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  • TV/FILMS: For Emma Watson and her costars, life in Beverly Hills is nothing short of glamorous. In a newly released poster for The Bling Ring, the former Harry Potter star and her friends enjoy... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • STYLE: Nudie Jeans continues on a path of establishing itself as a major denim player through a new release that pairs organic Pima cotton with traditional Japanese shuttle looms and Italian manufacturing. While environmental footprint wasn’t at the top... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • STYLE: LRG released its video lookbook today to coincide with the recent release of its Summer 2013 collection, entitled “Children of Vision.” The brand chose the high desert of Southern California... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • STYLE: Adopted long ago as the post-modern signature of New York City, Milton Glaser’s iconic 1977 pop-art I Love NY logo is set to make its way to two of Vans‘ most beloved footwear silhouettes... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • RIDES: This isn't your normal mid-model refresh. The 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo ($148,000 and up) is an all-new model, and as such, it's packing some new goodies. Features like a new all-wheel-drive system, active... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • STYLE: As any sneakerhead worth his weight in kicks will attest, maintaining one’s footwear is an ongoing — and sometimes tedious — task. Fortunately for the collector, Jason Markk provides one-stop solutions for today’s consumer with a range of premium goods... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • VIDEOS: Nicki Minaj may be slowing down on the pink wigs, but the hue is clearly still her favorite color. The YMCMB rapper announced today that she has partnered with Beats By Dre for a special edition... CLICK TO READ MORE
  • STYLE: Fusing casual British Trad style with contemporary streetwear aesthetics, English label The Duffer of St. George presents a look at its range of backpacks for Spring/Summer 2013... CLICK TO READ MORE

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Here’s another look at Nicky Minaj’s upcoming sophomore effort Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. She’s just unveiled arguably one of the more anticipated records from the project that features Nas, Young Jeezy and her label compadre, Drake. Take a listen below before the album drop this Monday, April 3th via Universal Republic. Enjoy.

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Tuesday, 27 March 2012 14:10

Video: Tank "Underrated"

We heard Tank Monday night on Chris Brown’s new remix of F**k Da City Up. Now the R&B singer drops the video for Underrated directed by Mike Ho off last year’s Diary of a Mad Man mixtape. Be on the lookout for Tank’s new album, This Is How I Feel due May 8th on iTunes. Enjoy.

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Eyebrows were raised yesterday when producer Jeffery "J. Dub" Walker ("I Refuse," "I Can Be") tweeted that an unreleased Aaliyah song he'd produced would make it onto her new album. The song is called Steady Ground and is being hailed a "smash."

No official announcement of the new posthumous Aaliyah album has been made yet, but we can assume details will surface soon. Given the history of posthumous albums, how do you guys feel about this? Tell us on our Twitter or Facebook pages.

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Holding fans over until the release of his new album Fortune in May, Chris Brown has released the first of a series of behind-the-scenes websiodes. Breezy hits up the Latin Music Awards to do a live performance of International Love with Pitbull before taking part in a celebrity basketball game during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

The 22-year-old later his the club to have a dance-off with friends while his latest single Turn Up The Music plays in the background. Last week Brown confirmed Fortune is being prepped for a May 8th release. Enjoy.

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Last night 3 Little Digs and Jose Cuervo Platino hosted the Killer Mike album listening event featuring industry heavyweights T.I., Nelly and many more all came out to support. Checkout the visuals and purchase the upcoming album, R.A.P. Music on iTunes May 15th. Enjoy.

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Thursday, 01 March 2012 22:40

Music: Chris Brown 'Fortune' Artwork

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Exactly three days after his 23rd birthday (May 5th), on May 8th, Chris Brown will present his #TeamBreezy fans with his highly anticipated album Fortune — his fifth solo record — and predecessor to the Grammy winning opus F.A.M.E.

Clad in a finely dapper styled suit and futuristic gloves to boot (reminiscent of his latest clip), the Turn the Music Up singer stands against the brightly lit ultra blue background, also consisting of various worldwide words and the forthcoming set’s title written in uniquely drawn-out symbols.

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Saturday, 25 February 2012 21:50

Music: André 3000 Discusses New Solo Project

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For fans like myself expecting a new Outkast album, don’t hold your breath. In an interview with GQ, André 3000 says the possibility for a new LP from Big Boi and himself is very low.

While that’s disappointing he did reveal that he’ll be working on his new solo album this year, and explains how his recent features on songs from new artists keeps him alive. [Read More]

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Fans who let out a deep sigh when news broke that Adele would be taking a vacation from music: worry no more.

The Grammy Award winner cleared things up on her blog yesterday saying she is going back to the studio and is already motivated. [Read More]

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Monday, 30 January 2012 17:00

Listen: Karmin "Broken Hearted"

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Before they take the SNL stage on February 11th, Karmin sends out the second single from their upcoming debut album, due this April.

On the sunny Broken Hearted, frontwoman Amy Heidemann slips back and forth from singing to rapping, like a glossy, glitter-less Ke$ha, minus any sign of sleaze. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Karmin "Broken Hearted"

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It's been five days since the music world lost one of its most famous voices, legendary singer Etta James.

And in that short time, fans both old and new have come out in droves to hear the music of Miss Peaches. [Read More]

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