Comedy: John Cena Lampoons The University Of Alabama’s Football Players’ Academic Performance On SNL (Video)
December 12, 2016
Three judges (Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Kenan Thompson) play favorites while reviewing students’ (Mikey Day, Vanessa Bayer, John Cena) projects.
Okay, knowing that @ojones1 is on the squad and that he is an Alabama alum and die-hard Tide fan aside… this is hilarious! Shout to A Tribe Called Quest and Dave Chappelle for getting eyes back onto Saturday Night Live for real back a while ago. So glad to have caught this ep. Damn O-Jeezuz, your school’s athletes research many of those ’round orange bananas’? And banana peel crust for real?? BWAAAAAHAHAAAAA!
But fair is fair. Read the @ojones1 commentary/response/rebuttal/whatev after the jump!
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Opinion, Performance, Sports, Videos | 
Tags: Aidy Bryant, Beck Bennett, Crimson Tide, Dumb jock, John Cena, Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day, Saturday Night Live, Science Presentation, smart jock, SNL, The University of Alabama, Vanessa Bayer | 
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MLB The Show 17 (Gameplay Reveal Trailer)
December 10, 2016
It’s here! The first official gameplay of The Showâ„¢ 17. Visit www.theshow.com to pre-order now. Get your first glimpse of Ken Griffey Jr. in action.
– PlayStation
Whether you like it, or love it, MLB The Show 17 has got a PlayStation Experience for YOU! The Gameplay Reveal Trailer above is enough to validate predictions of what a lot of dudes (and females, equal opportunity gamer-slackers…Hahaaa!) are going to be tied up doing. Nice action shots and dope choice of music. Here we go now!
Young M.A Breaks Down “OOOUUU†(Video)
December 10, 2016
Okay, I’m not the first to admit. But I wasted several clips – at several minutes each – that tried explaining what the hell Desiigner was saying on “Panda” (Panda… Panda Panda PandaPanda ggtthhrrrtaak!!). It almost made me not want to look at another lyric breakdown video again. Nut for Young M.A, oh hell yeah. She has EARNED the time I give in study of her work. I’m a fan. And her expo of the “OOOUUU” flow makes me even more so. Check it out.
– @ojones1
Politics: Greg Palast Speaks On How Voter Suppression Sealed Donald Trump’s Victory (Video)
December 10, 2016
Wowww… Cross Checking. Damn, they stay scheming, right? Actually, voter suppression is only part of the problem with getting truly fair and open elections. A good chunk of the problem is STORY suppression! Why is this only being talked about on outlets like DemocracyNow and podcasters like Margaret Prescod? Wonder if even they would know to cover such without investigative reporter Greg Palast exposing these political underbelly scum tactics.
If you’re Black, you’re 900% more likely to have your vote disqualified than if you’re White.
– Greg Palast
A must watch. The 15 minutes goes by fast. Feel free to watch twice to really get it.
Posted in Activism, Interview, Podcast, Politics, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Campaign 2016, Cross Check, CrossCheck, Donald Trump, Donald Trump's Victory, Greg Palast, Margaret Prescod, voter suppression | 1 Comment »
DJ Premier On The State Of New York Rap (Video)
December 10, 2016
Preemo ONLY plays the bangers! That’s his lane, and it is not for the wack. And he is DEFINITELY qualified to be a gatekeeper for real Hip-Hop. To be clear, DJ Premier is not hating on that artist you like, but if he or she is wack… Oh well.
That sounds harsh. Preem explains it better. How he has always been, what he is into nowadays and more in the sit-down above.
A documentary with Jay Z and Nas is in the works, and DJ Premier also has a solo album—‘Last Session at 320’—on the way. He also discusses Desiigner, Dave East, Young M.A., and how he’s stayed relevant for multiple decades.
– Complex
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Opinion, Series, Videos | Tags: Complex, DJ Premier, Pigeons & Planes, State of New York Rap | No Comments »
The Circle (Trailer)
December 10, 2016
Dammit, Tom Hanks! Just when we were starting to see the upside of using drones more, here you come with the spin… And why not give us some creepy ‘watching you’ music to make this Orwell cocktail go down all the more eerily. “The Circle” trailer above. Wow. Emma Watson, watch yourself. Hanks’ easygoing help mankind by ‘sharing’ vibes feels like a setup for a Jobs times a Google-zillion level Zucker punch!
A woman lands a job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, where she becomes involved with a mysterious man.
– Movieclips Trailers
Posted in Film, Thriller, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Emma Watson, Karen Gillan, Movieclips, Movieclips Trailers, The Circle, Tom Hanks | No Comments »
History Of Social Dance (Video)
December 10, 2016
You know, we really ought to be smiling (at least on the inside) when the babies are going hard with the dances they do. May not be WHAT we used to do, but you KNOW we used to go just as HARD with the moves.
Turns out that there is a reasoning and history behind it all. And it’s all good. Now, excuse me while I get my Whip-Nae-Dab on!
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, History, Human Interest, Investigation, Lifestyle, Recreation, Videos, Youth | Tags: A visual history of social dance, Camille A. Brown, history of social dance, social dance, TED, Ted Talk | No Comments »
U.S. Veterans Deliver Powerful Apology To Native Americans At Standing Rock (Video)
December 9, 2016
Someone is probably going to find a way to be mad at these vets about this, but oh well. I salute these troops who likely served proudly with reverence, demonstrated humility and purity of heart. They still serve, in a different way here, with this bold, sincere, and timely formal apology. On bent knees at Standing Rock. Watch and be moved.
“We fought you, we took your land, we signed treaties that we broke…we beg for your forgiveness.”
– Wesley Clark Jr.
Note the chosen pronoun ‘we’… not shirking the legacy (good & not-so-good) they joined when they joined to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. And they were granted forgiveness in front of those assembled. A largely symbolic ceremony to be certain; but still very powerful!
– @ojones1
Posted in Activism, Cover Story, History, Human Interest, Speech, Videos | Tags: apology, Chief Leonard Crow Dog, First Nations, forgiveness, Forgiveness Ceremony, Lakota Sovereign Nation, Military Veterans, Native Americans, Standing Rock, Standing Rock Forgiveness Ceremony, U.S. Military, U.S. Veterans, Veterans, Wesley Clark Jr. | No Comments »
Alternative/Hip-Hop: Jaden Smith – “Fallen” (Video)
December 9, 2016
Jaden Smith with visuals for “Fallen” off his forthcoming “Syre” project. Pretty damn dope. An existential aural experience in audiovisual form. If you find a way to hate on the young ‘Syre’ of The Fresh Prince after this, get a checkup; there’s hate in your heart.
Trevor Noah Talks Tomi Lahren, Donald Trump, Racism In America & More (Video)
December 9, 2016
I have observed the online musings of many who think Charlamagne Tha God & Trevor Noah made the stupid Donkey (e.g. ‘dumb azz’) move when they gave shine to unapologetic Conservative mouthpiece Tomi Lahren recently. Noah even brought her on ‘The Daily Show’ as a guest. Which is where I think we saw evidence of effort in trying to bridge gaps, perhaps; or at least bold media strategy.
Hear me out.
Everybody who has or might follow Trevor Noah knows who he is, shares most of his views, etc. Same can be assumed of Tomi Lahren’s fanbase. Is it such a bad gamble to think that those followers of Tomi who just ‘know’ they hate that Trevor Noah (say it with a drawl in your head, I can give you permission since I speak drawl y’all)… and his lefty ‘Daily’ comrades… and all the dummies who tune in whenever he spews his nonsense… Okay, you get it… But might those Tomi followers tune in at least long enough to ogle Tomi, amen what she says, and listen to see what there is about Trevor to hate? Maybe a scant few might see that, Liberal as he is, he was at least cordial, actively engaged, and respectful.
Donald Trump is President Elect folks. That’s reality for America The World. We’ve gotta start somewhere. Listening, and REALLY trying to understand, to the other side express WHY… just as good a place as any.
See Trevor’s talk on paths to understanding, his book, and more during his Breakfast Club interview.
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Interview, Radio, Series, Videos | Tags: Angela yee, Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God, Charlamagne The God, DJ Envy, Power 105, Power 105.1, Trevor Noah | No Comments »
Spider-Man: Homecoming (Trailer)
December 9, 2016
Oh yes sir, yes ma’am, yes yes y’all. Spidey is in the muh fuh king Marvel [Movie Franchise] Universe now! You saw the latest incarnation of the Marvel mainstay in “Captain America: Civil War” but now we get a look at young Parker web-slinging solo… well, at least in the title role. There is certain to be some cameo caramel (would you like some Iron Man Tony Stark with that?) to go with this popcorn-selling soon-to-be-classic! Peep the trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” above.
(Is…Is that Michael Keaton? Hey, DC. You lost your ‘Batman’ hahaaa!)
Posted in Action, Comics, Film, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Trailer, Videos | Tags: Homecoming, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey, Robert Downey Jr., Spider Man, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom Holland | No Comments »
J. Cole – “4 Your Eyez Only” (Album Stream)
December 9, 2016
J. Cole came back hitting hard and fast (with little fanfare or warning) at the year’s end! Last part of this last quarter 2016, Coleworld could go platinum again… with no features. He got it like that, and his fans know & appreciate him. Obviously. That last platinum plaque: Cole did that with no features. Just like this 10-track project “4 Your Eyez Only.” Stream it below for the FREE.99 and see if you agree that Jermaine is on a back-to-back platinum title run with this one.
J. COLE – 4 YOUR EYEZ ONLY (ALBUM)
Eye Candy: Teyana Taylor (Instagram Girls) [Video]
December 9, 2016
Okay. Is it just me, or did y’all know that Tey was packing ALL that up top?? Not just talking about body in general. But right from jump that rack attacked my eyes in the best way like wowwww! Check out this compilation of the oh-so-fine, slimmest-thickest-fittest model/singer Teyana Taylor. Whew! She is hurting me with all that bod. Have mercy!
MORE TEYANA TAYLOR ON INSTAGRAM
– @ojones1
De La Soul – “Memory Of (US)” feat. Pete Rock x Estelle (Video)
December 9, 2016
(Clearing throat) The GRAMMY-NOMINATED De La Soul has made 2016 another one-two for Hip-Hop with their “…and the Anonymous Nobody” album to be certain! And here is another taste from that tasty plate. Without further adieu, we present to you, Masterpiece Hip-Hop hosted by Pete Rock. Today’s viewing: “Memory Of (US)” – featuring Estelle. Enjoy!
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Videos | Tags: and the Anonymous Nobody, De La Soul, Estelle, Memory Of (US), Pete Rock | 1 Comment »
The Roots x Joell Ortiz x Busta Rhymes – “My Shot” (Live Performance)
December 8, 2016
The Roots, Joell Ortiz, and Busta Rhymes perform “My Shot” from “The Hamilton Mixtape” for The Tonight Show audience. Song ought to get a good push, too. The “Hamilton” show is still a popular event; having even been attended by U.S. Vice-President Elect Mike Pence (read: almost ANYbody might be in the audience…that massive). And this high-energy performance on Jimmy Fallon’s show can’t hurt either!
Business/Technology: Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ Shopping (Video)
December 8, 2016
We stay on the trends that matter to us and, in so doing, we watch history being made. Case in point: Check out the in-store mapping (IndoorAtlas) article we posted on here a few years back. And wait for it…
Told you so! WHAT?!! Not only is Amazon coming out with a store that can track you, you likely desires, and product selection decision (indecision) choices… but you don’t even have to wait in line or do the computerized check-out. You ‘Just Walk Out’ maaaan. Amazon knows who you are, what you finally decide to buy; and charges you for the total when you walk out the store!
And this is not still ‘conceptual’ either. AmazonGo store #1 is coming to Seattle (Washington, USA) early 2017.
– @ojones1
Posted in Business, Technology, Travel, Videos | Tags: Amazon, AmazonGo, Just Walk Out, Just Walk Out Shopping, Just Walk Out Technology, Seattle, Shopping, Washington | No Comments »
Comedy/Animation: Death Star Architect Speaks Out (Video)
December 8, 2016
Hilarious smothered in dope sauce! Dorkly scores with some uber-nerdcore 8-bit animated Star Wars humor. Dude said he has been Force Choked (bwaaahahaaa) over ‘failed’ supersized spacestation super-weapon’s design. Bwaaaahahaaa!
Okay. Well, we ought to at least hear him out, right?
– @ojones1
Posted in Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Videos | Tags: 8-bit animation, College Humor, CollegeHumor, Death Star, Death Star Architect, DeathStar, DeathStar Architect, Dorkly | No Comments »
Will Smith Tells Jimmy Kimmel How Being ‘The Fresh Prince’ Got Him Home One Time (Video)
December 8, 2016
Popular Hip-Hop icon turned movie mogul Will Smith fell through Jimmy Kimmel’s set and onto his couch to talk about “Collateral Beauty” (in theaters Christmas Day)… oh, and that time a fan let him hold some gas money. Yeah. You read right! Check out the clip above. More after the jump; including the scoop on “Bad Boys 3.”
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Borrowed Gas Money From a Fan, Collateral Beauty, Fresh Prince, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Fresh Prince, Will Smith | No Comments »
South Asian Emcee Anik Khan Touring In & Around Astoria (Video)
December 8, 2016
Daily VICE gives us an up close look at Anik Khan from Bangladesh (the country, not the producer) as the emcee takes a look and see around his Astoria neighborhood in Queens, New York. Anik came from overseas at age four, and now he is ready to wreck and rep for South Asia like none he has ever known.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Travel, Videos | Tags: Anik Khan, Asia, Astoria, Bangladesh, Brooklyn, Daily VICE, New York, VICE | No Comments »
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Teaser Trailer)
December 8, 2016
Baahaaaha! Man, Dave Bautista is acting a fool in these clips. He could end up running away with the lion share of attention (and laughs) in this sure-bet blockbuster. Set for theatrical release late Spring (May) 2017, check out this latest dopest “Guardians of the Galaxy” (Vol. 2) flick.
