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Uma Thurman Elaborates On Tarantino?s Anime ?Kill Bill? Flicks?
2008-04-24 00:30:00 And according to her, will blow us away. In reference to Quentin Tarantino , Uma said ?His anime stuff is strong,? and smiled. “We say we don?t know what happened to the story of the Bride, it has nothing to do with me,? she said. ?It has to do with another character. You?ll have to see.? ... More About: Movies , Uma Thurman , Anime , Kill
The Roots - ?Rising Up ft. Wale & Chrisette Michele? (Video)
2008-04-24 00:03:00 This video for ‘Rising Up‘ (the first official single) off The Root’s upcoming album “Risen Down” definitely ain’t the first from the album we’ve heard. Revisit these past joints: The Roots - ‘Birthday Girl ft. Patrick Stump (Video )‘, The Roots - ‘Rising Down‘, The Roots - ‘Get Busy‘, & The Root’s album “Risen Down” is ... More About: Music , Hip-hop , Chrisette Michele
Gold-plated MacBook Air Is Gaudy Goodness, If You Have To Ask The Price You
2008-04-23 22:48:00 Presenting Computer Choppers’ latest project, a 24kt gold plated Gold -plated Mac Book Air fit for even the most affluent of African royality. If the gold doesn’t appease your lavish desires, perhaps the Apple logo will, as its completely embellished in multi-colored sapphires. Check out a few more examples after the break… More About: Computers , Price
Nas - “Your A Nigger Too” (Prod. by Salaam Remi & Big Jack)
2008-04-22 00:35:00 Well the tentative status of Nas’s upcoming “Nigger ” album has now been done away with. ‘Your A Nigger Too’ has just dropped, and would be our initial impression of the soon to be heckled, and rampantly criticized album. Of course Nas tackles the willie lynch rooted issues still prominent in the african american community such as the constant turmoil between brothas, age segregation etc. But if one really analyses the lyrics, and transcends the “vulgarity” of the track, you’ll see its actually as socially unifying as Hip-Hop itself. Stay tuned for more info on Nas’ upcoming “Nigger”… On Tangent: Nas perform new anonymous track live, click here for part one, and click here for part two… More About: Jack , Prod , Remi
Frank Miller’s “The Spirit (2009)” Finally Gets A Trailer… (Video)
2008-04-22 00:28:00 Well we got our first looks at Frank Miller’s big screen adaptation of his comic book series “The Spirit ” back in May of 07′ and now the trailer is here. Aforementioned the movie will be featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the main villain “The Octopus”, but it will also be featuring Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, and Gabriel Macht as “The Spirit” himself. Check the trailer below, and expect the flick to have the same dark/light contrasts and stark red tones in the same manner as Frank Miller’s “Sin City” and “300“… (more…) More About: Video , Finally
Allen Iverson Gets His Own Microsoft Zune, Coordinatin? Kicks Come Too?
2008-04-21 23:44:00 Just in time for the NBA playoffs, Reebok and Zune have teamed up for the first time to bring you a limited edition Allen Iverson sneaker - the Answer XI Zune. The sneakers will be sold with a customized Zune 8g black Zune, featuring etched AI graphics on the back, and loaded with special AI ... More About: Microsoft , Fashion , Gadgets
NerdwithSwag Presents ?Some Of That L.A.? (The Ultimate 420 Podcast?)
2008-04-20 20:26:00 Because NWS doesn’t condone the excessive enjoyment of Herbal Refreshments like the majority of these songs and their artists do, doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy the music regardless, right? “Some Of That L.A.” is our inaugural podcast and guaranteed you’ll hear somethin’ you’ve heard before, and somethin’ you haven’t… One premise is guaranteed however, ... More About: Music , Reggae , Presents , Timbaland , Busta Rhymes
Wrist Watch Uses Miniature Twin Turbines To Power Itself? (Video)
2008-04-20 18:38:00 The UR-202 Hammerhead Automatic from Urwerk isn’t your everyday timepiece, no this particular watch, screams prolificness. By utilizing a unique winding system that?s regulated using compressed air, The 202 uses miniature twin turbines to control the rate of automatic winding and the level of air compression. Those functions can then be managed using a 3-position ... More About: Video , Watch , Power , Fashion , Gadgets
The ?Readius E-Ink Reader? Looks Like Something Out Of A Sci-Fi Flick? (Vid
2008-04-20 05:32:00 It also runs aesthetic circles around the kindle and all the other e-book readers which have already shown their faces. The Readius E-Book features a rollable screen, sports 3.5G HSDPA wireless functionality, and is much smaller form factor then its competitors. There’s no other info available but if they manage to add color to the ... More About: Gadgets , Reader , E-ink , Flick
Yeezy?s All In The Media? {Quick Kanye West Round Up}
2008-04-20 03:41:00 Eskay just posted the artwork for Yeezy?s newest single “Homecoming ft. Chris Martin“… Kanye’s Nike Air Yeezy’s have just been unveiled, and guess what? They glow in the dark… Well the first images from the “Glow In The Dark” tour are starting to roll in, two words — visual feast. And if anyone wants to donate some ... More About: Concerts , Media , Entertainment , The Media , Kanye West
What Do You Get When You Mix Tetris & Arm Wrestling? Well Its Called ?Tresl
2008-04-20 03:40:00 And no its not as corny as it sounds, it actually looks pretty freakin’ entertaining. Now what “Tresling” does is replace your standard left and right navigational buttons for larger arm wrestling based buttons. See you have to over and under power your opponent to move your block around. Intrigued? Check out the demo video ... More About: Gaming , Wrestling , Tetris
(Random Banger #51) DJ Quik - ?We Still Party? (Live At The House Of Blues)
2008-04-19 19:31:00 Its been a while since I featured something funky from the West/Left and I apologize for that, but don’t trip my Cali, and my regionally undiscriminating hip-hop heads. We will soon be featuring a weekly West Coast fix for your enjoyment. ‘We Still Party ’ is originally off of Mr. DJ Q, U, I, K w/ ... More About: House , Blues , Hip-hop , Random
The ?WeRobot Shirt? Features Fifty-One Of Your Favorite Robots, See If You
2008-04-19 01:50:00 Identifying these beloved bots should be quite the task, but if you find no difficulty at all, I suggest that you get the hell out of the house and start meeting teh womens. As mentioned in the title, the WeRobot shirt features 51 silhouettes of the world’s most famous robots in the world, and can ... More About: Robotics , Fashion , Robots , Features , Shirt
N.E.R.D Graces The Cover Of Source, Starts Filming ?Everybody Nose?? (Video
2008-04-19 00:19:00 Apparently the Source Magazine is trying their hardest to re-acquire relevancy, and a new fan base, as their previous left them with no regrets. So in conjunction/preparation for their upcoming album, N.E.R.D will be featured on the upcoming June 2008 issue. Stay tuned for more info on Hugo, Pharrell and Shay’s synesthesia inspired album “Seeing ... More About: Video , Hip-hop , Alternative , Electronica
The ?Limited Edition Blue LED Dog Tag? Ain?t For The Profanely Inclined?
2008-04-18 23:52:00 With the recent surge of LED gadgets galore, a LED dog tag was only inevitable. But I beg all those that plan on purchasing this here device, have some freakin’ class when inputing the customizable, scrolling, text. Because when the LED belts hit the clubs a few years back, I remember reading some of the ... More About: Gadgets , Blue , Limited , Edition , The Limited
T-Mobile?s 3G Network (Finally) Rolling Out May in NYC, Other Major Cities
2008-04-18 23:26:00 Well its been a long, long, long time coming, and its now looking like May is the month in which T-Mobile will catch up with the rest of the world in mobile data speeds. TmoNews reports the first launch to be in NYC, and then will eventually spread to the rest of the country’s major ... More About: T-Mobile , Network , Cities , Finally
If ?Abortion Man? Actually Existed, Would Be Ever Illegitimate Father?s Her
2008-04-18 22:33:00 ?Have no fear my Nig!? Here we have the latest comedic (not to mention controversial) gem from Damon Wayan’s latest project WayOutTV. Not only would “Abortion Man” be ever Illegitimate father’s hero, but if he actually existed would immediately put Maury Povich’s “talk” (more like circus) show out of business. Yes Maury would then be forced ... More About: Comedy , Father
?Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe? Has Just Been Revealed, Trailer too? (Video
2008-04-18 22:13:00 Well this is an interesting turn of events, just confirmed today with a trailer to boot, we have the first looks at the Mortal Kombat vs. DC game. Aforementioned 08′ would be the year for fighting games, and its really starting look like that way. Not much is known about the Fall releasing Xbox 360 ... More About: Video , Gaming , Universe , Comics , Trailer
Buckshot & 9th Wonder Feat. Talib Kweli & Tyler Woods - ?Hold It Down? (Vid
2008-04-18 21:11:00 Another video brought to you through the eyes of Rik Codero and Dru Ha. ‘Hold It Down’ is the second single off of the collaboration album “The Formula” between Buckshot & 9th Wonder , and is set for release April 29th. (We brought you the first single here) The video is a smooth look with the ... More About: Hip-hop , Tyler , Woods
Trash Droid is the Scarriest Robot Ever? (Video)
2008-04-18 20:42:00 Ok maybe not ever, because it doesn?t really irk me that strong at least in reference to my uncanny valley it’s bizarreness is the real deterrent. It walks, rotates, dances, C-walks, speaks fluent conversational Japanese, and plays craps. Catch the video at the jump. More About: Video , Robotics , Robot , Trash
Blu & Exile Interveiw & Performance (Video)
2008-04-18 20:12:00 The Fresno Bee got a chance to catch up with the pair at their performance last night at the beehive and procure these videos. The first video is a brief Q and A with the dynamic duo, and the second is that of their performance. Also floating around the blogosphere is a track he recently ... More About: Video , Performance , Hip-hop , Exile
The Lazy Thumb Cell Phone Concept Is Incredibly Minimalistic, Just Might Wo
2008-04-17 21:09:00 I definitely wouldn’t mind a phone that requires little to no tactile simulation (n/h). Instead of a QWERTY keypad, this Koo Ho Shin concept phone has only three buttons ? one button for calling, the second button for checking missed calls and the third button to check voice mail. The person to person and the ... More About: Phone , Mobile Phones , Cell Phone , Cell , Concepts
RZA Working On ?Afro-Samurai? Video Game Soundtrack, Heres Our Inital Looks
2008-04-17 20:27:00 Well just like The Abott did for the show, the Afro Samurai video will also feature a brand new hip-hop oriented soundtrack composed by the RZA. Its also hard to believe how one is elaborating on how dope the 07′, one million dollar an episode Anime/Manga really is. Afro-Samurai stars Samuel L. Jackson as both ... More About: Video , Movies , Gaming , Hip-hop
The ?Opus 8? Is Yet Another Mechanical-Display Watch?
2008-04-16 20:34:00 Well it looks like the Di Grisogono Meccanica DG isn’t the only watch with a mechanical-digital display, presenting the the Opus 8 watch by Harry Winston. Instead of utilizing mechanical tubes to display the time, the Opus 8 works using an intricate system of mechanical pixels that rise up from the display when the user ... More About: Watch , Fashion , Gadgets , Display , Mechanical
Wu-Tang Clan - ?The Heart Gently Weeps Ft. Erykah Badu? (Video)
2008-04-16 19:33:00 I do believe RZA’s artistic ambitions might have exceeded his limitations in the music video for ‘The Heart Gently Weeps‘. Complete with Geisha girls, brief bits of espionage and the always mandatory drug transaction gone wrong, it looks like he tryed to put a lil’ flick together. ‘The Heart Gently Weeps Ft. Erykah Badu ’ is ... More About: Video , Music , Hip-hop
The Newest Footage Of ?Soul Caliber IV? shows Yoda & Darth Vader Going Abso
2008-04-16 19:09:00 Well 08′ it seems will be a gigantic year for fighting games, with Tekken 6 and Street Fighter 4 right around the corner, one is really going to have to make a tough decision on which contender to cop. As mentioned in the title this new feature does show some ridiculous Darth Vader (only on ... More About: Gaming , Xbox 360 , Soul
The Roots - ?Birthday Girl ft. Patrick Stump? (Video)
2008-04-16 18:29:00 So the Root’s music video for their recently trashed single ‘Birthday Girl ’ just released, and it features the adult film star Sasha Grey. Yes adult film as in teh pr0n, but her presence is actually appropriate, and not the group just capitalizing on the salacious trend. If you weren’t aware ‘Birthday Girl’ is essentially about ... More About: Video , Hip-hop , Patrick
Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset Turns Regular Joe, Into Covert Super S
2008-04-16 18:29:00 Well not really, but when your signal gets choppy the recipient on the other end will be able to yell out, “Snake? Snake!!! Snake!!!!!!!!” reminding you of all those bitter respawns we all had to endure. MGS fan or not, just just about everyone should be able to appreciate the funkiness of the official headset. ... More About: Gaming , Metal , Gadgets , Bluetooth , Headset
Jay-Z Performs ?Big Pimpin?? & ?Minority Report? At The Heart Of The City C
2008-04-14 07:30:00 Now this is the Jigga I remember, before he pulled a Too Short and before the mildly entertaining conceptual album. Being that the Heart Of The City concert was in H-Town, how could he of not brought out Bun-B to perform the classic joint ‘Big Pimpin”? And yes unfortunately we will never hear another live ... More About: Concerts , Music , Hip-hop , Report , Jay-Z
Presenting the ?Transformers: the Movie? Inspired All Spark USB Hub?
More articles from this author:2008-04-14 05:57:00 Yes folks, now you too can own Megatron’s most sought after gadget. Albeit it won’t grant life to inanimate electronic laying about, nor acts as the source of life for all Transformers , but it’ll definitely look cool on your desk. The All Spark USB hub, has 4 ports and hits for 13.99 (roughly $28). {Source} More About: Movie , Computers , Peripherals , The Movie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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