New Joint: Ciara Ft. Young Jeezy "Never Ever"

Not crazy about this song (AT ALL), but Ciara looks good as hell in this video and as always, she kills the dancing. Very Aaliyah-ish moves in this one.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Best Dressed in a Weird Way: Yeezy

You try going somewhere with this tux on and your hair like that. Guaranteed you won't look that cool

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sports Report: Super Bowl XLIII

Take your pic...Steelers or Cardinals.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

New Video: Jazmine Sullivan "Lions, Tigers & Bears"

Congrats on the (5) Grammy nominations, but is former internet sensation, Jazmine Sullivan still hot?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Next to Blow: "AraabMuzik"

Introducing Dipset's new producer AraabMuzik. Just watch the video, and see him KILL the MPC!! Dipset could make a big comeback with this boy on the beats. Cam'ron come back.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

We Weren't Gonna Say It But...

Kanye's hair has gone awry. This is out of control...Yeezy needs a haircut pronto!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

"Damn, Why They Wanna To Stick Me for My Paper": Tyler Perry Edition

It's been reported that six different construction companies have filed liens on Tyler Perry, citing unpaid bills for services already rendered. The companies are claiming they are owed money on work done on Tyler Perry's home and his recently opened production studio here in Atlanta. Perry says the he refuses to pay because of undocumented charges and sloppy work, and that he's being targeted because of his celebrity.

The companies are filing charges around $200,000.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Distinguished Gentleman: Congrats to James Earl Jones

One of the fine black actors of our time has been properly awarded for his efforts. Congratulations to James Earl Jones on his Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. It's fitting that in one of his most notable films, The Man, Jones played the first black U.S. President. And of course, he played Mufasa in the Lion King...classic!

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Kanye Louis V Sneakers: All Colors, All Styles

Kanye didn't forget the ladies - check out the female joints:

New Money: U.S. Mint Unveils Duke Ellington Quarter

Jazz legend, and Washington, D.C. native, Duke Ellington and his piano are featured on the back of the 2009 District of Columbia quarter. The coin will be celebrated by D.C. officials during Black History Month.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Shawty Is A Teeeeeeeennnnnn: Simmons Sisters Edition

Angela & Vanessa are lookin' like "Simmons Money". Sidenote: Their MTV Show, Daddy's Girls, is fake as hell.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

This Looks Scary: Michelle Obama's Wax Figure

Madame Tussauds famous wax museum is busy crafting the life size figure of Michelle, but I have to say it's looking a little scary. I will have to see it with some paint and attached to the body...

-MiKe

mike@thentandmikeshow.com

We Got You: Job Postings

So we know its a recession out there and since a lot of folks got laid off on Monday, The Ant & Mike Show's got you with a list of 13 companies that are hiring, despite the recession:

1. PricewaterhouseCoopers (industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services company)
2. Banfield (pet general veterinary practice)
3. Farmer's Insurance (property and casualty insurance group)
4. 7-Eleven (a leader in convenience retailing)
5. Gentiva Health Services (in-home care services)
6. HealthMarkets (ndividual health insurance provider)
7. ITT Corporation (advanced engineering & sciences division)
8. ServiceMaster (house maintenance services)
9. State Farm (insurance and financial service)
10. Sutter Health (non profit healthcare service provider)
11. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company/Scotts LawnService
12. URS Corporation (engineering, construction and technical services company)
13. M.A.R.S. International (mobile cosmetic repair and reconditioning services to various industries)

Shout-out to CareerBuilder for putting this info out in the streets. All positions are corporate (no retail BS, lol) and full details about the positions and companies can be found in this CNN article.

Kelly Holds Her Own Destiny: Drops Beyonce's Pops

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2009

Joint statement from Mathew Knowles and Kelly Rowland on their amicable professional split:

"After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny's Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly." ----Mathew Knowles

"Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family." ---Kelly Rowland

--I gotta say, this was long overdue. Kelly is blowing up overseas and she should have someone managing her who is as focused on her career as Matthew Knowles is on Beyonce's.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Kids Do The Damn Thing: Noah McCullough & Elijah Johnson

I ran across a couple stories over the past few days about some incredible young people. One such youngster is Noah McCullough. Noah is a published author at the age of 13! His passion for the White House and all things related led him to write his first book on presedential trivia and his most recent offering focuses on the first kids. Noah's latest, First Kids: The True Stories of All the Presidents’ Children, explores the lives of Presidential children and showcases their triumphs and struggles. Noah plans to run for President himself, but not until 2032 ( when he turns 37). Check out Noah's book on Amazon.

Also in the news is Detroit native, Elijah Johnson. Elijah is a 10 year student at Friends School in Detroit, who has always been active in school plays and in his church choir. Well, all that focus on the arts has paid off because Elijah has just been cast as Simba in the award winning stage adaptation of Disney's "The Lion King." After being chosen form nearly 600 other young actors, Elijah will travel this week to his new home of Las Vegas, NV to prepare for his role as Simba for an engagement of 6 months. Johnson will begin performing nightly at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in May. Get your tickets at Ticketmaster.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

I Hate Dumb Muthaf***a's: Bobby V. Edition

Get your urban news at DimeWars.Com

This dude sounds dumb as hell... and he needs to burn that shirt, stat.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

New Video: Jadakiss ft. Faith Evans "Letter to B.I.G."

Hot song from Kiss...anybody seen the movie? We're hearing mixed reviews, how was it?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sneak Peek: Kris Van Assche 2009 Fall/Winter Collection

Pics Courtesy of Hypebeast.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

New Music: Drake ft. Santogold & Lil Wayne "Unstoppable (remix)"

Drake ft. Santogold & Lil Wayne "Unstoppable (remix)"

Not new to the game, but not yet a household name, Drake is back with another track featuring Lil Wayne, and this time the boys added Santogold to the mix. The track "Unstoppable" is a good look actually, and it's just the latest among some heaters that Drake and Lil Wayne have put together.

If you like the song, check out Drake's MySpace page for more tracks.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Vh1 Doesn't Like Black People

My favorite channel for finding coonery and step & fetch t.v. is back with what should be a treat! Terrell Owens is the latest recipient to get his own reality show on the Embarassing Black Reality Show Network. Vh1 announced today that the Cowboy's receiver will get a show that follows him during the offseason and will help him re-examine his personal life.

Ray-J, New York, Fonzworth Bentley, Monique, Jamie Foxx, Flavor Flav, Real Chance at Love, and now T.O. have all allowed themselves to be exploited by Vh1. If you didn't know, I'm still on strike against Viacom owned television stations until further notice. If they keep coming up with these kinds of shows, I might as well get my cable cut off.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Thriller: The Musical

One of the biggest albums, and singles of all time is set to become a Broadway musical. The rights to the stageplay have been purchased and the play is already under production. The theatrical version will be based off of the popular music video, and will feature songs from Michael Jackson's Thriller and Off the Wall albums.

Click here to read more

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope or Nope: Lil Wayne "Prom Queen"

Lil Wayne is back with a new joint called "Prom Queen."

Not sure how I feel about this one, but you tell us...Is It Dope or Nope?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sneak Peek: Creative Recreation "The Collection"

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Don't Put Away That Old A** TV Yet

MSNBC reports that the Senate voted today to postpone the transition from analog to digital television until June 12. Congressional Democrats really lobbied for a delay on the change because they felt like most of the 6.5 million viewers with analog TV's wouldn't be ready by Feb. 17.

But if you still have a television with the bunny ears or an antenna, you will need to get a digital converter box, or a massive upgrade in your entertainment system.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Jamie Foxx is a Clown!!

This is about a week old, but I just watched it and thought it was hilarious. Jamie Foxx impersonating Barack Obama at about 2:03 if you want to just fast forward.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Is It Just Me...

Or does Beyonce look like she's passing in this video for her single "Halo?"

I understand it was a marketing scheme to have all the songs from the I Am side of the album be for pop (non-urban) radio, and have the Sasha Fierce side be for the hood chicks, but I didn't think they needed to change her complexion in the respective videos.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

It's Still a Recession!

It was reported today that 71, 400 people across the U.S. lost their jobs. I repeat, 71,400 people lost their jobs TODAY! Among those cutting back employees were Sprint Nextel Corp., Pfizer, and Home Depot.

Check out this CNN article to see if you need to go to work in the morning.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Random Question of the Day: Bad Relationship Edition

If you had a friend whose significant other was cheating, would you tell them?

Bonus: When you do tell them they're being cheated on, why do people get offended by it and get an attitude with you for trying to look out?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Sneak Peek: Supra Society Terry Kennedy Signature

Hot sweaty combustible fire! Supra can do no wrong in my eyes.




-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Jaydiohead

Jay-Z x Radiohead Mashup by DJ Minty Fresh Beats. Listen here.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

The Ant & Mike Show Gets Social!

In an effort to do new (and big) things in '09 - The Ant & Mike Show is diversifying and reach out the social media world. Check us out on Twitter (Follow Us!) & Myspace (Add Us As A Friend)! Twitter updates can also be found to your right. Facebook network page coming shortly!







-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Obama Politics: The First 100 Hours

Do you think Obama is moving to fast in introducing new executive orders?

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Kanye really is the "Louis Vuitton Don

Kanye introduces his Louis sneaker in Paris, France. Boss.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

From Yvette to the Oscars

Congratulations to Taraji P. Henson on her Best Supporting Actress Oscar Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Click here to see the full list of nominees.


















-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

I Was Afraid of This...

When Jay-Z and Jeezy performed the "My President is Black" remix at a D.C. club on Tuesday, somebody recorded more than just the song on their camera phone. The clip shows both of them saying some not so nice things about former President Bush and you know Sly Fox News was the first to report.

Personally I get that free speech is available to everyone in America, but I definitely don't think that this was the best thing to do immediately following the inauguration. We (blacks) have to be conscious that society will measure us against the same standards they measure Barack against, and because of that, free speech comes with a price. If this were just Jeezy on this tape, a less known crossover artist, then this probably never reaches Fox News. However when Jay-Z, no longer just a rapper, but a legitimate businessman and mogul, gets involved in this kind of stuff the media will have a field day.

The bottom line is, as crazy as it sounds, Barack Obama will now be held accountable for black America. This just means we have to be more aware of our actions than ever before. Tuesday was our day to celebrate and witness an American history with a magnitude only we could fully identify with. We don't need to walk on pins and needles now that he's in office, but we do have to realize that his call for a united America was not meant to be divisive. Publicly, we're representing Barack Obama as much as he's representing us and I'm sure he wouldn't have gotten elected if he called George Bush a p*ssy and a b*tch.

What do you think? Is Fox News making a big deal out of the situation, or were Jay and Jeezy doing a little too much?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

All Hail The Chief

We didn’t get a chance to say it yesterday because we were too busy celebrating but…

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Obama - Our new President & First Lady!

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Get Well Soon: Ted Kennedy

Everybody say a prayer for Massachusetts Sen. Edward "Ted" Kennedy, who suffered from a seizure during a post-inauguration luncheon today.

Sen. Kennedy was rushed to a hospital and is said to be in good condition. Newly sworn in, President Obama, was able to reach him by phone and wish him well.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Dope or Nope: Jay-Z's Inauguration Hat??

Kidding! But tell us what you think about Hov's "My President is Black" remix

Is it Dope or Nope?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

New Videos: J. Holiday, Ryan Leslie, Jeezy, Q-Tip, Mary Mary

J. Holiday - It Is Yours (Dope Track!)



Ryan Leslie - How It Was Supposed To Be (Part 2)



Young Jeezy ft. Nas - My President Is Black



Q-Tip ft. Amanda Diva - ManWomanBoogie



Mary Mary - I Worship You (Dope Special Effects - very Apple-ish)

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Shawty Is A Teeeeeeeeennnnnnnn: Halle Berry

It is only the right that the first Shawty Is A Teeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnn of the year goes to the most beautiful woman in the world, Halle Berry. Halle was shot in this shoot by famed photog, Tony Duran.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Modern Inventions: Socket Sense

This is one of the best designs that I have seen in awhile. Socket Sense presents the first adjustable power adapter.I know we have all experienced trying to plug in your cell phone charger, computer adapter, alarm clock and something not fitting in to the damn adapter! I will be coppin' one of these.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Obama Politics: Photography

With so many great events and coverage of our soon to be President Obama, I ran across two news bits that I found really interesting. The Obama administration has released the official portrait (seen to the left) that will be used for the President. The photo was taken by new White House photographer Pete Souza and is the first official Presidential portrait to be taken on a digital camera.



In addition, Shepard Fairey's incredibly famous Obama portrait (seen to the right) has received an ultimate honor by being included in the National Portrait Gallery. Fairey's work was emblazoned on t-shirts, posters and billboards across the U.S. in 2008. The art piece was installed in the Gallery Saturday.

-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Update: Ryan Leslie Strikes Again: Kid Cudi Edition

Ryan Leslie x Kid Cudi @ studio from Vernonmac on Vimeo.

Found this video of Ryan @ 15 years old and I had to post it, LOL.



-MiKe

mike@theantandmikeshow.com

Eye Candy: Ciara

Ciara looking like a beast at the premier of Notorious. Bow Wow joins Nick Cannon on our list of foolish ex-boyfriends.

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Who's Going to See "Notorious" this Weekend?

The biopic on the life of Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace was officially released today. Who will be at the movies to see it?

-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com

Do You Hate Kanye's Cover?

Kanye West sure does. We posted this when the cover first hit the net, but apparently Yeezy's mad now that it's out. He claims he doesn't have any grey hair in his beard in real life and he's pissed about it. He said that cover was some "Benjamin Button S*it!"

What do you think about it?
-Ant

ant@theantandmikeshow.com