David Mills dies – 12:24 p.m. | Updated
David Mills, an Emmy-winning writer and producer of police dramas like “The Wire” on HBO and “Homicide: Life on the Streets” on NBC died Tuesday in New Orleans, an HBO press representative said. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reported that Mr. Mills, died of a cerebral aneurysm. HBO is about to issue the debut of a new series, “Treme,” in which Mr. Mills worked as a writer and producer.

After Mr. Mills made his television debut written with “Homicide” that his friend, David Simon, he helped create, he wrote for “NYPD Blue” and “ER.” He was also co-writer and co-producer on “The Corner”, an adaptation of the book by Mr. Simon on drug abuse and poverty in Baltimore, who won three Emmy Awards. Mr. Mills also created the NBC series “Kingpin,” about a Mexico drug cartel, which was exhibited in 2003.

HBO said Wednesday in a statement:

HBO is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our dear friend and colleague David Mills. He was a gentle and humble, and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him and those who were aware of his immense talent. David has left us too soon, but his brilliant work will live on.

Mr. Mills also chronicles his passion for music on your blog, Undercover Black Man. Before writing for television, worked as a journalist and won national attention to a 1992 interview with hip-hop performer Sister Souljah at the Washington Post, which said, “If black people kill black people every day, why not have a week and kill white people? “When the Rainbow Coalition later Sister Souljah invited to speak at their convention, the group was criticized by Gov. Bill Clinton, then-candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, citing interview Mr Mills.

Singer Erykah Badu Strips Naked – rykah Badu has published a provocative new video on its website to accompany the song “Window Seat”. Currently # 28 on Billboard R & B / Hip-hop, the song appears on the album New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh.

In the video, walks Badu Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, his hometown and place of the November 1963 shooting of President John F. Kennedy. Apparently filmed on St. Patrick’s Day, viewers see how slowly removes articles of clothing until a shot rings out. Badu then falls naked in the street near the approximate spot where the motorcade was passing at that fateful day.

It is an interesting piece of performance art. Gutsy, to say the least, and hopefully, too, that no police came.

UPDATE: Reports The Dallas Morning News that the municipal authorities say Badu broke the law by not obtaining a permit for filming. The newspaper quoted from his Twitter account, where it feeds on who was making a statement against the “groupthink,” the rule “unwritten” that “I will not express my true opinion when it is contrary to love and fear of . He adds: “I was petrified to shoot this video … but the release began to take hold i conquered many fears at the time.” She said she was “too busy watching the police,” she was ashamed of her nakedness. “I’ve been naked all the time in my actions, words and deeds. Thats the real vulnerable spot. ”

She said she knew there were children nearby while stripping, adding: “I prayed it wouldnt b traumatized.”

He said the adults around were shouting, “THIS IS A PUBLIC PLACE: You should be ashamed: PUT ON YOUR CLOTHES: Damn Girl! Etc”

UPDATE # 2: Badu has given an interview to your local newspaper. Highlights:

Q: To begin, what can you tell me about the thought process behind the video of “Window Seat”?

EB: The song “Window Seat” is free of the layers of the skin or the demons that are an obstacle to their growth or freedom, or evolution. I wanted to do something that said exactly that, so I started to think about shedding, nudity, take things out of a very ingenious way. I am a theater, and this is only part of the expression for us, a part of art. And I saw a video of a group called Matt and Kim, and was shot in Times Square. And I thought it was the bravest, the most liberating that I have never seen two people do. And I wanted to dedicate this act contagious liberation and freedom for them. I was hoping that would become contagious, people want to do in some way or another.

Q: What was the thinking of the location and Kennedy element to it?

A: Times Square is the most monumental of New York, and when I was thinking of the monumental sites, the grassy knoll was the most monumental of Dallas that came to mind. I tied it in a way that, compared to the murder of a character assassination go after showing through your car completely. That is exactly the action I wanted to show.

Q: And I assume that he knew would have a similar reaction in real life when the video was released?

A. Yes, I knew that would happen, so as soon as the thought came to my mind, I decided to kill as a gesture. Because he was going to happen anyway. The video is a prediction of what is happening now.

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window seat video uncut – New Erykah Badu’s Window Seat ‘Video, cutting / unedited version.

I love Erykah. In this controversial video Erykah slowly walks through the area of grassy knoll where JFK was assassinated. She takes her clothes, layer by layer, until it is completely naked. I have to give credit Erykah, the bride has a “real” body, and she looks good.

In the end, the “Window Seat” (uncut version) has a dramatic and unexpected twist, when he shot Erykah Badu. From blue blood running from his wound, and if you look closely (very closely) the letters of blood explain blue “group think”.

I love ‘Window Seat “and Erykah. Controversial yes, but it makes you think. That’s more than can be said of most videos these days.

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hutaree militia website, www.hutaree.com definitely took me by surprise.

The central image of the front page shows a group of two dozen men dressed in military uniforms and battle gear, posing with their rifles and shotguns. An appointment in the bottom of the page reads: “Prepare for the final time battles to keep the testimony of Jesus alive.”

There is also a red scrolling ticker at the bottom of the page, like an emergency warning that says: “TRAINING HEADQUARTERS CONTACT April 24, immediately.”

Training for what, exactly?

Hutaree The militia has been on the radar of the FBI and Homeland Security in recent weeks, and finally the raids took place over the weekend in some of their homes and buildings. Arrests were made.

The sidebar on the website lists Hutaree a forum, a blog, and something called “BEAST Watch” which, when clicked, says he is “temporarily unavailable.” Everything we could ask ourselves, what the hell is “Beast watch?

Most disturbing, however, is a YouTube video that can be seen on the main page of your website. This is a video describing the people who appear to be several militia members, again led military equipment. They appear to be false or the fight against poaching in the forest. I’m almost embarrassed to share here because everything makes me feel uncomfortable – I do not like guns – but here it is. It is, after all, newsworthy.