The Road Trailer

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to see this movie. The trailer for The Road has been out for awhile now, but I haven't really seen too much promotion for the film which is surprising to me. The Road is based on the book of the same name by Cormac McCarthy (who also wrote "No Country For Old Men"). The Road, which is about a father and son seeking refuge in somewhat of a post-apocalyptic society, kinda scared me. I'm frontin', "The Road" scared the hell out of me. Not a ghost/ghoul/vampire kind of scary, but more of an uncomfortable scary. If you've read it you probably understand what I mean.

Here's the trailer for the film. It will be released this Wednesday, November 25.

Cooking With Ramen

It's been a pretty dull weekend here in Atlanta and I guess you could say the making of this video resulted from that. Check it out.

"Somewhere Out There"

Doesn't this song make you want to cry? Or am I just being overly-emo :-(

You MUST Read This Book

At Barnes & Noble last weekend I picked up Junot Diaz's "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao." I wasn't at all familiar with the book, but the fact that it was a New York Times Best Seller AND a Pulitzer Prize winner caught my attention. I picked it up and the read the synopsis and I was sold.

"The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" is about Oscar a "disastrously overweight ghetto nerd" who's a huuuge sucker for love. The book tells the tale of Oscar and his mother and his rebellious sister Lola. We read about his relatives in the Dominican Republic and the "fuku" that has haunted his family for years.

It is a story that is both tragic and comical. And aside from being a great read "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" also gives readers a brief look at the history of the Dominican Republic. A history that I have personally never learned about in high school or college. Anybody familiar with Rafael Trujillo? I had never even heard of him before reading this book.

But reader beware, this book is so good that you might end up with a brief case of readers depression. You know, that feeling you get when you're done reading a really, really good book? The sadness, the "Damn! It's over already?" If your readers depression lasts longer than a week then hit me up for a list of some other great books. You'll snap out of it then :-)

Picture Diaries: Leona Lewis' Party & Kim K. Shoe Shopping

Earlier this week UK singer Leona Lewis celebrated the release of her new album Echo at an ASICS celebration in Hollywood. And on the East Coast Kim Kardashian hit up Bourgeoisie Shoes in New York City for some retail shoe therapy.

Leona Lewis pictures courtesy of WireImage and Kim Kardashian pics courtesy of The Garner Circle PR.

Leona Lewis & Justin Timberlake





Eve


JC Chasez


Ciara



Hmm...not sure if I'm totally sold on that blue boot.




Kim and her mother with Bourgeoisie Shows owner Rashidah Ali.

Loosey Goosey

It's Friday night and what is everyone out there in the world doing? Getting ready for a night out with the gals? A few beers with the fella's? HELL NO! You know what us cool kids are doing? We're creating bomb-ass drink recipes with super-fantastical names like the "Loosey Goosey." Here goes:

Ingredients:

Grey Goose (pour as much as you like, don't be scurred)
Red Bull
Strawberry Kool-Aid
Skittles (any flavor, for a rocking good time use Sour Skittles)

Mix Grey Goose and Kool-Aid. Add a splash of Red Bull. Pour about 3 tablespoons or teaspoons (whatever floats your boat) of Skittles and Voila! And remember to drink responsibly you lushes!

Method Man & Street Life Perform Tribute To ODB

In honor of the late ODB, rapper Method Man and Street Life performed ODB's extra classic "Brooklyn Zoo" at a recent performance.

RIP ODB!

By the way, does anyone remember when ODB changed his name to Big Baby Jesus? I almost forgot about that ish until I was reminded of it when someone on a sitcom I was watching mentioned it. That was hella random when he did that, right? Well, now that I think of it it really wasn't that random for someone like ODB.

Hell Up In Hotlanta! Art Battle

I've been hearing about this art battle via Twitter since last week, but I found out the specifics of the battle over at Maurice Garland's blog earlier this week. From what I've heard Hell Up In Hotlanta! will pit local artists against each other for an all out art showdown. Sounds quite interesting if you ask me. Although (silly me), I kinda expected this event to possibly include some choke-slams and easels used as weapons. Guess not, but I'm sure it will be fun regardless. Peep the flyer below for more info!

Simmons Jewelry's Hello Kitty Collection

With the holiday season soon approaching it's only a matter of time before people start losing their minds in search of the perfect gift. Thankfully, I'm here to help! If you happen to be in search of something to get your uber-girly sister, girlfriend, cousin, etc. then you may definitely want to check out some pieces from Simmons Jewelry's Hello Kitty Collection.

The collection includes a number of pieces from watches to USB cases and the great part is the collection is very affordable, with prices starting at only $75. The Hello Kitty Collection is available at both Zales stores and Zales.com. Below are a few of my favorite pieces from the collection and to view more items, click here.

Hello Kitty Black Rubber Watch with Pink Sapphire, $75


Hello Kitty Padlock Pendant in Sterling Silver with Sapphires and Diamond Accent, $195

Hello Kitty Diamond Accent Bracelet in Satin-Finished and Pink Rhodium Sterling Silver, $195

Hello Kitty Diamond Accent Ring in Satin-Finished and Pink Rhodium Sterling Silver, $195

Little Bucket Bag Girl

I've been e-stalking this Deux Lux Drawstring Bucket Bag from UrbanOutfitters.com for quite some time now *sigh*. I'm really feeling it, but I feel like the price is a tad much ($68) since it isn't actually leather. It comes in three different colors: black, dark blue, and a coral color. Personally, I think the dark blue color looks the best but that coral is quite the looker! Ladies, can I get some advice please? What do ya'll think?

Here's some pics of my baby...Woah! Umm, err I mean this bag that I might purchase...





Blogger's Note: The coral bag is now ON SALE for $39.99!! My goodness, there is a God!

America's Best Dance Crew Auditions

For all you aspiring dancers out there here's your chance to appear on one of television's most popular dance shows. Starting tomorrow, November 20 MTV's America's Best Dance Crew will begin auditions for their fifth season of ABDC. Auditions will be conducted in Atlanta, Houston, Boston, and more. Check out the flyer below for more information and for those of you who do audition, the best of luck to you!

And for those of you in Atlanta auditions are TOMORROW!!!

50 Cent's MySpace "The Release" Show (FREE)

On Monday, November 23 rapper 50 Cent will celebrate MySpace Music's 50th "The Release" concert at New York City's Highline Ballroom with a show of his own. The show will take place in conjunction with both MySpace Music and HOT97.

For tickets send an RSVP to hiphoptix@myspacemusic.com.

Wale Trying His Darndest At DJ Hero

Wale might want to stick to rapping because it looks like his DJ Hero skills are nothing to brag about. But me on the other hand? All I have to say is WHO WANT IT?!!

The Ugly Truth About Movie Theater Popcorn

According to a recent study (popcorn lovers you might want to stop reading now) commissioned by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a medium popcorn and soda at your local movie theater is the equivalent of eating three quarter pounders at Mickey D's AND more! Frightening, right? Those popular medium popcorn/soda combo's weigh in at 1,610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat. No bueno!!

And to think I always thought eating popcorn (without all that extra butter) at the movies was actually somewhat healthy. I think this fact alone should make it okay for us to bring our own food into the theaters. Unless they start selling side salads and granola bars.

Download Emilio Rojas' The Natural

Check out New York rapper Emilio Rojas' latest project The Natural. The Natural features production from producer-extraordinaire Green Lantern as well as Nottz, Boi-1da, Sean C & LV, M-Phazes, 6th Sense, DJ Static, and others. Click here to download.