Here’s the old version: Michael Jackson – We Are The World by kellyfan42 Here’s the new:
27 Jan 2010
Win Tickets to See Fela! Courtesy of Digiwaxx
Digiwaxx is giving away a pair of tickets to Fela! to whoever posts the funniest and most creative Fela mad libs. Trust me, it’s worth a shot. I saw Fela! and it’s amazing. The contest ends January 29th at 5PM. CLICK HERE to try your luck.
26 Jan 2010
Just One of Those Days (Almost)
It was almost about to be one of those days. But I won’t claim it. If you’ll excuse me, I now have to go on an hour long INCONVENIENT journey thanks to UPS and another unnamed party’s incompetence. But you know what? At least it’s nice outside. I might as well enjoy that before the weather gets stupid cold again. Besides, things could be a lot worse.
25 Jan 2010
The Hip-Hop Juggler Gives Art New Life
GangStarr Girl interviews Paris, world renowned juggler also known as “The Hip-Hop Juggler” (as seen in Time Out New York and on The Today Show). See how he began practicing the craft and how his Harlem roots influenced his style.
25 Jan 2010
Around the Way: News Links
CNN Poll: 3 of 4 Americans Say Much of Stimulus Money Wasted Nearly three out of four Americans think that at least half of the money spent in the federal stimulus plan has been wasted, according to a new national poll. [CNN] Chocolate That’s Good For Your Hips This Valentine’s day why not indulge with some Godiva chocolates without paying for it on your hips. Godiva’s chocolate truffle scented candles…[The Informed Makeup Maven] Whatchu Talkin’ Bout Willis: Gary Coleman Arrested for Domestic Assault [Crunk and Disorderly] Passion and Death Meet at Madrid Exhibit Through next Sunday, visitors to Madrid can Read the rest of this entry »
25 Jan 2010
Ego Trip Presents Documentaries From the Classic Hip-Hop Era
Here’s more info via the press release that I jacked: ego trip, the New York-based creative collective behind the top-rated VH1 reality programs The (White) Rapper Show and Miss Rap Supreme, as well as the critically-acclaimed Book of Rap Lists and Big Book of Racism!, proudly presents three monthly programs of rarely-screened, short-form, independently produced hip-hop related documentaries at the acclaimed Maysles Institute of Harlem USA. The series kicks off on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 with showings of two seminal depictions of South Bronx gang culture. First up is the colourful and compelling 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s (1979), produced and Read the rest of this entry »
25 Jan 2010
Simmons Sisters Donate Pastry Gear to Haiti Earthquake Victims
Here’s what I jacked from the press release: Celebrity sisters and Pastry shoe brand entrepreneurs, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, announced their commitment to provide assistance through official Haiti earthquake relief efforts. The powerful earthquake struck Haiti on January 12 and was centered about 15-miles from the nation’s capital, Port Au Prince, causing an estimated 100,000 deaths countrywide. With nearly 50 percent of Haiti’s population under the age of 18, a donation of Pastry shoes, as well as clothing, will be delivered to the local children. “Being able to give Pastry shoes and clothes to these kids during such a devastating Read the rest of this entry »
24 Jan 2010
Trina Considers Adopting Haitian Child
Trina is considering adopting a Haitian child in light of the recent disaster. She says she’s ready to nurture and raise a child, and that she admires people who have followed through with adoption. There are other important factors that are influencing her decision: “Lastly the fact that I am considering adopting a child from, Haiti is even more significant to me seeing that a great deal of adopted children that come into the United States are from “larger countries†such as China, Russia and Africa. I also have family members that are of Haitian decent,†says the rapstress via Read the rest of this entry »
