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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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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 20:29

Sports: Geno Smith Signs With Roc Nation

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About two weeks ago, we told you about how Geno Smith was thinking about signing with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports. And earlier today, he made things official by signing on the dotted line and becoming Roc Nation Sports' first big NFL client. There's no been word yet about why he chose RNS over a handful of other potential suitors. [See & Read More]

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Uh oh…when Jay-Z gets mad enough or inspired enough to record an impromptu song at 9pm on a Weds night in New York City… we all win! And this morning, the Hot97 Morning Show teamed up with Jay-Z’s LifeAndTimes site to share the results. A heated editorial called “Open Letter.” According to Hot97′s Ebro, Hov was disgusted by the fact that when tuning into CNN, the controversy surrounding him and wife Beyonce’s Cuba trip was the lead story over  an international crisis like the North Korean political threat.  So he recruited Swizz Beats and Timbaland on a beat, and spat some fire and venom. Clearly, another thing thats been “grinding Jay-Z’s gears” is the discussion about the value of his stake in the Brooklyn Nets now that he is selling that percentage to gain his sports agency accreditation.

Published in Music
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 13:53

Listen: Dame Dash Talks Fashion & Jay-Z

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You won't catch Dame Dash dancing in music videos anymore, but he still has plenty to talk about. His interview on The Combat Jack Show dropped this morning, and he discusses everything. They start out talking about his four children and how he balanced street life and private school, then move onto his experiences in the music and fashion industries, President Obama, how he's fared since separating from Jay-Z, and much more. Listen to the entire two hour interview below.

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With news still swirling regarding a multiple-city stadium tour, Justin Timberlake continues to mark his return to music – this time presenting the visuals for the Jay-Z-assisted Suit & Tie. With directing duties handled by none other than Hollywood heavyweight David Fincher, the black-and-white treatment marks a reunion of sorts between director and subject – having worked together extensively on The Social Network. Chock full of classic imagery and timeless ensembles from Tom Ford, March 19th and the drop of The 20/20 Experience can’t come soon enough. Enjoy.

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Thursday, 31 January 2013 15:24

News: Steve Stoute Named Executive Of The Year

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Steve Stoute's career in music was unprecedented—he did it all from managing Nas to producing chart-smashing albums at Interscope. And since making the transition to advertising in the early 2000s, Stoute's career has continued to blossom. He launched in his own firm, Translation, in 2004 and four years later, he partnered with Jay-Z to co-found Translation Advertising. It has worked on campaigns with major companies like State Farm and Coca-Cola, among others. And this month, Stoute officially added another award to his wall. Ad Age named him the executive of the year, recognizing how well he's married the worlds of advertising and music. [Read More]

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Thursday, 24 January 2013 02:24

Music: Justin Timberlake Sets Airplay Record

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Justin Timberlake marked his return to music last week with the release of Suit & Tie. The single, which also features Jay-Z, was highly talked about on social media sites, and why shouldn't it be? This is the return of JT. It is no surprise that the song began to do very well on digital and airplay charts. [Read More]

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Justin Timberlake presents his first return to music in an official capacity in nearly seven years with the Jay-Z-assisted Suit & Tie – pulled from his recently announced new album The 20/20 Experience. The Timbaland-produced track dropped late Sunday night on an evening where attention was on the Golden Globes – a night celebrating various achievements from the world of TV and cinema – and seemed fitting given Timberlake’s musical absence was due in large part to an acting bug that saw him working on such films as The Social Network and Trouble with the Curve. Enjoy.

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Tuesday, 18 December 2012 16:25

Videos: Jourdan Dunn Serves Up Wings

In this second episode of “Well Dunn”, Jourdan Dunn serves up hot wings in sizzling style. The 22-year-old British fashion model is clearly not afraid of getting her hands dirty and seems to really enjoy eating with her fingers. Watch her season, fry and sauce up chicken wings for the game in her Manhattan home while she casually banters with the camera. Catch the first episode to learn how to make Jerk pork, Caribbean salsa, rice and beans, and stay tuned for more of this talented young lady’s web cooking series at Jay-Z’s Life + Times. Enjoy.

Published in Videos
Tuesday, 04 December 2012 23:23

Videos: Jay-Z Barclays Center Documentary

On the day of Jay-Z's 43rd birthday, our friends at Life + Times premieres a mini-documentary of the making of the Barclays Center and Jay's eight-day concert series."Jay is pulling from every album. It's been hectic," Young Guru shares of the rehearsals behind Jay-Z's concert series. The video shows commentary and behind-the-scenes footage of Jay-Z, Young Guru and the rest of his band, rehearsing and prepping for the concert series from day one. From when Jason Kidd told Jay he should be involved with the Nets in 2003 to the eighth show's "Encore," take a look at the road to the creation of the Barclays Center. Enjoy.

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Tuesday, 04 December 2012 17:15

Videos: Beyoncé HBO Documentary (Trailer)

We recently shared that Beyoncé was to star in her own HBO documentary, and today we now get our first look at the piece as HBO has now released a 26-second trailer for it. Included with never-before-seen clips from her youth, out on tour and during her pregnancy with Blue Ivy, Bey voice-overs the preview. Set to air on February 16th, press play up above and make sure to mark your calendars. For more information be sure to click here. Enjoy.

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