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Diddy Set To Roll Out Two New Ciroc Vodka Flavors
Posted November 3, 2009 |
Everyone knows Diddy is down with Ciroc Vodka, after joining the brand back in 2007. Since he hopped onboard, the liquor has increased its sales, and earned over $2 billion in 2008, says reports. Now, via Diddy's input, Ciroc is rolling out two new flavors -- coconut and red-berry... |
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Shopping Guide: October 2009
Posted October 28, 2009 |
We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. As always, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase this month, and here they are. |
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Quincy Jones, Tyrese, Others Help Launch Five Million Kids Campaign With Event In L.A.
Posted October 16, 2009 |
Operation HOPE believes it is critically important that we change the cultural tide and Make Smart Cool and Sexy. The organization threw a launch event at a South Central Los Angeles Middle School recently, drawing many celebrities from Quincy Jones to Tyrese. It is a national campaign to re-brand education in the minds and hearts of young people. |
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The Donda West Law Officially Passed in California
Posted October 14, 2009 |
The Donda West law, which was introduced in September, has officially become a California state law. It
was inspired by the late mother of rapper Kanye West, and makes health checks and a written clearance mandatory before being allowed to undergo plastic surgery in the state. |
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Master P Determined To Help One Million Homeless People
Posted October 12, 2009 |
Rapper-turned-businessman P. Miller, also known as Master P, recently teamed up with OneMillionGifts.org by donating not only his time but also with a generous money donation. P will be helping the organization in the mission to clothe at least one million of the world's less fortunate... |
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Shopping Guide: September 2009
Posted September 28, 2009 |
We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. As always, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase this month, and here they are. |
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New Vaccine Reduces HIV Infection — Is A Cure Coming?
Posted September 24, 2009 |
Could a cure for AIDS be in the near future? We're not sure, but a new vaccine in Bangkok has prevented the infection of the AIDS virus, surprising scientists and researchers. A new vaccine has cut the risk of contracting HIV by more than 31 percent... |
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Estevan Oriol Drops First Photography Book — Titled L.A. Woman
Posted September 16, 2009 |
Popular Los Angeles based photographer/director, Estevan Oriol, recently dropped his latest project -- a book of photos called L.A. Woman. Using his unique, raw ability to capture the perfect images in black-n-white, the veteran shot stills to showcase what the "L.A. Woman" is all about. |
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Wow! Volkswagen Unveils The 158 MPG Hybrid
Posted September 16, 2009 |
German car maker, Volkswagen, unveiled several new models at this week's Frankfurt Auto Show. The one drawing the most attention being the L1 concept, designed to go 100 kilometers on one liter of fuel. |
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Kanye’s Mom, Donda, Inspires New Medical Law In California
Posted September 11, 2009 |
Its been nearly two years ago since Donda West, the mother of rap superstar Kanye West, died at the age of 58 as a result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure. Well, her death wasn't in vein, because it helped a new law pass in California this week. |
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Format Mag Simpsonizes 10 Hip-Hop Icons
Posted September 9, 2009 |
Format Magazine recently enlisted Toronto-based design studio, Moxy Creative, to create 10 of hip-hop's top artists in a "Simpsons" -styled illustration. The Simpsonized characters include Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Flava Flav, Eazy E, Andre 3000, Eminem, and Fat Joe ... |
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Former BET.com Editor Canned, Airs Out Company In Cirulated Email
Posted September 9, 2009 |
Andreas Hale is now the former executive editor of music at BET.com, after the company let him walk recently. While most folks hit their contact list for that next hustle, Hale felt the need to air out his former employer ... so, he sent out an email to close industry friends, explaining... |
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Shopping Guide: August 2009
Posted September 1, 2009 |
We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. As always, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase this month, and here we have them. |
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Omar Dubois Puts Call Out To Artists For Jay-Z Book
Posted August 31, 2009 |
In creation of the book, Dubois is putting out a call to all artists who'd like to participate, by submitting an original piece of art -- painting, lithography, etc. -- that represents their personal interpretation of Jay-Z's track, "Hovi Baby." |
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