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Travis Barker Gets New Tattoo In Memory of DJ AM
Posted March 5, 2010 |
It's been six months since the tragic death of DJ AM. While fans still remember him, it's his close friends who miss him the most. Blink-182's Travis Barker was probably one of his closest friends. To honor the memory of his late friend, Barker recently got some fresh ink permanently etched onto his thigh... |
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Birdman Covers Head With Red Star Tattoos
Posted March 5, 2010 |
In January, we reported about the launch of Birdman's energy/oil business Bronald, but was later revealed that it was actually founded a few years back with his brother Slim. To honor the company, the CEO/rapper tatted it's logo on his head. He recently covered it with a bright red star.... |
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Lupe Fiasco Working On Debut Book
Posted March 1, 2010 |
Lupe Fiasco has reportedly submitted the finalized version of his third album Lasers to his label, and is awaiting a release date. So, until then, he's touring the world feverishly, getting fans familiar with new material. Along the way, he has done some press where he recently revealed that he's working on his first book... |
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Comic With First Batman Appearance Sells For Over $1 Million in Auction
Posted February 28, 2010 |
A 1939 comic book, where Batman makes his debut, sold for more than $1 million at an auction on Thursday (February 25), breaking the record for highest selling comic book. It was a rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 that sold in a Dallas-based auction last week, day after a Superman comic sold for $1 million... |
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Cash Money's Oil Business Questioned By Bloomberg
Posted February 18, 2010 |
While Birdman claimed in a recent interview with Ozone magazine that he already had oil pumps producing and was pulling in money on a monthly basis for his Bronald energy business, a recent report from Bloomberg questioned whether or not the company was even doing any real energy business at all... |
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Romeo Preps Haiti Benefit Concert At Six Flags Magic Mountain
Posted February 18, 2010 |
Romeo became a star at a young age. But, he always kept a level head. He's currently a USC student-athlete, and while his team is important, he understands the importance of education. The young entertainer has joined forces with Six Flags Friends to host a benefit concert and book drive for Haiti at Six Flags Magic Mountain... |
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Short Convo With RZA: Talks Newfound Appreciation For Art, 'Victory or Death' Piece
Posted February 18, 2010 |
In this short conversation, we spoke with RZA about the limited (less than 500 were printed) of the "Victory or Death" art piece, where he discusses some particulars -- including the appearance of himself, GZA and ODB and not the other members of the WU; if he felt it changes were needed; his new found appreciation for art... |
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Nelly Teams Up With Ford, DUB To Design Custom 2011 Ford Mustang
Posted February 16, 2010 |
Rapper Nelly has partnered with Ford to design a tricked out 2011 Mustang GT, customized by DUB magazine, which will be featured on the cover of his next album. According to Ford, the rapper's idea to create his own custom Mustang came when he first caught a glimpse of the vehicle while inside the walls of Ford's design studio... |
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Dawn Richard Lands Deal For Danity Kane Comic Book Series
Posted February 16, 2010 |
There's no doubt, Danity made an impact during their short stint as Bad Boy's all-girl group, and former member Dawn Richard is looking to capitalize, which is why she recently entered into a partnership with eigoMANGA for a series of Danity Kane comics... |
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Our Favorite 2010 NFL Super Bowl Commercials
Posted February 8, 2010 |
While Super Bowl weekend is definitely about the game, some people love tuning in just to check out some of the crazy commercials. With ads setting companies back an estimated $3 million for a 30-second spot, you know they were going to make sure their commercials stuck in your mind... This year is no different, so we compiled some of our faves... |
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Was Eve Involved in a Foreign Money-Laundering Scandal?
Posted February 5, 2010 |
Did rapper/actress Eve get herself involved in a corruption scandal, in which foreign money is being cleansed through the U.S. financial system? Reports are indicating that she may have, and just might have to answer to the U.S. Senate... |
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Diddy Reveals Plan To Launch Business School In Harlem
Posted February 2, 2010 |
Sean "Diddy" Combs recently made a appearance on Anderson Cooper's CNN show, "AC 360", to discuss how his image affects people and his plans to recreate his image to leave a positive mark on society. One way Diddy says he'll make an immediate change is by establishing a business school... |
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Have You Ever Looked Closely At A Dollar Bill ... on Weed, Man?
Posted February 2, 2010 |
The U.S. dollar bill has some spooky stuff on it. Have you ever actually looked at a dollar bill closely? It has random numbers, symbols, etc. ... and they all mean something. Jon Stewart had a good idea when he asked Scarface, in the movie Half Baked, if he every "looked at a dollar bill on weed man?" Maybe you should... |
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Kanye West Responds To PETA, Says 'Rock Stars' Can Wear Furs
Posted February 1, 2010 |
Kanye West is back to ranting. You knew he would, especially after PETA dissed him for rocking so much fur as of late. Kanye took to his blog on Friday (January 29), penning an ALL CAPS rant about why he rocks fur ... he's a "rock star", that's why... |
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Marijuana Legalization Prop Expected To Be on Cali's November Ballot
Posted January 29, 2010 |
Legal marijuana supporters announced Thursday (January 28) that they've compiled enough signatures to place an initiative to legalize the illegal plant for recreational use on November's ballot. The initiative is known as the "Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act" ... |
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Shopping Guide: January 2010
Posted January 28, 2010 |
We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. It's the New Year, Christmas is over ... and new stuff has been released. Our staff has diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase for yourself or others. We compiled a list of something for just about everyone... |
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Master P Plans Haiti Benefit Concert During Super Bowl Weekend
Posted January 26, 2010 |
Rapper-turned-philanthropist, Master P (pka P. Miller) recently revealed plans for a benefit concert for the young victims of the recent Haiti earthquake. The upcoming concert is set to take place during Super Bowl Weekend, and will assist in rebuilding the country's schools... |
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PETA Calls Kanye West, Amber Rose 'Pathetic Creatures' For Rocking Furs
Posted January 26, 2010 |
Although, seeing Kanye has been a rare occurrence as of late, the thing that stuck out about recent photos of him and Amber Rose in Paris last week was their fur ensembles. We all knew it was coming ... so, here it is ... PETA finally called the couple out, calling them both "pathetic creatures" ... |
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Rhymesayers Entertainment Plan Haiti Benefit Concert in Minneapolis
Posted January 25, 2010 |
Indie powerhouse Rhymesayers Entertainment announced this week that they're organizing a benefit concert in Minnesota for the victims of the Haiti quake two weeks ago, featuring an all-star line-up of underground heavyweights. "Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit For Haiti," goes down on February 9th at Minneapolis' First Ave venue... |
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Will Trina Adopt a Haitian Orphan?
Posted January 25, 2010 |
In wake of the Haiti earthquake, celebrities across the world have come together to bring awareness to the victims still suffering. One celebrity is contemplating the notion to possibly make one orphaned Haitian child a part of her family ... She is rapper Trina... |
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'Hope For Haiti' Telethon Takes Over TV Sets, Heavyweight Artists Put On A Show
Posted January 23, 2010 |
"Hope For Haiti," a two-hour telethon broadcast over 25 networks, took over millions of televisions on Friday evening (January) to help in raising much needed money for the country's earthquake relief fund. While it's still unknown how much was raised during the show, the phone lines remain open... |
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Cash Money Records Founders, Birdman & Slim, Launch Indie Oil Company
Posted January 21, 2010 |
Cash Money Records co-founders, Birdman and Ronald "Slim" Williams are trying their hands in another business venture outside the music world. They're now expanding their portfolios into the oil business, with the launch of an independent oil and gas company... |
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