Teyana Taylor Is Legal!

For some strange reason, I kind of have this thing for Teyana Taylor. Odd, I know, but sometimes things are better left unexplained. That being said, I realize she turned 18 in December but, damn, I didn't know she got down like this. I'm so use to seeing her dressed down and what not, but it's nice to see her accentuate the makings of her. Anyway, I'm sure it was a sad day for pedophiles around the world; but, at least, I'M still close enough in age to appreciate such a thing. Ya dig?

NFL | Detroit Lions Select QB Matthew Stafford With #1 Overall Pick

The definition of parody in the NFL would clearly have to be the Detroit Lions. Following the New England Patriots 16-0 regular season, the Lions somehow managed to go 0-16 and made history as the first team to NOT win a game. Thus, awarding them the first pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Now while some would argue that a defensive player would've been better suited for their needs, I can also understand why they went with QB Matthew Stafford. The guy has a cannon for an arm and, in watching him at Georgia, his leadership shines through in his play on the field.

That being said, I guess what I [really] don't understand is how much the Lions seem to have invested in this guy. Need I remind you, Stafford has yet to take a snap in the NFL; so to offer him a six year deal worth $78 million and $41.7 million of that guaranteed seems a little "iffy" to me.

If anything, a bulk of that money could've been used to address the Lions much needed defensive needs; but who am I to have an opinion? All I can do is be the avid NFL football fan that I am and focus on teams that I actually care about (i.e. Patriots, Steelers, Eagles).

High School Cheerleading Coach Fired After Posing Nude In Playboy

It seems highly unlikely that any of this would ever happen in "real life", but apparantly this sort of reality does exist. It's just funny how it never does in mine.

Be that as it may, I find it interesting that the gym teachers I remember were never this attractive and it kind of makes you wonder how so many people seem to slip through the cracks when it comes to educators and background checks. You would think, that's one job that you can't afford to have a bad judge of character; yet, no preventive measures seem to have been set in place amidst the recent rise in school related scandals.

Seriously. It doesn't require much effort to Google somebody to see if something doesn't add up and, trust me, I'm quite sure the board of education (or whomever) would've come across a red flag had they have done so. Seeing that they didn't, the negative press that comes along with a firing only promotes Playboy and could inadvertently send the wrong message to teenage girls.

Meaning. The confusion that comes along with something like this could lead them to believe that this sort of behavior is acceptable. Which it is? In a way, I suppose, but it all depends on how you look at it. I, myself, believe that if you make the personal choice to pose nude then, by all means, you absolutely have the right to do so. It's your body and you can do with it whatever you please.

However, on the other hand, I also feel as though you have a personal responsibility to not only yourself, but the ones around you as well. So regardless of how much money may come along with it, the drawback of doing so will always outweigh the positive. At least, in my opinion.

Be that as it may, I found this issue to be interesting enough to write about so feel free to read /comment on the [actual] story below for yourself.

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Troy Polamalu & Larry Fitzgerald Cover Madden NFL 10

Considering the fact that I have the Pittsburgh Steelers as an odds on favorite to win Super Bowl XLIV, you could only imagine how disheartening it is to see Troy Polamalu on the cover of Madden NFL 10.

For those unaware, a "Madden Curse" has plagued those who have appeared on the cover in recent years; and although I'm more of a firm believer in coincidence than curses, I still find it hard to argue against the reality of it all. It is what it is but, now with John Madden retired, maybe the curse will retire along as well.

Yet and still, I have to admit that this cover is actually kind of dope. It fits perfectly with the "Fight For Every Yard" theme that Madden NFL 10 is going for and who better to personify that than Steelers S Troy Polamalu and Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald. Both of these players embody the heart and soul of their team and it'll be interesting to see if they make it through the season unscathed.

As for Madden NFL 10 itself, I've been reading more and more about the game and it seems like it will be a much improved upgrade from last year's installment. Far be it from me to criticize one of the top selling football games of all times but, be that as it may, I've simply found NCAA College Football to be a better game in recent years and hopefully the realization of that will push the Madden franchise to improve significantly.

I ♥ Diznee

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Not even Walt Disney himself could envision something as heavenly as this.

Ciara's Wet Dream

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I genuinely have a love/hate relationship when it comes to Ciara. On one hand, I think she's superbly talented in spite of the constant criticism she tends to receive; but, on the other, I think she relies too heavily on sex appeal in order to sell records. It's kind of like a double edge sword, I suppose, and I guess the only balance between the two is that she has somehow milked her career thus far to be three albums deep.

A testament nonetheless, Ciara is featured in this month's Men's Health Magazine and, as you can tell, the spread is (*surprise* surprise*) slightly provocative to say the least. In the meantime, Ciara's is gearing up to release her third album, Fantasy Ride, on May 5th so be sure to check for that as well.

[Click here to view Ciara's spread in Men's Health Magazine]

Lil' Wayne On The View [Video]

Eminem Covers XXL Magazine as The Punisher

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The more and more material that leaks off of Eminem's upcoming Relapse project, the more convinced I become that Eminem has lost it. Gone are the glory days of Slim Shady and instead we have become witness to a watered down, pop dependent shell of his former self. Don't get me wrong, for all I know this could all be a ruse and Relapse could be a classic; but my thing is, "We Made You" and "3 A.M." are not songs indicative of what I consider "groundbreaking". If anything it only adds to this notion that Hip-Hop is Dead and if Eminem can't breathe life into the game then, by all means, maybe Nas was right after all.

Tahiry & Keyshia Cole Cover KING's Farewell Issue

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It still hasn't quite hit me yet that another issue of King Magazine won't see the light of day, but at least I can rest assured knowing that one of "The Illest Men's Magazine's Ever" went out in style. Trust me, the $4 bucks or so you'll pay for this is well worth it and big ups to KING for finally listening to their readers. Tahiry on the cover is a good look!

KanYe West Feat. Young Jeezy | Amazing [Video]

Eminem's Relapse Album Cover

Lil' Kim On Dancing With The Stars [Round 6]

¤ Little Miss Sunshine ¤

I think, as a guy, that the hardest thing for us to do is swallow our pride and just admit when we are wrong. No amount of pride is worth holding on to if it means you lose someone special over it and, as I sit here and write this while I listen to Chris Brown's "I Wanna Be", I can't help but feel like wanting to just press rewind and do everything all over again.

Is it natural to feel like that? I'm quite sure it is but, still, a part of me knows that a good majority of the blame falls on my shoulders. I never should've questioned you the way I did and, although I can't take back all the mean and hurtful things I said, at the end of the day, I still have some kind of love for you that just won't go away regardless of how hard I try.

Something about you got a hold of me a long time ago and to just deny that seems unnatural. Maybe that's why from time to time, I can't help but think about you and all the "good" times we had. For once in my life, I was close to happiness; and as I look around at what I'm faced with now, I realize how dumb it was to sit idly by and just expect you to always be there. Was it naive of me to think that? Sure, without question, it was. But an apology now wouldn't change things. All I can do is be humble about the situation, admit that I fucked up a good thing, and go on knowing that I may have missed out on being apart of something special.

It's crazy. I don't normally put my feelings out here like this for the whole world to see, but I guess I'm looking at the bigger picture here. And what's that? Simple. The fact that you're not in it. I would give anything to have you be apart of it once again,but I know, like you know, that a relationship between us would never work. For some reason, our personalities clash with one another and, oddly enough, that same reason is what makes us absolutely right for one another. Wouldn't you agree? ...

...Probably not. And, I understand, why you wouldn't. It's just that, I don't want you to think that I'm writing all this in a desperate attempt to win you back. No, that's not it at all. This right here is absolutely genuine and is everything I wanna say, but can't say.

Trust me, you have no idea how many times I've wanted to just pick up the phone and call you. Or, how many times I wanted to hit send on a text message. Thoughts like these are constantly on my mind and, as much as I would like to sit here and type all day, no amount of words in the English language could express how sorry I am. That's how much I wish I could hit rewind and pretend like none of this ever happened; and, if I could, I would do it in a heartbeat...

...and that's when reality sinks in. No longer do I see your name pop up on my phone for an incoming call and no longer do I get any of your random text messages. Instead, I get what I gave you. Nothing.

So, while a part of our relationship may be forever damaged, the last thing I would ever want to lose is you as a friend. I know now that a lot of mistakes on my part was the reason for our downfall and, as I humbly swallow my pride, I want you to know that I'm sorry and would love nothing more than to make things right. If not for the sake of us, simply because...

--"I Wanna Be"--

T.I.

Solange Knowles Dropped From Geffen Records

I pray to God that this is nothing more than a nasty rumor but, from what I'm hearing, Solange Knowles has been dropped from Geffen Records. The thing I don't understand is why?

Sure, her album, Sol-angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, was not as profitable as one would have hoped; but it was damn near better than Beyoncé's I Am...Sasha Fierce. The only difference is, Beyoncé is more of an established artist and the marketing push behind her project was far greater than the one Geffen was willing to give for Solange.

Is it fair? Yes and no, I suppose, but it all depends on how you look at things. Because of the current recession we're in, a lot of people have cut back on spending and the music industry has been hit hard because of that. No longer are major labels shelling out big bucks to invest in an artist's career. Instead, the primary focus has shifted from quality to quantity and the more ringtones an artist can sell seems to be the gold standard nowadays.

It's a sad reality when you think about it and I feel bad for an artist like Solange. Sol-angel and the Hadley St. Dreams was an incredibly dope album and, regardless of how many numbers it did at SoundScan, to put a price on quality music goes against why we fell in love with music in the first place.

Not only does it allow us to express ourselves in ways unimaginable, but just the notion of vibing out to music, in general, is enough to have anybody so far gone. Wouldn't you agree?

Yet and still, I'm sure Solange will find a new recording home like most artists do after being dropped and, hopefully, this time she can align herself with a better A&R. She deserves way better than this and for proof of that, I suggest you check out Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams for yourself. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

¤ Click here to listen to Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams ¤

Observe and Report

Seth Rogen’s likeable personality has persevered in movies such as The 40-Year Old Virgin & Superbad, however, Observe and Report is an interesting vehicle for him in that it never really quite works as it’s [clearly] intended to. For lack of better words, Observe and Report is not the laugh out loud movie one would expect going in and, in watching, you can’t help but feel a little guilty for actually paying to see it.

Sure, what’s a couple dollars here or there especially if a good laugh is involved; but if that laugh never comes, isn’t that warrant enough to ask for your money back. That’s exactly how I felt afterward and the thing I don’t get is how coy the producers could be in marketing this film. Not only is it a blatant rip off of another mall cop movie we’ve already seen (Paul Blart: Mall Cop), but it uses Seth Rogen’s name as a way to pull in his legion of fans. Do not be fooled, I mind you, this is not Knocked Up, nor is it Zack and Miri. Instead, Observe and Report stands alone in Seth Rogen’s catalog and will, undoubtedly, be regarded as his first misstep along his recent string of hits.

Be that as it may, I understand that Observe and Report is a black comedy and that things that are considered taboo are fair play; but, honestly, what’s funny about date rape? You have to be one fucked up individual to laugh at something like that and I, my friend, am not that.

To each his own I suppose, but the real problem lies within the fact that Observe and Report never makes up its mind on what it wants to be. It’s “Napoleon Dynamite-esque” awkwardness resonates throughout the 86 minutes or so of running time and, even still, the characters you come in contact with leave no lasting impression whatsoever. Instead, all the audience can do is be polarized about what they're seeing on screen and, speaking honestly, I was just not impressed one bit.

Love it or hate it aside, I guess what I’m trying to say is that Observe and Report is disappointing in more ways than one. Not only is it a second rate, mall cop comedy, but to watch it and marvel at how much time and talent was wasted on something as mindless as this is remarkable. Therefore, like the title suggests, Observe and Report is nothing more than a defense mechanism for how I feel the writers/producers pieced all this crap together. Nothing about this movie is organized and the sad thing about it is that 75% of the people that see this will probably feel the same way that I do. Need I say more?

Rating: 1 inkblot out of 5

Lil' Wayne Covers Rolling Stone

This whole rock star persona that Lil' Wayne has taken on lately has grown on me ever so slightly and, although I [once] ridiculed "Prom Queen" as a disgrace to rock music, I find myself having to eat my own words. Why? Well because it seems like all I ever do is listen to that song!

Maybe it was the video that helped piece the visuals together and won me over? For all I know, it very well could have. All I know is that this Rebirth album is shaping up to be something of note and, being the genius that he is, I'm damn near certain that Lil' Wayne could pull it off.

Especially if the direction he's going in is anything like what I've heard so far. "Prom Queen", "Hot Revolver", & "I'm Not Human" are all equally impressive and, while some fans may be a little turned off, I feel as if Wayne is venturing so far into left field that a mash up collaboration of Hip-Hop and rock music will never come close to what Wayne is doing right now. Wouldn't you agree?

For more pics of Lil' Wayne in this month's Rolling Stone, click here.

Artists You Oughta Know | Santigold

Santigold may not be much of a household name just yet but, trust me, she will be. Click here to read her interview with XXL.

¤ Life Between A Pair of Headphones ¤

1 | The-Dream (Feat. KanYe West) | Walking On The Moon
2 | Keri Hilson | Slow Dance
3 | Beyoncé (Feat. KanYe West) | Ego (Remix)
4 | Young Money (Feat. Lil' Wayne, Drake, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, & Mack Maine) | Every Girl
5 | Rick Ross (Feat. Lil' Wayne, KanYe West, & T-Pain) | Maybach Music II
6 | Kid Cudi | Day 'N' Nite
7 | Electrik Red (Feat. Lil' Wayne) | So Good (Remix)
8 | Lil' Wayne | Hot Revolver
9 | Asher Roth | I Love College
10 | Eminem | We Made You

California Love

As mindless as it was, A Real Chance of Love [actually] had a few things going for it. (1)It had Rabbit and (2)It had Cali.

Now, to choose between the two would be the "typical" guy thing to do but, personally, I would've taken Cali any day. For some reason, I was absolutely drawn to her lustful ways and, what can I say, I'm a sucka for girls like her girls. Period.

So much so that curiosity will sometimes get the best of me, and who knew how much damage one click of the mouse could cause?

Needless to say, I now know why California is home to the silicone valley; and maybe, just maybe, you will too.

Reindeer Games

In what some will probably consider a dead giveaway, Prancer of VH1's Flavor of Love and I Love Money 2 made news this week when nude pics of her surfaced on the internet.

Albeit with her consent, it's a little surprising to see Prancer follow in the footsteps of other VH1 debutantes that have exposed themselves; but what's even more surprising is to see that she has "enhanced" a few things.

Now, I'm all for such a procedure if it's done in good taste and for all the right reasons; but, even before, I thought Prancer was attractive and made do with what she had. Sure, a little bit more only accentuates her femininity: but, at what costs? Is it that important to prolong your time in the limelight that you sacrifice yourself in the process? If so, I must be one naive individual; but I think that goes without saying.

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Eddie Murphy Lost For Letting Mel B. Go

You know what I don't understand. How could somebody as successful as Eddie Murphy have all the money in the world, yet not want one of the greatest gifts known to man in Mel B? It makes no sense whatsoever and regardless of whether it was a matter of love or not, sometimes swallowing your pride can go a long way.

Trust me, I would not think twice if given the chance with Mel; but, let's be real for a second, my heart is with Scarlett Johansson. Not to mention, I'm kind of also torn between Rosario Dawson and Raven-Symoné and to choose would be splitting hairs. What can I say? I'm a closet womanizer. Sue me.

That's not to say that I don't appreciate women. In fact, wholeheartedly I do. It just so happens that I hold these three to a higher standard. Is it wrong of me to feel as though nobody will ever measure up? Sure it is, but in the words of Drake, "It's not the way it has to go/it's just what I prefer". Words to live by, indeed.

Kid Cudi | Day 'N' Nite [Video]

Electrik Red Feat. Lil' Wayne | So Good (Remix) [Video]

KING Magazine Folds Due To Failing Ad Market

KING magazine has been a semi-monthly favorite of mine for years and it's sad to see that a failing ad market will, ultimately, be its demise.

It's really unfair, in a sense, especially when considering that other magazines like Oprah and Martha Stewart seem to do so well; yet anything Hip-Hop related seems to have a shorter shelf life (pun intended).

My thing is, out of all the magazines that could've folded, KING is of the elite and the last thing I expected was to see them fold. If anything, The Source deserved to close its doors, simply because of the fact that they have no credibility whatsoever anymore and the same could be said for XXL.

At least KING magazine was dope enough to be diverse and feature models and editorials and, fittingly, they found the perfect balance between the two. Sure, I can understand the constant criticism of their "exploitation" of black women; but, if that's the case, why are magazines such as Maxim, Playboy, Penthouse, & Hustler still prevalent? My point exactly.

R.I.P. King Magazine 2003-2009

Eminem | We Made You [Video]

Young Money | Every Girl [Video]

NCAA Men's College Basketball Final: Michigan State Spartans Vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The college basketball season comes to an end later tonight and in dramatic fashion, no less. The "heavily favored" North Carolina Tar Heels are set to square off against the battle tested Michigan State Spartans and, going in, the Tar Heels are already a 7 1/2 point favorite.

Now, being the unbiased college basketball fan that I am, I just feel like everything seems a little premature in crowning North Carolina national champions. Sure, I won't argue against the notion that their the best team because, clearly, they've proved that thus far; but, my thing is, Michigan State just defeated two #1 seeds in Louisville and Uconn and did it in back-to-back games I mind you. If that isn't something that should be dually noted then, by all means, I've lost all respect for anybody who claims to know anything about sports. ESPN included.

Would it surprise me if Michigan State won, however? Yes and No. No, in the sense that they already busted my bracket twice already so to each his own; but yes, in the sense that a Michigan State win would not only cement coach Izzo's legacy but would also label this North Carolina team as one that couldn't get it done. Trust me, that stigma would haunt these players for years; especially since the bulk of this team chose to forego the NBA in hopes of bringing a National Championship back to Chapel Hill.

Will they get it done? That remains to be seen. So, with this prediction sure to go wrong, all I can do is go with what my gut is telling me. Therefore, I'm taking Michigan State. Read it and weep.

Final Score Prediction
Michigan State 74, North Carolina 69

Charles Hamilton | Loser [Video]

Asher Roth | I Love College [Video]

B.o.B | I'll Be In The Sky [Video]

Asher Roth | Lark On My Go-Kart [Video]

Allen Iverson To Miss Rest of Season With Sore Back

As much as I love and support Allen Iverson, something tells me that more than a sore back is keeping him out for the rest of the season. Perhaps it's pride but, if so, a man's pride can be his undoing and unfortunately Allen Iverson has never been one to swallow his pride.

Which I don't understand. Being that he's been in the league for 13 some odd years and has only been to the finals ONCE, you would think that a player of his pedigree would jump at the chance to play with a contender like the Detroit Pistons. Not only did he have the supporting cast around him to win a championship, but the fact that he was back in the wide open Eastern Conference was reason enough for him to try and make this thing work. It just goes to show that pride can indeed be a tough thing to swallow and unless you're willing to get out of your own way, things can only be stagnant.

That being said, the question still remains: what's next for Allen Iverson? Clearly, his immediate future is not with the Detroit Pistons but, according to a segment on ESPN's 1st and 10 yesterday, his future with any NBA team may be bleak. So much so that even the possibility of playing overseas has been discussed. Now, while I highly doubt A.I. will leave the states to play ball, I still think playing overseas is a viable option. Just not the logical choice. His best bet is to accept the forthcoming pay cut and play his position as a backup for a championship contender. It's the only way he can validate his career and, last I checked, scoring titles and league MVP honors can only carry you so far. Wouldn't you agree?

Dangerously In Love

What is it with network TV reality stars and their nude pasts? It seems like every show has at least one or two cast members who have either posed nude or have been exposed and VH1's For The Love of Ray J is no exception.

As most of you know, Danger is currently on this season of For The Love Of Ray J and has been "interesting" to say the least. Not only has she come off as crazy but the mere fact that gossip mills are running rampant that she may be pregnant by Ray J is all the makings for an eventual spin-off sometime down the road. Which, I'm sure, VH1 actively pursued in the event that she doesn't win the show.

Yet and still, I'm a little bothered by what I came across and, as chauvinistic as it sounds, I'm somewhat disappointed to say the least. These pics did absolutely nothing for me and maybe it's because I just don't find Danger to be the least bit attractive. I just figured everything was one click of the mouse away so feel free to take a look for yourself and I'll allow you to be the judge.

Bruno [Trailer]

¤ Life Between A Pair of Headphones ¤

1. Lil' Wayne | Prom Queen
2. All-American Rejects | Gives You Hell
3. Bow Wow (Featuring Johnta Austin) | You Can Get It All
4. Keri Hilson (Featuring KanYe West & Ne-Yo) | Knock You Down
5. Soulja Boy | Turn My Swag On
6. MIMS | Move (If You Wanna Move)
7. Day26 (Featuring Yung Joc & Diddy) | I'mma Put It On Her
8. Cam'Ron | Get It In Ohio
9. Young Dro | Clean Wit It
10. Ryan Leslie | How It Was Supposed To Be
    

X-Men Origins: Wolverine Leaks Online

Less than 4 weeks away from it's scheduled release date, an unfinished print of X-Men Orginis: Wolverine has been leaked online.

Now, being the admitted pirate that I am, I would usually jump all over something like this; however, a part of me is kind of upset that things like this happen. Don't get it twisted, I have no qualms whatsoever about seeing a movie early, but my thing is some movies are actually worth the price of admission and I would rather take part in the "movie going" experience than to sit in front of my computer and enjoy something of lesser quality. To each his own I suppose...so to the 75,000 that chose to forego the $7 bucks or so they would've had to pay on May 1st to see this movie, I guess this is directed towards you.

SNL Digital Short | I'm On A Boat