Friday Flicks - Zombies and Monsters

Brad Pitt is the hero in the action-packed thriller World War Z and Billy Crystal and John Goodman head to college in Monsters University. Learn more about both films below and
see why you need to make each one a part of your viewing schedule this opening weekend.

Also a producer for the film, Brad Pitt plays former United Nations employee Gerry Lane in World War Z. Racing against time, he faces a threatening, Zombie epidemic attempting to destroy governments and humanity itself.

In Monsters University, audiences get a look into Mike and Sulley's budding friendship before its predecessor film Monsters Inc. The monsters head to college, earning their scare degrees. Experience all that comes with campus life - athletics, clubs, greek organizations and more - in a scary way.

I can openly admit, I'm definitely seeing both films soon! Yes, BOTH! Even the Monsters prequel. How can I not support my buddies!? Haha!

Latifah Waddy with Mike and Sulley at the 2013 Walt Disney World Radio Resort Showcase

When you see today's Friday Flicks, let me know what you think of them. Be sure to comment below, follow me on Twitter and Instagram, and add me on Facebook as well.

2013 BET Awards - Full List of Nominations

Rounding out the 3-day BET Experience, the 2013 BET Awards show airs LIVE Sunday June 30th. It's just around the corner! Who's excited!? Last year's award show was the top cable award show among African American viewers. To gear up for this year's annual viewing party, check out this complete list of nominations below. Now I don't usually do this, but follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for some of #MyBETPicks. Congrats and good luck to all of the nominees!

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyonce
Tamar Braxton
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Elle Varner

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Chris Brown
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Justin Timberlake
Usher

Best Group
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Mary Mary
Mindless Behavior
Slaughterhouse
The Throne

Best Collaboration
2 Chainz f/ Drake - "No Lie"
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
French Montana f/ Rick Ross, Drake, & Lil Wayne - "Pop That"
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake - "Poetic Justice"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz - "Mercy"

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Azealia Banks
EVE
Nicki Minaj
Rasheeda
Rye Rye

Video of the Year
2 Chainz f/ Drake - "No Lie"
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
Drake - "Started from the Bottom"
Drake f/ Lil Wayne - "HYFR (Hell Yeah, F'ing Right)"
Kendrick Lamar f/ Drake - "Poetic Justice"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/ Wanz - "Thrift Shop"
Miguel - "Adorn"
Rihanna - "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"
Kanye West f/ Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz - "Mercy"

Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky & Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams

Best Gospel
Deitrick Haddon
Lecrae
Tamela Mann
Mary Mary
Marvin Sapp

Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington

Best Actor
Don Cheadle
Common
Jamie Foxx
Samuel L. Jackson
Denzel Washington

Youngstars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Keke Palmer
Jaden Smith
Quvenzhane Wallis

Best Movie
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Django Unchained
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Sparkle
Think Like a Man

Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Gabrielle Douglas
Brittney Griner
Candace Parker
Serena Williams
Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year
Ray Lewis
Kevin Durant
Lebron James
Victor Cruz
Robert Griffin III

Coca-Cola Viewers Choice Award
A$AP Rocky f/ Drake, 2 Chainz, & Kendrick Lamar - "Problems"
Drake - "Started from the Bottom"
Kendrick Lamar - "Swimming Pools (Drank)"
Miguel - "Adorn"
Rihanna - "Diamonds"
Justin Timberlake f/ Jay-Z - "Suit & Tie"

Centric Award
Tamar Braxton - "Love and War"
Fantasia - "Lose to Win"
Miguel - "Adorn"
Nas - "Daughters"
Charlie Wilson - "My Love is All I Have"

Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia
Toya Delazy
Donald
Ice Prince
R2bees
Radio and Weasel

Best International Act: UK
Marsha Ambrosius
Estelle
Labrinth
Emeli Sande
Rita Ora
Wiley

Best New Artist
Azealia Banks
Joey Bada$$
Kendrick Lamar
Trinidad Jame$
The Weeknd

Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award
Charlie Wilson

Humanitarian Award
Dwayne Wade

Performers announced so far
Charlie Wilson
R. Kelly
Stevie Wonder
India Arie
Kendrick Lamar
Ciara
Nicki Minaj
Mariah Carey
Snoop Dogg
Chris Brown
Miguel - no jumping over pits please!

Hosted by Chris Tucker, the 2013 BET Awards airs live at 8pm EST on Sunday June 30th. Make sure you tune in. I'll be there in the audience! "Anything can happen."

Where are They Now? Cory and Topanga are Back!

Boy Meets World famed characters Cory Matthews and Topanaga Lawrence are headed back to the small screen! Audiences fell in love with them and now Ben Savage (Cory) and Danielle Fishel (Topanga) are set to reprise their roles in the Disney followup Girl Meets World. We watched the two make their way through life as preteens to young adults. Now married, Cory and Topanga take on the challenge of parenthood.

Set to debut in 2014, Girl Meets World, will focus on the couple's 7th grade daughter Riley (played by Rowan Blanchard) as she makes her way through middle school with her best friend Maya (played by Sabrina Carpenter). Will this modern duo live up to the legacy of Cory and Shawn?

Even though the spinoff centers on young Riley, the Matthews also have a teenage son, Elliott, who is just like his father, Cory. I'm sure fans are interested in seeing Elliott's storyline.

Creative and Executive Producer Michael Jacobs says the new series "will be rooted in the same kind of honest, comedic storytelling about coming of age and the importance of family and friendship that made Boy Meets World so popular" (Hollywood Reporter). I'm certain every BMW fan will tune in to find out. Mr. Feeney is even back...at least for the first episode. And how ironic is it that Cory is now a history teacher at his own daughter's school! Ha; it's funny how "life" works out.

Who Does Baby Kimye Look Like?

Congrats to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian! According to US Weekly and other media outlets, the two welcomed a baby girl into their lives when Kim went into full labor yesterday morning, about a month earlier than the July 11th due date. Just in time for Father's Day, the Yeezus rapper is a first time dad. This is also Kim's first child. TMZ reported that a source close to the couple has confirmed that both Kim and baby Kimye are doing well! It's also good to hear that Kanye was there by Kim's side while she gave birth.

No name has been shared with the public, if one has even been chosen yet. Other than a name, fans are anxiously awaiting a photo. Well, here's an EXCLUSIVE PICTURE OF LITTLE KIMYE courtesy of Philly's Q102! The new daddy definitely made his presence known.

Happy Father's Day Kanye!

THIRSTY FOLK, Listen Up!

Too often I see people, young and old, behaving as if they deserve whatever is in front of them and nothing more, nothing better. They underestimate their self worth because they're desperate and it shows. They consciously seek out relationship partners instead of letting the right one walk into their lives at the right time. What happened to a self righteous, confident, society? What happened to a society that wouldn't settle for less than it deserved? Why have so many become so thirsty? In other words, why are they so quick to seek attention and in so many of the wrong places anyway?

Earlier today, I had the pleasure to meet an older couple who had been married for 13 years. He was her date to her junior prom. Then she moved to California and he moved to Atlanta. Twenty years later they both just so happened to move back to Philadelphia at the same time and they've been together ever since. As they told their story, my heart just melted! After all of those years, something drew them back together. I'd like to think it was fate.

Moral of the story, just be patient folks. There's a time and place for everything and if something is meant to be, it will. If not, it wasn't for you in the first place. You deserve the best. Have faith and let that right person fall into your life when it's meant to be.

I'm just saying. Chill.

Made in America 2-Day Lineup Schedule

Make sure you're in Philly on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for this year's Budweiser Made In America Festival. The 2-day event takes place Labor Day Weekend, Friday August 31st and Saturday September 1st. Beyonce is set to headline the first day.

Before the festival, Bey will be spending some more time in Philly. Her world tour comes to the Wells Fargo Center on July 25th. Then Jay-Z performs at Citizens Bank Park with Justin Timberlake on August 13th. Maybe Beyonce will make an appearance and tag along with her hubby. If not, the next time Philly will see her will be at the festival on August 31st.

Bey's little sis, Solange, is also set to perform that day along with A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, and Public Enemy. I hope A$AP brings Skrillex. I just want to hear Wild for the Night live. THAT IS MY JAM RIGHT NOW!

Nine Inch Nails will rock out as Saturday's headlining act. Throughout that final day of the festival, we can expect to see Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Wiz Khalifa, Calvin Harris, and Emeli Sande hitting the stage. Take a look at all the acts below and stay tuned for a more detailed schedule and stage locations later this summer.

@MIAFestival

Get tickets here for both days. Single day tickets go on sale this Friday (June 14, 2013) at 10am.

The Hart of Philly (Kevin Hart) is Coming Home!

It's official. Funny man Kevin Hart has been named the host of the 2013 Wawa Welcome America 4th of July Jam. The Philadelphian comedian, actor, and host could not come back to his hometown at a more perfect time. His new film Let Me Explain, based on his 2012 comedy tour, hits theaters on his birthday, July 3rd, the day before the concert! This will definitely be a very exciting week for the Hart of Philadelphia!

Check out the official trailer below.

You should certainly make it a point to see the film July 3rd then watch Hart host July Jam live the next day. I know I will!

Philly's own Jill Scott and The Roots are set to perform. Other performers include Ne-Yo, J. Cole, Jon Mayer, Demi Lovato, and more. For a full schedule of the Wawa Welcome America weeklong celebration, click here.

I had the chance to meet Miss Jilly from Philly and Ne-Yo as well as see them each perform live. He puts on a great live show! When you can put a face to a name and hear the raw talent, you really appreciate the music you've been listening to throughout their career. With him, Hart, Scott, and others, I think it's safe to say there will be lots to look forward to in Philly that week!

Latifah Waddy and Ne-Yo at WDAS-FM Philadelphia

Latifah Waddy and Jill Scott at WDAS-FM Philadelphia

Take a look at this ball of HART HILARITY!

Wawa Welcome America