Celebrity
Lebron Gets Sentimental Over His Nike Sneakers (Video)
October 20, 2015
That first pair of custom sneaks. We all remember getting those, right? Anybody? Well… if you do… treasured memory forever!
King James shows us the holy grail of his wardrobe, dishes on his new signature sneaker–the Nike LeBron 13–and warns competitors about the mental edge that lets him “bust your a$$.”
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Eddie Murphy Accepts Mark Twain Prize And Does Bill Cosby Impression At Kennedy Center (Video)
October 19, 2015
Okay, it’s going to be some must-see TV on PBS on November 23, 2015. Comic legend Eddie Murphy was honored recently with the Mark Twain Prize; and PBS will broadcast the award show (recorded at the Kennedy Center) on that night. Most interesting is the title of the YouTube trailer, “Murphy Makes Cosby Jokes at Award Ceremony.”
On the one hand, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was known for biting witticisms and tongue-in-cheek commentary; so joking on current events and taboo stuff would be par for his course, right? But focusing on Cosby controversy will get the poster some more hits… is what it is. On the other hand, the Cos jokes were an overwhelmingly small part of the clip. Most of the video features celeb admirers – including JB Smoove, a near teary-eyed Tracy Morgan, and best bud Arsenio Hall – there to celebrate a comedy idol.
The Bill Cosby jokes and impression, though, were hilarious. That’s a given. It’s Eddie. Plus, he’s been killing with the Cos play since “Raw.”
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, EVENTS, Series, Television, Trailer | Tags: Bill Cosby Impression, Eddie Murphy, Kennedy Center, Mark Twain Prize | No Comments »
Common Speaks on Chicago, Selma, & the Influences In His Life (Video)
October 15, 2015
He squeezes a lot in 97 seconds, doesn’t he? Common has had a worthwhile career already. So much more to do, but above we get Common on the clock for 97 seconds of commentary on the importance of his hometown, working with his idols and his influences, award-winning work on “Selma” and more.
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Kendrick Lamar Has A Conversation With The Legendary Quincy Jones (Video)
October 9, 2015
A great song could make the worst singer a star.
And a bad song cannot be saved by the two best singers in the world.
– Quincy Jones
Truth. See? Stuff like that makes it easy to understand why Kendrick Lamar seemed overwhelmed (at first) at the prospect of a sit-down conversation with Quincy Jones. The two talk about where they are from, where their music came from, working with Michael Jackson back in the “Thriller” days and more.
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Will Smith Speaks On Getting Back To Making Music, His Family, and Upcoming Tour With DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
October 9, 2015
Ten years since Will Smith has been making music. Yep, sounds about right. Been busy with other stuff – being a spouse, a dad, a box office BEAST. But now, we get new music from the vet, Willy From Philly (yeah, that name just happened).
Watch above as Will talks about what he has learned from his kids – going after life with reckless abandon and NO FEAR of failure! And there is that “Suicide Squad” movie and a forthcoming reunion tour with DJ Jazzy Jeff next Summer…talking about that, too.
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T.I. Declares That His 10th Studio Album Will Be For His ‘Day 1’ Fans (Video)
October 8, 2015
Sometimes you gotta compromise on things – sometimes even your name – to get on in this game. Well, T.I. says he is returning to his essence… to get his r-e-s-P-e-c-t. Yeah, this album (“The Dime Trap”) will be for the fans he has had since he was T.I.P. back in the day! Above: Watch the interview snippet addressing that, his surprise EP “Da’ Nic” and more.
T.I. stopped by the Billboard studio in New York in September 2015 to discuss his surprise EP and upcoming album.
Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (Trailer)
October 6, 2015
Well, the Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign obviously went well. And now (drum roll), click play above for the trailer for “Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives.”
During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, and The Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their radio show exceed 300 million. The late night program had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population as well. All would loyally tune in for the humor just as much for the exclusive tunes. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and created a platform that changed music forever.
The movie will be available via Vimeo On Demand on October 22, 2015. Hit the link to pre-order.
How The Magic Happens: Penn & Teller Show How Their Balls Trick Works (Video)
October 5, 2015
Back in my day, if you walked into a theater and two dudes were swapping cups and playing with balls… well… you just might have walked into the wronnng theater, dude. HAHAAAAAA!
Or not, no judgments.
But feel free to use your most discerning eye to see if legendary duo Penn and/or Teller actually give away the secret to one of their magic tricks. These guys’ performances are always incredible; definitely a bucket list item. Check out the video above.
Penn & Teller break the rules of magic and show the secrets behind one of the oldest magic tricks in the book.
– @ojones1
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Big K.R.I.T. On ‘Highly Questionable’ (Video)
October 5, 2015
On this K.R.I.T.ically Acclaimed episode of ESPN2’s Highly Questionable, Dan, Bomani and Papi welcome the Mississippi spitta Big K.R.I.T. Good times and a good range of topics covered: his humble beginnings in the game, to making a decent living and career of Hip-Hop, to working with the legendary BB King and more. Get on into it above with a simple click of that play button.
PREVIOUS: BIG K.R.I.T. – MY SUB PT. 3 (BIG BANG) / KING OF THE SOUTH [VIDEO]
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The Amazing Nina Simone (Trailer)
October 4, 2015
Much beloved and often misunderstood, the story of Americaʼs most overlooked musical genius is finally brought to light in “The Amazing Nina Simone.â€
– AmazingNina.com
We know the musical pedigree; proven worldwide. But perhaps as under-appreciated for the longest is Nina’s civil rights struggles. This film also promises to cover her journey from the segregated South, navigating through the twists and turns of the 1960’s fight for racial equality throughout her career. Viewers get to learn a lot about Nina’s artistry and intentions, her fav songs, her bold style, controversial statements, and the reason she ultimately ended up leaving America. “The Amazing Nina Simone” is due out in theaters October 16, 2015.
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Erykah Badu – “Hotline Bling” (But U Caint Use My Phone Remix)
October 3, 2015
Too dope! This is Erykah “She Ill” Badu doing her damn thing retouching the Drake jawn and making it her own. Check out Badu’s “But U Caint Use My Phone” remix to “Hotline Bling” – off the forthcoming mixtape “But U Caint Use My Phone.”
(And she credited 7 Benjamin – Badu’s and Andre 3000‘s son – as a cowriter…aaawwww.)
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Music, R&B | Tags: But U Caint Use My Phone, But U Caint Use My Phone Remix, Drake, Erykah Badu, Hotline Bling, Remix | 1 Comment »
The Game Gives A Brief History Lesson On Crips & Bloods, Speaks On “Straight Outta Compton”, Nas, & Kendrick Lamar (Video)
October 2, 2015
Wow. The Game drops some lean-in-and-listen stuff with us in this sit down: speaking on L.A. gang history and culture, making up with Dr. Dre (given his beef with 50 Cent), on how he got Kendrick Lamar on his first mixtape, on the N.W.A. biopic (“Straight Outta Compton”), and more below after the jump…..
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Comedy: Jimmy Fallon Sings “Hello” With Lionel Richie… Sort Of (Video)
October 2, 2015
Gotta love when Fallon goes old school; always a special musical comedic experience. Watch here above, as he turns in a rendition of Lionel Richie’s R&B classic “Hello.” He has landed the ultimate assist on this song/sketch, too; Mr. Lionel Richie himself. Well, his head, at least.
(What makes it funny is how they keep straight faces throughout the silliness they are putting down. Good stuff!)
Story Time with Jalen Rose: Carjacked In Los Angeles (Video)
October 1, 2015
I ain’t proud of this story.
– Jalen Rose
They tried to carjack J Rose, man! And they shot his dog, maaan. HIS DOG! Still got the bullet in him. WHAT?????!!
This is the story of our hero and his friend being carjacked while driving through Beverly Hills. For more great stories, pick up a copy of Jalen’s book, ‘Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions From Center Court,’ at http://jalenrose.com/the-book, available on October 6, 2015.
(Okay, it’s not what you think, but still…)
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Rapsody Drops “Lost Ones” Freestyle On Dr. Dre’s Beats 1 Radio Show (Video)
September 30, 2015
So official! You see and hear it above. Rapsody in the studio with Dr. Dre, who declares her his “new favorite female MC. Check for her!” Maaaan, if 9th Wonder (with Jamla) has your back AND Dr. Dre is giving you massive respect (no fronting)… you got both coasts locked down! You have the game on SMASH harder than The Hulk. So shiiid, there is nothing left but to listen to Rapsody turn green (literarily) and go BEAST MODE; emceeing over one of the BEAST MODE tracks (Lauryn Hill’s “Lost Ones”) ever!! Listen.
RAPSODY X LAURYN HILL – LOST ONES (FREESTYLE) [BEATS 1 DR. DRE DROP]
– @ojones1
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Carmelo Anthony Goes To Cuba To Cover Soccer, Soak In The Culture and Scoop Some Cigars (Video)
September 30, 2015
Very dope. And the time is right. Soccer (e.g. football, futbol) being the world sport it is, America being a leading sports nation, and Melo being a leading sportsman from America…
Throughout the NBA off-season VICE Sports and Carmelo Anthony are exploring street sport cultures around the world. In our premiere episode, Melo travels to Cuba to explore the rise of soccer in a nation synonymous with baseball, ride a 1950s drop top in the rain, and grab some fresh rolled Cuban cigars along the way.
Carmelo was a good choice for a correspondent, too. This VICE Sports piece felt more like interesting leisure than intense learning; enriching experience captured on video either way.
Posted in Celebrity, Lifestyle, Politics, Series, Shots, Sports, Travel, Videos | Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Cuba, cuban cigars, Cuban National Team, Football, FOOTBALL CULTURE, futbol, Knicks, MELO, NBA, New York Cosmos, New York Knicks, soccer, Stay Melo, VICE, VICE Sports | No Comments »
Miguel Gives A Mini-Concert To Raise Awareness And Help Poor Working Class Families (Video)
September 29, 2015
This is what art is for: touching the lives of people where they live. Miguel, doing so sharing his music and a personal backstory to connect, gave a private mini-concert in partnership with the Make Room group (www.MakeRoomUSA.org). About 35 lives will never be the same. People packed into a small home outside Detroit (Michigan, USA), singing, clapping and getting a little chocked up; while Miguel uses his gift and platform as a performing artist to raise awareness of working single parents struggling to keep roofs over their families’ heads.
Start watching above as Miguel does “Coffee.” Then check out “What’s Normal Anyway” and “Adorn” after the jump to round out the set.
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Rhythm Roulette: New Beat From Old Vinyl? Marco Polo Can Do That Blindfolded (Video)
September 29, 2015
One day I will spruce this b!tch up and a song will be born from it but for now enjoy the raw version I made that day.
– Marco Polo
Watch him make the “Music VS Gunz” beat from blindly selected records below in the Rhythm Roulette episode above.
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David Banner Talks About Taking Hip-Hop To The Next Level, Making “My Uzi” And More (Video)
September 26, 2015
If we don’t do something… Hip-Hop is not gonna be ours anymore… It is up to us… We gotta push Hip-Hop to another level… The White boys are getting more and more lyrical, and we’re basically mumbling.
– David Banner
Man that Banner: Always an interesting interview. He talks about Hip-Hop, its slipping from the grasp of Black people as originators (as did Rock and as R&B is about to), about “My Uzi” (featuring Big K.R.I.T.), about the almost-done album “The God Box,” and more.
POWERFUL interview. Please watch attentively. Share enthusiastically. Enjoy and be enriched!
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Georgia Anne Muldrow Picking And Flipping Vinyl On ‘Rhythm Roulette’ (Video)
September 25, 2015
Man, not even sure if we need to hear the finished product, the way Georgia Anne Muldrow (and the audience behind her) was nodding and bopping to the beat she was banging out from those blindly chosen records. Check out the magical music making above.
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