'Michael' Listening Session (NYC)

Not sure how I feel about this new Michael Jackson album, but if you're curious about how the album may sound and you live in New York City there's an album listening taking place at Roseland Ballroom on Monday, December 13. DJ Cassidy will give attendee's a full listen to the album which is titled Michael. The event is free, but be sure to RSVP ASAP because tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Click here to RSVP.

Michael will be released globally on Tuesday, December 14.

Fashion's Night Out Atlanta

I was browsing through my inbox the other day and I saw an e-mail about an event that would be taking place in NYC during Fashion's Night Out. After reading the e-mail I thought to myself, "It sure would be nice if they brought Fashion's Night Out to Atlanta." Low and behold, shortly after reading that e-mail I saw a message on Twitter about Mayor Kasim Reed bringing the event to Atlanta! Details are still sketchy and I'm sure it won't be nearly as grand as New York's Fashion's Night Out, but I'm sure it'll be a fun night nonetheless.

Fashion's Night Out will take place in participating cities on September 10. So far in Atlanta about 75 stores have signed on to take part in the event. For more information on Fashion's Night Out in Atlanta and to find out about events that will be taking that night visit the Fashion's Night Out Atlanta Facebook page. Also, check out footage from the press conference that was held announcing Fashion's Night Out Atlanta.

Free Maroon 5 Concert (NYC)

Gotham Casting is currently looking for people in the New York City area that would like to attend the taping of a live Maroon 5 concert for Fuse TV. The concert is a celebration of Maroon 5's upcoming album. To attend the concert send an e-mail to AudienceCasting@GothamCasting.com with the following information:

NAME:
AGE(must be at least 18):
PHONE:
RECENT PHOTO:
GUEST NAME( You can bring ONE guest):
FAVORITE MAROON 5 SONG:
WHY YOU SHOULD BE AT THIS TAPING:

MAKE SURE TO PUT "MAROON 5" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!!
Please make sure you answer ALL information. If you do not, you will not be considered. Please also only submit ONCE.
The show is taping LIVE on Tuesday, July 27th.
The Check in time will be late Afternoon, and it is filming in NYC

Big K.R.I.T. Live In NYC

Big K.R.I.T., the latest addition to Def Jam and Hip Hop's next big thing, will be performing at S.O.B.'s in New York City on Wednesday, June 30. The show will serve as a celebration of K.R.I.T.'s signing to Def Jam. Attendee's can also expect performances from Curren$y, YC The Cynic, and more.

Also, for my Atlanta peeps I'm pretty sure K.R.I.T. has a show down here on July 10. Don't quote me on that, but I think I saw something on his Twitter page about it.

As always, peep the flyer below for more info.

Guys, Wanna Date A Millionaire?

The Bravo television show "Millionaire Matchmaker" is looking for men 30-55 years old to possibly appear on a date with one of their single, female bachelorettes. You need an open schedule this week to meet with Patti and also to travel to another city for a date with the millionaire (if you make it that far). Also, I'm assuming you need to be located somewhere in New York City. Here's some more info from the e-mail I received:

REQUIREMENTS:
-MUST be between 30-55
-MUST be available the following days for shooting:
-3 hours tomorrow afternoon to meet Patti (on camera).
-if selected you would come back either Thursday or Friday to meet our female millionaires (we call it "the mixer" w patti and the mills) which is where they chose who to go on a date with.
THEN if selected by the millionaire there are a range of dates:
6/28- date with millionaire A in the city
6/25-626 (overnight stay required) you are going to fly somewhere and go on a date down there
6/27-6/28 (overnight stay required) you are going to fly somewhere and go on a date there
PAY:
$50 for 6/28
$100 if selected to participate in the mixer
$200 if selected to attend the date.

If you fit all of these, and are a single, handsome 30-55 year old Man who wants a chance to date a Female Millionaire please do the following ASAP:

Email:

CommercialCasting@gothamcasting.com

Put “Millionaire Matchmaker” in the subject line and include the following:
NAME:
AGE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
2 RECENT PHOTOS:
ARE YOU AVAILABLE ON THE DATES GIVEN:
OCCUPATION:
DO YOU HAVE A VALID PASSPORT:

Spree Wilson Performs Alongside Jay Electronica At Summerstage

Rapper Spree Wilson had the opportunity to join fellow rapper Jay Electronica on stage this week for an impromptu performance at NYC's Summerstage. The event took place in Red Hook, Brooklyn and is just one of several Summerstage events that will take place in NYC. Check out this video of Spree rockin' it on stage.



Click here to check out other Summerstage events taking place in New York City's five boroughs this spring/summer.

Swap An Old T-Shirt For A $50 Lacoste Gift Card! (NYC Only)

For those of you who have any wearable summer t-shirts you no longer want you're in luck. The folks over at Lacoste, or as my brother likes to call it "L.A. Costay," are giving out $50 gift cards in return for your old (BUT WEARABLE) threads. The promotion, which is being held to promote USA's "Royal Pains," ends at 6 p.m. today (June 3) so you wanna get on this one ASAP! Visit Greeley Square (32nd Street and Sixth Avenue) to make the swap! And check out Racked.com's story for more info.

Shout out to @Aqua174 for the info!

Fela! Record Release Party Featuring Questlove (NYC + Free)

In celebration of the release of FELA! Original Broadway Cast Recording, which features music from the hit Broadway play FELA!, the cast will be holding a party at Brooklyn Bowl on Monday, June 7. The event is free but you must RSVP by e-mailing rsvp@fela.net. Oh, and Questlove is deejaying so I'm sure a good time will be had by all! Peep the flyer below for more info.

I'm In Desperate Need Of...

A friggin' trip to New York City! Sooo bad! I've been in Atlanta for almost a year now and I really thought I would have at least been up to NYC for a visit by now :-\

I definitely miss all my peeps, taking the subway every day (even though I hear the MTA is getting worse and worse), hitting up my favorite spots (Downtown BK, Tribeca, 34th Street), etc.

And I know spring/summer is when the city becomes most alive so I'm really envious of everyone up there now. Grrrr!

But I'm really confident that I'll be up there some time this summer. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Eve Meet And Greet (NYC)

Rapper/actress Eve will be appearing at a meet & greet event in New York City tomorrow (May 7) at the Journey's shoe store in Herald Square. Eve will be appearing to show her support for the Gumball 3000 rally, a multi-country motorsport rally that will begin in London and end in New York City. Eve along with actor Idris Elba and UNDFTD co-owner James Bond is part of the rally's PUMA team. PUMA will also serve as the sports lifestyle sponsor for the Gumball 3000.

The meet & greet will take place from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check the flyer below for more info.

Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In Movies

If you happen to reside in the New York City area and you don't check out the FREE Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In Movies taking place this week then you're a jerk, point blank. I've had so much fun at their events and I can't check it out this year (I live in Atlanta now for those of you who may be new to this blog).

Last year, I attended their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles night and the year before that I attended Thriller night (RIP MJ). They show great flicks AND you get free food and other random stuff. I really don't know what more you can ask for!

This year, they'll be showing The Spirit Of Salsa, Big, and The Birth Of Big Air. Now I don't know about that last movie, but the salsa one and Big should be cool beans.

For information on dates and times click here. Oh and FYI the first drive-in movie is tomorrow!

NYC Graffiti Exhibit (May 7-13)

For all the graf lover's out there Future Development will be hosting a graffiti exhibit from May 7-13 in New York City at Loft 676. The exhibit will feature works from Quik, Ree, Tats Cru, Bigfoot, and more.

“I am extremely honored to be able to bring together such a strong group of artists that truly represent the graffiti world,” Future Development curator, Cliff Campbell, said in a statement. “For some, the street art movement has been seen as a negative on communities, but when multi-national companies take interest, public views change.”

Peep the flyer below for more info.

Video Promo For Beyonce's New Fragrance "Heat"

All I can say is the guys are going to LOVE this one. I'm feeling like it's a little too oversexed for a fragrance ad, but hey that's just me.

Heat will be released on February 2, (The same day as the "LOST" premiere. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!) and if you're in the New York City area Beyonce will be appearing at Union Square Park that day from 6 p.m. and throughout the night to celebrate the launch of her fragrance.