The Color Pink

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Followers of my site are quite aware of my infatuation with Jesikah Maximus and, as you can see, it's easy to see why I love her so much. She's pretty spectacular for a model chick and, while I'm not oblivious to the fact that girls like her come dime a dozen, I think she's carved out a nice little niche for herself and has been killing the game for quite some time now. Anyway, I came across these pics (courtesy of BlackJackSkanz) and, of course, I had to post 'em. Let me know what you guys think.

Kim Kardashian Covers Vegas Magazine

I'm kind of indifferent almost when it comes to Kim Kardashian and her exploits, but maybe that has something to do with the fact that I've already seen her naked. I don't know what it is, but celebrities just have this "glow" about 'em that's indescribable; and, with Kim Kardashian, that glow faded long before she subsequently spread for Playboy.

Her infamous sex tape will be her crowning achievement, I'll bet, and other than her ass, what else is this broad famous for? Screwing Reggie Bush? That, my friend, is nothing to be proud of because football fans know Reggie hasn't been quite the same player since laying down with Kim K. His glory days at USC haven't translated over into the NFL and a lot of people are considering him a huge bust. I, for one, remain hesitant to call him that just yet; but I do admit that his level of focus is not the same and that Kim is partly to blame.

Anyway, Kim is featured on the cover of this month's Vegas magazine and I'm really feeling this cover. Kim still has a little appeal to me so, by that, I feel slightly obligated to post this. Whatever the case, let me know what you guys think and be sure to pick up a copy when it hits newsstands here shortly.

Welcome To Heartbreak

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I'm all for creativity if it serves for the betterment of music, but Kanye's approach to this 808's & Heartbreak album is kind of "out there". Maybe it's just me, but the video for "Love LockDown" made no damn sense whatsover and neither do the promo pics above. For some strange reason, all they do is remind me of Pee Wee Herman and we all know how left field that guy was. Remember?

Yet and still, I remain eager to hear 808's & Heartbreak and feel strongly that it will be his "Love Below" album, a' la Andre 3000. While that remains to be seen, I still propose death to autotune and hope that it's not overly done by Kanye. Rumor has it the whole album will feature this annoying mechanism but, if done creatively, I think it could work. Oh well, we'll find out Nov. 25th, I suppose; but in the meantime, let me know what you guys think. You feeling the promo pics for 808's & Heartbreak?

What Ever Happened To Fefe Dobson?

Long before Rihanna burst onto the scene, another pop/rock princess was adored by the masses and her name was Fefe Dobson. Now, generally speaking, Fefe wasn't quite as big as Rihanna; but when it comes to style, the two are one in the same.

Regardless I, myself, am a fan of both so it really bothers me that Fefe kind of faded into the background, if you will. Her self-titled debut was slightly above average and received [generally] favorable reviews from critics, so it's beyond me as to why she was dropped from Island/Def Jam.

For all I know, creative differences played a part some how, way, or another though; because her follow-up, Sunday Love, was never released and left a lot of fans disappointed. I, myself, included.

Yet and still, Fefe remains unsigned and no new material has surfaced since. Other than a few minor songwriting credits for Hanna Montana, Fefe's long absence remains a mystery and I, for one, am perplexed by that fact. How can someone as talented as Fefe be looked over, left, and forgotten; or even dismissed as someone unworthy of being heard? You would think, with an industry dying for a breath of fresh air when it comes to talent that it would only be right to hold onto those who truly have it; but when it comes down to it, it seems like revenue will always be a determining factor.

Which is understandable. As much as critics heralded Fefe for her originality and in imprinting her own unique stamp of authenticity towards her music, her album sales failed to reflect such high regards and it's a damn shame. Fefe's talent is on par with only that of her own so, in the words of Solange Knowles, fuck the music industry. If it ain't about money, it ain't about shit it seems; so instead of only advocating that Hip-Hop is dead, how about we just say music, in general, is dead. That notion seems a little more fitting. Wouldn't you agree?

Detroit Pistons Agree To Acquire G Allen Iverson From Denver Nuggets

When Allen Iverson was traded less than two years ago from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Denver Nuggets, I just knew that him and Carmelo Anthony would be a dynamic force unlike the NBA had ever seen. On paper, the pairing seemed destined for championship aspirations but when a team with so much talent can't even make it out of the first round; sooner or later, there comes a point where reality starts to sink in. Therefore, with that, I'm sad to report that the Denver Nuggets have parted ways with Allen Iverson in exchange for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb of the Detroit Pistons.

From a business standpoint, this deal makes sense; but ever since I caught wind of this, I've been back and forth about it [personally] and it just doesn't make any sense whatsoever. It's no secret that both A.I. and Billups are on the decline, but Billups is the heart and soul of that Piston team and to trade him away is just stupid.

Don't get me wrong, in no way am I questioning Joe Dumars because he's proven over the years that he's quite capable when it comes to this GM thing; but what kind of thought process goes into trading away the glue that binds your team?

A Finals MVP, Billups led Detroit to an improbable win in the NBA Finals a few years back and is, still, fully capable of recapturing that same magic. The only question is, will he be able to [now] in Denver. I, myself, think he won't; but then again, I also thought that Melo and Iverson would've been three deep in championships by now so go figure.

Switching gears, I kind of like this deal from Iverson's perspective because he's never had a "great" team behind him. Rip Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, and Tayshaun Prince are key, core guys that will mesh with A.I.'s game well (in my opinion) and, for once, A.I. won't have to do it all himself. All A.I. has to do is buy into the team concept and I, truly, believe that this reconstructed Pistons team could challenge the Celtics in the East.

While that remains to be seen, however, I expect Iverson to flourish in his new role and be instrumental in a variety of different ways. His long trek towards NBA glory has been well documented and this here may be his last shot at winning a championship (if not here, his contract expires at the end of the year; making him a free agent and free to go wherever he chooses). No doubt my fingers are crossed in hopes that his dream comes true but, in order for this all to work, I keep thinking about that old Detroit mantra in that "you have to play the right way". Keep that in mind A.I. and the rest will take care of itself.

Saw V

When it comes to ambiguity, the Saw franchise has been fairly consistent since day one. Each film represents a piece to the overall puzzle and with another Saw already in the works, it really makes you wonder when all this is going to end.

Sure, at first, people praised Saw for it’s ingenious and originality, but now this whole franchise is becoming dry and disinteresting. Too many sequels can be malignant in their efforts and therein lies the biggest problem with this latest installment. Instead of adding anything of value, Saw V is nothing more than a feeble attempt to maintain relevance and I, for one, can no longer support mediocrity. It’s one thing to buy into something that was once heralded as a fresh, new twist on the horror genre, but now things have gotten a little out of hand. Allow me to explain.

It’s not so much the fact that Saw V is a bad movie, but more so that it stands out when compared to the quality of work of previous installments. I’ll admit, each film has gotten progressively worse in succession; but I solely attribute that to this whole “smart” horror movie mantra. So many people have bought into the “hidden” themes of these movies (I, myself, included) and it almost feels as though it’s one big circle. Nothing is ever fully explained and instead of expanding on things, themes, and ideas you would expect, the audience is left with even more questions than they had going in to begin with.

Is that a bad thing? Yes and no, I suppose, but it depends on how you look at it. No, from the standpoint of the writers and producers because, obviously, the Saw franchise has proven to be a bankable entity; but yes from the view of a fan because there’s no real sense of a payoff. Meaning, ultimately, we as fans are the ones getting jerked around in the end.

Which leads me to this convoluted mess we call Saw V. No amount of originality could save this lifeless piece of work and, in watching, you can really tell that the writers have become [somewhat] uninspired. That undeniable essence that made Saw what it was is no longer there and some would argue that it [too] died along with the decision to kill off Jigsaw.

Ultimately a dire decision considered by some, the death of Jigsaw raised a lot of eyebrows because it hindered the amount of possibilities that could be done with the story henceforth. Limiting your lead character to essentially flashbacks is a death nail of sorts and, so far, Saw V has suffered the most from that. Don’t get me wrong, the shift from Jigsaw to Hoffman as his apprentice was done nicely but if the ends don’t justify the means, what exactly are we left with? Nothing. It’s as simple as that.

Therefore, Saw V is extremely passable and will likely disappoint fans of the series. Other than a few loose ends being tied up, this movie leaves a lot to be desired and is essentially nothing more than a set up for the inevitable Saw VI.

And to think, at one time or another this franchise began with such promise; but now, to see it gradually become worse year after year is even more unbearable to watch than some of the previous franchises that overstayed their welcome (i.e., Halloween, Friday the 13th, etc). Still, it’s all relative in a way, no matter how you look at it. But one thing’s for sure, Saw V is the ultimate buzz kill and you can trust me on that.

Rating: 1 ½ inkblots out of 5

Britney Spears Circus Cover/Tracklisting

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I'm not particularly a fan of Britney Spears, but I'm feeling the direction she's going with her career. For a while, all seemed lost and I, for one, doubted her resilience to pull everything back together; but she's done so quite nicely.

From what I hear, this upcoming album of hers, Circus, is highly anticipated following her critically acclaimed return disc, Blackout, so we'll see how everything pans out here in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, peep the cover and let me know what you think. It's a little overly airbrushed if you ask me, but other than that I think it fits with her whole circus theme. Kinda. In a way, at least.

Tracklisting for Circus, Album Due Dec. 2nd, 2008
Womanizer
Circus
Out From Under
Kill The Lights
Shattered Glass
If U Seek Amy
Unusual You
Blur
Mmm Papi
Mannequin
Lace and Leather
My Baby
Radar [Bonus Track]

The Death of Danity Kane [Part II]

*Continued from The Death of Danity Kane [Part I]

When we last left our ragtag team of supersluts women, it was unclear which direction the group was going to go. Following the conclusion of the show, many questions were left unanswered and, in true MTV fashion (more specifically, true Diddy fashion), fans were left wondering for another week.

Well, after much speculation, we finally got our answer and on the LIVE finale of Making The Band, it was not only confirmed that Aubrey was no longer part of the group; but neither was D. Woods.

Let me just be the first to say that I, for one, was not surprised by any of this and, still, could care less either way. My lovehate relationship with Danity Kane came to a fever pitch long before their self-destruction, so all of this is irreverent nonsense as far as I’m concerned. Yet and still, I respect those that are fans of Danity Kane and sympathize with them as they gather themselves emotionally.

The only thing is, I highly doubt this is the “end” of Danity Kane and I see this whole “breakup” as a set-up for another season of Making The Band. Just think about it. We witnessed their inception. Witnessed their rise to the top. And now, the beginning of the end.

It all makes perfect sense in a way, so far be it from me to call a spade a spade. The only thing I can do is think logically and, from a business standpoint, it makes perfect sense for both Bad Boy and MTV. Making The Band is one of the most watched programs on that network so, by all means, why wouldn’t they want to milk this thing for all its worth? Not to mention, has everyone forgot that it was the show itself that helped this group deliver two #1 albums in a row!

It sure as hell wasn’t talent, that’s for sure; however, some would beg to differ. Nevertheless, Danity Kane appears to be headed for the same fate as those that previously made the band and, maybe it’s just me, but purgatory’s never sounded so sweet. Wouldn’t you agree? Albeit musically, essentially their one in the same so, last but not least, R.I.P. Danity Kane. Forever damaged. Forever forgotten.

Nasty | Naughty

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It seem like only yesterday that Christina Aguilera was the anti-Britney but, even now, her raunchiness has surpassed that of Ms. Spears. Let's face it. Everybody knew somewhere deep down that Christina had it in her all along and when that song "Dirty" came out, it was all the confirmation that we needed.

Yet and still, Christina has remained opened when it comes to sexuality and the pics above accentuate that fact. Not that I'm saying anything's wrong with that, but what about these suggest that they are in promotion of a greatest hits CD? Exactly. Nothing. I rest my case.

LeBron James & Nicole Scherzinger: Nike After Six Sneaker Promo Commercial

Slam's Starting 5

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The NBA season is well under way, yet it seems like it took forever to get here. As you can tell, I'm a little bothered about this; but never mind me, or even my opinion for that matter. The only thing I'm focused on is whether or not my Denver Nuggets will FINALLY break through this year, however, with them trading away their best defensive player in Marcus Camby; I highly doubt a championship banner will be raised in the Pepsi arena any time soon.

Oh well, this year should be as good as last year and I'm quite intrigued to see how things will play out. Will the Celtics repeat? Was L.A.'s return to prominence a fluke? These and many other questions will be answered as the season progresses but, in the meantime, check out the new cover of Slam magazine. As you can see, it's a special collector's cover edition and features a nice assortment of NBA All-Stars. It'll only be available for a limited time, so cop all 5 while you're at it. You know you want to.

Olivia Munn Dresses Up For Complex Magazine

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I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a nerd, but I happen to watch G4 from time to time and this is one of the reasons why. As you can see, Olivia Munn is kind of cute for a white girl and I'm feeling this whole dress up theme; so big up to Complex for switching things up in honor of Halloween. Anyway, let me know what you guys think and be sure to check for Olivia Munn on G4. *F.Y.I., she's on a show called "Attack of the Show".

Guitar Hero World Tour Commercial (Feat. Kobe, A-Rod, Michael Phelps, and Tony Hawk)

Whazzap “Time For A Change” 2008 Commercial

Eagle Eye

Only an imaginative mind could make a movie like Eagle Eye work and, in watching, it seems as if the producers were banking on that same exact logic.

Forgive me if I’m wrong, or if my opinion does not conform with that of the majority, but Eagle Eye is nothing more than a stylized version of Will Smith’s Enemy of the State. That being said, to call this movie original, or even good for that matter, would be contrite on my part; so, instead, I would only feel justified in telling it like it is, rather than to support mediocrity.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the ascension of Shia LaBeouf to elite, star status, but Eagle Eye is far from anything spectacular. Like I said, it’s nothing more than a recycled concept of sorts; and although some people will fail to realize this; I, for one, was not oblivious to this fact and could not help but feel a little cheated. It’s one thing to knowingly waste your money. It’s another to be misled. Allow me to explain.

Going in, I expected this movie to absolutely blow me away and have me [somewhat] on the edge of my seat; but when none of that happened, I was more upset if anything. Sure, as much as I realize technology has become a gift and a curse; the idea that we have become slaves to it doesn’t really come off well on screen and, when you really think about it, it never really has.

I don’t know. Maybe it’s just me that feels that way, but it takes quite a suspension of reality in order for a movie like Eagle Eye to come off as “believable”. None of it works in any shape or form whatsoever and the mundane plot is so convoluted that it’s no wonder the action sequences happen at such a rapid pace (i.e., it was purposely done so to distract you from all the bullshit).

Nevertheless, I’ll give credit where credit is due and I’ll argue, justly, that this movie will keep you entertained. If not for Shia LaBeouf, this movie is easily a B-movie, at best; so instead of rushing to the theater to see this mindless piece of crap, do yourself a favor and wait for it on DVD. You’ll be glad you did.

Rating: 2 inkblots out of 5

Keyshia Cole: Playa Cardz Right [Video]

Lil' Wayne Feat. Bobby Valentino: Mrs. Officer/Comfortable [Video]

Mariah Carey: I Stay In Love [Video]

Friday The 13th (2009) [Trailer]

XXL: The 10 Freshmen

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Hip-Hop is forever changing; so in honor of that fact, I think this is a real good look for XXL in featuring 10 newcomers to the Hip-Hop scene. All 10 have been highly touted as the next big thing and have all been adored by the underground, so hopefully mainstream will accept them as well. For now, that remains to be seen; however, in the meantime, be sure to pick up a copy of the new XXL magazine when it hits newsstands here shortly.

Reagen Gomez: KING Magazine Spread

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When I first hit you guys with the Reagen Gomez KING cover, I expected her spread to be a little better than this. Then again, it's no secret that KING has been a little flat lately when it comes to their "material" and I solely blame it on the departure of Datwon Thomas.

As editor-in-chief, KING magazine was the shit. Now, it is shit. Oh well, he's doing big things over at XXL and has done a fantastic job in bringing that magazine back to relevance but, still, I digress. Reagen Gomez still looks good here and, although this spread leaves a lot to be desired, I guess it'll have to do. What you guys think? You feeling it or not?