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DJ Hero Launches Today
October 27, 2009 – 2:14 pm | One Comment
DJ Hero Launches Today

Get your turntables ready ’cause DJ Hero is here!
Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. releases DJ Hero in stores today.

DJ Jazzy …

Chicken Soup For The Soul: The Story Behind The Song
October 27, 2009 – 10:15 am | No Comment
Chicken Soup For The Soul: The Story Behind The Song

 
 
Musicians love to say that every song tells a story, but they are usually tight-lipped about the story behind the song. Was it really scribbled on a napkin? What love interest was the real inspiration? …

Gabourey Sidibe – A “Precious” Star
October 23, 2009 – 1:06 pm | No Comment
Gabourey Sidibe – A “Precious” Star

Precious, the film based on the novel Push by Sapphire, stars amazing newcomer Gabourey Sidibe.
Sidibe is featured on the current cover of the New York Times magazine. Precious has gotten rave reviews from critics, starring …

First Family White House Portrait
October 23, 2009 – 11:04 am | No Comment
First Family White House Portrait

The White House Photo Office has just released this new portrait of the First Family. First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama and their children Sasha and Malia sat for a family portrait in …

The Mary J. Blige Center For Women Opens In NYC
October 23, 2009 – 10:10 am | 5 Comments
The Mary J. Blige Center For Women Opens In NYC

Mary J. Blige speaks to the media and the local Yonkers crowd at the opening of The Mary J. Blige Center For Women
Yesterday was a momentous day for the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary …

Lil Wayne Has Big Legal Troubles
October 22, 2009 – 6:24 pm | 5 Comments
Lil Wayne Has Big Legal Troubles

Mr. Carter, aka Lil Wayne pleaded guilty today to a two year old case, involving firearms- not the “Hot Revolver” he raps about, either. He is (most likely) now going to jail for a …

Is Affion Crockett The King Of Hip Hop Spoofs?
October 22, 2009 – 3:45 pm | 6 Comments
Is Affion Crockett The King Of Hip Hop Spoofs?

Affion Crockett
I am officially naming Affion Crockett as the king of Hip Hop spoofs. Well it’s not official because I have no kind of pull or authority like that but I do truly believe that …

Tiffany Evans Far From A Little Devil
October 22, 2009 – 9:42 am | 32 Comments
Tiffany Evans Far From A Little Devil

R&B singer Tiffany Evans who is best known for her pop hit “Promise Ring” featuring Ciara, lashed out on twitter with a controversial tweets that seems to have been sparked by Rihanna’s suicide-heavy new single …

Little Boy Dies in Housefire; Aunt Worries About Her Foodstamps
October 21, 2009 – 11:04 pm | 8 Comments

This is an absolutely horrific clip, showing just how far gone our society is as far as our home lives, family structure, and concern for the well being of others. I’m not even going …

Is Ed Hardy Doing Too Much?
October 21, 2009 – 4:33 pm | 4 Comments
Is Ed Hardy Doing Too Much?

It is said that art imitates life and vice versa. With fashion very much being art, it makes sense that fashion trends influence over how we women paint our faces. Lip and eyeshadow …

DJ Whoo Kid’s Celebrity Birthday Party: Coco, Ice-T & More!
October 21, 2009 – 4:08 pm | One Comment
DJ Whoo Kid’s Celebrity Birthday Party: Coco, Ice-T & More!

DrJays.com’s Boss Lady, DJ Whoo Kid and Steve Lobel (Manager, Nipsey Hussle) at DJ Whoo Kid’s birthday party in NYC
Love him or hate him, DJ Whoo Kid is arguably the most successful person (outside of …

Kanye West Twitter Hoax
October 21, 2009 – 2:21 pm | One Comment
Kanye West Twitter Hoax

 
‘RIP Kanye West’ is still the top trending topic on the micro-blogging site Twitter hours after someone made up a rumor that Kanye West died in a car crash. The Kanye West Dead hoax was …

Say It Ain’t So! Nas Owes More Than $2M In Taxes?
October 20, 2009 – 6:42 pm | 3 Comments
Say It Ain’t So! Nas Owes More Than $2M In Taxes?

Nas
First of all – it’s been a long time, I shouldn’t have left you (if you can’t finish that line, look the song up, listen, and learn).
I hate to say this, but I have some …

Nicki, Why Are They Questioning Your Goods?
October 20, 2009 – 5:55 pm | 9 Comments
Nicki, Why Are They Questioning Your Goods?

Angel Lola Luv, Amber Rose and now Nicki Minaj have flooded the music industry with their bodacious curves. The new millennium brickhouses are feeding the cravings of their male fans, proving …

Chris Brown Announces Tour, But Are His Efforts In Vain?
October 20, 2009 – 4:33 pm | 2 Comments
Chris Brown Announces Tour, But Are His Efforts In Vain?

Chris Brown, Swizz Beatz and Lil Wayne on set for “I Can Transform Ya” video shoot
According to Jive Records, Chris Brown is gearing up to do a small, 19-city “Fan Appreciation” tour to acknowledge and …

Huge Lips, Skinny Hips: Conflicting Ideals from Purple Lab?
October 19, 2009 – 10:28 pm | 2 Comments
Huge Lips, Skinny Hips:  Conflicting Ideals from Purple Lab?

Pictured above is a line of lip glosses called “Huge Lips, Skinny Hips”. These glosses are touted by many to be “revolutionary” and are what Karen Robinovitz’s cosmetics line Purple Lab is best known …

Monday Link Love: What’s Hot On The ‘Net
October 19, 2009 – 8:40 am | No Comment
Monday Link Love: What’s Hot On The ‘Net

The ageless Naomi Campbell at Black Girls Rock! in New York City
Naomi Campbell, Mary J. Blige and more at Black Girls Rock! Awards in NYC: TheYBF.com
Lady Gaga x Hello Kitty Photoshoot: KanyeUniverseCity.com
Jeremy Scott x Adidas …

Ride The Google Wave
October 17, 2009 – 1:50 pm | One Comment
Ride The Google Wave

Google Wave logo
During the past couple months, everyone’s been talking about Google Wave. Wave this and wave that. It’s been a trending topic on Twitter (maybe if you log on right now you’ll see …

Miracle On The Train Tracks: Baby Falls In And Survives!
October 16, 2009 – 11:24 am | One Comment

“Balloon boy” may have stole the headlines yesterday, but today it’s about the Australian “Train Baby”.
Gawker.com reported this morning that a 6-month old baby’s stroller rolled onto train tracks and was hit by an oncoming …

Balloon Boy: Full Of Hot Air
October 16, 2009 – 9:44 am | 3 Comments
Balloon Boy: Full Of Hot Air

Falcon Heene was found hiding in a box in a space above the garage Photo: AP
Falcon Heene’s disappearance from his home in Colorado generated huge media interest in the United States yesterday afternoon.
The unfolding drama …

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