Quote of the Day: M.I.A. on Oscar Nomination

“This is a great honor. Thank you to all the people who are supporting us and the making of a real story of a Slumdog Millionaire. Maybe I can afford to book Dave Chappelle at the baby shower now. Thank you again; my mum wants everyone to know what wonderful news this is for her.”

–”Paper Planes” rapper M.I.A. reacts to her first Academy Award nomination in the category of Best Original Song for “O… Saya” off the Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack.