So last week, like any good soap opera, we were left a cliffhanger. Would Hillary’s personal attacks and racial traps affect the Obama campaign? Would Florida be Giuliani’s last stand? And could Mittmentum stall McCain’s burgeoning growth? While the ultimate answer to those questions is still in doubt, this last week has provided us many […]

Okay, be honest. By a show of hands, who thought the New Orleans Hornets would hold the best record in the West by the mid-point of the season?   Anyone? Yeah…that’s what I thought.   In a loaded Western Conference, somehow the boys from the bayou have exceeded expectations. Just like the other surprise team […]

  If you’ve seen Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” video, then you are familiar with the Miskeen Originals clothing line. Souljah Boy’s customized ‘Superman’ hoodie was hand-crafted by the artists in Miskeen’s state-of-the-art studio in Camden, New Jersey.   Miskeen was born in West-Philadelphia by an artist that put his pain and passion for hiscommunity on […]

There is no denying that 106 & Park hosts Terrence J and Rocsi have made their mark. While some doubted the duo’s ability to live up to AJ and Free before them, they proved the naysayers wrong by giving the staple BET show a fresh new vibe.   While his demeanor is often happy-go-lucky, North […]

Time for more Hollywood news coming straight at ya from the Hollywood Shuffle.   This week we can finally stop talking about Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds and focus on some good stuff, including Akon’s new movie, Jamie Foxx’s rumored hosting gig on Charm School 2 and Tyra Banks upcoming marriage. Let the good times […]

 Welcome to another week of Sunday Comics.  Sorry for the delay folks I’m out on the road. In any event, If a Marvel writer doesn’t pick up soon then I’ll put them in myself.  Shout to Task and Bravo for holding it down.  Without further ado, the Sunday Comics.     Red Sonja  – She-Devil […]

Knockout Nation: Jones Outclasses Trinidad, Calls Out Joe Calzaghe   In 2008, the rapid fire combos now come in spurts, usually in the first and last 30 seconds of the round. The footwork is now sluggish, and the blinding counters are now visible and off the mark 50% of the time. Still, a greatly diminished […]

  In the year 2008, we do a lot of the same things our parents and grandparents did 50 years ago to pass the time.    Some of us watch TV; some of us like to work out to keep in shape; while others still like to curl up with a good book. But something […]

    Last summer, I said “Hello” to Brooklyn for the first time; the borough, not Mary J. Blige’s alias.   Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been there a few times, but going for business doesn’t count. Well, I was strolling down the block with a colleague of mine when my attention was snatched away […]

  Hip-Hop has official matured. The attire has grown from Adidas and baggy jeans to button ups and blazers. Benzes and Bentleys are the cars of choice. Endorsements now range from clothing lines to beverages. The names and faces that were readily recognizable in the Hip-Hop community are now household names.   Tinsel town has […]

Request Jeans was launched in 2001, and has since grown to be an acclaimed denim house. The team specializes in catering to any and everyone’s need for the perfect fit, wash and quality. We sat down with Layla Jebara (Brand Executive) and Pete Oakley (Director of Marketing and Public Relations) to discuss how they stay […]

  Ladies, as much as I can’t stand a desperate woman, I’m going to help you out. Now, some of you may know this already, but for those who don’t – listen up. If rappers can rap about it,  and damn near every R&B, pop and country singer can sing about it, we can talk […]

    The Democrats and Republicans would like us to believe that this election is about change. In fact they repeat the word like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz clicking her heels three times chanting “there’s no place like home” except they hope their mantra will get them to White House rather than Kansas. […]

With Bynum out for a few months, then now Ariza out, someone else besides Kobe needs to step up for the Lakers – and it doesn’t look like that person is going to be Kwame Brown.   I think watching the game the other night on TNT, and seeing fans pay their money to boo […]

You used to just admire your favorite rapper for his flow or your favorite singer for her pitch, but these days it seems like swagger and style are taking the front seat for our affections.   So many artists are becoming designers, that it seems launching a clothing line is part of their record contracts. […]

  “Dumb down my delivery and double my dollars” -Jay-Z OK. I am officially going on record and waging a war against the ignorant Black man. If you are a dumb ass n***a and you are reading this just know that it is on. On and poppin’ my n***a. We are officially beefin’. I’m sick […]

For some reason, Joakim Noah always rubbed me the wrong way. At the University of Florida, I thought he seemed arrogant on the court and in interviews.   I like a swagger in a player, but with him it seemed like it more of an unnecessary arrogance. So, it doesn’t really surprise me that his […]

You may or may not know who Compton, California native Dave Scott is, but if you have seen the movies You Got Served or Stomp The Yard then you have seen his moves.   As a self-taught dancer, Dave Scott has worked his magic on the big screen and television. He has also choreographed many […]

  I still can’t figure it out. Name a medical problem and its probably affecting or infecting African-Americans more than any other racial or ethnic group. Whether it is HIV/AIDS, heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, we, as African-Americans are at the top of the list when it comes to medical problems that are […]

Welcome to another edition of The Hollywood Shuffle, discussing all things movies, television, celebrity and just plain Hollywood. Sometimes reporting celebrity news is like beating a dead horse, but for some reason the dead horse keeps coming back for more! This week we’ve got more on Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds, more on Wesley Snipes and […]