http://www.420magazine.com/forums/ Pot Smokers in the Media en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/images_greenish/misc/rss.jpg http://www.420magazine.com/forums/ http://www.420magazine.com/forums/celebrity-tokers/105934-joss-stone-says-weed-less-dangerous-than-alcohol.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:10:31 GMT British soul singer Joss Stone has been wrapped in controversy for admitting she smokes marijuana.

In an interview with Star Magazine, the singer opens up about her drug use.

"I smoke weed, but I don’t think it’s really a drug. It’s more of a herb." she says. "I don’t regret saying that at all. I think everyone smokes weed and people who say they don’t are lying!"

She continues to defend the illicit drug and says its harmless compared to alcohol.

"Weed has been given this evil stamp, but how is it dangerous? It’s going to make you laugh your arse off? You might go to sleep? I think alcohol is much more harmful. 'People beat the f--- out of each other on alcohol."

Stone's honesty isn't sitting too well with David Raynes, the head of the National Drugs Prevention Alliance who says the singer should consider her young fans when speaking out and that "people like Joss Stone should keep their mouths shut about things like this."

Or maybe parents should teach their kids not to take their favorite pop star's word as gospel.

Do you think its right for Joss Stone to talk about her drug use so explicitly or should she have kept her mouth shut?


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From AP re: Marley –
“Now the family has hired Toronto-based Hilco Consumer Capital to protect their rights to the brand. Hilco CEO Jamie Salter believes Marley products could be a $1 billion business in a few years…Rather than focusing on street vendors, who hawk everything from Bob Marley T-shirts to beach towels, the partnership is creating a new line of products dubbed "House of Marley" and will police the trademark vigilantly.” - The Associated Press: Marley heirs wage global war on trademark pirates

From the Jamaica Observer re: Peter Tosh –
“Newly appointed manager of the Peter Tosh estate, Jam Inc, plans to resurrect the late reggae legend's slumping royalties via a marketing campaign involving albums, apparel, internet, film, TV and video game exposure…It will also align Tosh's image and philosophy with human rights organizations in an effort to raise publicity.” - A Peter Tosh revival: New album for 2010 - JamaicaObserver.com
It seems Tosh’s estate is interested in reinforcing Tosh’s influence in human rights matters, while the Marley camp is focusing on a new line of products and apparel called House of Marley. I feel like Jampol has good intentions for Peter while the House of Marley line is just a lame attempt to cash in on t-shirts and dorm room posters. ]]> Celebrity Tokers rocketman83 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/celebrity-tokers/105229-tosh-marley-estates-prepare-revive-legend-s-brands.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/celebrity-tokers/104762-reggae-legends-not-named-bob-marley.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:21:55 GMT I just came across a great article from The Voice Online about some of reggae’s greatest legends not named Bob Marley. They cover everyone from recently deceased Lucky Dube to the Steppin’ Razor himself, Peter Tosh. A good read for a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy! Lost Reggae Legends: Voice... I just came across a great article from The Voice Online about some of reggae’s greatest legends not named Bob Marley. They cover everyone from recently deceased Lucky Dube to the Steppin’ Razor himself, Peter Tosh. A good read for a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy!

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Voice Online :: Lost legends of reggae ]]> Celebrity Tokers rocketman83 http://www.420magazine.com/forums/celebrity-tokers/104762-reggae-legends-not-named-bob-marley.html http://www.420magazine.com/forums/celebrity-tokers/104414-john-mayer-defends-pot-smoking.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:09:45 GMT Rocker John Mayer has defended his decision to sing about smoking marijuana on his new single.

The singer is releasing Who Says as the first song from his new album Battle Studies, which boldly begins with the question, "Who says I can't get stoned?"

And Mayer hopes his controversial lyrics will spark debate among listeners as to why the drug has yet to be legalized in the U.S.

He tells PopEater.com, "It's not a dirty word. It's not a curse word. It's a presentation of an idea that makes people think a little harder about what they're listening to, which I don't think is the worst thing in the world."


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