August 2009 Blog Posts (70)

JetBlue offers all-you-can-fly plan for $599

Unlimited flight pass valid for trips between Sept. 8 and Oct. 8.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- JetBlue Airways will offer an "all-you-can-jet" pass for $599 in which passengers can book an unlimited amount of flights within a one-month span, the airline said Wednesday.

Pass holders can fly to any of JetBlue's (JBLU) 56 destinations between Sept. 8 and Oct. 8, with no seat limitations or blackout dates,… Continue

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KiD CuDi - Man On The Moon: The End of the Day (Artwork)

KiDCuDi’s cover for his debut album. Via Amazon.com

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Vibe Magazine Purchased, Website to be Re-launched

By Ismael AbduSalaam

The Vibe brand may be in store for a resurrection, as InterMedia Partners have confirmed their purchase of the defunct company’s assets.

Vibe, which was founded by legend Quincy Jones and Time Warner in 1993, had been a staple brand in urban culture until the changing market forced them to shut down the magazine and website in June.

With the name recognition for Vibe still strong,… Continue

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Dr. Dre Teams With Hewlett-Packard To Improve Sound

By Roman Wolfe

Dr. Dre is part of an ambitious plan being launched by Hewlett-Packard and Interscope CEO Jimmy Iovine, to improve the sound quality of digital music.

Under the new agreement, Hewlett-Packard’s laptops and headsets will feature the Beats by Dr. Dre software starting this Fall according to CNET.

"We have to fix the entire chain," Iovine told CNET. "Our position is to go to all the sources… Continue

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Masta Ace, EDO G. Form 'A&E'; Prep Album

By Morris Moore

Hip-Hop veterans Masta Ace and EDO. G. have announced they have formed a new group that will release an album next month. Brooklyn -bred rapper Masta Ace and Boston emcee

EDO. G. are known as A&E and will drop their debut, Arts & Entertainment in October.

The new album features guest appearances or production by a number revered rappers, producers and artists, including Large… Continue

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Beanie Sigel: The Broad Street Bully Cover Art

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CUBAN MODEL NAMED BUBBLES CLAIMS TO HAVE THE LARGEST NON-SILICONE CAKES IN THE BUSINESS ... BUT WE AIN'T SURE THAT THAT DONK IS REAL!!!

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OH NOOOOOOOO!!! 1990S R&B SINGER CHARLI BALTIMORE IS NOW WASHING CARS IN PHILADELPHIA (PICS OF HER LATHERING UP AN SUV INSIDE)

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DJ Drama & Camron – Boss Of All Bosses [Mixtape]

DJ Drama & Camron have finally released their highly anticipated Gangsta Grillz CD, Boss Of All Bosses! Enjoy! Tracklist & download after the jump!

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Pop Off (ft. Vado)

3. Drama (ft. Vado)

4. La Bomba (ft. Vado)

5. Ric Flair (ft. Vado)

6. Hustle (ft. Rick Ross, Vado)

7. Get It (ft. Mase, Vado)

8. Can’t Say Goodbye (ft.… Continue

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Ice Cube Awards Student Full Music Scholarship

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube has awarded student Lindsay Miller a full scholarship ride at the prestigious McNally Smith College of Music.

Miller’s application won out over thousands submitted for the West Coast veteran’s Ice Cube Scholarship for Recording Technology.

Miller, a native of Holland, Michigan and already a first year student at McNally, was required to produce an original… Continue

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Raekwon Camp Issues Statement Regarding Joe Budden

By Tai Saint Louis

A representative for Raekwon issued a statement this afternoon (August 11) refuting all reports that the Wu-Tang rapper has spoken about Saturday’s (August 8) altercation with Joe Budden.

Since the confrontation between the two artists, which took place as Budden was doing a live webcast from backstage, multiple sources have claimed that Raekwon made an unofficial statement to fans during his performance at… Continue

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BORO BITCHES New Pics Of Mailah Michele »

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BREAKING NEWS: Jury Deadlocked In C-Murder's Murder Trial

By Nolan Strong

A New Orleans jury was deadlocked as of 4:00 PM in regards to the second-degree murder trial of rapper Corey “C-Murder” Miller, in relation to January 12, 2002 death of 16-year-old Steve Thomas.

A jury of seven women and five men told Judge Hans Liljeberg they were deadlocked over Miller's guilt regarding the shooting death of the teenager during a dispute in Club Platinum, a defunct nightclub in… Continue

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Nas Goes International With Upcoming Tour

By Roman Wolfe

Rap star Nas is set to hit the road on a new tour of Australia it was announced today (August 10).

Nas will headline the Nas ‘low:fi’ Australian Tour, which will feature supporting acts Chali 2NA, DJ Qbert and MC Supernatural, who will engage in a freestyle battle set.

The four-date tour kicks off October 25 at The Deen and wraps up on Halloween (October 31) at the Enmore… Continue

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Oprah On Jay-Z: 'I Love Him'

By Ismael AbduSalaam

Yesterday (August 9) Oprah Winfrey received a first-class tour of Brooklyn courtesy of a new friend in fellow mogul Jay-Z.

The pair visited several areas of Brooklyn, including Jay’s Marcy Project neighborhood, located in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

The entire conversation/interview is expected to be showcased in an upcoming issue of Oprah’s O! Magazine.

Despite being… Continue

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Snoop's Cussing Causes Uproar In UK; Network Apologizes

By Nolan Strong British’s most watched TV channel has tightened its broadcasting procedures, after an unedited version of Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood reality show aired on the network.

Box Television operates the popular 4Music channel, which airs Snoop’s reality series Father Hood in the United Kingdom.

The show features Snoop, born Calvin Broadus Jr. and his wife Shante, as well as their children Corde (14),… Continue

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105.1 said they never spoke whos this then?

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News: M.O.P. Talks G-Unit & Roc-A-Fella Fall-Out, "Both Labels Were Broke"

Rap duo M.O.P. recently spoke on their falling out with both Roc-A-Fella and G-Unit Records and claimed their projects were shelved due to the companies' financial hardships. Click here to find out more!

M.O.P. frontman Billy Danze said their main problem with signing to popular labels was the timing of their deals.

"Basically both labels were broke," he said in an interview. "We were in a position to get deals from these labels,… Continue

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News: Young Buck Accepts Blame For G-Unit Fall Out, "Maybe I Got Out Of Pocket A Little Bit" [Video]

Former G-Unit member Young Buck recently spoke on his falling out with 50 Cent's rap group and took partial blame for their past beef. Click here to find out more!

In addition to acknowledging 50, Buck also spoke on Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo being justified in their attacks towards him.

"My whole strategy idea for coming back out and f*cking with this rap sh*t is totally opposite what motherf*ckers think I'ma do," Buck said in an… Continue

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News: BREAKING: Joe Budden Attacked By Raekwon's Entourage [Video]

Joe Budden was reportedly attacked by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon's entourage Saturday (August 8) night after a performance in California. Click here to find out more!

While details are still scarce, Joey resorted to a live blog to explain what went down.

"It was such a sucker punch," Budden said in a live broadcast. "Rae didn't punch me. For the people just joining us that would like to know what happened...I'm trying to figure… Continue

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