoncé. It used to be two words, but such are the heights the 27-year-old from Houston has scaled in a career that has already spanned two decades. Say what you will about her scantily clad BET tribute to Michael—she is the only living performer to even approximate Jackson's blend of talent and cultural clout. Yes, she's a woman; but her work ethic, daring musical choices and chameleonic artistic presence makes her more of an heir to the Gloved One than any man out there. The fact that she is already one of the most famous people on the planet only adds to the case for passing her the torch. The synergy between Michael Jackson and Beyoncé Knowles is not just a matter of their biographies—but it's a good starting point. Thrust into showbiz while still in rompers, Knowles entered the entertainment industry in earnest as the 9-year-old lead of girl group Destiny's Child. We know the story: As early as Jackson was charming Motown executives and mid-century television bandleaders, she was singing lead and navigating both a “Momager” and “Dadager” in the forms of pushy Mathew and Tina Knowles. While her rearing was considerably less scarring than the abusive, exploitative relationship that Jackson maintained with his father Joe, Knowles entered her teens steeled with the same tireless work ethic many saw in a young Jackson. In an interview from the early days of Destiny’s Child, bandmates describe her as “the serious one” and “the overseer of it all.” But like Jackson’s controversial 1977 decision to break up the band of brothers then performing as “The Jacksons,” Knowles gave the people what they wanted and strode into her 20s as a solo artist. Her freshman effort, Dangerously in Love, was a bit of a gamble: The summer before the LP was released, even her handlers weren’t sure that she could hack it on her own. The album had been slated for the fall of 2003, to give audiences a chance to absorb the odd sound of the first single, “Crazy in Love,” released in February. It wasn't necessary. The infectious hook and horns, from a 1970 Chi-Lites song, “Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So),” produced a sound completely unexpected in mainstream pop or R&B. Audiences went wild for the blend of Jackson-era funk and contemporary dance pop. The verse from then-boyfriend Jay-Z was the icing on the wax. Her studio promptly moved up the album release date. At times, her aesthetic choices are inexplicable—nobody asked Ms. Knowles to frolic in a human-sized champagne glass, play with a ball of yarn or spin through a beachy marsh wearing what can only be described as a grass skirt tutu. And no one insisted that she wear motorcycle handlebars as a bustier. But Jackson’s style was equally outrageous—and like Michael, she doesn't really seem to care about convention. The singer has been seen flashing a custom-made metal glove around town, and in the series of videos accompanying her third solo album, I am...Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé has done for pantsless outerwear what Michael did for epaulets. “Diva” is all angles and attitude, and in her avant garde new video for “Sweet Dreams," she wears a gold-plated bodysuit, with Annie Lenox-style cropped hair. There is no Bubbles the chimp—only Jay-Z and the occasional alligator—but the costumery hasn't fallen far from the Michael Jackson glam-rock tree. But what makes Beyoncé the most plausible living heir to the pop monarchy is the magnitude of her fame. Michael Jackson’s legacy is special precisely because he was famous for young and old, rich and poor, black and white—on six inhabited continents. Beyoncé’s musical reach is not nearly as large (frat boys look, but don't buy). However, like Jackson, her cultural impact extends beyond music, to the realms of fashion, film and beauty. Sasha Frere-Jones of The New Yorker wrote that she “is creating a new kind of supersized music, a triumphalist pop that makes its point through magnitude as much as style.” And that was before she spent more weeks at No. 1 than any female this decade, sold out a national tour this summer, or carried the schlocky stalker flick Obsessed to a $28.5 million, No. 1 opening weekend. Like MJ in The Wiz and Francis Ford Coppolla's pricey epic Captain EO, Knowles’ acting has been widely panned. But the point is that she’s out there. Countless talented female singers—from ‘60s talents such as Wendy Rene and Ann Peebles to ‘70s giants such as Diana Ross and Tina Turner—have laid the track for how to revel in the spotlight. And Knowles, whose vocal talents are not the best of her generation, has been training for this fame triathlon ever since her parents strapped on that first pair of sparkly disco pants. Between makeup endorsements and PSAs for hunger, Beyoncé has become a business, man. Want proof? She has fans in high places. Jackson paid four visits to the White House over the years. But the first daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, begged to attend a Beyoncé show in Washington. And at the nationally televised concert preceding Barack Obama’s inauguration as president, Knowles was the de facto headliner—beating out other boldface names such as Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige and Bon Jovi. Even the president was spotted waving his palm back and forth, in echoes of “Single Ladies.” And of course, Knowles sang “At Last” for the new president and his wife at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball that evening. In 2009, it's Knowles' willingness to use the first person pronoun that distinguishes her from Jackson—who, even at the peak of fame was retiring, self-effacing, and, as Brooke Shields pointed out at his memorial, eager to be teased. The Destiny’s Child catalogue, however, much of which Knowles wrote—“Survivor,” “Independent Women” and “Lose My Breath” (can you keep up?)—suggests a level of confidence that Jackson never had. Her recent video, for the single “Ego,” follows that trend as well. “I like to think that I was created for a special purpose,” she declares, clad in the fishnets and Diana Ross get-up. “I don’t need a beat; I can sing it with piano." Her vocal range and clarity may not be quite as large as her desire to entertain, but having the guts to perform anyway is what Knowles and Jackson have in common. Even at his most frail and supposedly drug-ridden, Jackson’s instinct was to get back onstage this summer, to win back the love that had been lost or forgotten in the years he retreated into the demons created by fame. He couldn’t make it. But as one of the hardest working folks in show business, Beyoncé can and should step into that spotlight Long live the queen. Dayo Olopade is Washington reporter for The Root. http://www.theroot.com/views/new-king-pop-queen?page=0,0


the_realist
	All I have to say is, stop posting the same long azz comment 4 and 5 times.


RealLovely
	Glad to see Miz Long is still gorgeous & she spoke the truth. Beyonce can't act point blank. She needs to either get serious about acting & diligently work on the craft, or stick to hip swiveling and screaming into mikes. http://reallylovely.blogspot.com/
	--------------- Silence is golden , duct tape is silver

knitty
	NIA IS FAB!!!!!to sick of beyounce...enough already


collegeprofessor
	Speaking of people who cant act...why in the hell am I watching House of Payne reruns...its painful people...PAINFUL (but i watch anyway?!)


MTOLovesBeyonce
	We Here @ MTO Admire Beyonce... In Beyonce's Voice: QUESTION! How can one "Suggest that someone cannot act?" Makes no sense once so ever. WOW MTO!...Yall need a couple of English classes. In substitute of the word "suggests" you could have used "implied" "believes" etc... Anyhow if Ms.Irrelevant Long feels that way then maybe she should when an Oscar or get nominated for some type of award so Directors can be interested in her...and thats all folks!
	--------------- Beyoncé Sponsors\|Inspires\|Motivates MTO!

RealLovely
	Glad to see Miz Long is still gorgeous & she spoke the truth. Beyonce can't act point blank. She needs to either get serious about acting & diligently work on the craft, or stick to hip swiveling and screaming into mikes. http://reallylovely.blogspot.com/
	--------------- Silence is golden , duct tape is silver

Lockstress
	LMAO @ collegeprofessor...ain't that pure buffoonary? I can't stand that damn show. Like Chris Rock said..."just cuz its black don't make it good". @ Nia...YOU ARE CORRECT! Good singer, can't act for shyt!(oh god...I'll probably get my azz chewed out for that one)


GOOD-VILLAIN81
	nia is on point for real....i aint seen beyonce did a good acting role but she just started....NIA LONG IS STILL SEXY
	--------------- INCREDABUCKS@TWITTER.COM

RealLovely
	Glad to see Miz Long is still gorgeous & she spoke the truth. Beyonce can't act point blank. She needs to either get serious about acting & diligently work on the craft, or stick to hip swiveling and screaming into mikes. http://reallylovely.blogspot.com/
	--------------- Silence is golden , duct tape is silver

collegeprofessor
	Locktress, Im glad we're in agreement...


RealLovely
	Glad to see Miz Long is still gorgeous & she spoke the truth. Beyonce can't act point blank. She needs to either get serious about acting & diligently work on the craft, or stick to hip swiveling and screaming into mikes. http://reallylovely.blogspot.com/
	--------------- Silence is golden , duct tape is silver

honeedipp
	Blacks have had a hard time getting good roles in Hollywood a long time before B hit the scene and made her little dent...so dont hate B Nia hate the industry..B just trying to diversify her porfolio! Why settle?...Wait for your soulmate. or Let us Pick your soulmate for you www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com Set up your DATING profile with video footage to show THE OPPOSITE SEX....YOUR SWAGGA! LET OUR LOVE WIZARD COMPUTER GENERATE 4 Differerent Lists of your preferred LOVE MATCHES BASED ON PSYCHOLOGICAL DATA That you imput Join The Fun!


honeedipp
	Blacks have had a hard time getting good roles in Hollywood a long time before B hit the scene and made her little dent...so dont hate B Nia hate the industry..B just trying to diversify her porfolio! Why settle?...Wait for your soulmate. or Let us Pick your soulmate for you www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com www.ChocolateSoulmates.com Set up your DATING profile with video footage to show THE OPPOSITE SEX....YOUR SWAGGA! LET OUR LOVE WIZARD COMPUTER GENERATE 4 Differerent Lists of your preferred LOVE MATCHES BASED ON PSYCHOLOGICAL DATA That you imput Join The Fun!


pinkbutrfly
	It's not a suggestion, it is fact. Bey can entertain her face off on a stage at a concert but her acting skills SUCK. Prime example... Dreamgirls and Caddilac Records, she couldnt even portray what she is in real life...a singer. Sorry to all the Bey fans but the girl cant act a lick, but she can sell the heck out some tickets. Sorry Nia, but its not what you know its who knows YOU


GuessJeans
	ROFLMAO!!! I thought I'd share this tidbit with Trixie, Safari1, Nubian24, and karmagirl: This is what a WHITE BLOGGER said JUST NOW on PEREZ about BEyonce (NO joke): PEREZ H.I.L.T.O.N alfabravo says – reply to this 12nice hair on these skanks, what the [EXPLETIVE] color are you anyway? being black not good enough for ya??? - just go away and take your tired beats and your Uncle Tom gangsta husband with you ***** LMAO that's just ONE comment from about 50 of white folks who are tired of this woman.
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

GuessJeans
	OH SNAP!! Another comment from PEREZ's site about Beyonce LMAO! phineinphilly says – reply to this 13SHE LOOKS A F_#*($ MESS! BITCH NEEDS TO TAKE THAT RAT'S NEST OFF HER DAM HEAD, COVER UP THOSE DINOSAUR CLAWS SHE CALLS FEET…AND MAMA.LAWD MAMA LOOKS LIKE ONE OF THOSE CREATURES FROM THE MOVIE "GREMLIN"
	--------------- Coming to u from Glasgow Scotland

MsTallSexyBlaq
	@CherylinMiami...Beyonce as the next MJ? You can't possibly be serious!! When she can amass a single album sales of at LEAST 10 million in the USA alone, become a global humanitarian and be recognized by 3 presidencies for those efforts, have enough star power to gather top artists in the game (twice) to record a charity song, and breakdown at least ONE barrier then maybe she can begin to be at least mentioned as a "potential" contender. Until then, she will continue to be an ass shaker like the rest of them.
	--------------- Justice for Michael Jackson!, NOW!!!

showstoppn1
	What Nia has 2 understand is the game.... If u check the credits of the latest movies BeyoncÃ¨ has starred in she is the Executive Producer. which means she paid the cost 2 be the Boss! Which means she doesn't need anybody's permission or approval 2 be in her own $hit! Don't hate on her... Get like her! Eventually Bey will get tired of seeing herself all the Got dayuuum time!


LadyTee425
	Nia just mad cuz she aint work in 10yrs..o well
	--------------- Twitter.com/IAmTahira

M-M
	@the_realist, that is so true about Nia doing Dark and Lovely work.


reecy1313
	where is her oscar again? nia shut up! she acts like she would have been in those roles if Bey didnt want them!!
	--------------- www.twitter.com/reecy1321

alei
	dont get me wrong i love bey she a bad bitch period but her actin isnt. the truth must b told...nia should start gettin out there n shut bey down real quick i mean shes talkin but talk is cheap i need sum action im tired of ppl complainin n gettin mad, if its dat bad n it bothers u get out there then n show wat u got
	--------------- KARMA IS MY BITCH OWWWW!

RedDragon
	LMMAO AT THE SUGGESTION THAT BEYONCE IS THE NEW "QUEEN-KING OF POP"...OH HELL TO THE NAW...IN WHAT UNIVERSE...CERTINALY NOT THIS ONE...LOL!!


Lil_Darkmommie
	I can understand what Nia is trying to say because it is a lot of very talented black actresses out here and a lot of people over look them.Just to name a few Nia Long,N'Bushe Wright,Karen Malina White(although Karen has not played in many movies she is still a very good actress,Kimberly Elise,it is plenty more.Now days it is all about having a certain type of look not about real talent.Those ladys I name can act point fingers at Nia all you want but she is keeping it real.That is what is wrong with the world today they want you to sit back and keep quiet and go with the flow.Not!
	--------------- Short-n-sweet

PeaShawn
	Just like Nia developed her craft, B can do the same things. I mean B can't help that she is so talented. Do you see any of the other White actresses hating on each other like this? No, I'm kind of surprised at Nia Long. If she spent more developing and perfecting her craft then she wouldn't need to worry about B taking money out of her pocket.


starlite
	I love Nia Long. God knows I do. I mean, I have a girl crush on her and everything but she is a hater. She was hating on Halle Berry in an Essence magazine interview awhile after Halle won the oscar for Monster's Ball. I just think she is a hater. A pretty hater. But nevertheless, a hater!
	--------------- Proud HBCU grad!

tjtrae1
	I agree with the message but not the messenger what has Nia done too solicit all of this admiration??
	--------------- Chicago is Obama..Oprah and T.J-

Mrshearn
	every body know that beyonce CAN NOT act so folks need to stop it talking bout she can, now she is a bad b*tch in other areas but acting she is not!!!
	--------------- I‘m every thing you wish your wifey was!

DallasTex
	Man yall people kill me she only speaking the truth just because you like someone's look or they can sing don't make them talented in other area Bey can't act hell dance either, Keys, can't either, a lot of theses people they cal tripple threats are barely doubles.


garcia_kattia
	Beyonce can't act, she is right.. Nia Long could talk because she is a great actress.


alice2050
	Seek hot girl OR handsome man??? * BlackWhiteMingle.c Om * Hope you find your love soon!


soulbrotha84
	wow


FLYYDIVA
	yes!!bey is that bad and im glad someone is finally hinting it atleast.shes trying so hard to get that oscar by the time shes 30..some sort of goal for herself which i can respect, but if u dont have the skills you just dont have the skills.she needs to just thank the most high for what she has accomplished and be as humble as she pretends to be!
	--------------- ms all the way live

STAYPOPPIN01
	Whether you think she can act or not she's getting work. So people are getting frustrated over nothing. You can wish she'd just go away, but what good does that do you? She's probably working on something right now. Nia should be blowing Beyonce's phone up right about now trying to squeeze in on the action. The world isn't going to stop for her opinion, and money will still flow in Beyonce's direction for her acting. So who sounds bitter in this situation? Who sounds hurt? Who sounds like she wish she was in Beyonce's place? I love you Nia, but the world is moving right along withou
	--------------- Experience is the best teacher!

STAYPOPPIN01
	without you. Face it!!
	--------------- Experience is the best teacher!

HaterzFallBack
	WELL BEYONCE CAN SING HER A$$ OFF!DATS ALL DAT MATTERS!ND HEY DEY JUS TRYNA GET THEIR MONEY ND DEY KNO DAT IF BEYONCE IS IN A MOVIE PPL GONNA C IT!


HaterzFallBack
	WELL BEYONCE CAN SING HER A$$ OFF!DATS ALL DAT MATTERS!ND HEY DEY JUS TRYNA GET THEIR MONEY ND DEY KNO DAT IF BEYONCE IS IN A MOVIE PPL GONNA C IT!


HaterzFallBack
	WELL BEYONCE CAN SING HER A$$ OFF!DATS ALL DAT MATTERS!ND HEY DEY JUS TRYNA GET THEIR MONEY ND DEY KNO DAT IF BEYONCE IS IN A MOVIE PPL GONNA C IT!


HaterzFallBack
	WELL BEYONCE CAN SING HER A$$ OFF!DATS ALL DAT MATTERS!ND HEY DEY JUS TRYNA GET THEIR MONEY ND DEY KNO DAT IF BEYONCE IS IN A MOVIE PPL GONNA C IT!


HaterzFallBack
	WELL BEYONCE CAN SING HER A$$ OFF!DATS ALL DAT MATTERS!ND HEY DEY JUS TRYNA GET THEIR MONEY ND DEY KNO DAT IF BEYONCE IS IN A MOVIE PPL GONNA C IT!


KandyKiss03
	Why are y'all acting like Bey is some great Hollywood actress? Hell nah! I love Beyonce as a singer because that's what she started to do and she's really good at it. Acting is definitely NOT her thing so she just needs to stick to what she knows best. I kind of understand why Bowwow is trying to acting though, I mean, he doesn't even rap anymore..incase y'all didn't know, well Bowwow has been dropped from his record label. The thing I hate to see is when actors like Keke P. & Miranda C. try to do singing when they know damn well they can't sing! Same thing goes w/ Beyonce.STICK 2 WHAT U KNOW!
	--------------- s m i l e (:

KandyKiss03
	Why are y'all acting like Bey is some great Hollywood actress? Hell nah! I love Beyonce as a singer because that's what she started to do and she's really good at it. Acting is definitely NOT her thing so she just needs to stick to what she knows best. I kind of understand why Bowwow is trying to acting though, I mean, he doesn't even rap anymore..incase y'all didn't know, well Bowwow has been dropped from his record label. The thing I hate to see is when actors like Keke P. & Miranda C. try to do singing when they know damn well they can't sing! Same thing goes w/ Beyonce.STICK 2 WHAT U KNOW!
	--------------- s m i l e (:

MzTickledPink
	TELL IT NIA... Samuel Jackson has said the same about rappers that cannot act...
	--------------- http://www.youtube.com/SuperKeKe88

RedNoir
	I agree with Nia, Bey can't act for ****... But maybe the reason why Nia isn't getting roles is because she's not very nice saw/met her at an event recently & she is not nice at all... SHE'S A BITCH AND A LIAR.... who will lie at any cost even about her family... what a bitch!
	--------------- I like $$$money$$$!!!

ClassyFlashySassy
	i like nia but she's not winning any oscars anything soon. i'm just saying.


peices_of_me
	Nia is soooo very beautiful.
	--------------- sweet as pie...

BubbaLuscious
	Bey is the Princess of Pop She can also act WRITE DANCE AND THOUGH ME LOVE NIA, IT MAY BE HARD TO ABSORB THE FACT THAT BEYONCE IS A SUPER MEGA STAR NOT JUST A SEMI SPARKLE ... WIPE THE SOUR OUTYA MOUTH....


ClassyFlashySassy
	anytime*


IceQueen37
	Hey MTO, ya'll got some brown stuff on your nose. And Nia wasn't complaining when she was the big box office hit a few years ago and other actresses weren't getting jobs. Get a new agent girl and stop hating.


blkbabe
	She is so beautiful. Her blog and photos were found at interracial dating site ^^^Blackcentury dot com^^^ last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is seeking on that site


MrsLowkey
	I agree. Beyonce needs 2 sit her tired as s down somewhere & let the true actresses do it! If bey does so well what happened 2 cadillac records? All on this BlTCH pussy like she special-NOT!
	--------------- THE ONLY OPINION THAT MATTERS IS MINE

GirlsLuvGemsIsAHo3
	I don't see what the problem is, doesn't she have the right to a respectful opinion??
	--------------- Bee got h0es so sick like neyo!! lol

styles-p
	@cherlinnmiami, Please, Beyonce ain't no dam queen of pop. First of all to even compare her to the King of Pop, is a complete insult. Michael Jackson was an artist with talent that can dance, sing, and is the personafication of funk. He wrote and produced his own music. And he had a style, of his own. Beyonce stole from just about everybody, whether it be song, dance, image. She is not creative. I hate when people try to put somebody as being great when all they did was copy the greats, or steal from them. Nia only spoke the truth, the girl cannot act, I don't care who she trains under.


BrownButterflyy
	I'm not mad @ Nia @ all, she's tellin it like it is...but there is one thing that can't be ignored. Nia Long is definitely very beautiful and talented, one of the best actresses out there, hands down. However, she's no spring chicken! Beyonce, Alicia Keys and etc are all a lot younger than she is. Hollywood is so non-forgiving when it comes to females and aging. Then again, Taraji Henson is doin the dang thang. Maybe Nia just needs a diff agent, manager, etc.


styles-p
	@ every chick thats always saying, "Beyonce's the hottest chick in the game" Get off her Clit. You just make me think yall are either 9 yrs old or pitiful as hell. You say this because of the money she's got, not because of talent. As I stated before, she's a copycat. She's stolen from so many. Nia only said the truth, and yall know it. instead of passing a glove, since she claim she the queen, why copy, why not get her own style. She Can't!


BLQBRB3
	I LOBE BEY BUT NIA IS RIGHT SHE CANT ACT BUT SHE GETTIN BETTER


BrownButterflyy
	@ styles-p, VERY WELL SAID! I wish I understood y so many people insist on putting Beyonce on a pedestal. She's very talented no doubt. Queen of Pop? Ha! Whatever. MJ is unparalleled, imitated but not duplicated, extremely irreplaceable. Incomparable. Beyonce could never be anything near that....but thats only my opinion.


GirlsLuvGemsIsAHo3
	@ BLQBRB3 i do agree she IS gettin better but I sho aint mad at Nia lol
	--------------- Bee got h0es so sick like neyo!! lol

Rarebreed
	i agree sowhat with Nia however if a person have the talent sing and act then let them expand their god giving talent. is it fair to tell a rapper or singer don't audition for a role because the only black who should is one who went to acting school. black entertainers have been doing double duty in acting and singing long before Nia was born nat king cole eartha katt lena horn dinah carroll sammy davis jr. there are two hand full of singers and rappers who shouldn't act and we know who they be


princess859
	i love B but she cant act
	--------------- flw my bigsis twitter.com/linsaymichelle

cocoagirl
	MTO is just trying to start some shyt!!! Nowhere in this statement does Nia Long suggest that Beyonce can't act!! But I'll say it, BEYONCE CAN'T ACT OR SING!!!!


jlew911
	Say it ain't so!!! Nia is a great actress and there is truth to what she is saying.....but nonetheless she should be supporting her fellow black actresses, singers or whatever! As good as an actress as Nia is, she can't pull in big box office revenues with her name alone. I feel her pain, but don't start the hate!!!


TheTiffWill
	I LOVE BEY, I DO. BUT SHOOT, I WILL ADMIT THAT SHE IS NOT THE BEST ACTRESS
	--------------- Sade.Beyonce.Mariah.LadyGaga.For.Life.

TheTiffWill
	I LOVE BEY, I DO. BUT SHOOT, I WILL ADMIT THAT SHE IS NOT THE BEST ACTRESS OUT THERE. HOWEVER, IT IS COMPLETELY UNCALLED FOR FOR MISS NIA LONG TO MAKE JUDGEMENTS ON BEYONCE'S ACTING. SHE'S JUST MAD BECAUSE SHE'S A FLOP..DON'T HATE NI NI. BEYONCE IS PROGRESING THOUGH..AND WE ALL KNOW IT.
	--------------- Sade.Beyonce.Mariah.LadyGaga.For.Life.

BUTTABABY
	I LIKE BEYONCE BUT I WOULD RATHER SEE NIA IN OBSESSED. I WOULD RATHER SEE AN ACTRESS IN A MOVIE. NIA IS RIGHT BECAUSE JANET JACKSON WASTED A ROLE IN "WHY DID I GET MARRIED"
	--------------- DO U HAVE CHD? COMPULSIVE HATIN DISORDER

DramaDiva
	BEYONCE CAN'T ACT.
	--------------- ................

Elijah_Price
	Did Nia suggest something incorrectly?
	--------------- exact opposite of the hero.

Flygirlie
	Yea beyonce can act but she's better at singing!
	--------------- Tha finest!

sweetface
	I BEEN SAYYING THIS FOR A WHILE BEY CANT ACT OR SING ALL OF HER MOIVES SUCKS AND BOMB SHE CANT SING ETHER SHE IS A FAKER.


BUTTABABY
	TRUTH BE TOLD, NIA IS NOT THAT GREAT OF AN ACTRESS, NEITHER IS JENNIFER HUDSON AND I HAVEN'T SEEN ALICIA KEYS YET. TARAJI HENSON IS GOOD. GABBY UNION IS COOL. HALLE BERRY IS GOOD. THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK OF RIGHT NOW AS FAR AS BLACK ACTRESSES.
	--------------- DO U HAVE CHD? COMPULSIVE HATIN DISORDER

BUTTABABY
	TRUTH BE TOLD, NIA IS NOT THAT GREAT OF AN ACTRESS, NEITHER IS JENNIFER HUDSON AND I HAVEN'T SEEN ALICIA KEYS YET. TARAJI HENSON IS GOOD. GABBY UNION IS COOL. HALLE BERRY IS GOOD. THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK OF RIGHT NOW AS FAR AS BLACK ACTRESSES.
	--------------- DO U HAVE CHD? COMPULSIVE HATIN DISORDER

BUTTABABY
	TRUTH BE TOLD, NIA IS NOT THAT GREAT OF AN ACTRESS, NEITHER IS JENNIFER HUDSON AND I HAVEN'T SEEN ALICIA KEYS YET. TARAJI HENSON IS GOOD. GABBY UNION IS COOL. HALLE BERRY IS GOOD. THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK OF RIGHT NOW AS FAR AS BLACK ACTRESSES.
	--------------- DO U HAVE CHD? COMPULSIVE HATIN DISORDER

BUTTABABY
	I ONLY PUSHED ADD COMMENT 1 TIME. I DONT HOW THE HELL IT ADDED IT 3 TIMES. ON TO ANOTHER THREAD.
	--------------- DO U HAVE CHD? COMPULSIVE HATIN DISORDER

Ladabody
	Nia is right. And that's. That. U tellum girl!
	--------------- www.twitter.com/Ladabody

bLaCkPrInC3sS
	Beyonce is not da best actress but she is not dat bad da way yah ppl r makiin it sound she did gud in obsessed and as far as singiin beyonce can sing her ass of she is better and has more talent den most of these ppl we have singing nw a day ppl need 2 learn 2 STOP HATING and just b happy for sum1 and if u r not goin 2 say nothiin nice den just dnt say it at all I'm just upset da way ppl are attackiin beyonce anywayz beyonce dnt give a shyt anywayz cuz look where she is at and look where u r at.....


bLaCkPrInC3sS
	Beyonce is not da best actress but she is not dat bad da way yah ppl r makiin it sound she did gud in obsessed and as far as singiin beyonce can sing her ass off she is better and has more talent den most of these ppl we have singing nw a day ppl need 2 learn 2 STOP HATING and just b happy for sum1 and if u r not goin 2 say nothiin nice den just dnt say it at all I'm just upset da way ppl are attackiin beyonce anywayz beyonce dnt give a shyt anywayz cuz look where she is at and look where u r at.....


aseretg1
	Everybody knows what Beyonce is selling and it is definitely not talent. If she had any talent, she would be singing with all her clothes on. Why is MTO acting brand new. I am on Nia's side.


1SuAvEgEnT
	She never said Beyonce's name but if that's who she was referring to then she's speaking nothing but the TRUTH!
	--------------- With GREATNESS come HATERS!!!!!

mag3upt
	NIA STOP HATIN U HAS BEEN. LET BEY DO HER THING AND U DO URS. WHY WHEN PEOPLE CAREER GO SOUR THEY HATE. GET A FUKKIN LIFE


destyniD
	She is right. Beyonce is a terrible actress. But beyonce will bring in money for the box office. Nia long's career is pretty much over. is it hate? somewhat. but she is still speaking the truth.
	--------------- www.mygirlfund.com/destyni for more pics

tigolebitties
	Nia is ok, but I don't recall her being nominated for no Oscar. She needs to get her azz back to work and she would'nt have time to be making a comment about anyones acting skills. Beyonce can't act....ok, we all know that...but if thats the case neither can u(Nia). Being a love interest in the hood is not exactly acting. I'm just saying.....
	--------------- Justhad2beheard

flench
	nia Westside Connections ALLFRUMTHA I NEW SINGLE "DANZE" @ www.myspace.com/binkymack... Check them out in various shows in France Septemeber 12th.


TheRose
	Niaaaaa I love it!! NIA IS GANGSTA LOL
	--------------- I HATE THIS RECAPTCHA BULLSHYT

Hoop5tar
	ha


Hoop5tar
	nia grew some balls


Salome
	@ Don, the movie was a hit because of Idris Elba. Period. That the only reason Maniac Matt hired him. The story line fit right into todays cultural attitudes about black men and women of other races. It's stupid and a waste of time.


PURPLEKISS
	OK FIRST OF ALL WHO THE HELL IS INTERVIEWING D LIST CELEBS LIKE NIA LONG SWEET'S YOUR CARRER DIED WITH BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE SO NO GIVES A DAMN ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY.FOR THE PEOPLE SAYIN NIA LOOKS BETTER THEN BEYONCE THATS AN OPINION AND I THINK NIA DOES LOOK GOOD TO BE 60 LOL...BUT COME ON PEOPLE SHE AINT NO DIVA.IM SO TIRED OF PEOPLE SAYIN THEY'RE TIRED OF BEYONCE WHY THE HELL DO YOU READ ANYTHING THAT HAS TO DO WITH HER.IM PRETTY SURE SO DOESNT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT WHAT SOMEBODY'S BABY MOMMA HAS TO SAY WHEN YOU AINT DOIN ISH WIT YOU LIFE.AS FOR NIA DONT KNOCK THE HUSTLE GET LIKE HER FN HATER


ifekat
	Nia Long has always been outspoken about black hollywood. And whether or not you agree with Ms. Long you should always encourage people who share their opinions... White hollywood and the "casting couch" wants sheep in hollywood and anytime you speak up against hypocrisy they shut you out...that is what happened with Ms. Long's career...so encourage more and more people in black Hollywood not only to speak up but come up with their own production companies...Nia long is not "going in" on Beyonce she is pointing out the bigger issue..
	--------------- Jeebus take deh weeyah

TheRose
	Nia Long's career is slow because HOLLYWOOD LIMITS ROLES TO BLACK PEOPLE EXCEPT IGNORANT, CAN'T ACT BLACK FOLK LIKE BEYONCE KNOWLES. Nia probably would have set that role on FIYAAAAAH. She is a great actress. A MANNEQUIN COULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOBE THAN BEYONCE. She was simply hired for looks. Maybe Beyonce's corns have traveled to her brain. B/C that crooked toe girl knows she can't act.
	--------------- I HATE THIS RECAPTCHA BULLSHYT

Shootingstar
	She and Jennifer Hudson suck as actresses. Plain and simple. I can't hate on Jennifer for winning an oscar though. If Marisa Tomei can win for "My Cousin Vinny" (which I thought was hilarious)...then anyone can win one.


Mellowmeli
	Yep it's about time someone put her on blast. Beyonce is the worst actress I've ever seen. She really needs to give it up and stick to singing and couchie popping on stage. At least she's good at that. lol


mzlisa
	BEY IS REALLY NOT AN ACTRESS...I FEEL NIA ON THAT...BUT SHE WILL BRING IN THE MONEY AND THATS WHATS IS ALL ABOUT...PEOPLE WILL GO SEE THE MOVEI JUST BECUZ SHE IS IN IT
	--------------- mzlady74@yahoo.com

mzlisa
	BEY IS REALLY NOT AN ACTRESS...I FEEL NIA ON THAT...BUT SHE WILL BRING IN THE MONEY AND THATS WHATS IS ALL ABOUT...PEOPLE WILL GO SEE THE MOVEI JUST BECUZ SHE IS IN IT
	--------------- mzlady74@yahoo.com

glassdoll1
	I DO AGREE WITH NIA..THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT HAVE STUDIED THE CRAFT 4 YRS & SOME1 LIKE SASHA "SASH SHA" HER AZZ IN...IMJUST SAYING PERFECT UR CRAFT IF UR GONNA GO AFTER ROLE'S...AND 4 U SOLANGE HIDE'N BEHIND SCREEN NAMES STOP TRY'NA RESCUE UR SISTER...PEOPLE SAY WHAT EVA THEY WANT ABOUT HER...U NEED2 GET A LIFE& FOCUS ON UR NXT VENTURE"PIPE DOWN" CUZ UR CORNEY 2


keeno3
	Ummm. This is not news. BEYONCE' CANNOT ACT. She is horrible as an actress. But she keeps trying, which I respect about her.


DonDiva1
	I feel nia sum wht about the whole perfecting ur carft. But at the same tyme, dnt wine to ppl bout how unfair it is. If u r as good as u say u r ( which i aslo believe) than do sumthing about!!!! I mean when nia was the hot new thing on the block she wasnt perfect either but in tyme she better her carft.
	--------------- haterz wake up wit me on their mines

757Chevy_rida
	Beyonce is a horrible actress and obsessed was corny....i saw not one tit! A movie called 'obsessed' and dealing with a black woman fightin to keep her black man from a white girl (who was bad as hell BTW) should have had at least one sex scene
	--------------- Myspace.com/757chevyrida

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Lifes_Pawn
	I think it is true. Some singers just can't act. They should learn the craft prior to putting themselves out there. Today it is all about making that money and not telling a good story.


galiana55
	I strongly suggest you view details at M y I n t e r r a c i a l M a t c h. c Om where you can find me and many handsome black and white men, where I'm waitting for my right girl.


guyyy
	NIA it's time to start your own production comp.;start creating!


Mrs_Diva
	Beyonce can act but she just dont have that natural ability thats probably what Nia Long was sayin but Acting what not her 1st career singing is but Beyonce could use some improvement in her acting


breisha
	Nia, called it like she saw it,hell she can't act.
	--------------- DamnSheBad

fonz618gmail
	This is crazy singer and rapper don't suppose to act but u will be in there movies they produce (Friday,Are we there yet) help keep u in the light .I wonder what she got to say about Cube acting.oh yea quit acting the same in every dam movie .everytime I see her I think of Friday


CeCe_716
	i agree with Nia 100000% 4real all these singers need 2 stick 2 singing and let the actresses do their thing
	--------------- I'm dark skinned, SO WHAT!

VivaLaGlam
	I would respect this statement more if it was comin from Halle Berry but Nia long...idk And she didnt say beyonce's name she sed she can't comment on it becuz she doesnt know but ive seen worse acting than bey's but acting is not her first craft singing is. She did say she does have an acting coach so maiibe shes working on it lol but cadillac records was good As for nia, I havent seen her n anything recent...plus i never seen her do something outside of her norm like Taraji did with Benjamin Button


VivaLaGlam
	i can understand why artist maii do movies becuz movies are guarnteed revenue and music is more of a gamble...u suck the record label drops ya ass. u spend money touring promoting, hopin that peeple find u hot enuff in order for u to make the money back. Plus when it comes to movie production, theyre gonna put peeple in movies if they kno theyre gonna sell its a recession nobody has money for a 12 dollar movie lol its a business


VivaLaGlam
	bad acting is b2k and marques houston in somebody help me LMAO! now thats bad lol


Just1opinion
	Nia was acting long before Beyonce got sooo famous. Nia has a right to say what she did. We have unemployed female black actors fighting over scripts that are out there. And they are given to those who are hot not the ones who've been in the trenches. Nia is a beautiful woman and has been in the acting game longer than Bey. Why shouldn't she be upset? you would even if you loved Bey's, Alicia's,Jen's music. If that is your job and soul source of income you'd be pissed as well.


TheFashionista
	Go 'head, Nia! I agree with her! BeYAWNce can't act for crap! Horrible. Give these roles to REAL black actresses!


MsJacqBrown
	"Ay, f uck Beyonce, 4 people that look like her, everything she stands for and the boat she road in on!" Lol


MsGen
	Now, I am a Beyonce fan, but the entertainer Beyonce, as an actress not so much, I don't believe she's horrible, but like nia said at least take classes, approach acting with same respect as your singing.


MsGen
	Now, I am a Beyonce fan, but the entertainer Beyonce, as an actress not so much, I don't believe she's horrible, but like nia said at least take classes, approach acting with same respect as your singing.


SouthernGal83
	MTO stop being messy. Nia never said Bey's name. She could have been talking about anyone. A lot of mofos need lessons.


sasha_fierCe
	UGHHH!! MTO SHUTUP the lady never said beyonce couldnt act she said she cant make a comment on her performance in obssessed
	--------------- http://twitter.com/ulovetierra2

TheRose
	Well she might as well have said Beyonce's name because what she described is beyonce to a T. NIA IS GANGSTA LOL I LOVE IT!!!
	--------------- I HATE THIS RECAPTCHA BULLSHYT

cutie2
	and she certainly is correct in saying that!!! that gurl needs to stick to singing! she is so dry!


KK91180
	Get it mama!!!LMAO
	--------------- Kisses..Put me in a movie, kk91180@yahoo

teenz
	Crabs in a barrel..
	--------------- I‘m the fkn best...

Beseriousalready
	If anyone needs some acting classes is Nia. I never thought she was a good actress. Beyonce and Jennifer are great actresses, I love them both. Alicia on the other hand should stick to playing the piano.
	--------------- I can‘t believe you just said that

HotChocolate49
	Nia musta read my post some time back when I addressed this very subject and I agree with her now We have talented Black actors and actresses Let the actors act and the singers sing Now if Nia went out there and started singing then what? We have so much real talent out there we dont have to recycle it. There ought to be enough work to go around in all areas... OK Now lets play nice children


princepop
	Jennifer Hudson - Can act (got the Oscar to prove it). Alicia Keys - Getting there but needs more work. Beyonce? - Sorry, but Hell no, she cannot act! But if the Generation Bey-Bey Kids want to spend money on her moives, they'll keep putting her in roles best suited form more season talented actresses. No this is all a moot point if Nia is trying to release and album of her own.
	--------------- Real Players don‘t need to lie.

tlove80207
	I agree, Bey cant act at all - hollywood is just jockin her cause she's Beyonce. But the sad thing, is Nia is always the same in all of her roles. We have never seen her play anything different, she's always the same character. So she dont need to talk.. But jennifer hudson, she is an actress so dont put her in the same category with bey and alicia keys. Nia long plays the same type of roles she has never shown any diversity which what a good actress does.


barbie66
	Hell Nawwww she can't act... she is terrible,, I always said that,, why don't they pick the black actresses like, Haley, Nia, Gabriell, and so on can't name them but leave those singers to make their videos that is about the best acting they could do,,
	--------------- Obama and the Healthcare Bill** YES

barbie66
	Hell Nawwww she can't act... she is terrible,, I always said that,, why don't they pick the black actresses like, Haley, Nia, Gabriell, and so on can't name them but leave those singers to make their videos that is about the best acting they could do,,
	--------------- Obama and the Healthcare Bill** YES

barbie66
	Hell Nawwww she can't act... she is terrible,, I always said that,, why don't they pick the black actresses like, Haley, Nia, Gabriell, and so on can't name them but leave those singers to make their videos that is about the best acting they could do,,
	--------------- Obama and the Healthcare Bill** YES

barbie66
	Hell Nawwww she can't act... she is terrible,, I always said that,, why don't they pick the black actresses like, Haley, Nia, Gabriell, and so on can't name them but leave those singers to make their videos that is about the best acting they could do,,
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VicSage
	Right On Nia that Horse Haired B I couldn't act her way out of a paper bag for reala....
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Missmedia81
	Her acting is horrible but hey she is making her money off of white Hollywood cause they are just throwing her in roles and who is really feeling her acting. Her shape does not even look right on camera. We luv her but they don't have to shove her down our throats.


pr3ttyboyd
	How y'all kno she was talkin' bout Bey..she purposely ain't say no names...gnr, y'all messy...


aROB
	She is made because beyonce be getting roles and she dont . Nobody said nothing bout her acting when she was in movies that didnt so much show her acting skills like friday, big momma's house, or are we there yet. WOW


miss_twenty_three
	I have to agree with Nia...now that's a real actress...Beyonce cannot act - she is very stiff and tries too hard; she isn't natural.


DiorBabe24
	Nia said nothing wrong Beyonce is not an actress nor can she act she's like the walking dead if people would stop kissing her ass maybe it would then become apparent to them...
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WardJu1
	If an actress is saying she can't act how much more proof do you need??? Everybody and their granny know bey can't act for spit


devon100
	Nia is right Beyonce can not act at all she is only good at one thing and that`s sing that`s all and she not all that pretty on the big screen yes I agree with Nia Long. Now Janet Jackson is a grate actor/R&B singer and actor Nia Long, Jennifer Hudson they are very good but Beyonce hell NO! she just got a pretty face that`s all.


Brownc
	Yes, tell the truth nia, she aint lying. I like beyonce but she cant act to save her life, yes and why not take acting class's. It's not fare, its all about the money.


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