Tuesday, March 20th 2012
EXPLOSIVE VIDEO: ODD FUTURE-OLDIE
Earlier today, MellowHype announced the news – via Twitter – that there will be a number of OF Tape Vol. 2 music videos to come, until Tyler, The Creator shot down the report via his Twitter account writing: “NO, THERE IS NO VIDEOS CONFIRMED. I WOULD LOVE TO DO VIDEOS BUT NAW, JUST IDEAS, NOTHING IS ROLLING.”. As it turns out, he was just taking the piss (as usual) and the crew have indeed filmed an official video, kicking off with the 10-minute epic, “Oldie”. The footage comes from the group’s photo shoot a few weeks ago with camera man-to-the-stars Terry Kennedy, and sees Tyler, Hodgy, Vyron, Mike, Domo, Frank, Jasper and Earl rock their vocals in a cypher-style mob. There’s a nice little touch of directing flair from Lance Bangs as each emcee dips in and out of their lines, in between random conversation and cursing.
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Filed Under: Music
Friday, March 16th 2012
HE GOT A WOODIE! MAC MILLER WINS BIG AT MTV WOODIE AWARDS!
Mac Miller came out as a big winner at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards. The Pennsylvania-born rapper took the most coveted prize, Woodie of the Year (Artist of the Year), and another kudo for Performing Woodie (Best Live Act) at the annual prize-giving event.
Speaking of what the awards meant for him, the rapper whose real name is Malcolm McCormick stated, "I've worked so hard every day for the last five years and winning tonight means people recognize what I'm doing." He added, "I'm really thankful. This is a huge win for my fans and me."
California-based indie band Best Coast took home Best Video Woodie for "Our Deal (Extended Version)" which was directed by Drew Barrymore. Taking the honor on behalf of the rockers, the "Going the Distance" actress said, "Thanks to MTV. There is no venue or company like them. I wanted to tell a story set to the dreamy sounds of Best Coast's music. I am lucky to have had this opportunity!!! I hope I get another!"
The Breaking Woodie, which is presented to honor Best Emerging Artist, went to Machine Gun Kelly. "Thanks to my fans ... This is an award the world didn't want us to win but we did it together. Congrats to the fans and f**k me," the rapper, who is also known as MGK, stated.
Another winner at this year's Woodie Awards was Calvin Harris. He snatched EDM Effect Woodie for his single "We Found Love" which features Rihanna as a collaborator.
The 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards Special will air on MTV and mtvU on Sunday, March 18 at 8 P.M. ET. The show will feature appearances byB.o.B, Vanessa Hudgens, J. Cole, Katerina Graham, Mike Posner and many others, with the likes of Mac Miller, Santigold and Steve Aoki taking the stage to perform. The performances can be enjoyed online on the official site.
- Woodie of the Year (Artist of the Year): Mac Miller (Rostrum Records)
- The Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist): Machine Gun Kelly(Interscope Records)
- Best Video Woodie (Best Video of the Year): Best Coast - "Our Deal (Extended Version)" (Mexican Summer)
- Performing Woodie (Best Live Act): Mac Miller (Rostrum Records)
- EDM Effect Woodie (For Bringing EDM to a New Fan-Base): Calvin Harris for "We Found Love" (Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris) - (Ultra Records/Island Def Jam)
- College Radio Woodie (Best Campus Radio Station): WASU - Appalachian State University
Filed Under: Music
Wednesday, March 14th 2012
KNICKS COACH MIKE D ANTONI RESIGNS!
Mike D'Antoni has resigned as coach of the New York Knicks. D'Antoni's resignation was first reported by Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday. The coach's agent, Warren LeGarie, told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that the parting was "a mutual decision" because D'Antoni and the franchise have "conflicting views of the Knicks' future." D'Antoni put the Knicks through a morning workout Wednesday and had been preparing to coach them against the Portland Trail Blazers. Instead, Mike Woodson is expected to handle that role. The Knicks (18-24) have hit a tailspin in the last two weeks, losing six straight and seven of eight to fall six games below .500 and into a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. New York had high expectations coming into this season with Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler on the roster. After struggling through the first six weeks, though, the Knicks went 8-1 in a nine-game stretch in mid-February on the strength of point guard Jeremy Lin, who electrified both the fan base and his teammates after being claimed off waivers in late December. But once Anthony returned from injury and the Knicks' recent slide began, the discontent from it apparently created a gulf between him and D'Antoni. The New York Post reported in Wednesday's editions that Anthony would welcome a trade, which he denied at the team's shootaround. The report also said Anthony was unhappy in part because he believed D'Antoni and interim general manager Glen Grunwald do not trust him. Anthony denied that, too. "I don't want to be traded," Anthony said Wednesday morning. "I don't know where that foolishness came from, so let's put a cap on that and make (sure) this the last time I hear about that." He added: "I support Mike 100 percent regardless of what is going on, as far as us losing basketball games. We all need each other right now and this is the best time to come together and stick with one another. ... There's a lot of things being said out there about Mike, about myself, and it's just a bunch of nonsense right now." D'Antoni tinkered with his rotation this month to try to spark the Knicks, to no avail. "It's my job to make (the players) fit and to get them to fit and to get them comfortable," he said Wednesday morning after shootaround. "For whatever reason, we haven't been able to do that." Before the season, D'Antoni said he thought the Knicks could contend for the NBA title. "If you have a center (Chandler) from the defending champions on your team that's 28 years old and is playing the best basketball he's ever played and you've got two superstars in (Anthony) and (Stoudemire), obviously you've got to compete for a championship," D'Antoni said in December on ESPN 1050's "The Michael Kay Show." D'Antoni was 121-167 in 3½ seasons in New York. He led the Knicks last year to their first playoff appearance in seven seasons, but they were swept in the first round by Boston.
Filed Under: Sports
Tuesday, March 13th 2012
EXPLOSIVE VIDEO: KILLER MIKE GO OUT ON THE TOWN FEAT. YOUNG JEEZY
Killer Mike ft. Young Jeezy - Go Out On The Town [Music Video]
Filed Under: Music
Sunday, March 11th 2012
WONDERCON HITS ANAHEIM THIS WEEKEND
This week comes an event that has never been in Southern California. Comic book fans, movie buffs, video game enthusiasts, this weekend you need to head to the Anaheim Convention Center for WonderCon 2012.
Taking place March 16th, 17th, and 18th, WonderCon is poised to have another historic year. Put on by the same people who bring the world the San Diego Comic Con (Comic Con International), WonderCon usually takes place in San Francisco, but due to renovations at its usual home at the Moscone Center South it is being held in sunny Southern California this year. Now, what’s WonderCon?
Just like its San Diego counterpart, WonderCon brings everything that's cool in pop culture under one roof. Looking for some comic book creators? How about Jim (X-Men, Batman: Hush) Lee, Mike (Hellboy) Mignola, Joe (Locke & Key) Hill among tons more? If movies are more of your thing, then how about an exclusive panel with Sir Ridley Scott about his new film, Prometheus? Or the world premiere of the newest DC Animated film, Superman vs. The Elite with the voice cast including NCIS star Pauly Perrette? Also from the big screen comes 21 Jump Street stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill, as well as Amazing Spider-Man’s Emma Stone.
For ticket information, the complete panel schedule as well as a list of guests, visit WonderCon online at http://www.comic-con.org/wc/.
Filed Under: Comics
