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Lenovo new idea

2009-06-14T22:44:00.000-05:00

The Princess and the Frog Trailer

2009-06-12T10:00:00.000-05:00

Jet Magazine from 1950 to 2005 online

2009-06-11T09:00:00.004-05:00

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More Project Natal

2009-06-10T11:00:00.000-05:00

Project Natal - XBOX 360

2009-06-09T17:37:00.001-05:00

Video Game - E3 2009 - Video Game Trailers

DJ Hero announced

2009-06-08T11:00:00.000-05:00

Activision just confirmed a whole lot of heroes: the DJ Hero being the most notable among them. Many trivial humans had conjectured what a "Hero"-style DJ controller would look like, and at last we have our first look (above, and there's another shot after the break). Sure, we have no idea how we're supposed to play it -- where's the whammy bar, for instance? -- but we're sure once we tape a couple of our mom's Perry Como records to the sides we'll start to get the picture. Music genres include "hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance," and the game will allow turntablists to create "original mixes" of songs. Additionally, Activision is also prepping a family-friendly Band Hero game, and a Guitar Hero 5 followup to its flagship title, with all three new Hero games hitting sometime this fall.

Keith Sweat at Sunset Station

2009-06-06T16:11:00.000-05:00

Mashonda telling it all

2009-06-05T11:00:00.000-05:00

Eva and Tony in Paris

2009-06-04T11:00:00.000-05:00

Halle Berry & Jamie Foxx Kiss and ...

2009-06-03T11:00:00.001-05:00

Halle Berry is honored with the Decade of Hotness award at Spike TV’s 2009 “Guys Choice” Awards held at the Sony Studios on Saturday (May 30) in Los Angeles.

The 42-year-old actress wore a sexyt black Riller & Fount “Devi” drape front halter mini dress.

During the ceremony, Halle had a very special moment with Jamie Foxx, who was on hand to present the award to Halle.

Jamie thanked Halle by kissing her on the lips and giving her a nice squeeze on her tush. Looks like they both really enjoyed it!

Device that prvents HIV or pregnancy

2009-06-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

The device was created by scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York – one of the most respected medical schools in the world. Second, they issued an OFFICIAL press release about the new device.

Here are excerpts from the release:

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have published results showing that a new contraceptive device may also effectively block the transmission of the HIV virus. Findings show that the device prevents infection by the HIV virus in laboratory testing. The promising results are published in the most recent issue of the journal AIDS.

The new device is a vaginal ring that releases multiple types of non-hormonal agents and microbicides, which would prevent conception as well as sexually transmitted HIV infection…

The vaginally inserted ring is incorporated with multiple antiviral drugs that prevent HIV infection and are time-released over a period up to 28 days. The compounds tested were a newly developed anti-HIV agent, Boc-lysinated betulonic acid, TMC120 (dapivirine), PMPA, and 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine (AZT or zidovudine), which, when combined, were found to block infection in human cells exposed to the virus in a laboratory setting.

Jay-Z and Live Nation not a done deal!

2009-06-01T11:05:00.000-05:00

What happened you ask?? Well word on the street is that the deal was never “officially” consummated – meaning the contracts were never signed - and now the peeps over at Live Nation are looking to back out of it.

And there may be something to the whispers. Because here’s an excerpt in today’s NY Daily News about a new deal between Jay Z and Atlantic:

A well-placed industry source tells us that Jay - who recently left Def Jam as a recording artist (he served as its president from 2004-2007) - has been taking top-secret meetings with his old pals and former managers Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles. Topics of the hush-hush conversations have included giving Jay his own record label at WMG, tentatively to be called the Carter Music Group.

"Jay knows Lyor and Kevin from back when they all worked together at Def Jam, and he obviously wants to work something out with his friends," says our insider. "He wants to get the dream team back together. There have been a few whiffs of a reunion in the past, but only now - and very privately - is something finally starting to happen."

We can tell you FOR A FACT that Atlantic ain’t got nowhere near $150 million to give to Jay. So then why ELSE would Jay give up his Live Nation money to go there…

Floating wireless speakers

2009-05-31T11:16:00.000-05:00

We’ve shown you how to hook up a sound system in your shower. But finding a quick and easy music solution that works in the bathtub is a different story. Sure, you could always throw your boom box in the bathroom. But if you want to do something more unique, look to the Wireless Floating Speaker, which as the name suggests floats in water and works up to 150 feet away from the sound source. To get the music bumping, all you need to do is connect a small transmitter to your MP3 player or other audio output jack, and you’re ready to start playing. your tunes. Priced at $78, these floating speakers make for an inexpensive music solution you can bring to the pool, bath, lake, or any other place you might want to float them.

Ice Ice Baby

2009-05-30T11:51:00.001-05:00

Can ice be luxurious? And will people really be willing to drop up to $8 per “sphere” to chill down their premium coctails? The folks at the Glace Luxury Ice Co. are betting on it.

The upstart luxury ice company is aiming to occupy the top spot in the premium ice category (we didn’t know such a category existed) with its perfectly spherical ice cubes that are hand-carved in Canada and delivered in dry ice. Made from purified water, Glace’s luxury ice cubes are free from the minerals and other pollutants found in regular ice that can contaminate the taste of premium liquors. And according to the company, Glace’s spheres “will crackle and spider” but they “will not break apart like less deserving ice or home-made ice.” Perfect for that $38,000 bottle of Macallan or any of the other baller bottles posted on the top shelf of your home bar.

A pack of five will set you back $40. Bulk orders of 240 luxury ice spheres run $1,440.

Floyd is getting boxed in

2009-05-29T11:19:00.000-05:00

Floyd Mayweather is the target of lawsuit from a company that claims the boxer stole their artist.

Just for You Entertainment, a Long Island-based company, alleges that the Mayweather-owned Philthy Rich Records signed Freck Billionaire even though the rapper was signed to them in 2005.

Just for You claims the company spent $155,000 in recording studio time, travel expenses and other costs when Billionaire was an artist on their label.

Philthy Rich Records now must contend with a $600,000 civil claim from Just for You Entertainment, according to the New York Post.

Freck Billionaire hails from Philadelphia.

Floyd Mayweather, who retired for 17 months, has returned to boxing and has a fight set for July 18 with lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez.

Scott has to pay!

2009-05-28T11:10:00.000-05:00

Scott Storch was handed another financial defeat, when a Miami-Dade jury awarded a former business partner a $750,000 judgment against the hit producer. Storch was sued by Miami-Beach actor Matt Sinnreich, who paid Storch $25,000 to form a cooperation to produce Sindy Espitia and rapper Darrel “D Shep” Sheppard. According to the Miami Times, Storch never formed the cooperation and never returned the money. The producer was accused of breach of contract and civil theft. The judgment awarded was a default judgment, because Storch never replied to the complaint. Storch’s $10 million dollar mansion is set to be sold off on June 26. — By Ace Cannon

Pitbull's knock out

2009-05-27T16:47:00.001-05:00

Lil Wayne had a baby!

2009-05-27T11:08:00.000-05:00

Hip-hop and R&B have been fertile ground over the last few months, with ATL star Lauren London now publicly confirming she's pregnant with rapper Lil Wayne's child. A Bossip.com source says:

Lauren and Wayne weren't happy about the pregnancy initially, but they have accepted it and chosen to raise the baby together. Everyone's all smiles now and very excited about the new baby. Lauren says that she's not worried about the pregnancy affecting her career, and doesn't really care about what people think. She's stayed very positive throughout this entire time. Lauren and Lil Wayne have decided not to live together or continue with their five year "on again, off again" relationship at this time.

Who is Julie Henderson

2009-05-26T10:00:00.001-05:00

Julie Henderson is the latest in a long line of models to hook up with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, but the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model decided to set herself apart from the pack by addressing their relationship in an ill-advised letter published on his GlobalGrind blog:

I have been spending "special time" with Russell for about 4 months and in that time I have learned some subtle things about some in the black community that have surprised me. I must say that while it has been a bit of a challenge for me, it has also been a wonderful learning experience. I realize that in this day of Obama and change that there is still a tremendous amount of poverty, suffering and pain in the black community, and for that I am deeply sorry. But, I have to say the angry responses to those realities are sometimes misdirected. Just for the record, I am nobody's white b*tch, gold digger or fame chaser. Nor am I any of the other mean things I have been called lately. I don't need anything from anybody, I come from a good family and I'm a young independent "successful' model making my way in NYC. (If you don?t believe me google me or go to juliehenderson.net).

Finally, I just wanna say that Russell has been a great "special" friend and I'm sure as sh*t not giving him up cause some in America object to our friendship. I wanna close by saying, what Russell always says, Namaste. (That means the goddess in me recognizes the goddess in you)?.Or, b*tch get your own man. Love, Julie

Rebel Talking ? Oh no she didn't! This chick has clearly been driven delusional by "the fever"! GOOGLE me this -- how many models, black, white or other do you think Russell knocked down on his way to you?

Rihanna - Miss Promiscuous

2009-05-25T11:00:00.001-05:00

Rihanna has been quite the "Promiscuous Girl" this month, first hanging out with an old flame in Barbados and more recently, ho-hopping it all over New York City. According to the NY Post:

The "Umbrella" hit maker showed no signs of being hung up on Brown on Sunday night (17May09), when she and six of her friends spent several hours watching exotic dancers at FlashDancers nightclub in New York, taking over a Vip area and spending $2,500 before leaving at 3:30am, eyewitness says.

A source says, "Rihanna didn't get any lap dances herself, but she was tipping the girls a lot. And she was definitely with one of the guys in her group and kissing him all night."

The fun continued on Monday, when Riri "threw her 1's up in the air" for my current favorite Toronto rapper/singer Drake. Rihanna landed in the Post'ss Page Six again this week for publicly lip-locking with the star at the bowling alley:

RIHANNA is officially over Chris Brown. The Barbadian beauty showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night locking lips with Canadian former child actor-turned-rapper Aubrey "Drake" Graham. "She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him all night," says a spy. "They were really cute together." Rihanna, who's also been spending time in town with Katy Perry, peeled off with Drake at about midnight.

Rebel Talking... Clearly Rihanna knows a good rebound when she sees one, but a word of advice for Heartbreak Drake, while kissing might seem harmless, but kiss the wrong girl (word to Katy Perry) and you might end up rapping for Valtrex.

Jay-Z buys out contract

2009-05-24T23:42:00.003-05:00

Jay-Z is going out the way he came in, on his own terms. The Brooklyn MC is officially an independent artist after ending his 12-year run on Def Jam Records. Still under contract for one more album, Jay bought out the rights to the remaining album. He later confirmed all reports.

"I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and LA Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience and I respect them immensely. I've been in the family for almost my entire career.

Doug and I spoke directly and had one of the most unique 'negotiations' ever. Doug won the toss but, we both won in the end.

I thank him for allowing me to be a completely independent artist. Not every artist can say they own or are given the opportunity to own all of their music." (RapRadar)

Once again Jay-Z proves his acumen as a businessman. Clearly the delay of the Blueprint 3 was proof that Jay and Def Jam were not on the same page. Rather than whining and complaining about the label, dude negotiated a buyout. Most rappers would have not handled this so smoothly. (See: Cam'ron, Max B, Young Buck) However, on the flipside there must be something about Jay that tells Def Jam they are better off without the greatest rapper of all time. Two words: Kanye West.

3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro Mouse

2009-05-09T11:00:00.000-05:00

The 3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro is a mouse with a difference. You can tell that just by looking at its sleek, out-of-this-world curves and the umpteen buttons it has on the chassis. Perfect for all you artistic types, the 3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro can be used with 3D programs such as Maya, 3ds Max, Softimage, AutoCad and any other graphics package you name. Filled with more programmable macros than a WoW mouse, the 3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro mouse also comes with an embedded, full-colour LCD screen so you can view exactly what all those function buttons are going to do when you press them. The mouse also comes with ESC, CTRL, ALT and SHIFT keys for good measure (a must for one-handed bandits everywhere). The 3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro is available now from 3DConnexion for a meaty $499.

Eminem Planning Violent Game For iPhone

2009-05-08T11:00:00.000-05:00

Rapper Eminem has revealed a gaming application that could find its way into the iTunes application store.The rapper announced the game on his Twitter page and posted a link to the game, which is also titled Relapse.Eminem has had a tense relationship with iTunes.
The two have battled in court twice, the first time over a commercial that featured Eminem's track "Lose Yourself," the second over downloading royalties.In 2005, Eminem’s Eight Mile Style publishing company agreed to an undisclosed financial settlement over an iPod commercial that featured “Lose Yourself,” without permission.In March of 2009, FBT Productions, a company affiliated with Eminem, sued Universal Records in an attempt to get higher royalty rates on all digital sales through Apple’s iTunes App Store.FBT argued that their tracks were “masters,” which were then reproduced as digital copies.While Eminem was not a party to that lawsuit, FBT, he would have made millions, had FBT one the case, which went in favor of Universal, after a judge ruled that a sold online is no different than a song bought in a store.
It appears that the various legal skirmishes have not impacted Eminem's relationship with Apple thus far, although the rapper's proposed game may not help the relationship.The screen capture of The Relapse game features a tattooed figure angrily approaching a skeleton or masked-liked figure, with a studded 2x4.The game may not meet Apple's standards for decency, as similar apps like “Slasher” and “Murderdrome” have been rejected in the past.More recently, an updated iPhone app from Nine Inch Nails was rejected, reportedly due to the lyrical content of their album The Downward Spiral.Trent Reznor, who is currently protesting the decision, pointed out that iTunes carries the album in the store, yet has blocked the album’s application to iPhones.Tomorrow (May 5), Eminem’s track "Old Time's Sake” featuring Dr. Dre will go on sale in Apple’s iTunes store.No official word is available about Eminem's Relapse application. Eminem’s album The Relapse hits stores May 19.

Kid Cudi Reveals Features On Debut Album

2009-05-07T11:00:00.000-05:00

Kid Cudi recently announced the artists that are set to make guest appearances on his upcoming album.The rapper’s debut, titled Man on The Moon: The Guardians is set to be released in August on Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music record label.According to Kid Cudi, the album will feature guest appearances from G.O.O.D Music artist and CEO Kanye West, Common, and Snoop Dogg who serves as an influence to Cudi.Cudi made the announcement earlier today on his music blog.Cudi also stated that he wanted to work with UK artist Lily Allen and Andre 3000 of Outkast on the album, however both declined.Cudi has not released any other information about the album.About coming up with the idea for the album Cudi wrote : “It made me realize tho, Do I really want to go in on features? Sure I like these artists but this first album need [sic] to be more of wut [sic] I can do. I feel a lot of people still think it’s a game, so I will forever feel like I have suttin [something] to prove.”Fans of the rapper in Ohio can catch Kid Cudi live, when he performs at Ohio state on May 14.

Nelly Launches Apple Bottom Fragrance

2009-05-06T11:00:00.000-05:00

Hip-Hop star Nelly is diversifying his business portfolio with a new fragrance and body care line through his brand, Apple Bottoms. Nelly has teamed with Romane Fragrances to distribute the scent, which is also named Apple Bottoms by Nelly.The rapper has also launched a line of body care products centered around the Apple Bottom brand, which launched in 2003 and currently includes eyewear, women’s denim, jewelry and handbags.The Apple Bottom’s by Nelly fragrance is due to hit stores nationally this fall.In related news, Nelly recently helped two Saint Louis high school students attend college, via a partnership with Lindenwood University.The rapper partnered with Lindenwood last fall to create the Black and White Scholarship, which he awarded to the students during a surprise visit to the school’s campus last week.Students were required to submit an essay describing their goals for college and future plans.The winners of this year’s scholarships were Jeremy Word and Terranique Campbell.

Kelis Files For Divorce From Nas

2009-05-05T13:05:00.001-05:00

The marriage between Queensbridge, NY rapper Nas and R&B songbird Kelis is officially over. Vibe magazine reports that divorce papers were filed around 3:45 p.m. today (April 30) by attorney Laura Wasser on behalf of Kelis.
A representative denied intitial reports that verbal abuse and infidelity were the reasons behind the filing."We request the media to respect her privacy during this very difficult time," a representative for Kelis said in a statement.
The split concludes the romantic saga between Nas and Kelis that began when the pair first met in 2002 at an TV Video Music Awards afterparty thrown by rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.The meeting at the afterparty resulted in a two year dating relationship that set the stage for Nas and Kelis’ marriage.The couple officially tied the knot in a small ceremony in Atlanta on January 8, 2005.Soon after, Nas and Kelis’ personal union segued into their professional lives, as Nas appeared on Kelis’ “In Public,” a single from her 2003 album Tasty.Kelis made a cameo of her own with her featured role on Nas’ Hip Hop Is Dead album on the song “Not Going Back.”
Despite their collaborations and personal fondness for each other, rumors of Kelis and Nas separating began surfacing on the Internet in March 2008.News of the couple’s divorce arrives as Nas and Kelis prepare for the arrival of their first child together.Kelis is currently seven months pregnant with a son.

Cinemax To Debut Full-Length "3AM" Video

2009-05-05T13:01:00.001-05:00

Detroit superstar Eminem has released a viral clip to accompany his Dr. Dre produced, serial killer-themed second single “3AM.”The 30- second clip juxtaposes visceral images of a deranged Eminem running through a forest and escaping from a mental health facility. Through the quick flashes, the viewer can determine that Eminem likely kills his mental health handlers to facilitate his escape. “3AM,” which was directed by Syndrome, is the third track to be released from Eminem’s upcoming album The Relapse. Like his lead singles “The Real Slim Shady” and “The Way I Am” off 2000’s critically acclaimed Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem’s “3AM” will serve as the dark counterpart to the pop sensibilities of “We Made You.” The full-length, uncensored video for “3AM” will debut exclusively on Cinemax on May 2 at 10PM. The video is set to follow the network’s premier of the horror movie The Strangers. The single and trailer clip continue Eminem’s new focus on viral marketing. Last week, the Interscope star released a viral website to a sinister, fictional drug rehabilitation facility entitled Popsomp Hills. Eminem’s sixth album Relapse is scheduled for release on May 19.

A Reason to Rock

2009-05-03T11:00:00.000-05:00

Congrats to designer Nick Trincia for taking first in Yanko Design’s RELAX contest with his Fluid Rocker concept. Covered in felt on the front and bottom, the rocker provides for a quiet rocking experience as well as a comfortable surface to kick back on. The high gloss fiberglass underside complements the dope look.

Recognizable Everywhere You Go, Even the Bathroom

2009-05-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

SmartFaucet from iHouse is bringing facial-recognition technology into the bathroom. Don’t worry, no one’s spying on you. Facial-recognition technology is nothing new as we’ve seen it in cameras, vending machines in Japan, iPhoto, and of course in Bill Gates’ Seattle home where every room you walk into changes the photographs on the wall, temperature, and even music, to your presets. But SmartFaucet takes the technology one step further in the bathroom by allowing facial-recognition technology to pour out the perfect water temperature for you along with a colored light to designate the temperature before washing your hands.The coolest part of the SmartFaucet has to be the touch screen control from which you not only control the faucet temperature and water flow, but can check your email, calendar, and the weather. All that’s left is for it to wipe your…

Pharrell Gets Tattoos Removed

2009-05-01T11:00:00.001-05:00

Pharrell Williams, the lead singer of N.E.R.D., is no longer enamored with his tattoos and the artist has started to have his body art removed.The rapper recently underwent laser surgery to have the tattoos burned out if his skin.Pharrell recently posted a picture of his bandaged arms after the surgery took place."Laser treatment b**ches! Extra crispy. See, no skin graft here, just pure laser pain,” Pharrell said. “This is our own version of Mythbusters! Laser is the new primer."Initially, Williams stated that he was going to attempt to cultivate new skin cells and graft the new tissue over his tattoos.In early 2008, he said, “"It's going to be pricey, but f**k it, it's worth it. I got fire on my arms! I'm a grown man! There's an institute called the Wake Forest Institute in North Carolina for Regenerative Skin Treatment. It's basically like getting a skin graft, but you're not taking skin from your ass or your legs. These guys actually grow the skin for you.”Below is a picture of the recent surgery.

DMX Joins the Cast of Celebrity Rehab

2009-04-30T11:00:00.000-05:00

Rapper/actor DMX is taking a new path to overcoming his vices with a stint on the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. The hit series, which will enter its third season, follows a group of celebrities as they struggle to move forward from drug and alcohol addictions by entering a treatment program run by renowned addiction medicine specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky.Past participants include former police brutality victim Rodney King and porn star Mary Carey as well as former professional wrestler Chyna , Family Matters star Jaimee Foxworth and actors Daniel Baldwin, Brigitte Nielsen and Jeff Conaway.News of DMX’ Celebrity Rehab appearance was revealed by the show’s resident drug counselor Bob Forrest.Prior to taking part in the new season, the 38-year-old entertainer, (born Earl Simmons) became embroiled in a series of drug-related incidents and encounters with the law.Over the past 10 years, Simmons amassed a lengthy rap sheet filled with various charges ranging from marijuana and cocaine possession to multiple driving infractions and identity theft.On December 31, 2008, the rapper was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of theft, drug possession and animal cruelty.In January, Simmons’ downward spiral continued after he refused to attend scheduled work assignments and missed his medication treatment while serving his sentence. A month later, the rap star was re-booked on suspicion of aggravated following allegations he threw a dinner tray at a corrections officer.The incident has resulted in a possible extension of Simmons’ sentence as well as his probation being revoked.

Irv Gotti Returns To VH1; Bets On New Artist 'Newz'

2009-04-29T12:51:00.002-05:00

Fans of VH1’s Gotti’s Way have less than a week left until the popular reality show returns with its second season, the Viacom-owned network announced today. Gotti’s Way 2, which debuts Monday night (May 4) at 10:30pm ET/PT, continues to follow music mogul Irv Gotti as he navigates the challenges in his personal and professional life.At the forefront of the show’s storyline is, of course, Gotti’s fight to bring his label The Inc. back to its glory days.In addition to the company’s established roster, including crooners Ashanti and Lloyd, as well as rapper Ja Rule, Gotti’s Way 2 will introduce the label’s latest addition, Brooklyn-born rapper Newz. Believing that Newz will not only revive The Inc., but the industry as a whole, Gotti is determined to do whatever it takes to make his latest protégé a success.While Irv builds his empire, his estranged wife Deb continues to fight for a life that is dependent on Irv.Last season, the couple struggled to come to a better arrangement than their mostly one-sided open relationship.This season, Deb seeks the assistance of a therapist who will help her develop more independence by understanding the factors that have contributed to her complex relationship with her husband.In the process, Deb may just come to find that the existing arrangement is the best one for her family.Despite their differences as a couple, Deb and Irv Gotti remain committed to raising their three children with the most stable environment possible.And now is when that environment is most needed, as their two oldest, Angie and Sonny, enter exciting new phases of their lives.A graduating high school senior, Angie has started the process of selecting colleges and deciding on her future career. She’s also entering the world of dating.Thirteen-year-old Sonny’s basketball career is picking up, while both he and baby brother JJ, 10, continue to go through the traditional growing pains that can only be accentuated by their father’s lifestyle. Gotti’s Way originally debuted on VH1 in October 2007.The show is created and produced by Cris Abrego for 51 Pictures, and is executive produced by Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes and Kristen Kelly.

Scott Storch Arrested For Grand Theft Auto In Miami

2009-04-29T12:47:00.002-05:00

Producer Scott Storch has been arrested for grand theft auto in Miami for violating the lease terms of a 2004 Bentley.The troubled entertainer posted bail shortly after he was apprehended.Storch was arrested on Friday after authorities maintained he failed to return the Bentley when it was supposed to go back to the owner in 2008. He started leasing the pricey vehicle in February of 2006, according to MTV News.Atlas Leasing Company charges that the producer has caused them to lose about $65,000 in monies, because Storch had not turned over the car. He hadn’t been paying on it either, they assert.This is the latest in a series of financial woes for the producer who has been besieged with matters ranging from $500,000 in back taxes to delinquent child support to foreclosure on a $10 million mansion.Storch was unavailable for comment and no court date has been announced at press time.

Eminems Reveals Relapse Album Cover

2009-04-29T12:21:00.004-05:00

Never one to employ subtlety when a sledgehammer will do, Eminem released the cover art to his upcoming Relapse album through his Twitter account on Tuesday (April 21).The image that will grace the MC's first disc of new material in more than four years features a headshot of Slim Shady staring out with eyes narrowed composed entirely of thousands of pills. The not-at-all-veiled nod to the rapper's struggle with addiction to prescription medication is in keeping with Em's career-long habit of putting his personal struggles on display in his art, from his problems with twice-ex-wife Kimberley Mathers to his disputes with his mother and beating at the hands of a bully in high school.The iconic backward E that has been a part of Em's graphic persona makes another appearance in the lower right-hand corner at the end of the album's title in a sticker made up to look like the label on a pill bottle. It lists the patient's name as Mathers, Marshall, with an address in his old stomping grounds, Detroit's 8 Mile Road, and counsels him to take one tablet once a day at 3 a.m.The refill date on the prescription reads 5-19-09, the album's release date, and the prescribing doctor is, of course, Em's mentor and beatmaster, Dr. Dre. In a recent cover-story interview with XXL magazine, Em explained that the death of best friend and D12 member Proof in 2006 was part of what put him on a downward spiral of prescription drugs after he'd already visited rehab to work on an addiction to sleeping medication that scuttled his 2005 European tour."I think it kind of hit me so hard," Em told the magazine about Proof's shooting death in a Detroit bar. "It just blindsided me. I just went into such a dark place that, with everything, the drugs, my thoughts, everything. And the more drugs I consumed — and it was all depressants I was taking — the more depressed I became, the more self-loathing I became."The cover has a decidedly more serious look than the first video for the album, the celeb-slamming "We Made You," which has drawn fire from right-wing talking head Bill O'Reilly for its digs at former Republican vice-presidential candidate Governor Sarah Palin. Relapse will be followed by a sequel album tentatively slotted for later this year titled Relapse 2.

Taste of New Orleans April 17 - 19th

2009-04-15T21:06:00.002-05:00

Pleasure P

2009-04-15T20:52:00.000-05:00

The Game to Launch Clothing Line in Europe

2009-04-15T17:37:00.000-05:00

West Coast platinum artist The Game has finalized plans for a European debut of his Black Wall Street brand.Since his 2005 debut under G Unit, The Game has showcased various clothing items from Black Wall Street, but never previously offered a full line of products for sale.Through the newly launched website http://www.bwseurope.com/, The Game’s fledgling line will be available at competitive prices and designs for today’s urban market."We at BWS have been creating clothing items since Game and BWS began the climb to worldwide notoriety and popularity,” explained Black Wall Street President Tasiri Hixon. “Now we are taking steps forward to really take the clothing and make it a complete apparel line that will carve out a niche place in the marketplace. Obviously we are still gearing up to launch domestically soon and will be in retail stores and online stores soon.”Along with promoting the new line, bwseurope.com aims to bolster Game’s international presence through social networking, and unite the diverse urban music cultures across the region.The website will also feature direct participation from Black Wall Street members, and representation of artists from 2 step, bassline, dubstep, funky house, and grime music genres.At press time, Game is working on new Black Wall Street mixtapes with DJ Skee and XO, and completing the relaunch of http://www.thisizgame.com/.