Fact: Chris Brown speaks with Larry King about the Rihanna incident, explaining the his plea, the verdict, his feelings towards her and some of his history.
Fact: Wale, full name Olubowale Victor Folarin, is a DC native born to Nigerian Parents. I would call him the hottest new emcee of the recent Freshman class that includes Kid Kudi, Asher Roth, among others. His unique flow is a “breath of fresh air” in to me and although he may not be on the extreme conscious tip, he definitely has more substance in his music than what the majority of the hip hop industry is providing these days. Check out this mixtape and you be the judge. Remember where you heard it first. one luv.
Recent Stanford grad Kamila McDonald just won first place in the beach body contest for the 2009 Miss Jamiaca World Competition last weekend. Over a month ago, she advance to the top 18 finalist of the 80 who auditioned to compete in the presitious beauty pageant and now she has clinched her spot in the top 10 after winning first in one of the five fast track competitions including the talent competition, beach body contest, online voting people choice and two others. Right now, Kamila leads the online votes with 20% of the votes (2nd trailing with 17%). Support this Esface ambassador by CLICKING HERE to vote now (1 time an hour). The theme is “beauty with a purpose”.
Fact: Nike has a bigger marketing budget than your favorite companies…or maybe just a more creative team. You be the judge. This video is classic for all you 80’s babies especially….and they got DJ Quik on the beat to make it so much more official with the west coast slapper…enjoy.
Fact: This was featured in a 1985 issue of Ebony Magazine where they predicted how celebrities will look in the year 2000.
Speak Up! Speak Out! Week TWO
In honor of the late Michael Jackson’s commitment to promoting unity amongst various cultures and his service to the under-resourced…What role, if any, should the media and/or celebrities play in creating “popsitive” culture? Why?
Speak Up! Speak Out! Week ONE
What can you do (personally) to help create “popsitive” culture?
Holla.
Yesterday was a sad day for many Michael Jackson fans. According to CNN.com, “He collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brother Randy Jackson. He died at UCLA Medical Center.”
“The King of Pop” was born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was only 10 years old when the Jackson 5 was signed to Motown Records. In 1972, he embarked on his solo career and his popularity boomed through the next 20 years. He has won countless Grammy Awards, and has impacted the world through his music, dancing, fashion and eccentricity. He is a legend and we will miss him! Rest in peace, Michael Jackson.
EOnline did a great “Top 9 Best-Ever Michael Jackson Videos” article. Click here to see more of our beloved MJ.
Fact: 13 years ago, we lost one of the greatest emcees and leaders in the history of hip hop and one of the most influential artists in the history of entertainment. Tupac Shakur aka 2 Pac, was a true people’s champ who took a revolutionary stance on many social issues pertaining to the minority, urban communities since his teenage years. His unparalleled anthology of music proved he was always a man of substance and represented the part of hip hop that I think is truly missing in today’s mainstream music scene. Take 30 minutes out of your day to pay respect and listen to some of his powerful work: youtube, imeem, pandora…life has options.
Fact: The mobile phone world is going crazy over the release of Palm’s new Web OS launched on the new Palm Pre set to release in 16 days from now. Some are expecting this to really compete with the iphone and blackberry’s but I’m not sold until I hold one and experience it. Peep the following links for more information and you be the judge, being offered by Sprint may be their first mistake…how many of your friends are on Sprint? Exactly.
CLICK HERE for PALM PRE ON now.sprint.com
CLICK HERE for PALM PRE DEMO VIDEOS from the unveiling
