Mismatched make-up, public performance breakdowns, pleas for psychiatric help on behalf of Wyclef. Nothing really matters when it comes to new Lauryn Hill material. As either an effort to dilute the concentrated assumption that Lauryn’s gone mad or to haphazardly throw together random performances and soundtrack spots to quiet lingering fans, The Re-Education of Lauryn […]
My how time flies. It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since the PS3 and Wii crashed the next gen party. The past year has seen gaming as a whole reach unseen heights. With success comes hate though, and the fanboys fought at a blistering pace. One particular argument has […]
*Note: Kevin Powell will host his annual clothing drive again this year. This represents the 7th annual holiday party and clothing drive for the activist. It all happens on Friday, December 7th, 10:00 pm -4:00 am, at Tribeca Cinemas. It will once again benefit the Safe Horizon Streetwork Project, a program that supports nearly 10,000 […]
The Akademiks dream team of Donwan and Emmett Harrell have master-minded the recipe for longevity in an industry that has the survival rate of a one-hit wonder. The Virginia Beach bred brothers had designer genes in their blood, handed down from their parents. Their resumes speak for themselves, ranging from Emmett’s experiences from Phat Farm to […]
For the kickoff of their new season of Cribs, MTV took a tour of 50 Cent’s home [airing Thursday 11/29, 10:30pm], and we’ll be catching a glimpse of his expansive estate – even that now-famous lake in the back yard. The former home of Mike Tyson, 50’s domain is nothing short of an American palace. Add […]
8:15 pm, NFL Network Green Bay Packers (10-1) vs. Dallas Cowboys (9-1) Location: Texas Stadium, Irving, TX NFC supremacy is on the line in this game. In a throwback to the old NFC playoff games of the mid to late 90s, the Packers and Cowboys will meet up to show football […]
This hurts, literally. After making it back from season ending knee surgery, Gilbert Arenas is back on the shelf for another three months. Despite a slow start to the season Agent Zero had finally come into form, scoring 30 and 27 points against the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively. But after the Minnesota game […]
Chingy is a busy man these days as he prepares for the release of his fourth studio album Hate It Or Love It (DTP/Def Jam). It’s been nearly a year since he reunited with Disturbing Tha Peace – even if we didn’t hear about it officially until Summer ’07 – and the St. […]
Growing up in Salt Lake City, I watched a lot of Karl Malone and John Stockton. Two of the purest players to ever play the game – you don’t see those kind much nowadays. Going home to Utah last weekend and attending the Jazz/Hornets game, I had glimpses of déjà vu. Watching […]
By the look of his new trimmed down stature, Styles P seems to be taking care of himself more like a gentleman than a gangster these days. The once-stocky hard rock gave little consideration to a diet and exercise regimen, as grape quarter waters, heavy smoking and frequent fast food would be on […]
Developer: Midway Platforms: X360/ PS3 Rating: D (2.5 out of 5) Seldom is there a gamer out there who doesn’t remember checking out the little arcade machines while waiting for their laundry to wash and dry. Arcade classics such as Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Galaga were almost always a staple, but some of […]
There’s been a lot of “Hater-ade” being distributed around here. There are 5 weeks left in the season and we’re on the verge of history if all goes well. Love them, hate them, respect them or disrespect them; it’s your choice. The fact of the matter is that the New England Patriots are the best […]
After a moment of silence for 9/11, accompanied by his daughter Aisha Morris (the inspiration for “Isn’t She Lovely”), Stevie Wonder takes the stage. Wonder gives a shout to Kanye’s mom, sharing that he too lost his mother last May and reasoned that she would want him to “do what you do and tour.” With […]
iPod Karaoke anyone? The iPA03 from Ion Audo is the perfect solution for a backyard bar-b-cue, small gathering or family function, or even a business presentation. In short, anywhere you need music and/or a microphone. And since it runs on battery power for six hours at full blast, there is no need to […]
It’s Thanksgiving Time It’s Turkey Time Tom’s a Bird Mums the Word – Cliff’s Wet Adventure, The Cosby Show It’s that time of year again. It’s the only time when you can’t get in trouble for sitting, at home, watching football, eating good food and taking a nap afterwards. It’s Thanksgiving. It’s […]
Torrel Harris Sr., pioneer of the reversible NBA warm-up suit, is the first African-American to be licensed by the NBA and NFL to create fashionable apparel. Recently he teamed up with Japan’s third largest company, Nintendo, to launch the video games giant’s new apparel line, which aims directly for the urban streetwear market. The line debuted last […]
Patti LaBelle has long been respected for her cooking skills and, of course, her legendary singing career. As the author of her own best-selling cook books, Patti has given the world some of the most delicious recipes you can imagine. If you’ve ever tried her “Over The Rainbow” Macaroni & Cheese, then you already know the deal. On a very […]
Developer: Edios Interactive Platforms: PC/X360/PS3 Rating: C (3 out of 5) Eidos Interactive has a history of bringing third person shooters to the home console, and the most recent Hitman, is even being adapted to the big screen. When the announcement came for a bank robbing shooting sociopath-based thriller, named Kane & […]
The folks at Nike and Foot Locker opened up a House of Hoops by Foot Locker store in Harlem on 125th Street on Monday, November 19th. The day before they offered media a preview of the store and it was definitely fresh. Stocked with all the shoes and apparel you could ask for in time […]
As Marketing Director of premiere athletic brands Stall & Dean and Rucker, Rikers is the man responsible for connecting with and dressing many of the industry’s elite. The brands have been embraced by several major artists, including the Top Three on Forbes’ Hip-Hop list: Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Riker has […]
