Archive for August, 2008

Random: Do the Right Thing

Friday, August 29th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT

Opening Title Sequence- One of the best opening title sequences of the late 80’s

The Story of Love and Hate

I’ll Fuck You up Quick Two Times!
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Bryan Christopher Is a Sexy Young Thundercat

Friday, August 29th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

Folks on Facebook are becoming fans of the this cat for some time now, iBeat gives us the scoop.

Ladies here's your Sexy Young Thundacat

Ladies here's your Sexy Young Thundacat

One of my PR connects threw this gem at me. Bryan Christopher is a fresh face UK crooner with “a voice like a runaway freight truck.”(PR CONNECT). He’s supported Amy Winehouse while she was out on tour last year and the song I’m posting “The Quest” can be heard on the current Grey’s Anatomy promo spots.

His EP “The Quest” comes out on Sept. 16 on Interscope Records and He’ll be performing on Sept. 24 at Joe’s Pub.

Quest:
EPK

Dopeness.

Posted by:iBeat

Cuba Gooding Jr Returns With Gifted Hands

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT

He is an Actour!

He is an Actour!

F That! I think Cuba is under utilized. Obviously someone in the TNT studios feels the same way. According to Zap2it, Cuba Gooding Jr returns to TV after a 12 year Hiatus.

Zap2it (Los Angeles, Calif.)

August 28, 2008 - Cuba Gooding Jr. has taken his first TV role in more than a decade, signing on to star in a movie for TNT.Gooding will play the title role in “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story,” a biography of neurosurgeon and best-selling author Ben Carson. The film is part of the cable network’s ” Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentation” franchise.

‘Gifted Hands’ is more than just an inspirational tale of overcoming seemingly impossible odds to succeed,” says Michael Wright, head of Turner’s content creation group. “It’s that rare story of finding something deeper and more meaningful in life, while facing the challenges of the world with faith, hope and courage. We are honored to be making this film and to have Cuba Gooding Jr. in the lead role.”

Go over to Zap2it.com for the full story. For real!

Posted by iBeat

Video Game Previews: What are your top choices ?

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT, Technology

Me, Prolific and Matt have been talking about the games we’re looking forward to in the coming months.
This week here are our top 5
1. Star Wars The Forced Unleashed:

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed tells the story of Darth Vaders’s secret apprentice, code-named “Starkiller” but born Galen Marek, as he hunts down the Jedi remaining after Emperor Palpatine orders them killed.Set between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, the story explores the aftermath of the Great Jedi Purge as well as the rise of Darth Vader.  Available on all platforms Early Sept.

2.Killzone 2:
Killzone 2 is an upcoming hard sci-fi first-person shooter for the PlayStation 3 video game console, currently in development by Guerrilla Games and to be published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. It is the third installment in the Killzone franchise that began on the PlayStation 2 with Killzone and was continued with Killzone: Liberation on the PlayStation Portable. It was first announced at E3 2005 in Los Angeles, California,[3] and is set for release in February 2009. (Computer and Video Games Review Here!)

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Comic News: Nick Cage in Kick Ass and New Watchmen Covers

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT

Brazilian movie magazine SET has four different Watchmen covers for their September issue. You can view the covers in hi-res by clicking them below and scrolling down.

The Zack Snyder-directed graphic novel adaptation stars Patrick Wilson, Jackie Earle Haley, Matthew Goode, Billy Crudup, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, Carla Gugino, Stephen McHattie and Matt Frewer. Warner Bros. Pictures will release the film on March 6, 2009. Courtesy of COMINGSOON.NET
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DOWNLOAD THE COMIC CON POSTERS HERE

Courtesy of Blogdavoski
Story: Rontronik

IN OTHER COMIC NEWS

August 25, 2008 - U.S. actor Nicolas Cage has signed on to appear in an indie movie adaptation of Marvel Comics’ “Kick-Ass” book imprint, sources say.
Cage will play a former cop who advises a high school loser, to be played by Aaron Johnson, how to turn himself into a superhero, the Hollywood Reporter said Friday, citing unnamed sources. The film is to be produced by Matthew Vaughn and his Marv Films partner Kris Thykier as independent because the major studios reportedly passed on the project as too violent and bloody.
Story:iBeat

S Magazine

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 ART

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Copenhagen based: S Magazine- A publication that celebrates diversity,decadence and the occasional libido enhancing gadget.

Words by S Magazine

Lumberjcak Steeze

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 FASHION & LIFESTYLE, Sneaks of the Week

It can be a bit dated but if you’re gonna rock it!
Try these!

Lumber-Jack-Steeze.gifPenenfield Rockford Goosedown Insulated Jacket
Folk SS shirt Plaid with cotton contrasting shoulder patches.
Vintage Levis 1937 501 Jean Raw
Nike Air Max 90- Current Ben Drury
Eastpak- Raf Simmons Line

Sneaks of the Week

Monday, August 25th, 2008 FASHION & LIFESTYLE, Sneaks of the Week

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THE BLACK FIST!
PUMA’s relationship with track star Tommie Smith dates back to the 1960’s. He was a sponsored PUMA athlete & took home the gold medal in the 200M in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics with the world record time of 19.83 seconds. After setting 7 individual world records in track & field, Tommie played professional football for the Cincinnati Bengals for one season and was elected into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1978.
A tribute to this brave athlete and his favorite pair of PUMA sneakers, the Clyde in navy suede, the Tommie Smith Clyde collection features 2 exclusive Clyde offerings.

Words by HANON SHOP

Olympian Leryn Franco.

Monday, August 25th, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT

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To honor the ending of the The Beijing Olympics the Internet Indiana Jones has blessed us with this find.
Paraguayan Javelin Thrower Leryn Franco, did she Medal?( she placed 51st, who cares..) Here’s to representing your country.

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The Black Wedding Jams Party: A Negroclash Reunion

Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Podcasts

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The Negroclash crew (DJ Lindsey, Prince Language and myself) are reuniting like Peaches & Herb, this coming Monday night at Santos Party House to give you a one-off theme party.

We are throwin’ a Black Wedding Jammy Jam party Monday night. Iknow a lot of you know how special a Black American wedding truly is & we’re throwing a mock wedding reception at the infamous Party House on Canal. Expect all the two-steppin’ classix from the Wispers, Chic, Maze, MJ,JJ & the O’Jays!!!
Deets below and for free entry, rsvp at the email addy below..the Negroclash crew hasn’t played in NYC together in almost 2 years, so this’ll be a banger!! To celebrate I’ve prepared a lil ol skool 80’s r &b inna Negroclash stylee for y’all and you can download it by clicking the pic.

SANTOS PARTY HOUSE: 100 Lafayette just South of Canal  10pm until 4am

Have a Great weekend & save a lil bit for us on Monday night Fam!!