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Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Video: Mario ft. Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett "Break Up"
Been playing this for a little while on the iPod, but it's still a heater.
-Ant
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Drake x MTV News: RAW
Cool Interview. The overexposure has set in but yet I still watch, SMH.
-MiKe
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A Kanye Buddha
Takashi Murakami’s Kanye West Bear Sculpture
-MiKe
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The Crack Report: BAPE Fall/Winter 2009 Style Manual
A Bathing Ape released their new lookbook for the Fall and it is a family affair. With more mature designs and inclusions for men, women and kids, it looks like a great mix of the new and old for this season.
-MiKe
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-MiKe
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Fit For A King...
The whole world gathered to say goodbye to the King of Pop. Stirring performances, touching speeches, and beautiful montages lit up the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Check two of the performances that almost had me take a half day at work so I could lay in the living room floor and cry. Usher and Stevie
MGM Grand Goes Egypt
The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has announced new plans to partner with New Giza for Real Estate Development to introduce their first hotel development in Egypt. With 550-rooms and incredible views of Cairo, the new MGM Grand property will look out on the famous pyramids of Giza. It will be connected via monarail to the anticipated Egyptian antiquities museum, currently under construction. The hotel and casino will be located 40 minutes from the airport on the outskirts of Cairo."The New Giza community presents an opportunity for us to be part of an extraordinary new master-planned development near Egypt's famed pyramids," said Gamal Aziz, President and CEO of MGM MIRAGE Hospitality. "Our partners share our focus on luxury, excellence, customer-oriented design and unparalleled service. Together with this spectacular location, this new resort will quickly become a tourism and conference destination that is both in high demand and fully reflective of the MGM Grand brand." (Press Release)
The MGM GrandNew Giza is expected to open in 2013.
-MiKe
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TV One Gives Roland a Shot
African-American entertainment provider, TV One announced yesterday (7/6) that TV One political editor, CNN analyst and ESSENCE columnist Roland Martin will be in the driver's seat for his own one hour news program this fall. Slated to touch on all areas of politics from a distinctly African-American perspective, the hour series, tentatively entitled Washington Watch with Roland Martin, is slated to debut Sunday, Sept. 27 and will air weekly at 11 AM and 5 PM ET. TV One anticipates the show having a strong interactive focus and a variety of panelists and guests that will range from journalists to experts.I am happy for Roland Martin. I think that he is a great representation for Black people in his key presence on CNN and I believe that this new show will be another vehicle for his prominence as a black thought leader to grow.
-MiKe
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Nixon Rubber Player: Black x Purple
Nixon released the last 2 colors in their Rubber Player watch series late last month. I dig both the purple and black watches. I have posted all the previous colors for you to check out below.
-MiKe
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Marion Barry: Back Up 2 His Old Tricks
CNN reports that embattled former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry has once again had a run in with the law. This time for misdemeanor stalking. The Washington councilman was accused on July 4th of following an unidentified woman at an area D.C. park. Barry was booked and processed and will have to report to court later this month to face charges on the misdemeanor crime.
So I have to ask D.C. constituents - Why? Why did you re-elect Barry to the office of Mayor in 1994 after he was videotaped snorting cocaine in 1990? Why did you elect him as a councilman in 2004 after marijuana and cocaine were found in his car in 2002? Why is he anywhere near your political infrastructure? It is plain to see that he has no good common sense, but what excuse do the constituents of the of the District have for continuously rewarding his negligent behavior with political stature?
I am confused.
-MiKe
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Kid Cudi Gets His First Taste of BET
Check out Kid Cudi as he makes the rounds for his first time at the BET Awards. Pretty dope that he took his mom as his date.
-MiKe
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Alter Ego: Dawn x Que
So Derek Blanks has been going in on his Alter Ego series lately. Here is Dawn & Que of Making The Band fame in a series framed around dominatrix and angelic themes. These two make me nauseous with their lovey-dovey tweets on twitter, but these series of pics are kinda dope.
-MiKe
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Had 2 Post This - Mike Lives On
Celebrity photographer Derek Blanks shot singer Teairra Mari (Detroit Stand Up!) as Mike Jackson for his Alter Ego photo series. Dope! I hope this photo will probably bring Teairra more publicity than her recent singles have. Back to the drawing board on the music end, Teairra - good picture though!
-MiKe
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Random Question of the Day: Platonic Edition
Simple question (with so many complex answers): Can men and women genuinely be JUST friends, with no strings attached, and no hidden agendas?
Bonus: If you're attracted to your friend, should you explore the possibilities and let them know, or suppress the feelings and maintain the friendship?
-Ant
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Bonus: If you're attracted to your friend, should you explore the possibilities and let them know, or suppress the feelings and maintain the friendship?
-Ant
ant@theantandmikeshow.com
Now Sarah Palin Is Pissing Off Republicans
Two days after announcing her resignation, conservatives are looking for an explanation to why Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin stepped down with less than 2 years remaining in her term. Many Republican party members are saying they're astounded by her decision, and some have gone on to call her a quitter.
While some speculate that Palin resigned to free up time to prepare for a possible 2012 Republican presidential nomination, others believe that she has abandoned the Alaskan voters who expected her to serve out her full term. Palin, however, complained that her and her family were still being unfairly "attacked" by mainstream media sources, and that too much time and too many tax dollars were being put into her fight against the ongoing ethics investigations against her.
Personally, I think something shady was about to be revealed and she wanted to get out while she could still save face. It doesn't make sense to me that someone trying to get away from the spotlight would do so with the intention of running for president in a few years. It also doesn't make sense to me that someone who intends to run for president would leave a political office and risk losing credibility and political relevance prior to trying to convince people she can lead the country.
Something fishy is going on in Alaska, and Sarah Palin just Nino Browned her way out of the Cash Money Brothers organization before it was too late.
-Ant
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Michael's Last Rehearsal: This Is It
Michael Jackson is THE consummate entertainer. Just two days before his untimely death, Michael was burning down the stage in preparation for his last concert tour, This Is It. Check out the footage from his last rehearsal below.
-MiKe
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The VIBE Is Gone
The music stopped. And now the VIBE is gone.Just days after the untimely death of pop-icon, Michael Jackson, another shot heard round the music world rang out early this week, when rumors of unimaginable proportion became true. After almost 16 years of publication and over 100 issues, VIBE Media Group, publisher of VIBE Magazine and VIBE.com, closed their doors on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009. Citing a diminishing subscription base and a collapse of the advertising model for the periodical industry, all VIBE properties closed shop and all 48 employees were let go. “It’s a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the VIBE brand,” said Danyel Smith, Editor-In-Chief of VIBE Magazine.
I remember the first time I purchased a VIBE magazine. I was at a Sam Goody Music Store and I remember seeing a double cover for VIBE that featured Puff Daddy. I thought it was cool that he had two different covers and I had recently purchased his debut album, No Way Out, so I figured I would grab the magazine along with my other weekly music purchases. Once home, I began what was literally a month’s worth of reading. From editorials and pictorials to music reviews and interviews, VIBE was THE source for music news, but even more so for cultural exploration. With coverage that went beyond the present, VIBE made a point to educate and entertain. It was through VIBE that I first learned of the inspirational and tragic story of the DeBarge family. It was through VIBE that I witnessed images of many cities that I have yet to visit. It was through VIBE that I gained a relationship with music that went beyond what I heard on the radio.
I appreciate all that VIBE gave to us, the readers, over the years. I will miss seeing that bold, capitalized logo with the latest and greatest on the cover each month in my mailbox. I salute the entire staff at VIBE Media Group. Job Well Done.
The first issue of VIBE in 1993 featured Snoop Doggy Dogg.
-MiKe
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Pop Art: “The Cluster Series” - Michael Steele
Melbourne, Australia-based artist Michael Steele has produced an eclectic series of artwork titled “The Cluster Series”. A colorful mix of references to modern technology, media, toys and materials, The Cluster Series is a dope mixture of ideas, inanimate objects and memories. I could definitely use some of Steele's artwork at the crib.
See more of Michael Steele's work HERE.
-MiKe
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See more of Michael Steele's work HERE.
-MiKe
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Follow Me On Twitter - @MikeFair1
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