Interesting that the very network who aired the public relations debacle known as "The Decision" were the ones to own LeBron less than a week later.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Throwback Thursday: "Keep It on the Real" -- 3X Krazy
My fellow old heads should remember this one from the spring of '97. Listening to this reminds me of cruising around the night of graduation. Smooth, cool track.
Tail Report: Brooklyn Decker
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covergirl stole the show at the 2010 ESPYs last night. Mrs. Andy Roddick was easily the eye candy highlight of ESPN's annual awards ceremony.
From The Huffington Post:
From The Huffington Post:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Mind Right
It's always good to see hip-hop artists return to the genre's roots of political enlightenment. Jasiri X, a local MC from my town (Pittsburgh) put thought to pen, pen to page, and page to mic in scripting this track, an ode to Tim Wise's essay "Imagine if the Tea Party was Black".From the video's YouTube page:
A few months ago, Tim Wise wrote a widely circulated article called, "Imagine if the Tea Party Was Black " which challenged America to take a close look at the hypocrisy of the Right Wing. Now, a Pittsburgh rapper is accepting his challenge in true Hip Hop form. Jasiri X has released a video called "What if the Tea Party was Black." The Hip Hop artist says that he got the idea when Paradise,a member of the pro-black rap group X-Clan, forwarded him a copy of Wise's article. "I saw the article and I liked the concept," says the rapper. So Jasiri hit the studio with producer Cynik Lethal while Paradise grabbed his video camera and they went on their mission to defeat the Right Wing propaganda machine.
Jasiri X's Myspace page
Air's Choice as an Heir?
The Kobe vs. LeBron tug-of-war may never end. But the man who may have more insight than anyone else regarding this debate sees a clear choice. It's also important to note that this video was taken last summer, prior to LeBron's playoff meltdown and "Miami Rhapsody", and long before Kobe's 5th championship.
From Ball Don't Lie:
From Ball Don't Lie:
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
F(u)CC'd
A major court ruling today reversed much of the overbearing Federal Communications Commission policy that came about during the Bush Administration. Network television stations—ironically, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox Broadcasting Co.—won a lawsuit that charged the FCC's indecency policy as being unconstitutional. As a result, the networks will no longer face enormous fines for airing "curse" words and other "profanity".From the Los Angeles Times:
"Under the current policy, broadcasters must choose between not airing or censoring controversial programs and risking massive fines or possibly even loss of their licenses, and it is not surprising which option they choose," U.S. Circuit Judge Rosemary S. Pooler wrote in Tuesday's 3-0 decision. "Indeed, there is ample evidence in the record that the FCC's indecency policy has chilled protected speech."
I applaud this decision. The fact that, in 2010, the concept of "curse words" still exists continues to dumbfound me. Me saying "fuck" does not destroy the lives of anyone, of any age, who happen to hear me say it. Words are words, and by now society should be at the point where such an antiquated idea as "bad words" is absurd to us.
Maybe we're finally on our way.
Christian Bale vs. Mel Gibson
This is good, but it would've been even better if they'd snuck in Tiger woods' call to his side thing, Jaimee Grubs, at the end.
Old Spice Guy's Personal Messages
I give Old Spice credit: they're milking this guy's 15 minutes for all it's worth. Here are some fantastic personalized video messages directed towards fans on Twitter Yahoo! Answers, and YouTube. (I've posted my favorite three, but there are 9 of them available at The Huffington Post.)
Monday, July 12, 2010
The-Dream's Reality
Guess the makeup bag ain't foolproof.
From The Huffington Post:
Fellas, you know what this means: Christina's single again. Strength and honor.
From The Huffington Post:
Christina Milian and husband The-Dream have called it quits, Us Weekly reports.
...The split comes amidst reports of The-Dream cheating with his assistant of a year, Melissa Santiago. Photos have surfaced of Melissa straddling The-Dream, sans wedding band, in the Caribbean ocean.
Fellas, you know what this means: Christina's single again. Strength and honor.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Dear "King"...
Dan Gilbert, you have giant swinging balls, my friend. And I salute you.Cavaliers: Open Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan Gilbert
"I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS WILL WIN AN NBA CHAMPIONSHIP BEFORE THE SELF-TITLED FORMER ‘KING’ WINS ONE"
You can take it to the bank.
This night may have changed the NBA forever.
In the Heat of the Night
At approximately 9:25 PM EST, the world got its answer: Lebron James is going to Miami. Whew, thank god THAT’s over.
Well, not exactly. As one city celebrates without actually having won anything, another city mourns yet one more moment of ruinous heartbreak in a generation of sports tragedy. But tomorrow, when the GHB-laced mojitos give way to the queasy unnerve of an uncertain future, the fans in Miami may find themselves dealing with a bit of remorse.
Miami is now the “other woman.” It’s the amoral hussy who stole away Cleveland’s one true love. See that wounded, mascara-streaked, wailing woman on the banks of the Cuyahoga River? The man that did that to her, the man she thought she would live the rest of her days beside, who would take her to a glorious future; the man who, after seven years, tore her heart from her chest on live, primetime television without ever giving her the ring she so badly wanted? He’s the man standing beside you, promising you all of those same forevers, all of the same glories.
And sure, you can tell yourself that no two relationships are the same. You can even choose to believe him when he tells you that what you and he have is nothing like what he had with his ex. But somewhere, back in the damp, quiet, haunted corners of your mind, will always be the question you desperately want to know but don’t dare ask: If he did it to her, will he do it to me, too?
Well, not exactly. As one city celebrates without actually having won anything, another city mourns yet one more moment of ruinous heartbreak in a generation of sports tragedy. But tomorrow, when the GHB-laced mojitos give way to the queasy unnerve of an uncertain future, the fans in Miami may find themselves dealing with a bit of remorse.Miami is now the “other woman.” It’s the amoral hussy who stole away Cleveland’s one true love. See that wounded, mascara-streaked, wailing woman on the banks of the Cuyahoga River? The man that did that to her, the man she thought she would live the rest of her days beside, who would take her to a glorious future; the man who, after seven years, tore her heart from her chest on live, primetime television without ever giving her the ring she so badly wanted? He’s the man standing beside you, promising you all of those same forevers, all of the same glories.
And sure, you can tell yourself that no two relationships are the same. You can even choose to believe him when he tells you that what you and he have is nothing like what he had with his ex. But somewhere, back in the damp, quiet, haunted corners of your mind, will always be the question you desperately want to know but don’t dare ask: If he did it to her, will he do it to me, too?
Throwback Thursday: "5 On It" -- Luniz
More classic shit. It's strange, but as ingrained as this song is in my memories of high school, I never saw the video for it until just now.
Welcome to Miami
US Magazine has just reported that Bron-Bron has already booked a big party in South Beach this weekend, which would seem to cement rumors that he has decided to sign with the Miami Heat.LeBron James has rented six cabanas at the W Hotel South Beach this weekend to celebrate his team decision, two sources confirms to UsMagazine.com
That sound you hear isn't rain; it's teardrops falling from the cheeks of millions of Cavalier, Bull, Knick, and Net fans.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Ke$ha: Oh Damn...
I'm sure you've heard about it by now. The only reason it took me this long to post it was I was at work and, well...I didn't want to have to explain myself to my management.In case you haven't been caught up on the story yet, I'll give you a quick rundown: Perez Hilton posted this picture to his website today. It was leaked by a DJ who claims that it's the pop-rap artist herself, after a healthy application of baby batter.
So what's the verdict? Is it:
(A.) Ke$ha?
(B.) Some skank who just loves getting sprayed up?
(C.) All of the above?
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Head Games?
Hup Holland Hup!
Dutch porn star Bobbi Eden—along with fellow adult film actresses Vicky Vette, Miss Hybrid, and Gabby Quinteros, who call themselves "Team BJ"—has pledged to give blow jobs to all of her followers on Twitter if The Netherlands wins the World Cup on Sunday. Now that's national pride. Bobbi currently has well over 9K followers (including yours truly), and that number is rising rapidly. The ladies are going to have their work cut out for them if The Netherlands wins it all.
And with that kind of encouragement, the Dutch may be hard to beat on Sunday.
Dutch porn star Bobbi Eden—along with fellow adult film actresses Vicky Vette, Miss Hybrid, and Gabby Quinteros, who call themselves "Team BJ"—has pledged to give blow jobs to all of her followers on Twitter if The Netherlands wins the World Cup on Sunday. Now that's national pride. Bobbi currently has well over 9K followers (including yours truly), and that number is rising rapidly. The ladies are going to have their work cut out for them if The Netherlands wins it all.And with that kind of encouragement, the Dutch may be hard to beat on Sunday.
Monday, July 5, 2010
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