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. >>> the box office smash "straight outta compton" chronicling the band n.w.a. providing inspiration to another legendary group and that may surprise you. >> we are talking about the muppets and their new match-up that includes video from their 1979 muppets movie featuring fozzie bear there, kermit and others paired with audio of n.w.a.'s "express yourself" featuring dr. dre. ♪ get back to the pg that's in this -- make the subject because they like to follow the words ♪ >> they are so cool, those muppets. >> yeah, they got attitude, they got swag. looks legit. >>> mention for mixing that audio and video goes to animal robot. >> not to be confused with the muppet animal. >> there you go. >>> viral video this morning, another one we got for you. >> a mom in the boston area finding a creative and entertaining way to beat those labor pains. there she is. you see her there doing the butterfly. she does a side shuffle and the tootsie roll. wow. that's pretty innovative. >> they really did enjoy the show. >> got it all on camera. >> she wanted to be famous and she
. >>> the box office smash "straight outta compton" chronicling the band n.w.a. providing inspiration to another legendary group and that may surprise you. >> we are talking about the muppets and their new match-up that includes video from their 1979 muppets movie featuring fozzie bear there, kermit and others paired with audio of n.w.a.'s "express yourself" featuring dr. dre. ♪ get back to the pg that's in this -- make the subject because they like to...
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dre as the film about his early days in n.w.a. tops the box office, his troubled past with women coming to light. what he's now saying about it. >> and ahead in our next half hour, taken out at the ballpark. more fans hit by foul balls this weekend at major league games, leading to more calls for better safety measures by one of sport's biggest stars. you're watching "world news now." the blockbuster "straight outta compton" topped the box office again this weekend totaling $111 million in two weeks. >> it's a big blockbuster. the movie's success bringing to light old allegations. and now one of the biggest names in hip-hop is apologizing. aditi roy has more. >> what up? i got something to say. >> reporter: the hit straight out of compton, the biopic of rap group n.w.a. drawing criticism for not addressing allegations that dr. drail physically abused women. dr. dre expressing regret in the "new york times" saying "25 years ago, i was a young man drinking too much. and in over my head with no real structure in my life. however, non
dre as the film about his early days in n.w.a. tops the box office, his troubled past with women coming to light. what he's now saying about it. >> and ahead in our next half hour, taken out at the ballpark. more fans hit by foul balls this weekend at major league games, leading to more calls for better safety measures by one of sport's biggest stars. you're watching "world news now." the blockbuster "straight outta compton" topped the box office again this weekend...
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and much hyped "straight outta compton" that chronicles the rise and fall of gangster rap pioneers n.w.a. produced by the group's most famous surviving members ice cube and dr. dre and tells the story of how they changed the world through their an honest music. >> you got a snapshot how americans really feel. >> we gave the people a voice. we gave the people truth. >> yeah, but your songs. they glam rise the lifestyle of gangs, guns, drugs. >> our art is a reflection of our reality. >> what you say when you go outside your door? i know what i see. >> it ain't glamorous. >> you get aks from russia and cocaine from columbia. >> none of us got a passport. so -- >> reviews for this film have been really good so far. matt doe nat tote says "straight outta compton" is more a statement movie been a linear bye pic and entertainment weekly says you'll fib it's more mellow dramatic cliches and surrender to its raw brass knuckle force. >> i want to see this weekend. >> n.w.a., i grew up with them. i want to see it. >> what's your favorite song? >> straig"straight outta compt." i was a kid. >>> from
and much hyped "straight outta compton" that chronicles the rise and fall of gangster rap pioneers n.w.a. produced by the group's most famous surviving members ice cube and dr. dre and tells the story of how they changed the world through their an honest music. >> you got a snapshot how americans really feel. >> we gave the people a voice. we gave the people truth. >> yeah, but your songs. they glam rise the lifestyle of gangs, guns, drugs. >> our art is a...
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dre, the rapper, entrepreneur and media mogul is getting some tough questions over the n.w.a. biopic he co-produced accused of ignoring abuse allegations against dre and this morning, some of those alleged victims are speaking out. this morning, the man behind the $56 million blockbuster biopic "straight outta compton" -- >> just hit that first beat hard. you're cruising down the street. >> reporter: -- is apologize ing in "the new york times," hip-hop mogul and beats headphone founder dr. dre issuing a statement to the paper saying, "25 years ago i was a young man, drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life. however, none of this is an excuse for what i did." adding, "i apologize to the women i've hurt". the decades old allegations now resurfacing on social media centered on three women accusing dr. dre of physical violence. hip-hop journalist dee barnes, singer and dr. dre's former girlfriend, michel'le and fellow rapper tairrie b. floor of the women's restroom." dr. dre pleaded no contest to assault and battery charges stemming from the 1991 inc
dre, the rapper, entrepreneur and media mogul is getting some tough questions over the n.w.a. biopic he co-produced accused of ignoring abuse allegations against dre and this morning, some of those alleged victims are speaking out. this morning, the man behind the $56 million blockbuster biopic "straight outta compton" -- >> just hit that first beat hard. you're cruising down the street. >> reporter: -- is apologize ing in "the new york times," hip-hop mogul and...
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this is no ice cube, n.w.a. sort of. >> maybe it was a show. who knows. we're not sure. >> this is very toned down compared to the way those guys used to get down. >>> a moment though for taylor swift and kanye west. taylor presenting kanye with the michael jackson video vanguard award. recalling that historic vma moment when kanye rushed onto the stage and protested her award when she got it over beyonce. >> kanye's rambling acceptance speech got a little weird, partly because he admitted he had smoked a little something something to "take the edge off." we'll take a listen to some excerpts. >> when i'm in the grocery store with my daughter and i have a really great conversation about fresh juice, sometimes i feel like i died for the artist's opinion. for artists to be able to have an opinion after they were successful. i don't understand when the biggest album or the biggest video, i still don't -- i've been conflicted, bro. i just wanted people to like me more, as you probably could have guessed by this moment. i have decided in 2020 to run for preside
this is no ice cube, n.w.a. sort of. >> maybe it was a show. who knows. we're not sure. >> this is very toned down compared to the way those guys used to get down. >>> a moment though for taylor swift and kanye west. taylor presenting kanye with the michael jackson video vanguard award. recalling that historic vma moment when kanye rushed onto the stage and protested her award when she got it over beyonce. >> kanye's rambling acceptance speech got a little weird,...