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Set It Off (film)
''Set It Off'' is a 1996 American crime action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Kate Lanier and Takashi Bufford. The film stars Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise (in her film acting debut). It follows four close friends in Los Angeles, California, who plan to execute a bank robbery—each doing so for different reasons—to achieve better for themselves and their families. The film was a box office success, grossing over $41 million against a budget of $9 million. The film earned positive reviews from critics, who praised the characters, music and performances of the cast (particularly that of Pinkett and Latifah), as well as the chemistry of the four leading actresses. The soundtrack was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Additionally, the singles "Set It Off", " Don't Let Go (Love)", " Days of Our Livez", "Angel", " Come On", "Let It Go" and " Missi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oren Koules
Oren Koules (born January 31, 1961) is an American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the co-founder of Evolution Entertainment and produced the Saw (franchise), ''Saw'' film series as well as the CBS television series ''Two and a Half Men''. Koules is also the former owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Helena Bighorns. Early life Koules was born and raised in La Grange Park, Illinois, La Grange Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. As a child, he took figure skating lessons where he developed an interest in playing ice hockey, later dropping out of high school to pursue a career as a professional hockey player. Career Early career; hockey and commodities Koules competed in the Western Hockey League from 1979 to 1982. During his career he played for six different teams, including the Medicine Hat Tigers, Portland Winter Hawks, Brandon Wheat Kings, and Spokane Flyers (junior), Spokane Flyers. His final year he played for the Hampton Roads Gulls, Virginia Raiders, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribute (magazine)
''Tribute'' is a Canadian entertainment industry magazine published by Tribute Entertainment Media Group that covers film, television, music, pop culture, celebrity lifestyle: beauty and fashion, and red carpet premieres. The magazine is read by over 1,500,000 and is distributed in Canadian theaters six times a year with a circulation of 500,000.CCAB/BPA: Teen Tribute ''Tribute'' features coverage of the latest news in Hollywood, film previews, fashion, gossip, movie-related books, music, trivia and feature contests. ''Tribute'' has provided coverage of the Toronto International Film Festival for more than 15 years. History Founded in 1980, ''Tribute'' magazine was first published in 1981 with the cover featuring the movie ''Reds''. Typical content The magazine features celebrities on the cover and the most exciting movies opening each month. It publishes several "double issues" each year (March/April, May/June, July/August, and October/November) that are available in major thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Maria Horsford
Anna Maria Horsford is an American actress, known for her performances in television comedies. Horsford is best known for her roles as Thelma Frye on the NBC sitcom ''Amen'' (1986–91), and as Dee Baxter on the WB sitcom ''The Wayans Bros.'' (1995–99). She had dramatic roles on the FX crime drama '' The Shield'' playing A.D.A. Beth Encardi, and CBS daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' as Vivienne Avant, for which she was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2017. Horsford appeared in a number of movies, most notable as Craig Jones' mother Betty in 1995 comedy film ''Friday'' and its sequel '' Friday After Next'' (2002). Her other film credits include ''Times Square'' (1980), '' The Fan'' (1981), '' Presumed Innocent'' (1990), '' Set It Off'' (1996), '' Along Came a Spider'' (2001), '' Our Family Wedding'' (2010), and '' A Madea Christmas'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Police Department
The City of Los Angeles Police Department, commonly referred to as Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), is the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States. With 8,832 officers and 3,000 civilian staff, it is the third-largest municipal police department in the United States, after the New York City Police Department and the Chicago Police Department. The LAPD is headquartered at 100 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, 1st Street in the Civic Center, Los Angeles, Civic Center district. The Los Angeles Police Department resources, department's organization and resources are complex, including 21 community stations (divisions) grouped in four bureaus under the Office of Operations; multiple divisions within the Detective Bureau under the Office of Special Operations; and specialized units such as the LAPD Metropolitan Division, Metropolitan Division, LAPD Air Support Division, Air Support Division, and Major Crimes Division under the Counterterrorism & Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Services
Social services are a range of public services intended to provide support and assistance towards particular groups, which commonly include the disadvantaged. Also available amachine-converted HTML They may be provided by individuals, private and independent organizations, or administered by a government agency. Social services are connected with the concept of welfare and the welfare state, as countries with large welfare programs often provide a wide range of social services. Social services are employed to address the wide range of needs of a society. Prior to industrialisation, the provision of social services was largely confined to private organisations and charities, with the extent of its coverage also limited. Social services are now generally regarded globally as a 'necessary function' of society and a mechanism through which governments may address societal issues. The provision of social services by governments is linked to the belief of Human rights, universal human rig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3,878,704 residents within the city limits , it is the List of United States cities by population, second-most populous in the United States, behind only New York City. Los Angeles has an Ethnic groups in Los Angeles, ethnically and culturally diverse population, and is the principal city of a Metropolitan statistical areas, metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18.5 million residents. The majority of the city proper lies in Los Angeles Basin, a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing You (Brandy, Gladys Knight, Tamia, And Chaka Khan Song)
"Missing You" is a song by American singers Brandy, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Canadian R&B musician Tamia. The song was used to promote the 1996 film '' Set It Off''. It was written and produced by Gordon Chambers and Barry J. Eastmond and released as the lead single from the soundtrack album of the film on August 6, 1996, through East West Records. The song features a string arrangement conducted by Eastmond. The collaboration peaked at number two in New Zealand and reached number 25 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 as well as number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Singles chart. It gave Tamia her highest-charting single at the time and became one of the biggest hit singles of the 1990s for both Knight and Khan. At the 39th Annual Grammy Awards, "Missing You" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Background "Missing You" was written by musicians Barry J. Eastmond and Gordon Chambers. Eastmond was picked by Elektra Records CEO Sylvia Rhone to produce a song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Go (Ray J Song)
"Let It Go" is the debut single by American R&B singer Ray J from his debut album '' Everything You Want'' (1997). It peaked at No. 10 in New Zealand and No. 25 in the U.S. (on March 11, 1997). It sold 600,000 copies domestically. "Let It Go" appeared on the ''Set It Off'' soundtrack. Personnel * Drums, Keyboard, and Clavinet - Keith Crouch * Guitar - Glenn McKinney * Bass - Roy “Dog” Pennon * Handclaps - Keith Crouch, Dorian Abney * Background Vocals - Sherree Ford-Payne, Keith Crouch, Ray J William Ray Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), known professionally as Ray J, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, television presenter, and actor. Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother o ..., Rahsaan Patterson, Dorian Abney * Vocal Arrangements - Keith Crouch Track listing #"Let It Go" #"Days of Our Livez" Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Notes 1997 debut singles Ray J songs Music videos directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come On (Billy Lawrence Song)
"Come On" is a song by American R&B recording artist Billy Lawrence featuring MC Lyte. It was released in March 1997 as the lead single from Lawrence's second album ''Paradise (Billy Lawrence album), Paradise'', and was also included on the Set It Off (soundtrack), ''Set It Off'' soundtrack. "Come On" reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Rhythmic Top 40 chart, number 18 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart, number 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and number 44 on the Hot 100. Formats and track listings CD single # "Come On" (Album Version) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Remix) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Alternative Album Mix) – 4:09 # "When Alone" – 4:34 # "Come On" (Radio Version W/O Rap) – 3:58 12" maxi # "Come On" (Album Version) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Remix) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Alternative Album Mix) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Radio Version W/O Rap) – 3:58 CD maxi # "Come On" (Album Version) – 4:09 # "Come On" (Remix Clean) – 4:0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel (Aretha Franklin Song)
"Angel" is a soul ballad recorded by American singer Aretha Franklin. The song was co-written by Aretha's sister, Carolyn, and Sonny Sanders. Aretha co-produced the song with Quincy Jones and it originally appeared on Aretha's nineteenth album, ''Hey Now Hey (The Other Side of the Sky)'' (1973). It was released as a single by Atlantic in June 1973 and went on to top the US R&B Singles chart for two weeks while reaching number twenty on the Pop chart. The single sold over 900,000 copies. ''Record World'' predicted that it "should be a monster in no time at all." Credits *Lead and background vocals by Aretha Franklin *Additional background vocals by Carolyn Franklin and Erma Franklin *Produced and arranged by Quincy Jones and Aretha Franklin Simply Red version British soul and pop band Simply Red covered "Angel" for their first compilation album, ''Greatest Hits'' (1996), featuring an uncredited appearance by American hip hop group Fugees. It was released on October 28, 1996 by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Days Of Our Livez
"Days of Our Livez" is a single by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The instrumental is primarily based on samples of " Tender Love" by Force MDs and " Making Love in the Rain" by Herb Alpert. It was released on the soundtrack to the movie '' Set It Off'' and is played in the film. The song also appears on the group's 1998 compilation album '' The Collection Volume One'' and Bone's greatest hits album. The song was a commercial success, For Airplay and Radio Spins by peaking within top 20 of some of categories of the R&B/Hip-Hop Charts like Hot 100 Airplay/ Radio Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Rhythmic Airplay, It also reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart, and was later certified Gold by the RIAA. It is also considered by many fans to be an underrated classic and one of Bone's greatest hits with its slow, melodic tone similar to that of "Tha Crossroads "Tha Crossroads" is a song written and performed by American hip hop music, hip hop group Bone Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Let Go (Love)
"Don't Let Go (Love)" is a song by American R&B group En Vogue. It was produced by Organized Noize for the ''Set It Off'' soundtrack (1996), also appearing on the group's third album, '' EV3'' (1997). It was released to radio on September 23, 1996, and issued as a single on October 22. The song was the group's last single and music video (directed by Matthew Rolston) to feature member Dawn Robinson and was En Vogue's biggest international single, making it to the top 10 in several countries. According to ''Billboard'', the single ranked as the 83rd most successful single of the 1990s. Background "Don't Let Go (Love)" was written by Andrea Martin, Ivan Matias, and Marqueze Ethridge along with Organized Noize members Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade, and Ray Murray, while production was by Organized Noize. According to Ivan, the song was originally written for American rock band Aerosmith. Martin and him were rather surprised when Elektra Records president Sylvia Rhone hired them to record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
