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 […]

  You know what they say, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Except in Isiah Thomas’ case.   While he has technically not “made it,” he still has a job. And with everything he has done (and not done) as president and coach of the New York Knicks, […]

So much has happened this week in NFL, I don’t know where to begin.  The Colts lost their 2nd straight game and DT Dwight Freeney who is out for the season.  Vikes’ RB, Adrian Peterson, has a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee and will probably miss this Sunday’s game.  And now, the […]

  Released by Screen Gems In theaters November 21 Written, Directed and Produced by Preston Whitmore, II Starring: Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Regina King, Idris Elba, Columbus Short, Lauren London, Keith Robinson, Sharon Leal, Mekhi Phifer and Laz Alonso   “Hang all the mistletoe; I’m going to get to know you better, this Christmas”. Growing […]

    The second key ingredient for cooking up your sleek new body is cardiovascular activity  – or cardio for short.  The term “cardiovascular” literally means anything pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and while it may not reel in as much attention from the opposite sex as a pair or ripped abs or […]

They certainly broke the mold when they made Alicia Keys. While her third studio album As I Am [J Records] comes long awaited, it’s more than another blessed offering from the New York City songstress. As I Am is exactly as the title suggests – Alicia in her barest form, much more, nothing less. Songs […]

    As I was watching the repeat episode of Law and Order: SVU, the episode that Ludacris was on, I had to commend him on his acting skills. So this brought a topic to mind… who are the Top Ten rappers turned actors? I decided to do a list and see if you agree or […]

Metropolitan was the theme and good music was definitely in the house, as the Bailey’s sponsored John Legend Showcase was in full effect. Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC was packed to the brim with hipsters and tastemakers all ready to see whether the Legend was myth or legit.The warm-up for the evening was a group called the […]

    In the Robert Redford-directed thriller Lions for Lambs, Derek Luke and Michael Pena play opinionated college students named A#### and Ernest respectively. At the head of the movie, these two friends ignite a fierce classroom debate that immediately forces the audience to stop and take a side on America’s fascination with patriotism.   […]