When Brooklyn native Rick Gonzalez appeared in 2005’s inspirational film Coach Carter, fans immediately latched on to him for his very memorable hair. At that point he was already five years in to his television and film career, and he was determined to make sure that people recognized him for his talent as […]

So you’re a guy that really wants to lose a little weight? You can’t be the only person, because obesity in the United States is affecting more than 34 million people. You have tried diets and they don’t work, you have tried workout routines, but the weight comes off too slow. What can you do?  Well, the first thing you […]

  The greatest basketball player this side of Michael Jordan will be unveiling his new sneakers this Saturday, December 22 in Harlem. Kobe Bryant will be on hand to reveal the new Zoom Kobe III at the House of Hoops on 125th Street. While Bryant’s new kicks won’t officially hit the market until February 8, […]

At times, rappers for all of their posturing and street-hop ways can say and do things that defy the characters they create. Here, I will look at the greatest lyrical b***h moves by artists. The list consists of all men, dead & living, mostly rappers, but there is some space devoted to R&B singers. Without […]

Valero Retains Crown With 3rd Round TKOUSA-banned knockout artist Edwin Valero (23-0) added another overmatched victim to his resume this past Saturday, scoring a 3rd round stoppage over Zaid Zavaleta (16-3). Zavaleta was dropped in the first round and succumbed to a right hook to end the night. With the win, Valero retains his WBA […]

    [Editor’s note: The advice and information given in the Shape Up column comes directly from Darrell Butler, who is a certified personal trainer and strength coach. Feel free to send him questions for future Q&A!]   Hey, what’s good everybody?  Thanks for all of the positive feedback on the “Three Keys to Success: […]

    What up sports world!   This is Michael Bivins getting back at you on a weekly basis. Right now I’m back in Miami. As a matter of fact, I just got off the plane [Sunday, Dec. 16], coming from Denver. Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) we had a concert there last night, so now […]

    Andre Harrell, the music mogul who launched the careers of some of the greatest artists of our time, is truly the definition of elegance and class. When it comes to fashion he is a connoisseur of exquisite taste, and it shows. In 2005, he launched his own exclusive luxury brand Champagne and Bubbles, and now […]

    With Greg Oden out for the season and trading away star Zach Randolph, it is fair to say not much was expected out of the Portland Trailblazers this year. But a quarter into the NBA season, the Blazers are making a little noise. Under coach Nate McMillan (one of the league’s most underrated […]

Monday, 12-17-07   8:30 pm game:   Chicago Bears (5-8) vs. Minnesota Vikings (7-6) Location: Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN   The Bears were knocked out of the playoffs last Thursday when they lost to the Redskins.  The winners of their last 4 games, the Vikes continue to hold on to the last playoff spot in the […]

    If you ever get the opportunity to meet Darryl McDaniels, you will be immediately impressed. His demeanor exudes natural confidence, yet he manages to remain humble. I had the privilege of meeting and talking with the talented lyricist and former rapper of the legendary group Run-DMC in August of this year.   Darryl Mac, better […]

If the age of the blogs were in the ’90s, rest assured that Mary J. Blige would have been plastered on them. She came from drug-addicted beginnings and relationships with men that pushed to the brink of destruction. Mary J. Blige is the original Amy Winehouse. In the 2000s when she got on her No […]

    Game: Battalion Wars 2 Released: 2007 Platform: Wii exclusive Rating: 4.1 out of 5Battalion Wars 2 Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $39.00   Battalion Wars 2 (BWii) for the Wii is an excellent sequel to the GameCube predecessor. Developed by Kuju Entertainment and published by Nintendo, BWii combines air, land, and sea […]

Sunday, 12-16-07   1pm games:   Game of the Week, Pt. 1: Buffalo Bills (7-6) vs. Cleveland Browns (8-5) Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH   For the Browns, a win this Sunday plus a Titans’ loss will get them in the playoffs.  For the Bills, a win this Sunday will keep them alive in […]

    Dear Santa:   Considering that I’ve easily spent the equivalent of a top-of-the-line digital camera on cheesy disposable cameras and developing film, I figure it’s time I get with the program, enter the 2000’s and progress to the digital age. But I’m a girl on a budget, so I need some help.   I know […]

The season to give has arrived, and while most people are overjoyed, some of you are overwhelmed, wondering what the hell to give in the first place. Now, I know it can be difficult trying to find the perfect gift for the perfect person. Trust me I understand. And at a time where new products […]

Just as sure as Christmas comes around every year; Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit films are becoming festive staples by bringing rarely memorable yet family-friendly comedies to the silver screen. For 2007, Latifah is at it again with another let-love-rule satire, The Perfect Holiday. Reminiscent of Bringing Down the House and Last Holiday, Gabrielle Union […]

Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in a federal prison on Dec. 10, 2007.  Later that night, his former team, the Atlanta Falcons, lost to the New Orleans Saints on MNF.  The next day, Falcons Head Coach, Bobby Petrino, left the franchise with 2 games left in the season, to be the head coach […]

  What guy goes to the gym day in and day out and doesn’t want to bulk up?  The technical term for bulking up is muscle hypertrophy.  Muscle hypertrophy is when your muscles cells get thicker.  The best way to cause muscle hypertrophy is to put pressure on your muscles with extra weight so that […]

Michael Bivins has been a major player in the music game the past 25 years, most notably as a part of two multi-platinum R&B groups, New Edition and Bell Biv Devoe. More recently, he was Diddy’s right hand man in the MTV reality show Making The Band 4.   These days the Boston native is […]