Planking picture from Brisbane Planking Association

So I decided to check out CNN.com and see what was actually going on in the world. Apparently, we humans have lost our d@mn mind. Lying still as flat as a board or ‘plank’ is the new craze…and people are doing it EVERYWHERE. I guess the entertainment in the action is seeing where you can get away with just lying flat face down, other than your bed. Take a look:

Facebook users will be able to pay via the social network’s virtual currency, Facebook Credits, and movies will cost 30 credits — or $3 — for a 48-hour rental period.

What do you think? Is this a good move by Facebook/Warner Brothers? Vote and or comment and let us know what you think.

Obviously there are other reasons why great artists don’t expand their fan base (and we’d love your comments addressing these issues), but complacency was a consistent behavior across the board in his experience. The artists are GREAT and they know it, but their behavior mimics those who already have deals. Team/Group Hustle and making a collective effort with their managers isn’t even a thought for them. This ultimately leads to tention, and unfortunately a broken relationship with each party going their separate ways.

A car with no gas cannot drive, but throwing it in neutral and pushing can give it momentum.

The end thought of our conversation was that in the beginning everyone should be on neutral. Everyone needs to work together to get shows and network to get connections. Artists need to help managers get their car-eers rolling. “Bad” artists and their managers have this concept down. The good artists should take heed.

What do you think?

Maybach 57 by stephenhanafin

Whitney Houston by tm_10001

I actually sat through most of the Temptations movie that aired on Vh1 (all 4 hrs of it). I know this movie came out a long time ago, but I was taking it easy this Sunday…so I said why not. It was very alarming how hard some of the members DnD’d (Drank and Drugged). For some it lead to death. For others it lead to missed opportunities in life.

One thing that struck me was seeing how one of the members of the Temptations ( notorious for being strung out on drugs), was always welcomed back without even a mention of the wrongs he did to the group because of his addiction. I immediately thought about Whitney Houston sadly. Every one is cheering for her even though she continues to wax and wane between soberness and hotmess-ness. Just when we think she’s got it under control…we see evidence that she’s lost it again. We’re still praying for you Whitney because we know recovery is a long road. I just wonder if she’ll ever regret what she let drugs do to her. My cousin thinks that she’ll do what most celebrities do – jot it down as “learning lesson” or “learning experience” when it should be a lot more than that…What do you think? Take the poll below and/or click here to comment.

23/05/10-Michael Jackson-by Charlotte Astrid

In an unprecedented move Tommy Mottola will exhume Michael Jackson’s recently buried body, in preparation for one last concert tour. “Mike was the consummate showman. His life was on that stage. Just because his life is over, doesn’t mean the King of Pop’s story is over. His death should be on that stage as well.” Upon news of what has been named the “Dead Man Moonwalking Tour”, the media went into its typical feeding frenzy. A young man has stepped forward and claimed that Michael Jackson groped him during a rehearsal. The allegations were summarily dismissed.

The tour which will span 87 countries is expected to net over 2 billion dollars in gross revenue, which would mean another insurmountable achievement in the record books for Michael Jackson. “ The man just cant not make money. He’s a friggin cash machine. Singin and dancing niii-eeeegroes are always turning the next trend in music. Maybe reanimating dead stars is that next trend,” said Mottola.

The concert will be a spectacle, including a reunion number with the cast of thriller, 300 trained “Bubbles Doubles” monkeys with rhinestone gloves performing the moonwalk, and a host of celebrity duets with people who never met or respected Michael when he was alive. The specifics of how much will be squeezed from the “unliving legend’s” lifeless form are still sketchy however. Leaks have suggested that Jackson will be propped up by a pole stuck up his ass, with some arrangement of pulleys and treadmills under his feet so he can perform his signature moves. “In the age of Lip-Synching, we really don’t have to worry about vocals. I mean no-ones expected to sing and dance anymore.” “It will be incredible,” said Mottola while rubbing his bandaged wrist, his injury yet another bizarre development. Tuesday night during rehearsal, Jacksons gloved hand fell off on stage, prompting a brief but violent melee involving Mottola, a string of irresponsible opportunist parents, and an editor of a yet to be named tabloid. Mottola said laughing, “I guess we’re all still just trying to get our piece.” And when asked about Michael’s peace, “He didn’t have any before. Why would he get some now?”

*R.I.P. Michael. You were something bigger and brighter than all of us, and brilliance never goes unpunished.
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.-Shoas
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Crystal Ball by MichaelMarlatt

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Khia "Been A Bad Girl"

SOOOOO…I’m a month late with this review. To be honest, I’ve been trying to digest the commentary made by others to put some things in perspective. From a production standpoint, Khia’s video was pretty good. It was inexpensive but not ‘cheap’ looking. In terms of fashion, she went Gaga meets Ghetto… Peep the ring made out of the phone cord amongst many other obvious things.

What I’ve been noticing, as I read people’s comments, is that a majority of people still hate it. ‘Sit Down Khia’ seems to be the opinion of many. Of course, the subject matter portrays women in a negative light (what else is new!?). I think people just think she’s unattractive. If Trina or Nicki Minaj released the same track, I think the same people who think this video is trash would give it a standing ovation.

In my opinion, I think her music should’ve matured from her My Neck, My Back dayz… I wish she would rap about rap about something other than boning or getting boned. That’s asking a lot from a female rapper today. If you know any females that rap positive music (other than the ones featured on this site) please let us know.  Here is the video if you haven’t seen it:

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Haha, hopped right out my bedddddddddddd this morning (lmao) and heard this track by Murda Mook. This will be on his mixtape hosted by Jay Z called Countdown to MurdA. Mixtape to drop this Tuesday. Listen below. Its kinda hot…Ok not kinda. IT IS FIRE.  Hopefully if this track starts a revolution, I might not have to fight the next dude to steal my size at H&M.

Anyway…Wayne (my new marketing hero), will keep his brand alive from behind bars. He has a blog dedicated to his fans.

http://weezythanxyou.com

You can also write him in jail. He provided his address:
Eric M. Taylor Center (EMTC)
Dwayne Carter NYSID# 02616544L
10-10 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370

Rikers Island by Russ Nelson