1 00:00:01,710 --> 00:00:04,129 * "I'm Your Puppet" by James and Bobby Purify playing * 2 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:14,193 * Pull the string and I'll * 3 00:00:14,223 --> 00:00:15,402 * Wink at you * 4 00:00:15,432 --> 00:00:17,613 You're tuned to Bludso on the radio. 5 00:00:17,643 --> 00:00:21,325 Stage one of my dramatic transformation is almost complete. 6 00:00:21,355 --> 00:00:24,369 Oh, my God. You're such a child. 7 00:00:24,399 --> 00:00:28,457 Well, I'm an actual child, so... 8 00:00:28,487 --> 00:00:30,572 How is that an insult? 9 00:00:33,534 --> 00:00:35,285 It just means it's working. 10 00:00:37,746 --> 00:00:39,176 Girls, we're home! 11 00:00:39,206 --> 00:00:42,751 Listeners, the music will be right back after a quick break. 12 00:00:46,338 --> 00:00:49,299 Fine, but don't get mad when you're just as nappy as you ever were. 13 00:00:53,262 --> 00:00:56,557 ANNA Come on, Linda! I'm right here! 14 00:01:00,978 --> 00:01:04,159 Ow! Linda! 15 00:01:04,189 --> 00:01:06,036 Oh! Aah! 16 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:09,331 Calm down. I'm putting the neutralizer in now. 17 00:01:09,361 --> 00:01:11,625 Hurry up. It really hurts! 18 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:13,031 Hold on. 19 00:01:14,408 --> 00:01:16,880 Anna, you've been with our family for a year. 20 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:18,841 This is way past due. 21 00:01:18,871 --> 00:01:21,760 You might could pass as my sister, after all. 22 00:01:21,790 --> 00:01:23,595 Should it still burn? 23 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:25,180 Linda! 24 00:01:25,210 --> 00:01:27,099 Hey, what... What's going on up there? 25 00:01:27,129 --> 00:01:28,797 That hurts. 26 00:01:29,173 --> 00:01:30,159 Linda? 27 00:01:30,174 --> 00:01:32,426 I did what the box told me. 28 00:01:34,261 --> 00:01:36,859 I did what the box told me. 29 00:01:36,889 --> 00:01:38,265 Girls! 30 00:01:39,474 --> 00:01:40,779 I'm sorry. 31 00:01:40,809 --> 00:01:42,447 I didn't mean to! 32 00:01:42,477 --> 00:01:43,907 Hey, what's going on up there? It was the box! 33 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:46,273 I'm sorry! I didn't mean to do it! 34 00:01:48,942 --> 00:01:51,290 * ominous music playing * 35 00:02:57,094 --> 00:02:58,262 Ow. 36 00:03:13,986 --> 00:03:17,406 The call was for a Downtown Julie Brown type. 37 00:03:17,948 --> 00:03:21,088 Someone worldly, articulate, 38 00:03:21,118 --> 00:03:23,495 knowledgeable, charismatic? 39 00:03:25,205 --> 00:03:26,665 Black? 40 00:03:28,917 --> 00:03:32,224 Assistant at Culture for four years. 41 00:03:32,254 --> 00:03:34,309 Uh-huh. They never gave you a shot? 42 00:03:34,339 --> 00:03:36,633 Only so many spots in Culture. 43 00:03:37,593 --> 00:03:42,985 Um, we just need a little bit more rock than urban here. 44 00:03:43,015 --> 00:03:44,486 Perfect. 45 00:03:44,516 --> 00:03:48,115 I appeal to a global audience, you know? 46 00:03:48,145 --> 00:03:52,995 "It's Anna Bludso, coming at you with the hottest of the hot." 47 00:03:53,025 --> 00:03:54,276 Thank you so much. 48 00:04:02,618 --> 00:04:05,299 * ominous music playing * 49 00:04:23,639 --> 00:04:26,570 MAN RMV. Rock Music Video. 50 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:30,324 The only place that will rock you. You know you want it. 51 00:04:30,354 --> 00:04:33,243 * "She's Got the Look" by Roxette playing over TVs * 52 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:36,443 * She's got the look, She's got the look * 53 00:04:37,861 --> 00:04:40,209 - Oh! - Hey. All right. 54 00:04:40,239 --> 00:04:42,336 *...make a brown-eyed girl turn blue * 55 00:04:42,366 --> 00:04:44,171 She doesn't work here, does she? 56 00:04:44,201 --> 00:04:48,509 * When everything I'll ever do, I'll do for you * 57 00:04:48,539 --> 00:04:51,625 * And I go la, la, la, la, la * 58 00:04:56,713 --> 00:04:59,216 MAN From the people that brought you RMV, 59 00:04:59,925 --> 00:05:02,064 we are Culture. 60 00:05:02,094 --> 00:05:04,733 Featuring Brook-Lynne, Sista Soul, 61 00:05:04,763 --> 00:05:06,527 and Julius. 62 00:05:06,557 --> 00:05:09,643 Culture. We're coming on for you. 63 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:24,753 Damn it. 64 00:05:24,783 --> 00:05:26,171 All right, big board meeting. 65 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:27,965 You're all called here. You know something's up. 66 00:05:27,995 --> 00:05:30,509 And I'm not gonna bullshit you. Do you know what Culture is 67 00:05:30,539 --> 00:05:32,636 to the suits downstairs? 68 00:05:32,666 --> 00:05:34,126 It's a liability. 69 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:39,518 It's in place only so that Yetnikoff at CBS and Clive Davis at Arista 70 00:05:39,548 --> 00:05:43,510 don't sue RMV's asses for not playing "that black disco shit." 71 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:45,470 Their words. 72 00:05:46,346 --> 00:05:47,985 I'd love to tell you the board put me here 73 00:05:48,015 --> 00:05:49,319 because they think I'm some kind of wunderkind, 74 00:05:49,349 --> 00:05:52,030 but the truth is, anytime they see an executive with a hairline 75 00:05:52,060 --> 00:05:54,241 and a working dick, they think he's not qualified to do shit, 76 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:56,023 except babysit a loss leader. 77 00:05:58,066 --> 00:05:59,693 But let me tell you something. 78 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:02,863 This is exactly where I want to be. 79 00:06:03,739 --> 00:06:07,546 I spent my entire summer at the Apollo, kicking it with Teddy Riley, 80 00:06:07,576 --> 00:06:09,506 Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 81 00:06:09,536 --> 00:06:13,749 Hip hop? This New Jack shit? 82 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:16,680 It's the future. 83 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:17,931 And not just black music. 84 00:06:17,961 --> 00:06:19,892 It's the future of the entire music industry. 85 00:06:19,922 --> 00:06:21,393 And we have a chance to own it. 86 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:23,645 Look at Julius' whack-ass fade. 87 00:06:23,675 --> 00:06:25,606 - He's cute. - Is not. 88 00:06:25,636 --> 00:06:28,859 - Nigga think he Eddie Murphy. - Shut up! 89 00:06:28,889 --> 00:06:31,111 She ain't wrong. Which is why Edna 90 00:06:31,141 --> 00:06:33,697 has decided to step down as EVP of programming. 91 00:06:33,727 --> 00:06:35,574 - Wait, what? - Edna! 92 00:06:35,604 --> 00:06:39,870 - Hell, no. - Culture needs to grow in a direction I simply cannot take it. 93 00:06:39,900 --> 00:06:43,165 - It's okay. It's totally admirable. - She said she was gonna give me a raise. 94 00:06:43,195 --> 00:06:45,709 Well, that's out. I begged her to stay. 95 00:06:45,739 --> 00:06:48,879 But I'm confident we're in excellent hands. 96 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:51,298 Allow me to introduce your new EVP: 97 00:06:51,328 --> 00:06:53,467 the legendary Zora Choice. 98 00:06:53,497 --> 00:06:57,221 Thank you, Grant. Now, I know what you're all thinking. 99 00:06:57,251 --> 00:06:59,932 They say I'm the world's first black supermodel. 100 00:06:59,962 --> 00:07:01,642 Of course it's a light-skinned bitch. 101 00:07:01,672 --> 00:07:02,768 And what does a... 102 00:07:02,798 --> 00:07:04,937 an aging supermodel know about running a channel? 103 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:09,191 Well, I've been quietly inching my way toward this goal for quite some time now. 104 00:07:09,221 --> 00:07:13,862 And rest assured, I will be consulting the brilliant Edna Knight 105 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:15,864 - as long as she'll have me. - Absolutely. 106 00:07:15,894 --> 00:07:17,908 Programming will be suspended 107 00:07:17,938 --> 00:07:20,869 for a few weeks while we are retooling. 108 00:07:20,899 --> 00:07:23,914 I, I know it seems sudden, but we simply must. 109 00:07:23,944 --> 00:07:28,168 If Cult, and that's what we're calling it, by the way, 110 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:32,214 if Cult is going to be the authority on pop culture in the '90s, 111 00:07:32,244 --> 00:07:34,925 well, we simply must be sure of its direction. 112 00:07:34,955 --> 00:07:38,387 My assistant Rosalyn will be setting up meetings with all of you, 113 00:07:38,417 --> 00:07:39,805 just to get to know you, 114 00:07:39,835 --> 00:07:43,016 and find out what skills you will bring to Cult. 115 00:07:43,046 --> 00:07:45,602 "The Block" continues to do well enough in the ratings. 116 00:07:45,632 --> 00:07:50,607 Especially with our very exciting and contractually obligated Sandra premiere. 117 00:07:50,637 --> 00:07:53,193 That program will continue as scheduled. 118 00:07:53,223 --> 00:07:56,989 If this succeeds, we change popular culture. 119 00:07:57,019 --> 00:07:58,699 Y'all, we are doomed. 120 00:07:58,729 --> 00:08:00,242 Come on, there's gotta be something we can do. 121 00:08:00,272 --> 00:08:01,660 Edna, this is your channel. 122 00:08:01,690 --> 00:08:04,538 Look, I just bought a condo, okay? I'm not going back to radio. 123 00:08:04,568 --> 00:08:07,374 Edna, she brought her own assistant! 124 00:08:07,404 --> 00:08:10,669 Okay, look, I'm gonna start my own production company 125 00:08:10,699 --> 00:08:13,380 that's programming for us, by us. 126 00:08:13,410 --> 00:08:15,632 Now, it's gonna take a few months to get started, 127 00:08:15,662 --> 00:08:18,510 but I will be calling you all, okay? 128 00:08:18,540 --> 00:08:21,502 And then maybe we can work for somebody other than them. 129 00:08:24,004 --> 00:08:26,226 Uh, I'll be waiting by the phone. 130 00:08:26,256 --> 00:08:29,480 It's your man Julius, and welcome to The Block, 131 00:08:29,510 --> 00:08:33,942 where we got a bangin' exclusive from the princess of pop soul. 132 00:08:33,972 --> 00:08:35,986 It's already on the Billboard top 10, 133 00:08:36,016 --> 00:08:39,281 - and has its sights on number one. - Excuse me, excuse me. Thank you. 134 00:08:39,311 --> 00:08:41,492 Thank you so... I'm so sorry I'm late, guys. Beauty takes time. 135 00:08:41,522 --> 00:08:43,452 Anna better not be still hooking up with him. 136 00:08:43,482 --> 00:08:45,204 You know Anna don't live in the real world. 137 00:08:45,234 --> 00:08:47,080 Oh, hey, Anna. Thanks for proofing, girl. 138 00:08:47,110 --> 00:08:50,042 No problem. PRODUCER...four, three, two, 139 00:08:50,072 --> 00:08:51,668 JULIUS Hey, it's your man, Julius, 140 00:08:51,698 --> 00:08:53,504 and welcome to The Block, 141 00:08:53,534 --> 00:08:56,381 where we got a bangin' exclusive from the princess of pop soul... 142 00:08:56,411 --> 00:08:57,925 "I Get It!" 143 00:08:57,955 --> 00:08:59,206 I said... 144 00:08:59,581 --> 00:09:01,333 * "I Get It" playing * 145 00:09:05,838 --> 00:09:07,589 * I can shake it to this * 146 00:09:07,965 --> 00:09:09,520 * Oh, my God * 147 00:09:09,550 --> 00:09:10,843 * Let's go * 148 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:16,360 * I remember the time, you and I, we fell in love * 149 00:09:16,390 --> 00:09:18,070 * Nearly lost my mind * 150 00:09:18,100 --> 00:09:22,032 * Every time I felt your touch * 151 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,952 * When I went to get you alone... * 152 00:09:24,982 --> 00:09:26,870 Is that a new nose? 153 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,330 Contouring. 154 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,445 And contacts, maybe? 155 00:09:31,572 --> 00:09:35,200 * You don't want my love, I get it * 156 00:09:35,784 --> 00:09:38,382 * I'm not the one that you're thinking of * 157 00:09:38,412 --> 00:09:40,342 Oh, that thing must be glued down. 158 00:09:40,372 --> 00:09:42,594 Or a really good relaxer, maybe. 159 00:09:42,624 --> 00:09:45,180 Mm-mm, my shit don't move like that, and I'm part Cherokee. 160 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:47,182 It's a weave, I think. 161 00:09:47,212 --> 00:09:50,269 Yeah, my girl Tanitra just started doing those. 162 00:09:50,299 --> 00:09:52,604 Take whatever hair you want and sew it into your real hair. 163 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:55,649 Ugh, that sounds painful. And expensive. 164 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:58,026 It actually sounds like a good idea. 165 00:09:58,056 --> 00:10:00,571 Guess it's better than a creamy crack, right? 166 00:10:00,601 --> 00:10:03,115 Of course, I know what's better than either. 167 00:10:03,145 --> 00:10:06,326 Okay, Sojourner Truth. Ain't nobody got time for all that upkeep. 168 00:10:06,356 --> 00:10:09,067 - Really, dookie braids? - It didn't take that long. 169 00:10:11,236 --> 00:10:13,625 - * Night * - * Oh * 170 00:10:13,655 --> 00:10:15,586 * What's happening to me? * 171 00:10:15,616 --> 00:10:17,713 - * One night * - * Oh, yeah * 172 00:10:17,743 --> 00:10:20,340 - * It happened suddenly * - * Happened suddenly * 173 00:10:20,370 --> 00:10:22,092 * One night * 174 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,887 * What's happening to me? * 175 00:10:24,917 --> 00:10:26,513 * I get it * 176 00:10:26,543 --> 00:10:28,932 - You better give it to him. - * You will want my love, my love * 177 00:10:28,962 --> 00:10:30,726 * Get it * 178 00:10:30,756 --> 00:10:33,258 * I'll be the one that you're thinking of * 179 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:35,939 Hell, I think I need me a cigarette. 180 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,274 I think I need a weave. 181 00:10:37,304 --> 00:10:38,901 How anyone can sew someone else's 182 00:10:38,931 --> 00:10:40,861 dead energy into their head is beyond me. 183 00:10:40,891 --> 00:10:43,405 You see shorty's hair? 184 00:10:43,435 --> 00:10:45,240 I get it, okay? 185 00:10:45,270 --> 00:10:47,898 Aah. 186 00:10:56,615 --> 00:10:57,908 Ahem. 187 00:10:58,992 --> 00:11:01,036 - Crazy day. - Humph. 188 00:11:04,331 --> 00:11:08,347 So, what are you doing tonight? 189 00:11:08,377 --> 00:11:10,432 You know, 190 00:11:10,462 --> 00:11:13,257 I've been seeing someone. 191 00:11:16,093 --> 00:11:17,803 You heard me. Hmm? 192 00:11:18,428 --> 00:11:22,361 Like, a therapist, or... 193 00:11:22,391 --> 00:11:26,031 I know I've crossed some lines. 194 00:11:26,061 --> 00:11:28,867 Turned us into something we should have never been. 195 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:31,620 We've been crossing a line for years. 196 00:11:31,650 --> 00:11:32,776 Fresh! 197 00:11:34,027 --> 00:11:36,697 You know, I'll take full responsibility for it. 198 00:11:37,739 --> 00:11:40,617 We crossed the line this afternoon in your dressing room! 199 00:11:41,994 --> 00:11:43,787 But you pushed for that, though. 200 00:11:44,371 --> 00:11:45,581 I am sorry. 201 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:49,585 It's, it's been killing me, though. All right? 202 00:11:50,002 --> 00:11:51,170 Has it? 203 00:11:56,884 --> 00:11:59,845 Anna! We need you now! 204 00:12:01,889 --> 00:12:03,223 Coming! 205 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:07,352 Jesus. 206 00:12:12,149 --> 00:12:13,871 Anna, you all right, girl? 207 00:12:13,901 --> 00:12:15,873 Yeah, just... 208 00:12:15,903 --> 00:12:19,001 these cramps, and this, this damned machine. 209 00:12:19,031 --> 00:12:20,836 Oh, just ask. 210 00:12:20,866 --> 00:12:23,160 You know we are all synced up in here. 211 00:12:26,538 --> 00:12:27,706 Hey. 212 00:12:28,749 --> 00:12:30,125 You'll be all right. 213 00:12:31,210 --> 00:12:32,794 Why would they get rid of you? 214 00:12:33,837 --> 00:12:36,173 You barely cost the network anything. 215 00:13:02,074 --> 00:13:05,035 * ominous music playing * 216 00:13:18,882 --> 00:13:20,467 You ever have a dream... 217 00:13:21,927 --> 00:13:23,262 Something... 218 00:13:25,013 --> 00:13:26,985 you would do anything for? 219 00:13:27,015 --> 00:13:29,476 Especially when someone says... 220 00:13:30,477 --> 00:13:32,199 you can't do it. 221 00:13:32,229 --> 00:13:34,284 You don't deserve it. 222 00:13:34,314 --> 00:13:36,066 GERMANE You were that dream for me. 223 00:13:36,859 --> 00:13:39,873 SANDRA No. Your career was your dream. 224 00:13:39,903 --> 00:13:43,282 GERMANE Just know that I will always love you. 225 00:13:44,283 --> 00:13:46,088 My lovin'. 226 00:13:46,118 --> 00:13:47,619 You're never gotta get it. 227 00:13:49,663 --> 00:13:51,343 JULIUS That was amazing. 228 00:13:51,373 --> 00:13:54,012 Sandra, oh, my gosh. She's so sexy. So beautiful. 229 00:13:54,042 --> 00:13:57,224 Listen, I'm your man, Julius. And I'm gonna be here, 230 00:13:57,254 --> 00:13:59,768 you know, I got some stuff to really put you in the mood. 231 00:13:59,798 --> 00:14:02,771 Get your candy box going, ladies. Put a little bit of sugar in there. 232 00:14:02,801 --> 00:14:06,275 I got everything that you need. That's right. Everything right here. 233 00:14:06,305 --> 00:14:07,901 Right here. You know. 234 00:14:07,931 --> 00:14:10,195 I love using this time to talk to the ladies, 235 00:14:10,225 --> 00:14:11,905 because you all buy tickets to things, 236 00:14:11,935 --> 00:14:15,367 so y'all know where I'm gonna be at. I'm gonna be DJing downtown... 237 00:14:15,397 --> 00:14:16,535 You're ten days late! 238 00:14:16,565 --> 00:14:18,567 Don't think I won't kick your ass out of here! 239 00:14:28,076 --> 00:14:29,411 God damn it. 240 00:14:30,704 --> 00:14:32,581 All right, I'll be back tomorrow. 241 00:14:45,969 --> 00:14:48,138 I thought she was just getting to know us. 242 00:14:51,308 --> 00:14:53,018 Hey girl, how you holdin' up? 243 00:15:00,734 --> 00:15:03,237 Anna? Zora will see you now. 244 00:15:17,251 --> 00:15:21,975 Girl to girl, this isn't a chat. It's an interview. Understand? 245 00:15:22,005 --> 00:15:23,966 I'm getting the picture. 246 00:15:32,766 --> 00:15:35,864 So, you were Edna's assistant, no? 247 00:15:35,894 --> 00:15:38,617 I mean, I'm sure you're much more than that. 248 00:15:38,647 --> 00:15:40,369 You've been here forever. 249 00:15:40,399 --> 00:15:42,401 But that was your title. 250 00:15:43,068 --> 00:15:44,873 Yes. 251 00:15:44,903 --> 00:15:49,419 Edna was very concerned about her dear Anna. 252 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:51,326 She never got you promoted? 253 00:15:51,827 --> 00:15:54,049 It almost happened. 254 00:15:54,079 --> 00:15:56,635 After I came up with The Block, Edna said... 255 00:15:56,665 --> 00:15:58,470 You came up with The Block? 256 00:15:58,500 --> 00:16:01,932 I wanted to produce, and host, but... 257 00:16:01,962 --> 00:16:03,547 But that went to Julius. 258 00:16:06,717 --> 00:16:10,053 Julius was a receptionist when I started. 259 00:16:11,013 --> 00:16:13,765 Mr. Madison must have seen something in him. 260 00:16:14,516 --> 00:16:17,311 So, what do you think of the network, as a whole? 261 00:16:17,895 --> 00:16:19,021 Um... 262 00:16:20,397 --> 00:16:22,941 Uh, empowering. 263 00:16:23,817 --> 00:16:25,652 Once more with feeling, darling. 264 00:16:28,071 --> 00:16:30,365 The Block is a good start. 265 00:16:31,491 --> 00:16:34,703 But I think Grant's right. This new Teddy Riley sound... 266 00:16:36,622 --> 00:16:41,763 Everyone's stealing our styles, and making it palatable for RMV. 267 00:16:41,793 --> 00:16:44,266 Our music is way beyond the black charts 268 00:16:44,296 --> 00:16:47,174 and we're the only one in town who will play them. 269 00:16:48,926 --> 00:16:51,637 It's not a niche. It's the future. 270 00:16:52,513 --> 00:16:54,151 Why aren't we playing the real deal, 271 00:16:54,181 --> 00:16:57,905 like, what the kids who buy music actually listen to? 272 00:16:57,935 --> 00:17:01,021 Culture viewership skews fairly older. 273 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:04,525 Um, right. 274 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:10,280 So, our VJs could... 275 00:17:11,240 --> 00:17:13,879 host different blocks of specialized videos 276 00:17:13,909 --> 00:17:15,339 throughout the day. 277 00:17:15,369 --> 00:17:18,592 And we could... 278 00:17:18,622 --> 00:17:22,346 more than host. They could rep different styles of music. 279 00:17:22,376 --> 00:17:25,307 And they have their viewers call in, 280 00:17:25,337 --> 00:17:27,226 and vote for their favorites. 281 00:17:27,256 --> 00:17:29,686 Something for everyone, you know? 282 00:17:29,716 --> 00:17:31,563 So no one feels left out. 283 00:17:31,593 --> 00:17:35,609 All while we cultivate a more engaged audience. 284 00:17:35,639 --> 00:17:39,560 Consumer research disguised as entertainment. 285 00:17:40,477 --> 00:17:42,074 Sounds pricey. 286 00:17:42,104 --> 00:17:46,358 RMV has plenty of empty stages. We just need a phone line. 287 00:17:49,736 --> 00:17:54,044 Uh, and it all culminates into 288 00:17:54,074 --> 00:17:56,869 a daily live countdown show. 289 00:17:59,037 --> 00:18:00,664 Do me a write-up. 290 00:18:01,415 --> 00:18:04,138 A treatment, some sample scripts, 291 00:18:04,168 --> 00:18:07,713 budget, list of guests that could come on. 292 00:18:11,884 --> 00:18:13,635 How did you know I'd ask for this? 293 00:18:14,636 --> 00:18:15,971 I didn't. 294 00:18:19,099 --> 00:18:21,185 Obviously, I don't need an assistant. 295 00:18:23,020 --> 00:18:25,993 Perhaps an associate producer. 296 00:18:26,023 --> 00:18:28,829 * instrumental music * 297 00:18:35,282 --> 00:18:38,368 Uh, Anna, who... who does your hair? 298 00:18:39,536 --> 00:18:40,704 No one. 299 00:18:41,246 --> 00:18:42,331 Me. 300 00:18:43,707 --> 00:18:45,334 Aren't you tired of it? 301 00:18:46,543 --> 00:18:49,433 All the stares you get walking through the RMV lobby? 302 00:18:49,463 --> 00:18:51,590 Everyone wondering why you're here. 303 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:56,732 If you went to any other floor in this tower for a job interview, 304 00:18:56,762 --> 00:18:58,597 you wouldn't get past reception. 305 00:18:59,515 --> 00:19:00,891 And you know that. 306 00:19:02,184 --> 00:19:04,895 Sistas get fired for less than that every day. 307 00:19:06,021 --> 00:19:10,078 Now, music people have certain expectations, 308 00:19:10,108 --> 00:19:12,819 and my girls need to flow freely. 309 00:19:14,863 --> 00:19:17,920 I wonder, do you want to be one of my girls? 310 00:19:17,950 --> 00:19:18,950 Yes. 311 00:19:23,247 --> 00:19:25,802 * ominous music playing * 312 00:19:49,106 --> 00:19:50,285 Anna's living in a fantasy. 313 00:19:50,315 --> 00:19:51,954 I mean, how long... 314 00:19:51,984 --> 00:19:54,665 Uh, so this is the book Mama gave me... Hey, baby. 315 00:19:54,695 --> 00:19:57,835 Uh, took me years to track it down. 316 00:19:57,865 --> 00:20:01,755 Look who decided to grace us with her presence. 317 00:20:01,785 --> 00:20:02,729 Unc. 318 00:20:02,744 --> 00:20:04,716 Mama used to know all these by heart. 319 00:20:04,746 --> 00:20:06,969 Almost wondered if there was even an actual book. 320 00:20:06,999 --> 00:20:08,846 Something new for his wall of oppression. 321 00:20:08,876 --> 00:20:10,597 Child, please. 322 00:20:10,627 --> 00:20:13,684 Does it have the, um... what was it? 323 00:20:13,714 --> 00:20:17,885 "Skinny, Skinny" story. "Skinny, skinny, don't you know me." 324 00:20:19,094 --> 00:20:21,733 It's a folk tale the slaves used to tell about witches 325 00:20:21,763 --> 00:20:24,027 who would leave their own skin at night to go haunting. 326 00:20:24,057 --> 00:20:26,029 Oh. Aah. 327 00:20:26,059 --> 00:20:29,324 "Moss Hair Girl." That was the one Mom used to tell. 328 00:20:29,354 --> 00:20:31,356 Uh, can I take a look? 329 00:20:32,566 --> 00:20:34,913 - Uh, yeah. - Thank you. 330 00:20:34,943 --> 00:20:37,374 So, Anna, how's work? 331 00:20:37,404 --> 00:20:39,793 Intense. Um, I can relate to that. 332 00:20:39,823 --> 00:20:41,712 I hardly see this one anymore. 333 00:20:41,742 --> 00:20:45,841 Well, they have me teaching history now, in addition to English lit, 334 00:20:45,871 --> 00:20:48,886 and I just started an after school college prep program. 335 00:20:48,916 --> 00:20:50,721 - Remarkable. - Uh... 336 00:20:50,751 --> 00:20:53,724 I'm sorry. Anna, I cut you off. You were talking about work? 337 00:20:53,754 --> 00:20:55,309 Now, are you still interning for that lady? 338 00:20:55,339 --> 00:20:59,396 Executive assistant, and no. 339 00:20:59,426 --> 00:21:01,064 Actually, she left the company. 340 00:21:01,094 --> 00:21:03,817 Oh. Your job's not in jeopardy now, is it? 341 00:21:03,847 --> 00:21:06,111 No! Not at all. 342 00:21:06,141 --> 00:21:07,613 Look, they're doing some retooling, 343 00:21:07,643 --> 00:21:11,241 and actually, they're looking at giving me my own show, so... 344 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:13,023 When does it air, Anna? 345 00:21:15,442 --> 00:21:18,290 I mean, there's still a lot to do, so it might be a while, 346 00:21:18,320 --> 00:21:20,334 but it's all moving along. 347 00:21:20,364 --> 00:21:22,002 Hope it works out. 348 00:21:22,032 --> 00:21:24,588 It already is, so... 349 00:21:24,618 --> 00:21:27,466 Oh, the flying African story. I did my thesis on these. 350 00:21:27,496 --> 00:21:29,718 Yes! No, that's in there? 351 00:21:29,748 --> 00:21:31,303 It's ridiculous. 352 00:21:31,333 --> 00:21:32,417 I'm sorry? 353 00:21:35,462 --> 00:21:37,309 I'm just, um, 354 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:40,896 surprised to see a room full of people 355 00:21:40,926 --> 00:21:42,898 with doctorates, like, 356 00:21:42,928 --> 00:21:45,943 trippin' over superstitions and fairy tales. 357 00:21:45,973 --> 00:21:47,224 Fairy tales. 358 00:21:48,350 --> 00:21:50,072 Humph. 359 00:21:50,102 --> 00:21:52,199 How does one group of people subjugate another? 360 00:21:52,229 --> 00:21:54,606 Uh, Amos... No, no, no. I'm just educating the girl. 361 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:57,329 You subjugate a people 362 00:21:57,359 --> 00:22:00,666 by telling them their science is superstition, 363 00:22:00,696 --> 00:22:04,545 their faith is heresy, and their wisdom is make-believe. 364 00:22:04,575 --> 00:22:06,839 They called the American Indians savages. 365 00:22:06,869 --> 00:22:08,120 And they called us... 366 00:22:09,288 --> 00:22:10,467 Well, what didn't they call us? 367 00:22:10,497 --> 00:22:13,428 - I got it, okay? - No, you don't get it. 368 00:22:13,458 --> 00:22:16,640 From the moment you are born, you are so thoroughly indoctrinated 369 00:22:16,670 --> 00:22:19,434 by the insanity of Western European world views, 370 00:22:19,464 --> 00:22:23,438 you can't bear to see yourself the way nature would have. 371 00:22:23,468 --> 00:22:27,526 And you scoff at us and our superstitions. Well... 372 00:22:27,556 --> 00:22:31,613 those superstitions are in fact tributaries leading to rivers 373 00:22:31,643 --> 00:22:35,617 and oceans of truth about what you really are. 374 00:22:35,647 --> 00:22:37,911 And who you might have been. 375 00:22:41,320 --> 00:22:42,821 Someone pass the salt. 376 00:22:43,614 --> 00:22:47,045 Uh, why you never bring Julius? 377 00:22:47,075 --> 00:22:49,506 His show is doing really well, so... 378 00:22:49,536 --> 00:22:50,799 it keeps him busy. 379 00:22:50,829 --> 00:22:53,218 - Hmm. - Our show, really. 380 00:22:53,248 --> 00:22:55,250 But you're making your rent, right? 381 00:22:56,126 --> 00:22:58,015 Anna, no. Your credit. 382 00:22:58,045 --> 00:23:00,267 - You can't mess with that. Baby... - They wanna raise the rent 500... 383 00:23:00,297 --> 00:23:02,728 What? What? 500? 384 00:23:02,758 --> 00:23:04,688 Five hundred bucks. I'll figure it out. 385 00:23:04,718 --> 00:23:06,607 No, that is outrageous. 386 00:23:06,637 --> 00:23:09,193 White folks started moving in, so... 387 00:23:09,223 --> 00:23:12,684 Well, they have a habit of doing that, don't they? 388 00:23:13,477 --> 00:23:15,073 Auntie, no. Mm-mm. 389 00:23:15,103 --> 00:23:18,911 Please. Your uncle doesn't know anything about my little account. 390 00:23:18,941 --> 00:23:24,029 Humph. Besides, you can pay me back when your show comes through. 391 00:23:24,446 --> 00:23:25,656 Okay? 392 00:23:28,951 --> 00:23:29,951 Okay. 393 00:23:30,911 --> 00:23:32,549 Mm. So... 394 00:23:32,579 --> 00:23:34,134 - We finally gonna do something... - Auntie! 395 00:23:34,164 --> 00:23:37,346 Oh, okay. All right. I'm just sayin'... 396 00:23:37,376 --> 00:23:40,140 Wigs have gone a long way since, you know... 397 00:23:40,170 --> 00:23:41,809 last time you tried 'em. 398 00:23:41,839 --> 00:23:43,757 What'd you want me to do with that? 399 00:23:44,341 --> 00:23:45,968 It's a book. People read 'em. 400 00:23:47,135 --> 00:23:48,428 I'm good. 401 00:23:51,265 --> 00:23:54,518 I forget to leave Professor Bludso at work sometimes. 402 00:23:55,686 --> 00:23:56,895 I'm sorry. 403 00:23:59,231 --> 00:24:01,995 Don't you think Kieren might be more into that folklore stuff? 404 00:24:02,025 --> 00:24:03,497 You're into it, too. 405 00:24:03,527 --> 00:24:06,834 As long as it involves a fly girl making it big in the city. 406 00:24:06,864 --> 00:24:09,169 Starring Sandra. 407 00:24:09,199 --> 00:24:11,004 - A fly girl, huh? - Hey. 408 00:24:14,621 --> 00:24:16,760 Their stories run the world. 409 00:24:16,790 --> 00:24:19,334 Sure as the sun, these are ours. 410 00:24:26,008 --> 00:24:28,135 * singing and humming "I Get It" * 411 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:45,986 * "I Get It" playing on radio * 412 00:24:50,908 --> 00:24:51,852 Hi. 413 00:24:51,867 --> 00:24:55,007 Um, are your prices listed? 414 00:24:55,037 --> 00:24:56,592 Oh, for a sew in? 415 00:24:56,622 --> 00:24:59,625 - Yeah. - Oh, hair and service is 450. 416 00:25:00,876 --> 00:25:02,890 - Four hundred and fifty? - Mm. 417 00:25:02,920 --> 00:25:05,934 And Virgie's earliest appointment is the 15th... 418 00:25:05,964 --> 00:25:07,466 of February. 419 00:25:07,925 --> 00:25:10,814 Look, sista to sista, 420 00:25:10,844 --> 00:25:12,399 I work in TV. 421 00:25:12,429 --> 00:25:14,318 I'm actually a VJ at Culture, 422 00:25:14,348 --> 00:25:17,988 and girl to girl, I really need this. 423 00:25:18,018 --> 00:25:21,200 Well, I can see that. 424 00:25:21,230 --> 00:25:25,829 Look, I don't know how it works in your hood, or wherever. 425 00:25:25,859 --> 00:25:30,292 But we are a world-class salon, okay? 426 00:25:30,322 --> 00:25:34,159 Look, I'm sure you can find someone else to hook you up. 427 00:25:37,663 --> 00:25:39,009 * I get it * 428 00:25:39,039 --> 00:25:40,332 Excuse me! 429 00:25:41,708 --> 00:25:43,472 - Hi. - Uh, Denise? 430 00:25:43,502 --> 00:25:45,182 Please. I just need a moment. 431 00:25:45,212 --> 00:25:47,267 You ever had a dream? 432 00:25:47,297 --> 00:25:49,436 One you'd be willing to do anything for? 433 00:25:49,466 --> 00:25:52,231 Very few things are worth doing anything for, baby. 434 00:25:52,261 --> 00:25:55,567 Right. Especially when everyone says you can't do it. 435 00:25:55,597 --> 00:25:57,236 You don't deserve this, says you don't belong 436 00:25:57,266 --> 00:25:59,685 where you know your destiny tells you to be. 437 00:26:00,185 --> 00:26:02,271 Sista, have you ever been there? 438 00:26:03,105 --> 00:26:04,451 Okay. 439 00:26:04,481 --> 00:26:06,608 It'll be my good deed for the day. 440 00:26:07,818 --> 00:26:11,697 You can wait over there until she can slip you in. 441 00:26:12,698 --> 00:26:15,117 * "Break U" playing on TV * 442 00:26:16,618 --> 00:26:19,925 * Don't wanna break you, break you * 443 00:26:19,955 --> 00:26:23,595 * We just can't do the things that lovers do * 444 00:26:23,625 --> 00:26:26,390 * I gotta break you, break you * 445 00:26:26,420 --> 00:26:28,350 * mysterious music playing * 446 00:27:01,914 --> 00:27:03,540 Sweetheart. 447 00:27:08,170 --> 00:27:09,796 All right, baby. 448 00:27:10,756 --> 00:27:12,257 Let's find her. 449 00:27:14,885 --> 00:27:17,012 Go on and look around, honey. 450 00:27:18,555 --> 00:27:21,308 You won't see my supply at any other salon. 451 00:27:25,395 --> 00:27:27,272 My sources are exclusive. 452 00:27:39,535 --> 00:27:40,953 I thought so. 453 00:27:42,454 --> 00:27:44,718 I really do feel something. 454 00:27:44,748 --> 00:27:46,750 Clients wear this stuff as magic. 455 00:27:48,418 --> 00:27:50,265 You know, in some parts of India, 456 00:27:50,295 --> 00:27:53,393 a woman's hair is her most prized possession. 457 00:27:53,423 --> 00:27:56,605 It's the greatest sacrifice she can make to her gods. 458 00:27:56,635 --> 00:27:58,899 This came all the way from India? 459 00:27:58,929 --> 00:28:00,848 Forget about where it's from. 460 00:28:02,182 --> 00:28:04,059 Let's focus on where it's going. 461 00:28:10,524 --> 00:28:12,788 You're not tender-headed, are you? 462 00:28:12,818 --> 00:28:13,956 I'm sorry! 463 00:28:13,986 --> 00:28:15,571 I'll be fine. 464 00:28:29,751 --> 00:28:32,141 * ominous music playing * 465 00:28:56,403 --> 00:28:57,696 Aah. 466 00:29:01,909 --> 00:29:03,202 Ow. 467 00:29:14,588 --> 00:29:17,174 My mama used a hot comb on me. 468 00:29:18,842 --> 00:29:21,553 And she burned the shit out of my scalp. 469 00:29:30,020 --> 00:29:31,939 Ow. Ow. 470 00:29:36,693 --> 00:29:37,986 You almost finished? 471 00:29:52,668 --> 00:29:53,710 Ow. 472 00:30:07,224 --> 00:30:09,601 * ominous music playing * 473 00:30:14,022 --> 00:30:15,244 Sweetheart. 474 00:30:15,274 --> 00:30:19,152 I'm sorry, I... I've never had my hair done before. 475 00:30:36,295 --> 00:30:38,255 You're not the first to faint. 476 00:30:40,632 --> 00:30:41,758 Ow. 477 00:31:03,363 --> 00:31:05,657 It's... Stunning. 478 00:31:12,539 --> 00:31:15,083 My line of essential oils for the scalp. 479 00:31:15,709 --> 00:31:17,336 Proprietary blend. 480 00:31:18,045 --> 00:31:21,393 You want to get it between your braids and work it into the hair, 481 00:31:21,423 --> 00:31:23,145 at least twice a day. 482 00:31:23,175 --> 00:31:26,011 Trust me. And never get it wet. 483 00:31:27,054 --> 00:31:29,151 It'll hurt for the first week or so. 484 00:31:29,181 --> 00:31:32,518 A lot, but that's normal for the first time. 485 00:31:33,810 --> 00:31:35,479 But once you get through it, 486 00:31:37,022 --> 00:31:39,775 I'll never be this bad again, okay? 487 00:31:40,776 --> 00:31:43,916 I thought you said there wouldn't be anybody else here. 488 00:31:43,946 --> 00:31:45,572 She's leaving. 489 00:31:47,616 --> 00:31:50,702 When she tells you not to get it wet, believe her. 490 00:31:51,411 --> 00:31:53,008 What the hell, Sandra? 491 00:31:53,038 --> 00:31:54,414 Rain at the venue. 492 00:31:54,998 --> 00:31:57,805 Manager wanted a Diana Ross moment. 493 00:31:57,835 --> 00:31:59,431 Oh, such a fan. 494 00:31:59,461 --> 00:32:03,227 I work for Culture, and it's all because growing up, I saw you. 495 00:32:03,257 --> 00:32:05,008 Someone who looks like me on TV. 496 00:32:05,926 --> 00:32:08,554 Love, love the new video. 497 00:32:09,471 --> 00:32:11,014 So does the label. 498 00:32:11,598 --> 00:32:12,653 * "I Get It" playing on TV * 499 00:32:12,683 --> 00:32:14,196 * When you were mine * 500 00:32:14,226 --> 00:32:16,698 * You said I was your everything * 501 00:32:16,728 --> 00:32:18,826 * What else did you find * 502 00:32:18,856 --> 00:32:22,067 * Tell me boy, what you're missing * 503 00:32:30,617 --> 00:32:33,715 ANNA Hey! It's Anna. Leave a message. 504 00:32:33,745 --> 00:32:35,759 EDNA Hey, it's Edna. 505 00:32:35,789 --> 00:32:37,845 It's happening a lot faster than I thought, 506 00:32:37,875 --> 00:32:40,752 and I want you by my side. Call me, sis. 507 00:32:43,505 --> 00:32:45,757 This is it! Open it! 508 00:32:50,429 --> 00:32:51,638 Fuck. 509 00:32:52,139 --> 00:32:54,945 - What? - Fuckin' rent! That's what. 510 00:32:54,975 --> 00:32:56,560 I paid you. 511 00:32:57,102 --> 00:32:58,615 That increase happened after... 512 00:32:58,645 --> 00:33:00,659 The increase happened when I say it did. 513 00:33:00,689 --> 00:33:02,953 It's 500 bucks. Now. 514 00:33:02,983 --> 00:33:06,195 What are you gonna do? Just drag me into the middle of the street? 515 00:33:07,529 --> 00:33:08,750 Mr. Tannen! 516 00:33:08,780 --> 00:33:10,252 Cops will do that for me. 517 00:33:10,282 --> 00:33:11,795 Mr. Tannen! 518 00:33:11,825 --> 00:33:14,244 My toilet's overflowing! 519 00:33:18,498 --> 00:33:20,971 * tense music playing * 520 00:34:15,430 --> 00:34:19,488 "First there was only the wild beasts and the red man. 521 00:34:19,518 --> 00:34:22,187 Then the white man came and brought our people." 522 00:34:23,856 --> 00:34:25,899 "The Moss Haired Girl." 523 00:34:28,610 --> 00:34:31,208 "The house negress was a plain woman 524 00:34:31,238 --> 00:34:34,867 "who took up walking in them woods when her work was done. 525 00:34:36,743 --> 00:34:40,050 "She'd see tress covered in black moss so fine 526 00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:41,718 "it looked like massa hair. 527 00:34:41,748 --> 00:34:45,335 She stole the moss from the tree, and made herself a wig." 528 00:35:35,260 --> 00:35:37,399 SHOW HOST Welcome back to RMV. 529 00:35:37,429 --> 00:35:39,276 Can you believe it? We are gonna do something so crazy 530 00:35:39,306 --> 00:35:40,861 and so different for us right now. 531 00:35:40,891 --> 00:35:42,821 Okay, the princess of soul, Sandra... 532 00:35:42,851 --> 00:35:46,033 - Ow! Ow. - is now the queen of pop! 533 00:35:46,063 --> 00:35:48,660 Her newest single "I Get It" is rising the pop charts, 534 00:35:48,690 --> 00:35:51,079 so let's give it up for her RMV debut. 535 00:35:51,109 --> 00:35:53,153 Here's Sandra! 536 00:36:04,915 --> 00:36:06,094 Yeah, man. 537 00:36:06,124 --> 00:36:07,471 Oh, who dat? 538 00:36:07,501 --> 00:36:09,056 Oh, oh, my, my, my. 539 00:36:09,086 --> 00:36:11,672 Anna, uh, so I got these Janet Jackson tickets, if you... 540 00:36:12,714 --> 00:36:13,966 Feel like... 541 00:36:15,342 --> 00:36:17,135 - Hey, girl. - Hi. 542 00:36:20,514 --> 00:36:22,099 Hmm. Humph! 543 00:36:39,241 --> 00:36:40,617 Aah. 544 00:36:43,036 --> 00:36:45,080 Mm. Wow. 545 00:36:45,747 --> 00:36:47,553 You look good, girl. 546 00:36:47,583 --> 00:36:49,877 Hey. 547 00:36:50,752 --> 00:36:52,087 Thanks to you. 548 00:36:53,839 --> 00:36:56,061 I overheard Zora's hair speech. 549 00:36:56,091 --> 00:36:58,939 So, I thought she might like this. 550 00:36:58,969 --> 00:37:00,470 How does it feel? 551 00:37:00,929 --> 00:37:01,984 It's fine. 552 00:37:02,014 --> 00:37:04,444 I know. When I first got mine in, I wasn't used to all that length. 553 00:37:04,474 --> 00:37:06,655 I was always swiping at my neck, 554 00:37:06,685 --> 00:37:09,188 - like, "What is this? - Yeah. 555 00:37:09,897 --> 00:37:13,245 Oh, there's a planning meeting in the conference room at 11:00, 556 00:37:13,275 --> 00:37:14,955 and Zora wants you there. 557 00:37:14,985 --> 00:37:17,196 She... She does? 558 00:37:17,487 --> 00:37:18,697 She does. 559 00:37:30,792 --> 00:37:32,002 Ew! 560 00:37:37,758 --> 00:37:39,259 I told you. 561 00:37:42,054 --> 00:37:43,305 So sad. 562 00:37:49,937 --> 00:37:51,980 Mm. Lookin' fly, Anna. 563 00:37:52,898 --> 00:37:54,411 Fuck you. 564 00:37:54,441 --> 00:37:56,902 So, uh, here's where I'm at. 565 00:37:57,778 --> 00:37:59,500 No more cooking shows. 566 00:37:59,530 --> 00:38:01,376 No more hair shows. 567 00:38:01,406 --> 00:38:03,504 No more endless blocks of Anita Baker. 568 00:38:03,534 --> 00:38:06,757 She gave us good love, and we've had enough of it. 569 00:38:06,787 --> 00:38:09,092 Ooh, uh, what's wrong with Anita Baker? 570 00:38:09,122 --> 00:38:11,220 Look, Hair Beat got mad ratings. 571 00:38:11,250 --> 00:38:13,931 A point 6 in 5 share would make me mad, as well. 572 00:38:13,961 --> 00:38:15,224 That ain't bad for cable. 573 00:38:15,254 --> 00:38:17,643 Brook, you are better than Hair Beat. 574 00:38:17,673 --> 00:38:19,144 You've got personality. 575 00:38:19,174 --> 00:38:20,729 With clothes that fit, you could be a star. 576 00:38:20,759 --> 00:38:23,106 Sista Soul, you could be... 577 00:38:23,136 --> 00:38:24,429 something. 578 00:38:24,930 --> 00:38:27,820 The quiet storm is a little too loud for our channel. 579 00:38:27,850 --> 00:38:30,113 I mean, don't get me wrong. I love the whole organic, 580 00:38:30,143 --> 00:38:33,200 earthy dashiki vibe, but we need to find you a new lane. 581 00:38:33,230 --> 00:38:35,077 A new lane? 582 00:38:35,107 --> 00:38:38,330 Sista, I represent black women, okay? 583 00:38:38,360 --> 00:38:39,957 Real working women. 584 00:38:39,987 --> 00:38:41,583 Who evidently don't have cable. 585 00:38:41,613 --> 00:38:43,710 Don't come up in here trying to make us something we ain't. 586 00:38:43,740 --> 00:38:45,671 Yo, yo, yo. I don't want to change you. 587 00:38:45,701 --> 00:38:47,297 Mostly just Sista. Brook. 588 00:38:47,327 --> 00:38:50,259 I want you more... whatever this is. 589 00:38:50,289 --> 00:38:53,512 This is what we can sell advertising around. 590 00:38:53,542 --> 00:38:55,931 Uh, let us not be precious here. 591 00:38:55,961 --> 00:38:57,546 Back me up on this, Anna. 592 00:38:58,755 --> 00:39:01,353 Oh, so you've been talking to her about us. 593 00:39:01,383 --> 00:39:03,605 - Got it. - I didn't say anything like that. 594 00:39:03,635 --> 00:39:04,970 Humph. 595 00:39:05,596 --> 00:39:07,442 - Wow. - This is what I want to do. 596 00:39:07,472 --> 00:39:10,404 I want to create a programming centerpiece. 597 00:39:10,434 --> 00:39:12,447 Live. Something fresh. 598 00:39:12,477 --> 00:39:14,741 - A live call-in countdown show - Live countdown show. 599 00:39:14,771 --> 00:39:16,702 - Viewers rank their favorite videos. - ...vote for their favorites. 600 00:39:16,732 --> 00:39:19,705 Then we create programming blocks to showcase these videos, - ...who rep different styles. 601 00:39:19,735 --> 00:39:22,154 ...in new and exciting ways. 602 00:39:23,447 --> 00:39:27,504 You want us to reprogram an entire network... 603 00:39:27,534 --> 00:39:29,590 ...in six weeks? 604 00:39:29,620 --> 00:39:33,207 If you plan to still be working here in six weeks, Sheryl, yes. 605 00:39:33,749 --> 00:39:35,250 What kind of advertising? 606 00:39:40,422 --> 00:39:42,144 You wanted to see me? 607 00:39:42,174 --> 00:39:43,800 What the hell was that in there? 608 00:39:44,635 --> 00:39:46,440 I'm just confused. 609 00:39:46,470 --> 00:39:48,108 You haven't commented on the proposal, 610 00:39:48,138 --> 00:39:50,110 - and suddenly... - You being invited in a meeting 611 00:39:50,140 --> 00:39:52,559 with producers and hosts was my comment. 612 00:39:54,645 --> 00:39:55,938 Virgie's? 613 00:39:58,607 --> 00:39:59,703 Yes. 614 00:39:59,733 --> 00:40:01,026 It has her signature. 615 00:40:04,655 --> 00:40:05,655 What? 616 00:40:08,325 --> 00:40:10,202 Are you giving me the show? 617 00:40:17,751 --> 00:40:19,044 To host? 618 00:40:19,628 --> 00:40:23,215 Awful big bet to make on someone who's never hosted a show before. 619 00:40:23,841 --> 00:40:26,772 Like the one Grant made on Julius? 620 00:40:26,802 --> 00:40:28,971 Or is Julius somehow special? 621 00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:32,319 What are you getting at? 622 00:40:32,349 --> 00:40:35,989 It just seems like Julius is the only one not under a microscope. 623 00:40:36,019 --> 00:40:39,201 Like he's getting special treatment or something. 624 00:40:39,231 --> 00:40:40,983 And why would he get that? 625 00:40:43,735 --> 00:40:45,415 Because we're fucking? 626 00:40:45,445 --> 00:40:47,322 What? 627 00:40:48,574 --> 00:40:49,992 We're fucking. 628 00:40:50,701 --> 00:40:52,339 You have a problem with that? 629 00:40:52,369 --> 00:40:53,507 Why would I? 630 00:40:53,537 --> 00:40:56,635 Your private life is your business. 631 00:40:56,665 --> 00:40:59,012 A live show is all hands on deck. 632 00:40:59,042 --> 00:41:00,722 I need everyone working on this. 633 00:41:00,752 --> 00:41:03,922 I will decide who the lead is when I can see what you all can do. 634 00:41:05,007 --> 00:41:06,007 Cool? 635 00:41:08,260 --> 00:41:10,816 Oh, and, uh, Anna? 636 00:41:10,846 --> 00:41:13,182 Get your girls in check. 637 00:41:27,821 --> 00:41:29,823 Zora's who you've been seeing? 638 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:34,548 Nigga, you get out the hood off my idea. You wanna what, trade up? 639 00:41:34,578 --> 00:41:36,133 Just chill with that. 640 00:41:36,163 --> 00:41:37,217 Who else knows? 641 00:41:37,247 --> 00:41:41,388 Your girl told me. And I use the term "girl" very loosely. 642 00:41:41,418 --> 00:41:44,641 - 'Cause she old enough to be your mama. - Enough with that. 643 00:41:44,671 --> 00:41:45,767 Okay? 644 00:41:45,797 --> 00:41:48,979 But it makes sense. 'Cause you act like a fuckin' child! 645 00:41:49,009 --> 00:41:53,317 So, what, you're gonna sleep your way to the top, like a little bitch? 646 00:41:53,347 --> 00:41:56,725 - What? - This is the first time I actually heard you raise your voice. 647 00:41:57,476 --> 00:41:59,353 - I kind of like it. - Fuck you! 648 00:42:00,562 --> 00:42:02,701 Listen, I don't want this to get out okay? 649 00:42:02,731 --> 00:42:04,286 Tell Zora that, then. 650 00:42:04,316 --> 00:42:05,442 Oh, I will. 651 00:42:06,860 --> 00:42:09,238 You know, I'm not the only one with secrets around this place. 652 00:42:10,781 --> 00:42:14,201 Unless you found somebody to do that thing that you like. 653 00:42:16,036 --> 00:42:17,633 What's that got to do with anything? 654 00:42:17,663 --> 00:42:20,177 This is a gossipy office, and, uh... 655 00:42:20,207 --> 00:42:23,043 your discretion is appreciated, okay? 656 00:42:26,171 --> 00:42:27,631 We had fun. 657 00:42:28,340 --> 00:42:30,342 Let's not make it more than that, okay? 658 00:42:41,144 --> 00:42:43,200 * ominous music playing * 659 00:43:07,713 --> 00:43:09,047 Ow. 660 00:43:22,227 --> 00:43:23,824 Hey, it's me! 661 00:43:23,854 --> 00:43:25,939 Just wanted to make sure you're not dead. 662 00:43:27,816 --> 00:43:30,027 - Hey. - Whoa. 663 00:43:30,569 --> 00:43:34,668 So this is why you haven't been at dinner in a while. Okay. 664 00:43:34,698 --> 00:43:38,088 Oh, my God. Dad is going to flip. And Mom? 665 00:43:38,118 --> 00:43:41,121 - Actually, Mom's gonna love it, but... - So nice to see you, too, Linda. 666 00:43:41,788 --> 00:43:44,178 You hungry? 667 00:43:44,208 --> 00:43:45,929 You can't get that wet, can you? 668 00:43:45,959 --> 00:43:47,431 Like, at all. 669 00:43:47,461 --> 00:43:50,350 Oh, honey. I think you're allergic. 670 00:43:50,380 --> 00:43:52,352 No, it's human. 671 00:43:52,382 --> 00:43:53,854 I think my neck's just... 672 00:43:53,884 --> 00:43:57,024 not used to having all this brushing up against it. 673 00:43:57,054 --> 00:44:00,807 Oh, so you're the one that's been hogging this. 674 00:44:01,975 --> 00:44:03,864 Unc gave that to me to read. 675 00:44:03,894 --> 00:44:05,646 Yeah, like a month ago. 676 00:44:06,522 --> 00:44:08,815 Okay. Keep it. I don't care. 677 00:44:17,950 --> 00:44:20,285 Hey. I wasn't done! 678 00:44:21,745 --> 00:44:22,871 It's fine. 679 00:44:23,580 --> 00:44:26,345 Kieren says I've put on a few. 680 00:44:26,375 --> 00:44:27,584 What? 681 00:44:30,087 --> 00:44:31,433 Hey, what... 682 00:44:31,463 --> 00:44:33,590 What does Julius think? 683 00:44:36,218 --> 00:44:37,553 He loves it. 684 00:44:42,558 --> 00:44:45,644 You must have all those famous people on speed-dial. 685 00:44:48,272 --> 00:44:50,065 I mean, not all of 'em. 686 00:44:51,733 --> 00:44:53,110 So cool. 687 00:44:53,569 --> 00:44:55,654 You knew what you were gonna do your whole life. 688 00:44:56,405 --> 00:44:58,782 Dad knew what I was gonna do before I was even born. 689 00:44:59,658 --> 00:45:01,368 Must be nice. 690 00:45:04,788 --> 00:45:06,468 I should... I should go. 691 00:45:06,498 --> 00:45:08,458 Oh, but first... 692 00:45:10,794 --> 00:45:12,129 These are for you. 693 00:45:14,298 --> 00:45:16,717 Aah! Thank you. 694 00:45:23,640 --> 00:45:26,727 - * Bludso on the radio * - * On the radio * 695 00:45:29,897 --> 00:45:31,910 - Love you. - Love you, too. 696 00:45:31,940 --> 00:45:34,955 - Have a good night. - Okay. Drive safe. 697 00:45:34,985 --> 00:45:36,987 I always do! 698 00:45:51,293 --> 00:45:53,599 YOUNG ANNA You're tuned to Bludso on the radio. 699 00:45:53,629 --> 00:45:57,728 Stage one of my dramatic transformation is almost complete. 700 00:45:57,758 --> 00:46:00,010 YOUNG LINDA Oh, my God. You're such a child. 701 00:46:00,385 --> 00:46:04,526 YOUNG ANNA Well, I'm an actual child, so... 702 00:46:04,556 --> 00:46:06,391 how is that an insult? 703 00:46:11,230 --> 00:46:13,273 YOUNG LINDA It just means it's working. 704 00:46:16,527 --> 00:46:19,041 YOUNG ANNA Listeners, the music will be right back 705 00:46:19,071 --> 00:46:20,656 after a quick break. 706 00:46:23,492 --> 00:46:25,881 YOUNG LINDA Fine, but don't get mad when you're just as nappy as you ever were. 707 00:46:25,911 --> 00:46:27,412 Mr. Tannen. 708 00:46:29,706 --> 00:46:31,720 - May I help you with...? - Do we still gotta do this? 709 00:46:31,750 --> 00:46:33,180 YOUNG ANNA Come on, Linda! 710 00:46:33,210 --> 00:46:34,920 - YOUNG LINDA I'm right here! - Do what? 711 00:46:37,673 --> 00:46:39,716 I actually have your money. 712 00:46:40,384 --> 00:46:42,386 W-why don't you hold onto it? 713 00:46:44,888 --> 00:46:46,360 You been drinking, Mr. Tannen? 714 00:46:46,390 --> 00:46:49,571 Don't do that. You're not the only one, you know. 715 00:46:49,601 --> 00:46:50,853 I know the game. 716 00:46:51,687 --> 00:46:53,158 You know, my cousin's actually waiting... 717 00:46:53,188 --> 00:46:55,232 No, she's not. 718 00:46:55,983 --> 00:46:57,693 Relax, baby. 719 00:46:58,318 --> 00:47:01,446 Black pussy is a passion of mine. 720 00:47:02,906 --> 00:47:05,367 How about some music? Thin walls, right? 721 00:47:07,202 --> 00:47:08,579 Okay. 722 00:47:12,791 --> 00:47:15,210 YOUNG ANNA Linda! 723 00:47:16,879 --> 00:47:19,423 YOUNG ANNA That hurts! * "That Dress That I Like" playing on TV * 724 00:47:20,591 --> 00:47:23,480 * If you're feeling like I do * 725 00:47:23,510 --> 00:47:26,221 * Show me that it's true * 726 00:47:32,352 --> 00:47:33,812 Fuck! 727 00:47:34,188 --> 00:47:35,439 Aah! Aah! 728 00:47:36,982 --> 00:47:38,662 Aah! 729 00:47:38,692 --> 00:47:40,152 Aah! 730 00:47:40,652 --> 00:47:42,613 We're just gettin' started. Yeah! 731 00:47:56,960 --> 00:47:59,213 * music continues on TV * 732 00:48:08,722 --> 00:48:10,224 Mr. Tannen? 733 00:48:14,937 --> 00:48:16,396 Mr. Tannen. 734 00:48:32,996 --> 00:48:34,164 Oh. 735 00:48:36,875 --> 00:48:39,223 * ominous music playing * 736 00:48:43,590 --> 00:48:45,676 What the fuck is this? 737 00:49:09,741 --> 00:49:11,797 HOST Good morning, Los Angeles. 738 00:49:11,827 --> 00:49:14,675 You were listening to "One Night," the latest from Sandra. 739 00:49:14,705 --> 00:49:17,219 We got traffic and weather coming up for you right after the break, 740 00:49:17,249 --> 00:49:18,428 but first, some good news. 741 00:49:18,458 --> 00:49:19,555 Stay close to that dial 742 00:49:19,585 --> 00:49:22,099 for your chance to win tickets to see the The Fellas, 743 00:49:22,129 --> 00:49:24,256 live and in concert at the Forum. 744 00:49:25,799 --> 00:49:27,396 * dramatic music playing * 745 00:49:31,722 --> 00:49:33,557 We're ready to transport. All right. 746 00:49:36,351 --> 00:49:39,032 - Oh, my gosh. - Mm-hmm. Mr. Tannen. 747 00:49:39,062 --> 00:49:42,149 They found that bastard dead in the dumpster. 748 00:49:43,066 --> 00:49:46,540 The door to the roof was open. There was empty bottles of gin everywhere. 749 00:49:46,570 --> 00:49:49,001 You know what? I bet he slipped. 750 00:49:49,031 --> 00:49:50,836 Ooh, that drunk-ass. 751 00:49:50,866 --> 00:49:52,117 Liv. 752 00:49:53,035 --> 00:49:54,203 Yeah. 753 00:49:54,828 --> 00:49:56,205 How horrible. 754 00:49:56,622 --> 00:49:57,968 You know what he did to me? 755 00:49:57,998 --> 00:50:00,846 He tried to raise my rent by $500. 756 00:50:00,876 --> 00:50:03,837 I had to threaten to sue his ass. He ever try that shit with you? 757 00:50:05,756 --> 00:50:09,438 - No. Thank God. - Mm-hmm. Yeah, praise Heaven. 758 00:50:09,468 --> 00:50:11,553 Fucking rapist. 759 00:50:14,389 --> 00:50:16,570 Damn, that took a turn. 760 00:50:16,600 --> 00:50:20,312 Ooh, Mr. Tannen, you dead. Bye, girl. 761 00:50:36,662 --> 00:50:40,165 I'm not changing who I am just to appeal to some whiter... 762 00:50:40,999 --> 00:50:43,514 ...wider demographic. 763 00:50:43,544 --> 00:50:46,683 No one's asking you to change who you are. Just... 764 00:50:46,713 --> 00:50:48,090 the way you look. 765 00:50:48,799 --> 00:50:50,103 The name of your show. 766 00:50:50,133 --> 00:50:52,105 It's not that big of a deal. 767 00:50:52,135 --> 00:50:54,441 You know how long it took me to get here? 768 00:50:54,471 --> 00:50:56,902 How many interviews I've had to walk into, 769 00:50:56,932 --> 00:50:59,321 not knowing if they wanted Angela Davis, 770 00:50:59,351 --> 00:51:01,824 or Diahann Carroll, or Queen Latifah, 771 00:51:01,854 --> 00:51:04,159 or fucking Claire Huxtable. 772 00:51:04,189 --> 00:51:06,286 I'm sick of this shit! 773 00:51:06,316 --> 00:51:09,540 Come on, Sista. It ain't gotta be all that. 774 00:51:09,570 --> 00:51:12,209 I mean, look. Black women are magic. You know that. 775 00:51:12,239 --> 00:51:14,127 We could put our hair all the way up to the sky, 776 00:51:14,157 --> 00:51:16,588 drape it down to our shoulders, or somewhere in between. 777 00:51:16,618 --> 00:51:19,591 Shit, Patti LaBelle changed her hairstyle 20 times in one performance. 778 00:51:19,621 --> 00:51:21,009 What you need is a new attitude. 779 00:51:21,039 --> 00:51:22,803 Yeah, but that was her choice. 780 00:51:22,833 --> 00:51:24,596 A career in TV was your choice. 781 00:51:24,626 --> 00:51:27,558 I chose a career at Culture. 782 00:51:27,588 --> 00:51:30,018 A place where I ain't gotta look like a different bitch every week 783 00:51:30,048 --> 00:51:31,103 just to do what I love. 784 00:51:31,133 --> 00:51:33,594 Culture is dead. 785 00:51:34,386 --> 00:51:36,221 For real? 786 00:51:37,514 --> 00:51:39,444 - Sista. - Mm-mm. Mm-mm. 787 00:51:39,474 --> 00:51:40,475 Sista... 788 00:51:42,895 --> 00:51:44,104 Sista... 789 00:51:46,481 --> 00:51:47,494 Hey. 790 00:51:47,524 --> 00:51:50,914 - Yes, Sheryl? - Um, is this a programming meeting? 791 00:51:50,944 --> 00:51:52,207 It was. 792 00:51:52,237 --> 00:51:53,906 I wasn't informed. 793 00:51:54,823 --> 00:51:56,325 I'm the VP of programming. 794 00:51:57,451 --> 00:51:59,244 What have you done for me lately? 795 00:52:00,996 --> 00:52:02,414 Anna, you have a month. 796 00:52:05,334 --> 00:52:08,098 It's not fair. It's not, 797 00:52:08,128 --> 00:52:10,088 playing by these rules, but... 798 00:52:10,839 --> 00:52:13,425 Do you really want to quit the game? 799 00:52:15,594 --> 00:52:18,805 And it's fun. I'm telling you. It's like... 800 00:52:19,723 --> 00:52:21,725 Like Halloween or something. 801 00:52:23,060 --> 00:52:26,492 People look at you and they see somebody else, 802 00:52:26,522 --> 00:52:31,485 and somehow, you become... more of yourself. 803 00:52:33,737 --> 00:52:36,949 Or at least, a bigger version, or... 804 00:52:38,867 --> 00:52:39,993 I don't know. 805 00:52:41,703 --> 00:52:43,133 Look, 806 00:52:43,163 --> 00:52:45,427 let's just get through this season, 807 00:52:45,457 --> 00:52:47,387 and then take that shit out. 808 00:52:47,417 --> 00:52:49,598 Wear what you want to wear. 809 00:52:49,628 --> 00:52:54,728 And we'll all go to Jamaica, or something. 810 00:52:54,758 --> 00:52:56,605 Jamaica, bitch? 811 00:52:56,635 --> 00:52:59,054 You, me, and Brook. 812 00:53:01,098 --> 00:53:02,307 Look... 813 00:53:03,183 --> 00:53:06,061 Please, please don't quit. 814 00:53:07,437 --> 00:53:09,940 Y'all the only ones here I understand. 815 00:53:15,988 --> 00:53:17,531 I'll think about it. 816 00:53:18,407 --> 00:53:19,950 Got the news. 817 00:53:31,170 --> 00:53:32,850 * ominous music playing * 818 00:53:54,318 --> 00:53:55,986 Never again. 819 00:53:57,362 --> 00:53:59,126 Baxter was a... 820 00:53:59,156 --> 00:54:02,701 a bad man. But I'm not... 821 00:54:13,921 --> 00:54:15,214 Aah! 822 00:54:19,801 --> 00:54:21,845 Come on! Come on, come on! 823 00:54:22,930 --> 00:54:24,818 So, Sista. 824 00:54:24,848 --> 00:54:26,320 Divas with soul. 825 00:54:26,350 --> 00:54:28,030 A block of all women, 826 00:54:28,060 --> 00:54:31,408 MCs, soul singers, and of course, occasionally, 827 00:54:31,438 --> 00:54:33,023 the men we love. 828 00:54:34,566 --> 00:54:35,817 Nice. 829 00:54:41,031 --> 00:54:44,254 Um, so, with Sista, 830 00:54:44,284 --> 00:54:48,080 we now have enough VJs for every segment of the audience. 831 00:54:48,664 --> 00:54:52,638 Mm, that just leaves a host. 832 00:54:52,668 --> 00:54:56,141 I think you'd agree that no one Grant's team suggested had that. 833 00:54:56,171 --> 00:55:00,187 Anna, I know how hard you're angling for this, and... 834 00:55:00,217 --> 00:55:02,678 I've seen the work you're putting in, and... 835 00:55:03,762 --> 00:55:04,930 I'm impressed. 836 00:55:08,600 --> 00:55:11,061 You still using the pink stuff? 837 00:55:13,105 --> 00:55:14,409 Yeah. 838 00:55:14,439 --> 00:55:15,816 It's not enough, is it? 839 00:55:16,567 --> 00:55:19,695 What? Do you mean...? 840 00:55:20,112 --> 00:55:22,209 Guess who...? 841 00:55:22,239 --> 00:55:25,087 Ooh. My bad, Anna. 842 00:55:25,117 --> 00:55:28,215 You, uh, ready for that lunch meeting? 843 00:55:28,245 --> 00:55:29,830 I'm starving. 844 00:55:33,667 --> 00:55:35,752 Can't wait for tonight. 845 00:55:48,056 --> 00:55:49,725 You okay, Sis? 846 00:55:52,603 --> 00:55:54,324 Up all night. 847 00:55:54,354 --> 00:55:56,315 Lord, they put this thing in tight. 848 00:55:57,274 --> 00:55:58,579 I'll be all right. 849 00:55:58,609 --> 00:56:01,623 What changed your mind, girl? I love it. 850 00:56:01,653 --> 00:56:03,083 Me, too, girl. 851 00:56:06,950 --> 00:56:08,493 You did good today. 852 00:56:09,203 --> 00:56:10,370 Thanks, girl. 853 00:56:23,300 --> 00:56:24,301 Ow. 854 00:56:27,888 --> 00:56:29,431 Are you serious? 855 00:57:15,310 --> 00:57:17,229 This never happened. 856 00:57:48,343 --> 00:57:50,941 What's up, everybody? We are here to celebrate 857 00:57:50,971 --> 00:57:54,778 the hottest 24-hour music network, Cult, 858 00:57:54,808 --> 00:57:57,156 and here are The Fellas! 859 00:57:57,186 --> 00:58:01,690 * No, please don't go thinkin'... * 860 00:58:02,316 --> 00:58:03,650 Hey. 861 00:58:06,111 --> 00:58:08,488 Wow. Oh, my God. 862 00:58:08,906 --> 00:58:10,240 You look great. 863 00:58:11,950 --> 00:58:14,244 * song continues * 864 00:58:21,835 --> 00:58:24,308 Hey! Sista! 865 00:58:24,338 --> 00:58:26,268 Look at you. 866 00:58:26,298 --> 00:58:27,561 Wow! 867 00:58:27,591 --> 00:58:28,979 Anna. 868 00:58:29,009 --> 00:58:31,482 You never called me back. 869 00:58:31,512 --> 00:58:33,442 Babe, I've been so busy. 870 00:58:33,472 --> 00:58:36,778 Rubbish. I want you and me at the Madonna party, okay? 871 00:58:36,808 --> 00:58:38,780 - Call me back. - I'll see. I'll see. 872 00:58:38,810 --> 00:58:40,354 Okay. 873 00:58:45,317 --> 00:58:46,330 ...every time! 874 00:58:46,360 --> 00:58:47,945 Well, as I live and breathe. 875 00:58:49,488 --> 00:58:51,293 You made it! 876 00:58:51,323 --> 00:58:55,714 Isn't it exquisite? 877 00:58:55,744 --> 00:58:57,996 Yes, well, it's certainly very different. 878 00:59:00,082 --> 00:59:01,929 Uh, what'd you say? 879 00:59:01,959 --> 00:59:03,639 Congratulations. 880 00:59:03,669 --> 00:59:07,017 We... so need to catch up. 881 00:59:07,047 --> 00:59:08,852 Let's go find somewhere to talk. 882 00:59:08,882 --> 00:59:10,092 Come on. 883 00:59:10,676 --> 00:59:14,525 Now, your first reaction may be that the office seems cold. 884 00:59:14,555 --> 00:59:19,393 But we like to think of Cult as a little more posh. 885 00:59:21,061 --> 00:59:22,521 Wouldn't you say? 886 00:59:23,397 --> 00:59:25,118 That's some hair. 887 00:59:25,148 --> 00:59:26,620 Yeah. 888 00:59:26,650 --> 00:59:28,914 Can you believe it? 889 00:59:28,944 --> 00:59:30,863 I'd have to see it to believe it. 890 00:59:35,200 --> 00:59:36,588 It's... 891 00:59:36,618 --> 00:59:39,383 been hard without you, Edna. 892 00:59:39,413 --> 00:59:41,844 You seem to have adjusted pretty well. 893 00:59:41,874 --> 00:59:43,637 I had no choice. 894 00:59:43,667 --> 00:59:45,597 You always have a choice. 895 00:59:45,627 --> 00:59:47,004 Not always. 896 00:59:48,380 --> 00:59:49,464 Okay. 897 00:59:51,967 --> 00:59:54,261 Edna, what is it? 898 00:59:56,805 --> 00:59:58,235 Grant offered me the world 899 00:59:58,265 --> 01:00:02,489 to turn what was for the people, by the people, into... 900 01:00:02,519 --> 01:00:03,604 this. 901 01:00:04,354 --> 01:00:05,939 I chose to walk away. 902 01:00:06,857 --> 01:00:08,453 I almost got evicted. 903 01:00:08,483 --> 01:00:10,289 I had something for you, Anna. 904 01:00:10,319 --> 01:00:11,957 You never returned my phone calls. 905 01:00:11,987 --> 01:00:13,989 I have something here. 906 01:00:14,907 --> 01:00:17,462 Finally, after four years. You want me to start over? 907 01:00:17,492 --> 01:00:18,964 I can't afford that. 908 01:00:18,994 --> 01:00:21,175 You couldn't afford that hair, but that didn't stop you. 909 01:00:21,205 --> 01:00:23,290 Mm. 910 01:00:27,002 --> 01:00:29,308 Not with what you paid me. 911 01:00:29,338 --> 01:00:31,310 * ominous music playing * 912 01:00:31,340 --> 01:00:33,509 She's giving me my own show. 913 01:00:34,927 --> 01:00:36,553 More than that. 914 01:00:37,262 --> 01:00:42,893 She's making me the centerpiece of the entire channel. 915 01:00:46,104 --> 01:00:47,743 Well, I hope it's worth it. 916 01:00:55,030 --> 01:00:56,532 There's a code. 917 01:00:58,283 --> 01:01:02,549 Uh, 1-8-6-6, 918 01:01:02,579 --> 01:01:04,498 9-8. 919 01:01:06,291 --> 01:01:08,013 It's still locked. 920 01:01:08,043 --> 01:01:09,253 Did you press pound? 921 01:01:13,048 --> 01:01:15,354 Like I said, I hope it's worth it. 922 01:01:15,384 --> 01:01:16,677 It is. 923 01:01:20,430 --> 01:01:21,515 It is. 924 01:01:32,317 --> 01:01:34,915 Yeah, you know I could help you with whatever you need. 925 01:01:34,945 --> 01:01:36,625 Yeah. 926 01:01:36,655 --> 01:01:38,710 Julius! 927 01:01:38,740 --> 01:01:40,951 Mm, mm, mm. 928 01:01:50,002 --> 01:01:51,223 Hey. 929 01:01:51,253 --> 01:01:54,351 Oh, my God. Hey. 930 01:01:54,381 --> 01:01:56,341 - Um, you're... - Germane. 931 01:01:57,968 --> 01:02:00,899 I met you at Sandra's spot, right? 932 01:02:00,929 --> 01:02:03,944 Yeah, Anna. Anna Bludso, um, with Cult. 933 01:02:03,974 --> 01:02:06,864 Hey, let me ask you a question. Have you been back... 934 01:02:06,894 --> 01:02:08,824 there? Virgie's. 935 01:02:08,854 --> 01:02:10,909 Oh. No. 936 01:02:10,939 --> 01:02:11,925 Why? 937 01:02:11,940 --> 01:02:15,080 It's just that ever since she started going there, 938 01:02:15,110 --> 01:02:17,374 Sandra's been acting a little... 939 01:02:17,404 --> 01:02:18,876 Anna. 940 01:02:18,906 --> 01:02:20,252 Anna Bludso. 941 01:02:20,282 --> 01:02:21,950 Mr. Madison? 942 01:02:22,993 --> 01:02:23,993 Zora? 943 01:02:25,412 --> 01:02:27,467 You know what? It's not a big deal. 944 01:02:27,497 --> 01:02:29,970 No, you should stay and say hi. 945 01:02:30,000 --> 01:02:32,753 Uh, I don't do suits. I, uh... 946 01:02:34,129 --> 01:02:35,672 I, I'll see you around. 947 01:02:45,057 --> 01:02:47,613 So, word on the street is you're our secret weapon. 948 01:02:47,643 --> 01:02:49,907 Where did Zora find you? 949 01:02:49,937 --> 01:02:52,689 I've worked here for four years. 950 01:02:54,608 --> 01:02:57,706 So, Zora shared with me your plans for Cult Live. Brilliant. 951 01:02:57,736 --> 01:02:59,875 Now, be prepared. You're gonna get a little bit of push back 952 01:02:59,905 --> 01:03:02,127 on the host thing. I'm all in. 953 01:03:02,157 --> 01:03:03,629 Yeah? You are? 954 01:03:03,659 --> 01:03:06,048 There's no one better to have as the face of Cult Live. 955 01:03:06,078 --> 01:03:07,799 Wow. 956 01:03:07,829 --> 01:03:10,636 - You really mean that? - Abso-fucking-lutely. 957 01:03:10,666 --> 01:03:13,836 Zora back on screen? Slam dunk. 958 01:03:16,797 --> 01:03:19,591 Very proud of what the two of you put together. All right? 959 01:03:20,342 --> 01:03:21,980 Excuse me. Rosalyn? 960 01:03:22,010 --> 01:03:24,274 - Anna... - Zora. 961 01:03:24,304 --> 01:03:26,306 Sorry, excuse me, Anna. This is, um... 962 01:03:29,643 --> 01:03:31,949 Z, I mean, come on. It's your party. 963 01:03:31,979 --> 01:03:33,534 And you've ruined it. 964 01:03:33,564 --> 01:03:34,982 Where the hell were you? 965 01:03:36,567 --> 01:03:39,039 Hey. Come on. Hey, don't leave... 966 01:03:39,069 --> 01:03:41,363 Eh, Anna... I mean, Zora! 967 01:03:42,406 --> 01:03:43,615 Shit. 968 01:03:58,547 --> 01:04:00,090 Everything okay? 969 01:04:02,467 --> 01:04:04,011 You smoking again? 970 01:04:11,185 --> 01:04:13,061 So, um, you good? 971 01:04:16,064 --> 01:04:18,537 Listen, she's a monster, Anna. 972 01:04:18,567 --> 01:04:21,498 She's manipulative, she's possessive, 973 01:04:21,528 --> 01:04:25,532 - she's insecure... - It must be awful, Julius. 974 01:04:28,577 --> 01:04:30,632 I really fucked things up, huh? 975 01:04:30,662 --> 01:04:32,748 Yeah. 976 01:04:33,290 --> 01:04:34,625 Yeah, I know I did. 977 01:04:35,626 --> 01:04:37,181 Can I tell you something? 978 01:04:37,211 --> 01:04:38,378 Fuck! 979 01:04:39,004 --> 01:04:40,476 What? 980 01:04:40,506 --> 01:04:44,730 I miss you. Okay? So, so much. And I... 981 01:04:44,760 --> 01:04:48,597 I know it's not fair to you, and I shouldn't say that, but it's true. 982 01:04:51,183 --> 01:04:52,476 You ever... 983 01:04:53,519 --> 01:04:54,645 ...miss me? 984 01:04:56,605 --> 01:04:58,148 I know, I shouldn't ask that. 985 01:04:59,650 --> 01:05:00,651 Right? 986 01:05:05,906 --> 01:05:07,324 You drive? 987 01:05:10,452 --> 01:05:12,579 * "Piece of My Love" by Guy plays on stereo * 988 01:05:20,087 --> 01:05:22,130 Which one? Red or white, Anna? 989 01:05:26,510 --> 01:05:27,719 Anna? 990 01:05:29,638 --> 01:05:32,266 I used to fantasize about waking up in your bed. 991 01:05:33,809 --> 01:05:36,573 And I would go to start packing my things, 992 01:05:36,603 --> 01:05:38,242 and you would grab me. 993 01:05:38,272 --> 01:05:40,994 And you would say, 994 01:05:41,024 --> 01:05:43,789 "Where are you going, Anna? 995 01:05:43,819 --> 01:05:45,988 This is your home, Anna." 996 01:05:47,739 --> 01:05:49,324 That's so stupid, huh? 997 01:05:54,538 --> 01:05:55,759 I'm gonna go. 998 01:05:55,789 --> 01:05:59,835 Hey, hey, hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. 999 01:06:00,752 --> 01:06:02,141 Where you going? 1000 01:06:02,171 --> 01:06:06,103 * Baby, you can have all of me * 1001 01:06:06,133 --> 01:06:09,273 * 'Cause I'm not totally free * 1002 01:06:09,303 --> 01:06:13,098 * I can't tell you everything that's going on * 1003 01:06:14,057 --> 01:06:15,737 * Baby * 1004 01:06:15,767 --> 01:06:18,866 * There's a few things in my past * 1005 01:06:18,896 --> 01:06:21,952 * That should not be explained * 1006 01:06:21,982 --> 01:06:24,580 * I'm asking you, baby * 1007 01:06:24,610 --> 01:06:27,499 * Be with me for a little while * 1008 01:06:27,529 --> 01:06:30,073 * Please, hush * 1009 01:06:31,408 --> 01:06:33,672 * No questions asked * 1010 01:06:33,702 --> 01:06:35,454 Pick your weapon. 1011 01:06:39,583 --> 01:06:41,722 That's it? 1012 01:06:41,752 --> 01:06:43,348 I've got an early morning. 1013 01:06:43,378 --> 01:06:44,850 Mm. 1014 01:06:44,880 --> 01:06:46,810 I'll be looking like Zorro. 1015 01:06:46,840 --> 01:06:49,229 Or I'll be the Phantom of Your Ass. Come on. 1016 01:06:49,259 --> 01:06:51,595 Did you miss that? Yeah. You miss this? 1017 01:06:53,805 --> 01:06:55,307 Fuck. 1018 01:06:56,433 --> 01:06:58,697 Last time you were inside of me... Uh-huh... 1019 01:06:58,727 --> 01:07:00,866 Were you thinking about her? 1020 01:07:00,896 --> 01:07:04,036 Who? Zora. Were you thinking of her? 1021 01:07:04,066 --> 01:07:05,662 Huh? Wha... 1022 01:07:05,692 --> 01:07:07,623 Oh, Anna. 1023 01:07:07,653 --> 01:07:08,999 Your eyes. 1024 01:07:09,029 --> 01:07:10,906 You never looked so beautiful. 1025 01:07:13,075 --> 01:07:16,006 And what about the blonde from RMV? 1026 01:07:16,036 --> 01:07:18,133 Huh? What? I don't know what you're talking... 1027 01:07:18,163 --> 01:07:20,260 From the party. The blonde. 1028 01:07:20,290 --> 01:07:22,471 Oh. Where are you going with this? 1029 01:07:22,501 --> 01:07:23,710 I want to know... 1030 01:07:25,379 --> 01:07:27,965 I'm the best... The best... 1031 01:07:29,800 --> 01:07:32,856 Yeah, you never could resist a little bit of rope, huh? 1032 01:07:32,886 --> 01:07:34,525 Guess not. Fucking ride that dick. 1033 01:07:34,555 --> 01:07:36,610 - Ride that shit hard... - I'm the best? 1034 01:07:36,640 --> 01:07:38,946 - Fuckin' best, baby. - Best you ever had? 1035 01:07:38,976 --> 01:07:41,186 Best I fucking had! 1036 01:07:44,356 --> 01:07:46,537 Then why did you leave? 1037 01:07:46,567 --> 01:07:49,790 Could... Could you chill out, baby? It's a little sensitive down there. 1038 01:07:49,820 --> 01:07:51,405 I can relate. 1039 01:07:54,825 --> 01:07:56,618 Aah! Aah! 1040 01:08:17,514 --> 01:08:19,600 I did what the box told me. 1041 01:08:31,945 --> 01:08:33,584 * tense music playing * 1042 01:09:03,185 --> 01:09:05,604 - LINDA Hello? - Hey, Linda? 1043 01:09:06,188 --> 01:09:07,826 Hey, it's Anna. 1044 01:09:07,856 --> 01:09:10,400 Uh, you know that book? Unc's book? 1045 01:09:11,276 --> 01:09:14,249 I never finished the moss girl story. Could you read it to me? 1046 01:09:14,279 --> 01:09:15,501 Right now? 1047 01:09:15,531 --> 01:09:17,544 Just from the part where she gets the wig. 1048 01:09:17,574 --> 01:09:20,422 You know, it helps me fall asleep. 1049 01:09:20,452 --> 01:09:23,592 That's... not weird at all. 1050 01:09:23,622 --> 01:09:27,221 So, slave girl... Moss... Blah, blah, blah. All right... 1051 01:09:27,251 --> 01:09:29,014 "She made herself a wig. 1052 01:09:29,044 --> 01:09:32,476 "She sees herself in the mirror and she thinks she looks good. 1053 01:09:32,506 --> 01:09:36,647 "Almost like someone else was staring back at her. Someone was. 1054 01:09:36,677 --> 01:09:40,234 "She came across a slave crying on account of massa's whip, 1055 01:09:40,264 --> 01:09:44,488 "and looked down and see her wig start drinking the blood from his wound. 1056 01:09:44,518 --> 01:09:47,199 "'What kind of moss is this?' she say. 1057 01:09:47,229 --> 01:09:50,410 "But with his dying breath, he tell her, 'That ain't moss. 1058 01:09:50,440 --> 01:09:53,372 "'That's the hair of witches from the before time. 1059 01:09:53,402 --> 01:09:57,584 "'They need blood to grow strong enough to take over a person's body. 1060 01:09:57,614 --> 01:10:00,117 "'Then, they can come back to the world.' 1061 01:10:01,159 --> 01:10:02,756 "She ain't want to believe him, 1062 01:10:02,786 --> 01:10:05,425 "but then she feel her hair wrap around her neck, 1063 01:10:05,455 --> 01:10:07,010 "and strangle her. 1064 01:10:07,040 --> 01:10:09,847 "Even now, if you still see her walking around them woods, 1065 01:10:09,877 --> 01:10:12,641 "remember, it's only her body. 1066 01:10:12,671 --> 01:10:15,090 The witches take turns in her head." 1067 01:10:23,182 --> 01:10:27,227 * soft R&B music playing * 1068 01:10:43,327 --> 01:10:44,703 Welcome, honey. 1069 01:10:45,954 --> 01:10:48,302 Thank you for taking me last minute. 1070 01:10:48,332 --> 01:10:49,928 All good. 1071 01:10:49,958 --> 01:10:51,793 I had an opening, like I said. 1072 01:10:52,669 --> 01:10:55,017 This gon' take a while to get all this out. 1073 01:10:55,047 --> 01:10:57,644 ...first of all, okay, 'cause I know who my daddy is. 1074 01:10:57,674 --> 01:10:58,937 Couple hours. 1075 01:10:58,967 --> 01:11:00,511 - Okay. - Okay. 1076 01:11:02,513 --> 01:11:03,817 All right, Coral. 1077 01:11:03,847 --> 01:11:06,642 Miss Thing better be ready, 'cause I don't have all night. 1078 01:11:08,310 --> 01:11:09,436 Well... 1079 01:11:11,063 --> 01:11:13,232 I didn't know you went here, Edna. 1080 01:11:15,108 --> 01:11:19,374 Crowned is Black Hollywood's secret weapon. 1081 01:11:19,404 --> 01:11:21,168 'Course, you'd know that if 1082 01:11:21,198 --> 01:11:23,867 you didn't have a thing about people being in your hair. 1083 01:11:25,202 --> 01:11:26,715 If that were ever true. 1084 01:11:26,745 --> 01:11:29,593 She's fucking killing me. Aisha will be out in a minute. 1085 01:11:29,623 --> 01:11:32,554 No, I do. I have to go. I told you that. 1086 01:11:32,584 --> 01:11:34,890 It's kind of funny seeing you here. 1087 01:11:34,920 --> 01:11:37,267 Damn, this is in here tight. 1088 01:11:37,297 --> 01:11:39,478 Ow! Okay, hey, hey. 1089 01:11:39,508 --> 01:11:41,104 Don't go there with that. 1090 01:11:41,134 --> 01:11:44,471 I'm sorry. It hurts so bad. 1091 01:11:45,097 --> 01:11:47,694 - I fucked up. - Jesus, Anna. 1092 01:11:47,724 --> 01:11:49,184 It's just hair. 1093 01:11:51,144 --> 01:11:53,313 Edna, I'm so sorry. 1094 01:11:54,314 --> 01:11:56,900 You were my friend and my mentor. 1095 01:11:58,777 --> 01:12:00,737 I just got caught up. I got... 1096 01:12:01,405 --> 01:12:02,918 really caught up. 1097 01:12:02,948 --> 01:12:04,408 I'm still caught up. 1098 01:12:06,451 --> 01:12:07,619 Ow. 1099 01:12:10,163 --> 01:12:11,665 You know I talk a lot of shit. 1100 01:12:12,541 --> 01:12:13,971 But the truth is, 1101 01:12:14,001 --> 01:12:17,933 I can't fault you for doing whatever it takes 1102 01:12:17,963 --> 01:12:20,674 to get where they keep trying to keep us from getting. 1103 01:12:21,800 --> 01:12:23,719 And fuck you. The hair looks good. 1104 01:12:24,845 --> 01:12:26,441 That's probably why I'm so mad. 1105 01:12:26,471 --> 01:12:28,902 You know, in a perfect world, 1106 01:12:28,932 --> 01:12:32,239 a woman would be able to wear her hair the fuck the way she wants to. 1107 01:12:32,269 --> 01:12:34,146 Yeah. Yeah. 1108 01:12:34,980 --> 01:12:38,442 Well, if she wants another weave, I ain't the one. 1109 01:12:41,361 --> 01:12:43,333 Can you put it up in a bun, please? 1110 01:12:43,363 --> 01:12:44,585 What's that, darlin'? 1111 01:12:44,615 --> 01:12:48,088 Uh, just put it up as tight as you can. 1112 01:12:48,118 --> 01:12:50,996 Uh, I don't want to yank it. I'm tender headed. 1113 01:12:52,497 --> 01:12:54,553 Girl, I'm so sorry. 1114 01:12:54,583 --> 01:12:58,849 Y'all, this surfer nigga from Venice got me so twisted. Mm. 1115 01:12:58,879 --> 01:13:01,977 I don't know. You got a surfer colonizing your lands? 1116 01:13:02,007 --> 01:13:03,133 Oh, Lord. 1117 01:13:03,842 --> 01:13:05,469 - Be right back. - Jesus. 1118 01:13:16,355 --> 01:13:17,397 Anna... 1119 01:13:18,941 --> 01:13:20,901 Oh, shit! 1120 01:13:24,988 --> 01:13:26,001 Aah! 1121 01:13:26,031 --> 01:13:27,336 * ominous music playing * 1122 01:13:45,801 --> 01:13:48,428 * ominous music playing * 1123 01:13:50,722 --> 01:13:52,194 Oh! Aah! 1124 01:13:52,224 --> 01:13:53,642 No! 1125 01:14:03,735 --> 01:14:06,250 ZORA It's Zora. Can't come to the phone right now, 1126 01:14:06,280 --> 01:14:07,668 so please leave a message. 1127 01:14:07,698 --> 01:14:10,033 Truth be told, I'm probably still at the office. 1128 01:14:12,953 --> 01:14:15,884 * intense music playing * 1129 01:14:47,696 --> 01:14:49,489 Oh, Sheryl! 1130 01:14:53,994 --> 01:14:55,204 Zora? 1131 01:14:58,498 --> 01:14:59,666 Anna. 1132 01:15:01,293 --> 01:15:03,045 Something bad has happened. 1133 01:15:04,963 --> 01:15:06,435 Oh, I'm aware. 1134 01:15:06,465 --> 01:15:08,175 It's happening to you, too. 1135 01:15:11,220 --> 01:15:12,679 What do you mean? 1136 01:15:13,430 --> 01:15:15,015 How many lives has it taken? 1137 01:15:15,557 --> 01:15:18,405 It's so strange. 1138 01:15:18,435 --> 01:15:20,365 One moment you think you recognize yourself, 1139 01:15:20,395 --> 01:15:23,982 and then the next there's this rush of hunger. 1140 01:15:24,858 --> 01:15:28,290 Sheryl came in. All kind of job demands. 1141 01:15:28,320 --> 01:15:32,878 Spelling out all of her strengths. If only timing was one of them. 1142 01:15:32,908 --> 01:15:35,297 This is happening to other people? 1143 01:15:35,327 --> 01:15:37,508 Let me check with my killer weave support group 1144 01:15:37,538 --> 01:15:39,009 and find out their sentiments. 1145 01:15:39,039 --> 01:15:41,804 I don't fucking know what's happening with everyone else! 1146 01:15:41,834 --> 01:15:43,472 Now, who else have you told about this? 1147 01:15:43,502 --> 01:15:45,140 - No one! - Of course not! 1148 01:15:45,170 --> 01:15:46,642 No one would fuckin' believe it! 1149 01:15:46,672 --> 01:15:48,769 That rush of hunger. 1150 01:15:48,799 --> 01:15:51,063 How often do you get it? 1151 01:15:51,093 --> 01:15:55,138 At first, it was like, once in a while. Then it started to be constant. 1152 01:15:56,515 --> 01:15:58,946 And some days it doesn't stop. 1153 01:15:58,976 --> 01:16:01,740 Do you get the dreams, too? 1154 01:16:01,770 --> 01:16:03,742 Oh, my God. 1155 01:16:03,772 --> 01:16:06,537 It's... It's trying to get in here. 1156 01:16:06,567 --> 01:16:09,319 It wants to take over us. 1157 01:16:12,322 --> 01:16:15,087 Fuck it. It's just hair. 1158 01:16:15,117 --> 01:16:17,422 Just... It's just hair. 1159 01:16:17,452 --> 01:16:19,872 - It won't let you! It won't let you! - It's fucking just hair! 1160 01:16:23,333 --> 01:16:25,210 Aah! Aah! 1161 01:16:33,677 --> 01:16:36,150 * dramatic music playing * 1162 01:17:00,579 --> 01:17:01,914 Unc? 1163 01:17:05,918 --> 01:17:07,211 Anna. 1164 01:17:11,590 --> 01:17:14,438 - What are you doing? - I couldn't sleep. What's your excuse? 1165 01:17:14,468 --> 01:17:16,720 And how often do you come by in the... 1166 01:17:17,721 --> 01:17:19,097 ...dead of night? 1167 01:17:20,557 --> 01:17:22,696 Are you looking for anything in particular? 1168 01:17:22,726 --> 01:17:25,449 Uh, the, um... 1169 01:17:25,479 --> 01:17:27,242 uh, moss haired girl. 1170 01:17:27,272 --> 01:17:29,244 Anything hair-related, really. 1171 01:17:29,274 --> 01:17:32,873 Yeah, so, this one has a few hair stories in it. 1172 01:17:32,903 --> 01:17:35,209 It's mostly from American Indian tribes. 1173 01:17:35,239 --> 01:17:40,088 There are some tribes who believe that a person's hair holds all their thoughts, 1174 01:17:40,118 --> 01:17:41,924 even after death. 1175 01:17:41,954 --> 01:17:44,760 The idea being that one must have pure intentions, 1176 01:17:44,790 --> 01:17:47,763 so that enemies can't use the hair they leave behind 1177 01:17:47,793 --> 01:17:49,056 for evil spells. 1178 01:17:49,086 --> 01:17:52,810 "First, there was only the wild beasts and the red man." 1179 01:17:52,840 --> 01:17:55,729 Do you think the moss tree story could somehow be related? 1180 01:17:55,759 --> 01:18:00,484 Like, uh, maybe the hair in the tree was enchanted, or... 1181 01:18:00,514 --> 01:18:01,514 I don't know. 1182 01:18:02,432 --> 01:18:03,779 It's fun to think about. 1183 01:18:03,809 --> 01:18:06,949 But didn't you say that the native tribes of this land 1184 01:18:06,979 --> 01:18:09,785 and the ones brought here were wise about things we've forgotten? 1185 01:18:09,815 --> 01:18:12,287 Things we consider... magic? 1186 01:18:12,317 --> 01:18:15,332 Sure. But the minute you start supposing and what if-ing, 1187 01:18:15,362 --> 01:18:18,710 and now you've, you've, you've stereotyped a whole group of people. 1188 01:18:18,740 --> 01:18:22,005 If there's something that they were trying to warn us about, 1189 01:18:22,035 --> 01:18:24,383 or even, if there's something real, then... 1190 01:18:24,413 --> 01:18:25,873 We'd never know. 1191 01:18:27,416 --> 01:18:31,378 Conquerors don't write much about the people they conquer. 1192 01:18:31,837 --> 01:18:33,297 What is this about? 1193 01:18:36,175 --> 01:18:38,218 I'm doing a segment. Um... 1194 01:18:39,178 --> 01:18:41,316 ...inspired by you. 1195 01:18:41,346 --> 01:18:44,224 A little hair history thing. 1196 01:18:46,810 --> 01:18:48,061 That's very sweet. 1197 01:18:49,521 --> 01:18:53,066 Um, time to put this old man to bed. Past my bedtime, so... 1198 01:18:54,735 --> 01:18:56,290 Always good to see you, honey. 1199 01:18:56,320 --> 01:18:58,071 - You, too. - Mm. 1200 01:19:01,617 --> 01:19:03,076 You look... 1201 01:19:04,077 --> 01:19:05,120 ...beautiful. 1202 01:19:11,168 --> 01:19:13,348 ANNA Hey, it's Anna. 1203 01:19:13,378 --> 01:19:15,350 Leave a message. 1204 01:19:15,380 --> 01:19:17,227 ROSALYN Anna, it's Rosalyn. 1205 01:19:17,257 --> 01:19:18,759 It's almost noon. Where are you? 1206 01:19:27,935 --> 01:19:31,897 Ooh. Not today, Satan. Not today. 1207 01:19:47,204 --> 01:19:49,957 Anna! Oh, thank God. 1208 01:19:50,582 --> 01:19:53,418 No one's been able to reach Zora. Have you heard from her? 1209 01:19:55,546 --> 01:19:57,005 No. 1210 01:19:58,841 --> 01:20:00,479 Anna. 1211 01:20:00,509 --> 01:20:02,397 - Honey, are you okay? - Yeah. 1212 01:20:02,427 --> 01:20:05,400 No, I know. It's been so crazy. 1213 01:20:05,430 --> 01:20:06,431 Anna... 1214 01:20:07,599 --> 01:20:09,101 We need a host. 1215 01:20:10,811 --> 01:20:12,491 You sure about the belt? 1216 01:20:12,521 --> 01:20:15,357 It's pristine. Nice heels. 1217 01:20:15,816 --> 01:20:18,110 - Thank you. - It's time. 1218 01:20:23,115 --> 01:20:25,242 * "It's My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown playing * 1219 01:20:27,369 --> 01:20:28,966 * I can do what I wanna do * 1220 01:20:28,996 --> 01:20:30,926 What's up, America? 1221 01:20:30,956 --> 01:20:33,929 I'm Anna Bludso, your host for today. 1222 01:20:33,959 --> 01:20:36,640 Now, if you've been watching the promos, 1223 01:20:36,670 --> 01:20:39,226 I know you were expecting someone a little taller, 1224 01:20:39,256 --> 01:20:41,228 a little more model-esque, but... 1225 01:20:41,258 --> 01:20:42,896 Psych! You got me! 1226 01:20:42,926 --> 01:20:45,983 Okay, all right, all right. 1227 01:20:46,013 --> 01:20:49,558 Welcome to Cult Live! 1228 01:20:58,859 --> 01:21:02,124 All the fans out here are going crazy. 1229 01:21:02,154 --> 01:21:04,668 You know why? 'Cause they want to know who's got the number one spot. 1230 01:21:04,698 --> 01:21:08,422 Okay. Well, we're down to our top two. 1231 01:21:08,452 --> 01:21:11,091 - Who got it? - What haven't we seen yet? 1232 01:21:11,121 --> 01:21:13,302 Well, you know, we ain't seen "Break U" by The Fellas yet. 1233 01:21:13,332 --> 01:21:15,721 And you know I mess with The Fellas. Sometimes. 1234 01:21:15,751 --> 01:21:21,143 Okay. Our number two video is... 1235 01:21:21,173 --> 01:21:23,687 "Break U!" * "Break U" playing on TV * 1236 01:21:23,717 --> 01:21:26,482 Which means our number one video... 1237 01:21:26,512 --> 01:21:29,401 Wait, wait, wait! Now, everyone at Cult knows 1238 01:21:29,431 --> 01:21:33,906 Anna is Sandra's biggest fan in the whole world. 1239 01:21:33,936 --> 01:21:37,993 So, we thought we'd do something special... 1240 01:21:38,023 --> 01:21:40,234 All right, sis. Do you mind? 1241 01:21:41,652 --> 01:21:44,196 And the number one video is... 1242 01:21:45,697 --> 01:21:47,085 Sorry Fellas... 1243 01:21:47,115 --> 01:21:49,087 "I Get It," by me! 1244 01:21:49,117 --> 01:21:51,328 * "I Get It" playing * 1245 01:21:59,586 --> 01:22:00,838 * Get it! * 1246 01:22:01,839 --> 01:22:03,674 And... commercial. 1247 01:22:08,971 --> 01:22:12,140 * tense music playing * 1248 01:22:13,642 --> 01:22:16,019 Goodnight. See you all tomorrow. 1249 01:22:31,660 --> 01:22:33,090 Zora. 1250 01:22:33,120 --> 01:22:34,550 Anna. 1251 01:22:34,580 --> 01:22:36,874 - Hey. - Hey, girl. 1252 01:22:37,541 --> 01:22:39,847 Wow. You were... 1253 01:22:39,877 --> 01:22:42,933 - great. - Ros, did you see Zora? 1254 01:22:42,963 --> 01:22:45,936 No, Anna. She's totally M. I. A. 1255 01:22:45,966 --> 01:22:48,021 I saw her looking out of that window. 1256 01:22:48,051 --> 01:22:51,358 I've been organizing her office for hours. She's not here. 1257 01:22:51,388 --> 01:22:53,402 Ros, I saw her. 1258 01:22:53,432 --> 01:22:55,028 Anna... 1259 01:22:55,058 --> 01:22:56,268 there's something... 1260 01:23:09,781 --> 01:23:10,991 Ros? 1261 01:23:20,417 --> 01:23:21,460 Ro... 1262 01:25:18,577 --> 01:25:19,912 What's the code? 1263 01:26:18,762 --> 01:26:20,609 Help me! 1264 01:26:20,639 --> 01:26:22,933 Somebody help me! No! 1265 01:26:43,871 --> 01:26:44,997 Fuck! 1266 01:27:03,557 --> 01:27:06,113 Oh, shit! What the fuck! 1267 01:27:06,143 --> 01:27:07,531 Come on, man. I ain't one of them! 1268 01:27:07,561 --> 01:27:08,991 - You're not? - No! 1269 01:27:09,021 --> 01:27:10,409 What were you doing upstairs? 1270 01:27:10,439 --> 01:27:11,910 I thought motherfuckers was going up there to celebrate, 1271 01:27:11,940 --> 01:27:12,995 so shit, I went, too. 1272 01:27:13,025 --> 01:27:15,414 Shit, I was trying to blend in with these zombie bitches to keep 'em at bay. 1273 01:27:15,444 --> 01:27:17,207 Brook, you gotta take this out. 1274 01:27:17,237 --> 01:27:19,501 I don't know the last time you went to Virgie's... 1275 01:27:19,531 --> 01:27:21,753 Virgie's? Bitch, I ain't got $500 to give her! 1276 01:27:21,783 --> 01:27:24,006 Especially when La'Neka hook a sister up for $250! 1277 01:27:24,036 --> 01:27:25,924 Look, I cannot die today, okay? 1278 01:27:25,954 --> 01:27:27,342 I haven't been to church in like, 15 years. 1279 01:27:27,372 --> 01:27:29,636 Aah! 1280 01:27:29,666 --> 01:27:31,472 Aah! 1281 01:27:31,502 --> 01:27:32,321 Anna! 1282 01:27:32,336 --> 01:27:33,754 Shit. 1283 01:27:44,932 --> 01:27:47,559 Aah! This bitch is trying to kill me! 1284 01:27:54,066 --> 01:27:55,609 Anna, cut this bitch! 1285 01:28:18,298 --> 01:28:21,093 * ominous music playing * 1286 01:28:55,961 --> 01:28:58,058 Bitch, what is you doin'? 1287 01:28:58,088 --> 01:28:59,518 I done seen all the Jason movies. 1288 01:28:59,548 --> 01:29:01,145 You ain't gotta check to see if she's dead! 1289 01:29:01,175 --> 01:29:02,342 Come on! 1290 01:29:07,556 --> 01:29:09,361 I should have died back there. 1291 01:29:09,391 --> 01:29:10,863 But I'll tell you what. 1292 01:29:10,893 --> 01:29:15,450 That crazy hoe had them blue eyes directed on you. Okay? 1293 01:29:15,480 --> 01:29:17,733 Come on, come on, come on, come on... 1294 01:29:19,276 --> 01:29:22,166 Uh, h... Hey. Hey, hey, girl. 1295 01:29:22,196 --> 01:29:23,458 Hey. 1296 01:29:23,488 --> 01:29:24,865 Did you forget your coat? 1297 01:30:12,287 --> 01:30:13,287 Shit. 1298 01:30:15,916 --> 01:30:17,042 Shit. 1299 01:30:39,356 --> 01:30:42,901 Please, please, please. Please, God. Please, somebody. 1300 01:30:43,527 --> 01:30:45,237 What the fuck? 1301 01:30:52,578 --> 01:30:53,912 Okay, okay, okay. 1302 01:33:19,933 --> 01:33:22,227 "Porcine albumin." 1303 01:33:32,112 --> 01:33:33,363 Pig's blood? 1304 01:33:36,700 --> 01:33:38,744 This is a fucking appetizer. 1305 01:33:41,747 --> 01:33:44,678 Oh, love your hair! Super cute. 1306 01:33:44,708 --> 01:33:46,305 Thanks. It's a little tight, 1307 01:33:46,335 --> 01:33:49,975 but hopefully my boyfriend fucks it loose tonight. 1308 01:33:50,005 --> 01:33:51,548 I'm just kidding. I need it to last. 1309 01:33:54,843 --> 01:33:57,107 Okay, here's the last of it. 1310 01:33:57,137 --> 01:33:59,818 At least for me, it is. Girl, I can't carry no more of your stuff. 1311 01:33:59,848 --> 01:34:01,653 What'd you pack in there? Bricks? 1312 01:34:01,683 --> 01:34:04,490 Oh, and before I forget to tell you, 1313 01:34:04,520 --> 01:34:07,493 I'm gonna be late for dinner tonight. I'm doing something super top secret. 1314 01:34:07,523 --> 01:34:09,733 Can't tell you. Okay, fine. Don't pull my leg... 1315 01:34:25,749 --> 01:34:28,639 "Even now, if you see the moss haired girl 1316 01:34:28,669 --> 01:34:30,557 "walking around in them woods, 1317 01:34:30,587 --> 01:34:32,851 "remember, it's only her body. 1318 01:34:32,881 --> 01:34:35,843 The witches take turns in her head." 1319 01:34:51,441 --> 01:34:54,456 * ominous music playing * 1320 01:35:01,159 --> 01:35:03,090 "As for massa, 1321 01:35:03,120 --> 01:35:05,509 "he was survived by two boys 1322 01:35:05,539 --> 01:35:09,096 "who would take over the land and all that grew upon it, 1323 01:35:09,126 --> 01:35:12,796 "including the hair that seemed like moss on the trees. 1324 01:35:15,132 --> 01:35:16,979 "The way they saw it, 1325 01:35:17,009 --> 01:35:18,897 "as long as their name was on the land, 1326 01:35:18,927 --> 01:35:21,930 "they could do as they pleased with anything that grew from it... 1327 01:35:25,017 --> 01:35:26,810 "Whether it was plants... 1328 01:35:27,686 --> 01:35:28,937 "Or people. 1329 01:35:32,649 --> 01:35:35,027 "If it grew on the land, their daddy claimed... 1330 01:35:37,362 --> 01:35:39,114 "They owned it. 1331 01:35:40,824 --> 01:35:43,035 And it owned them." 1332 01:35:47,080 --> 01:35:48,373 Anna. 1333 01:35:49,499 --> 01:35:51,180 Um, what'd you say? 1334 01:35:51,210 --> 01:35:52,764 I said I may be late for dinner. 1335 01:35:52,794 --> 01:35:54,224 I finally got in at Virgie's! 1336 01:35:54,254 --> 01:35:57,186 Girl, I am so over this Creamy Crack relaxer! 1337 01:35:57,216 --> 01:35:59,688 Just put someone else's hair on my head and call it a day! 1338 01:35:59,718 --> 01:36:00,856 Linda! 1339 01:36:00,886 --> 01:36:02,429 Linda! 1340 01:36:07,392 --> 01:36:09,603 * "I Get It" playing * 1341 01:36:11,271 --> 01:36:12,773 * I could jack to this * 1342 01:36:13,649 --> 01:36:15,275 * Oh, my God * 1343 01:36:16,693 --> 01:36:18,707 * I remember the time * 1344 01:36:18,737 --> 01:36:21,376 * You and I we fell in love * 1345 01:36:21,406 --> 01:36:23,128 * Nearly lost my mind * 1346 01:36:23,158 --> 01:36:27,341 * Every time I felt your touch * 1347 01:36:27,371 --> 01:36:32,721 * Couldn't wait to get you alone, just for me * 1348 01:36:32,751 --> 01:36:34,431 * For me, for me * 1349 01:36:34,461 --> 01:36:36,600 * I get it * 1350 01:36:36,630 --> 01:36:38,560 * You don't want my love * 1351 01:36:38,590 --> 01:36:40,729 * I get it * 1352 01:36:40,759 --> 01:36:43,023 * I'm not the one that you're thinking of * 1353 01:36:43,053 --> 01:36:45,275 * I've been upsetted * 1354 01:36:45,305 --> 01:36:46,819 * And I regret it * 1355 01:36:46,849 --> 01:36:50,239 * Ooh-hoo, but I get it * 1356 01:36:50,269 --> 01:36:52,491 * You don't want my love * 1357 01:36:52,521 --> 01:36:54,368 * I get it * 1358 01:36:54,398 --> 01:36:56,620 * I'll be the one that you're thinking of * 1359 01:36:56,650 --> 01:36:58,330 * I've been upsetted * 1360 01:36:58,360 --> 01:37:00,415 * And I regret it * 1361 01:37:00,445 --> 01:37:03,794 * Ooh-hoo, so I'll get it * 1362 01:37:03,824 --> 01:37:06,910 * You will want my love, my love... * 1363 01:37:08,620 --> 01:37:10,801 * Five, four, three, two... * 1364 01:37:10,831 --> 01:37:13,667 * "One Night" playing * 1365 01:37:16,170 --> 01:37:19,560 * If eyes could undress me * 1366 01:37:19,590 --> 01:37:23,647 - * Are you looking at me? * - * I'd be down to my bra * 1367 01:37:23,677 --> 01:37:24,857 * I don't have anything on * 1368 01:37:24,887 --> 01:37:29,820 * It's the way that he really blows my mind * 1369 01:37:29,850 --> 01:37:32,322 * Hiroshima * 1370 01:37:32,352 --> 01:37:38,078 * And it's dangerous to feel this madness * 1371 01:37:38,108 --> 01:37:41,707 * I don't know if I can take it * 1372 01:37:41,737 --> 01:37:43,959 * It's dangerous * 1373 01:37:43,989 --> 01:37:47,129 * To feel the way I feel * 1374 01:37:47,159 --> 01:37:52,247 * After only one night * 1375 01:37:52,873 --> 01:37:55,387 * What's happening to me * 1376 01:37:55,417 --> 01:37:56,555 * One night * 1377 01:37:56,585 --> 01:37:59,141 * Oh, yeah, It happened suddenly * 1378 01:37:59,171 --> 01:38:01,852 - * Happened suddenly * - * One night * 1379 01:38:01,882 --> 01:38:04,438 * What's happening to me * 1380 01:38:04,468 --> 01:38:05,564 * One night * 1381 01:38:05,594 --> 01:38:09,056 - * Ooh, yeah * - * It happened suddenly * 1382 01:38:14,978 --> 01:38:17,272 * "Break U" playing * 1383 01:38:18,815 --> 01:38:20,287 * Girl, go on, be free * 1384 01:38:20,317 --> 01:38:23,040 * Why you wanna kick it with a man like me, ow * 1385 01:38:23,070 --> 01:38:24,958 * That's why they call me a G * 1386 01:38:24,988 --> 01:38:27,044 * Never one-on-one, maybe two, maybe three * 1387 01:38:27,074 --> 01:38:29,338 * Maybe fo', now you're askin' for mo' * 1388 01:38:29,368 --> 01:38:31,632 * Don't wanna break your heart, I gotta show you the door * 1389 01:38:31,662 --> 01:38:34,259 * 'Cause even though I still want you, I don't want you no mo', break it * 1390 01:38:34,289 --> 01:38:37,596 * No, please do not go * 1391 01:38:37,626 --> 01:38:42,184 * Thinking that I'm not down to roll, I do * 1392 01:38:42,214 --> 01:38:44,394 * I do like you * 1393 01:38:44,424 --> 01:38:47,773 * Just not the way that you want me to * 1394 01:38:47,803 --> 01:38:51,276 * I still want you * 1395 01:38:51,306 --> 01:38:55,781 * It's not your vibe, It's chill to be with you * 1396 01:38:55,811 --> 01:38:57,908 * It's just that I * 1397 01:38:57,938 --> 01:39:00,953 * I'm not in love with you * 1398 01:39:00,983 --> 01:39:03,455 * You just gotta understand * 1399 01:39:03,485 --> 01:39:05,999 * That someone else is your man * 1400 01:39:06,029 --> 01:39:09,294 * Girl, you know that you're another's dream come true * 1401 01:39:09,324 --> 01:39:12,714 * Don't wanna break you, break you * 1402 01:39:12,744 --> 01:39:14,341 * Couldn't stop from caring * 1403 01:39:14,371 --> 01:39:16,343 * If you wanted to * 1404 01:39:16,373 --> 01:39:19,751 * It kills me to break you, break you * 1405 01:39:27,301 --> 01:39:30,262 * "That Dress That I Like" playing * 1406 01:39:34,349 --> 01:39:39,188 * Go on and wear that dress that I like * 1407 01:39:40,898 --> 01:39:45,914 * So I can rip it off you tonight * 1408 01:39:45,944 --> 01:39:50,961 * Girl, yeah, it's the type of party * 1409 01:39:50,991 --> 01:39:53,839 * You got me feeling rowdy * 1410 01:39:53,869 --> 01:39:57,676 * I want to place a life * 1411 01:39:57,706 --> 01:40:00,971 * Deep inside you * 1412 01:40:01,001 --> 01:40:03,682 * I buy you chocolates and roses * 1413 01:40:03,712 --> 01:40:07,144 * But I never played you, I never * 1414 01:40:07,174 --> 01:40:10,481 * C ome on and stop the supposes * 1415 01:40:10,511 --> 01:40:12,941 * What did I ever do * 1416 01:40:12,971 --> 01:40:15,486 * But take care of you * 1417 01:40:15,516 --> 01:40:17,905 * If you think you want the best * 1418 01:40:17,935 --> 01:40:21,033 * Baby, here's the test * 1419 01:40:21,063 --> 01:40:23,744 * Girl, just say yes, just say yes * 1420 01:40:23,774 --> 01:40:28,040 * And yes, yes * 1421 01:40:28,070 --> 01:40:32,574 * Go on and wear that dress that I like * 1422 01:40:34,201 --> 01:40:38,705 * So I can rip it off you tonight * 1423 01:40:39,248 --> 01:40:41,136 * Girl * 1424 01:40:41,166 --> 01:40:44,348 * Yeah, it's the type of party * 1425 01:40:44,378 --> 01:40:47,059 * You got me feeling rowdy * 1426 01:40:47,089 --> 01:40:50,938 * I want to place a life * 1427 01:40:50,968 --> 01:40:55,514 * Deep inside you * 1428 01:40:58,684 --> 01:41:02,020 * "So You Know" playing * 1429 01:41:03,605 --> 01:41:07,192 * Sure am sorry to see you so unhappy * 1430 01:41:08,026 --> 01:41:09,873 * What did she do wrong * 1431 01:41:09,903 --> 01:41:12,501 * What did she do, tell me * 1432 01:41:12,531 --> 01:41:16,201 * Break her promises, lead your heart carelessly * 1433 01:41:16,994 --> 01:41:21,290 * You thought she was your strength, but she left you weak * 1434 01:41:22,165 --> 01:41:25,294 * I got no advice to give * 1435 01:41:26,545 --> 01:41:29,810 * This is the path that you chose to fill * 1436 01:41:29,840 --> 01:41:33,897 * I don't mean to tell you so, but I will just let you know * 1437 01:41:33,927 --> 01:41:37,806 * That I would have loved to love you * 1438 01:41:38,182 --> 01:41:40,267 * Just so you know * 1439 01:41:40,517 --> 01:41:42,686 * Just so you know * 1440 01:41:43,604 --> 01:41:45,784 * I would have loved you better * 1441 01:41:45,814 --> 01:41:48,996 * I would have loved you, just FYI * 1442 01:41:49,026 --> 01:41:51,486 * You could have been my guy * 1443 01:41:52,571 --> 01:41:54,835 * I would have loved you better * 1444 01:41:54,865 --> 01:41:57,659 * I would have loved you *