Since it’s creation, the term “hypebeast” has always had a negative connotation. A hypebeast, as defined by UrbanDictionary.com is someone “that collects clothing, shoes, and accessories for the sole purpose of impressing others.” Well, Bronx rapper and sneaker connoisseur Jae Tips has taken the word into his own hands, celebrating the culture of collecting the most coveted kicks […]
Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]
Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]
Next month Luke Cage will join Netflix as Marvel‘s third original series for the streaming service. The Harlem-based comic character with impenetrable skin and superhuman strength will be played by Mike Colter and will be Marvel’s first Black lead character, which is a major milestone. Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wants to make sure the show is injected with Hip Hop elements as well. “I’m calling episodes […]
It’s been pretty hot these past few weeks and Netflix continues to add titles to hide away from the scorching sun and enjoy in front of your AC. Your favorite titles like Zack and Miri Make A Porn, Final Destination 3 and No Country For Old Men are all coming to the streaming service as well as its new original series The Get […]
San Diego Comic Con 2016 has been full of surprises, as expected. One of these surprises is some details on Michael B. Jordan‘s role in the upcoming Black Panther film. Back in May it was reported that Jordan would be joining the cast with little more detail than that. Yesterday, at SDCC 2016 it was announced Jordan will […]
DC Comics has had a tough go in the cinematic realm. Besides Christopher Nolan‘s “Dark Knight” series, DC has seen bomb after bomb when it comes to bringing its beloved superheroes to the big screen. Even what seemed to be a box-office smash, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, which brought two (three including Wonder Woman) of the world’s most beloved […]
No, The Walking Dead‘s first trailer for its upcoming seventh season does not show who Negan killed. Don’t be ridiculous. Chances are, sans some unexpected leaks, we won’t find out who met the wrong end of Negan’s bat “Lucille” until TWD returns in October. That is to say, however, this trailer which premiered yesterday at San Diego’s 2016 […]
John Travolta, who may or may not have been put on this earth for the sole purpose of one day portraying John Gotti, will portray the legendary and notorious mob boss in a new biopic, The Life and Times of John Gotti, which began filming in Cincinnati this month. Travolta’s real-life wife, Kelly Preston, will […]
The relationship between the Black community and law enforcement is severely damaged–potentially beyond repair–in this country, and unfortunately, we have another example of that coming out of Savannah, Georgia today. Police officers tasered a 24-year-old man, Patrick Mumford, despite the fact that Mumford calmly and repeatedly asked to see the warrant for his arrest. His […]
In a year in which we’ve seen both formidable and lackluster bodies of work from both veterans and neophytes alike, ScHoolboy Q stakes a viable claim for album of the year with his sophomore major label release, Blank Face LP. Coming off his highly-praised major label debut, 2014’s Oxymoron, the masses have been anticipating ScHoolBoy Q’s next up-at-bat. Blank Face LP finds him […]
Many will argue that Apple is one of the best at paying attention to customer complaints, and providing updates to their products that adhere to these issues. Of all customer complaints, iPhone’s lack of storage space has been a paramount issue for years. This is why, according to The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s next iPhone, which is […]
Kanye West and Taylor Swift have had quite the turbulent past, much of which is well documented and dates back to Ye’s now-infamous VMA microphone snatch. Their seemingly fizzled beef was reignited when Yeezy’s seventh studio album, The Life of Pablo came out and the masses heard the track “Famous”, in which Kanye attributes Swift’s success to himself. Dousing more fuel […]
Springfield, Ohio native, Ricky Hand literally had a trick up his sleeve for Clark County courtroom when he was a dished him a 40-year-sentence. Hand was being sentenced for his connection in a string of armed robberies — about 30 in total — that he attributed to past drug use. Upon receiving his sentence Hand pulled […]
Summer is here! Netflix is adding a ton of new titles to for those “on you couch, in front of the A/C” kind of days. Of the titles coming includes the Netflix Original Bojack Horseman, as well as all four Lethal Weapon films, The Big Short, Bad Boys II, Batman: The Movie, Gladiator and the Back To The Future trilogy. In […]
Apple‘s iPhone 7 model is coming our way this Fall and many rumors have circulated about the phone’s specs. Months ago it was reported that the new smartphone would get rid of it’s headphone jack in favor of headphones that plugged into the Lightening charger for or bluetooth headphones. Now the folks over at Engadget are reporting […]
We’re still nearly a year out from Spider-Man’s third reboot hitting theaters, but details about it have been arising almost daily regarding film. So here’s what we know so far: Tom Holland will reprise his role from Captain America: Civil War as “Peter Parker/Spider-Man” as a high school student struggling to balance school with crime fighting. Logan […]
Movie-based video games have had a bad rap for years for being well… crappy. While the hype surrounding movies generally result in sales for these games, it is often at the expense of a bad taste in the mouth for players. Many attribute to the poor quality of these games with them being rushed to […]
As the world comes tries to find resolve following the horrific events that occurred this morning in Orlando that left 50 people dead, several accounts of the what occurred are now surfacing. The mass shooting, reportedly fueled by anti-LGBT hate came to an end when authorities made it inside of Pulse nightclub, and killed the assailant […]
The 2015 Fantastic Four film was terrible. That’s not an opinion, but a largely accepted fact. While making many ambitious changes (casting Johnny Storm as an African American, and making the team much younger than their comic book counterparts) seemed like it could work in their favor, the film went on to bomb, garnering a 9% rating on […]
Video game-based movies are generally a hit or miss — and usually the latter. Something about an amazing user-controlled gaming experience doesn’t translate as well as expected when brought to the big screen. Game development company Ubisoft will try ride the tides of their record-breaking sales by bringing its video game The Division to the big screen, and […]
It seems “free hugs” aren’t that free after all. Times Square’s “Free Hug Guy” aka Jermaine Himmelestein, was reportedly caught on camera assaulting a 21-year-old Canadian woman who refused to tip him after on of his hugs late last week. Per ABC 7 NY: On Thursday, the New York City Police Department said a 21-year-old woman took a […]
Recently we reported that George Zimmerman, who fatally gunned down unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin back in 2012, would be auctioning off the Kel-Tec PF-9 .9mm firearm he used in the shooting. According to TMZ, bids for the weapon went as high as $415,000 on United Gun Group, who hosted the auction for the weapon. Now, the gun may have a […]
New details regarding convicted serial child molester and former Penn State football coach, Jerry Sandusky has emerged from court documents and sources taking part in the legal proceedings. The new information implicates at least six coaches who witnessed Sandusky sexual crimes on young boys, dating all the way back to 70s. Per NBC News: Sources told NBC […]
Last month we reported on the public outcry against Marvel Studio‘s upcoming film Doctor Strange. The issue centered around their decision to cast Tilda Swinton as the “Ancient One” in the film, who is depicted as an older Tibetan man in the comic book. Marvel has now issued a statement, reinforcing their casting choice. As per PEOPLE: Marvel has a […]
As we all continue to mourn the loss of one of the greatest entertainers of the millennium, Prince, it’s no shock that new stories relating to the late artist are sprouting. The latest comes Purple Rain director Albet Magnoli in a recent interview with Rolling Stones in which he delves details on who was going to going to be cast in the […]
Marvel’s Daredevil fans were thrilled by the news that the Netflix original program would add Shane from The Walking Dead Jon Bernthal to its cast as Frank Castle AKA “The Punisher” last season. Now that the dust has settled, the acclaim garnered from his portrayal of the vengeful gunslinging vigilante has lead to an even more exciting announcement today, that The Punisher will get his own […]
Following successful pop-up events in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Palm Springs, Drake will host his final Views From The 6 pop-up event this afternoon in Toronto (of course). If this one is anything like the others, it will likely be an opportunity for fans to hear a few tracks off of his forthcoming album, as […]
Jay Electronica and Chance The Rapper may be joining forces in the very near future. The ever-elusive Electronica took to Twitter to tease an upcoming collaborative effort betwixt himself and the Chicago in a series of tweets last night. Peace To Chance The Rapper. We about to surprise attack y’all. well i guess it aint a surprise […]
Spring has sprung. Though t-shirt and short weather is right around the corner, we can still expect plenty of rainy days before we get there. Netflix has you covered for your rain-induced “Netflix & Chill” days with several titles they are adding to their catalog in May. The Netflix Original Bloodline is returning for its second season, […]
The Hollywood whitewashing has been a controversy that has steadily ballooned over the past decade. While in the past the biggest outcry has been against white actors depicting ancient Egyptians in films such as Exodus, and Gods of Egypt this time the backlash is aimed at a fictional Asian comic character. Marvel‘s Doctor Strange trailer came out last week and while many were […]
Kobe Bryant‘s final game in the NBA tugged at the heartstrings of millions across the globe. His specular 60-point showing was the perfect period to his luminous career. So of course someone tried to capitalize off of the momentous night. This is America after all. An eBay-er took to the online auction site to sell air, […]
Last August it went public that Orange is the New Black star Dascha Polanco was facing assault charges against a teenager. Polanco, 33, has finally gone public to reveal the actual story about the ordeal which nearly costed her her career. The charges arose last summer, when Polanco was contacted by the NYPD for allegedly attacking then-17-year-old, Michelle Cardona, a neighbor in her […]
Better Call Saul has been masterfully intertwining characters from Breaking Bad into their plot, giving fans an insight into how our favorite character became who they are in the latter show. With the finale right around the corner fans have began to speculate if the show will bring back anymore Breaking Bad favorites, and according to one popular theory, the […]
Netflix has cornered the market when it comes to streaming, it’s nothing less than a fact at this point. While Hulu, Amazon Prime, and other streaming services do what they can to get by, Netflix has continued to offer customers increasingly more year to year. Now it’s time we pay the piper, as Netflix will increase their rates […]
While most of us are looking forward to Suicide Squad because its looks damn awesome, it’s really Jared Leto‘s portrayal of “The Joker” that is building the anticipation. While the stories about Leto behind the scenes, playing pranks, and remaining in his role while the cameras are off, we haven’t heard much from the man himself. I mean, […]
Footage of a Chicagoan being shot while recording himself in front of a corner store, hit the internet earlier this week. Due to it’s proximity to April Fool’s Day the validity of the footage was initially called into question. Chicago Police officials have finally released information saying this was no hoax. Video is probably real […]
In the wake of critically massacred Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, diagnosed by many critics as humorless and plain boring, it’s safe to say Warner Bros. learned a valuable lesson — be funny. With Suicide Squad as WB’s second chance to please superhero junkies this year, they’ve decided to reshoot several scenes to inject some funny into the upcoming film. According […]
Fox announced early last year that they would be delving deeper into the X-Men canon, introducing the world to The New Mutants in an upcoming spin-off film. While there’s been little mention of it since this announcement, due in part to promotion for the forthcoming X-Men: Apocalypse film, we now have learned from HitFix that the film is moving forward and has began […]
When Grand Theft Auto V dropped back in 2013 it broke records with it’s first week sales, raking in over $1 billion. So it comes as no surprise Rockstar Games is planning the next installment in the franchise. According to TechRadar Rockstar has been playing with the idea of taking the GTA franchise outside of the United States, specifically setting […]
Major spoilers ahead. The season finale for the sixth season of The Walking Dead is set to air next Sunday, April 7, and tonight’s penultimate episode will set the stage for the introduction of Negan. For those unfamiliar, Negan is the tyrannic leader of The Saviors, who’s known for his ruthless nature and killing Glenn in the comic […]
This week Apple released it’s newest iOS update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices with iOS 9.3. The update consists of many major and minor changes, the most talked about being the “Night Shift” feature. Using geolocation and your Apple device’s clock, “Night Shift” changes the color display to the warmer end of the spectrum after sunset […]
Spring has sprung ladies and gentleman. Since April is notoriously a wet month, there will surely be Netflix nights in the near future. Stanley Kubrick‘s classics 2001: A Space and A Clockwork Orange will be available to stream on Netflix next month a long with V for Vendetta, The Shawshank Redemption, Mystic River Minions and more. The streaming service will also debut two new original series, Ashton Kutcher‘s sitcom The […]
It’s not easy being super talented, just ask The Weeknd. With a bevy of accolades under his belt, two Grammy’s, a double platinum album, nine weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and an Academy Award nomination — it was only a matter of time before the Toronto crooner fell short. In fact, falling short is exactly […]
369 days. That’s how long Syrian refugee, Fadi Mansour, has been trapped in Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey. The 28-year old law student fled Syria in 2012 when civil war broke out in hopes to seek refuge in Europe. After learning from a smuggler that the easiest way to enter Europe was through Malaysia, Mansour took a leap of faith which […]
Those who’ve already managed to binge-watch the entire second season of Daredevil (and I’m sure that’s many of you) were awarded with a special surprise at end of the season’s final episode. A 24-second of the upcoming Luke Cage series awaited those who successfully watched all 13 episodes of Daredevil and it looks damn good. The brief clip doesn’t give away much […]
Jon Bernthal has joined the cast of Daredevil for season 2 as the hyper-violent Marvel Comic anti-hero, The Punisher. Season 2 which premiered in full via Netflix yesterday finds Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox) going head to head with The Punisher. Playing The Punisher was a cerebral role for Bernthal, requiring him to go to dark place mentally to capture the essence of the […]
In true Kanye fashion, his latest album The Life of Pablo has received some post-release updates. The Tidal-only release underwent some subtle changes today, most notably to the lyrics of the controversial track “Famous”. Before you assume ‘Ye did something crazy like altering the defaming lyrics aimed at Taylor Swift, those aren’t the lyrics that received an update. According to Pigeons and […]
We’re one month away from season 2 of AMC‘s The Walking Dead spinoff, Fear The Walking Dead. The newest trailer shows Travis and the gang fending off the undead both on land and in the ocean. A large portion of the second season will take place on the yacht found in the finale of season one, according to show […]
Pee-ce at last. It’s 4 A.M., you’re leaving your favorite bar after 6 pints of your favorite beer. You stumble to the train station, heading home when realize you have to pee. Not only do you have to pee, but it feels like you can go at any second. You scout out your surroundings, ensuring […]
Over the past few years there have been ongoing rumors that a movie starring Spider-Man’s archnemesis “Venom” was in the works. Sony has finally confirmed the movie is in fact in the works and they’ve got Dante Harper (Edge of Tomorrow) penning the script. The film will exist outside of the upcoming Spider-Man reboot starring Tom Holland, and will not be tied to […]
Joey Bada$$ is looking to expand his range from the mic to the small screen. The Brooklyn lyricist joining the cast of USA‘s Golden Globe-winning series Mr. Robot next season. According to Variety, Joey will be playing the role of “Leon”, who’s a good friend of the protagonist Elliot (Rami Malek), “who often talks excessively to Elliot, advising him […]
Donald Trump has been regularly making headlines for his oftentimes extreme brand of politics, particularly as it relates to foreign affairs. From building walls to keep Mexicans out of America to creating legislation to kick Muslims out of America, Trump’s presidential campaign has been one built on the foundation of views that are borderline racist and xenophobic. […]
Donald Trump has been regularly making headlines for his oftentimes extreme brand of politics, particularly as it relates to foreign affairs. From building walls to keep Mexicans out of America to creating legislation to kick Muslims out of America, Trump’s presidential campaign has been one built on the foundation of views that are borderline racist and xenophobic. […]
By now we’ve all heard about Kanye West‘s meltdown behind the scenes of last week’s Saturday Night Live viewing. Even more have heard the audio clip of Kanye sounding completely out of his f***ing mind disgruntled about some behind scenes snafus, leading the rapper to declare himself “50% more influential than any other human being … for the […]
Back in 1997 New Line Cinema‘s brought comic book anti-hero, Spawn, to the silverscreen. While the film raked in $19 mil opening weekend, it received widely negative reviews from critics. Their biggest gripe was, although the film brought the violence, its PG-13 rating prevented it from matching the explicit nature of the source material it was based on. […]
Back in 1997 New Line Cinema‘s brought comic book anti-hero, Spawn, to the silverscreen. While the film raked in $19 mil opening weekend, it received widely negative reviews from critics. Their biggest gripe was, although the film brought the violence, its PG-13 rating prevented it from matching the explicit nature of the source material it was based on. […]
Rhymefest‘s working relationship with Kanye West spans over a decade, dating back to Ye’s first album. From the Grammy Award-winning “Jesus Walks” off of College Dropout to “New Slaves” from his penultimate project Yeezus, Rhymefest imprint on Kanye’s career has been consistent. With Ye’s latest album The Life of Pablo finally released Rhymefest has recently taken to Twitter to explain why he didn’t contribute on […]
The 90’s classic cop movie series, Lethal Weapon, is finding a new home on the small screen. Fox has ordered a pilot for the TV adaptation, after several years of talk about the movie’s small screen return. Showrunners have already cast “Roger Murtaugh” who was played by Donald Glover in the film, and he will be played by none other […]
Your favorite 90’s crimefighting trio has returned. That’s right, The Powerpuff Girls will make their return to Cartoon Network this April and from the looks of it, they still have a lot of fight left in them. In the short clip, a new Paul Bunyan-esque villain is looking to destroy a carnival their attending and makes the big […]
Anyone who has followed The Walking Dead since season one knows that the show has come a long way from it’s inaugural season. It’s maturation is evident in the storytelling, how its shot and the many subtle details that, when unearthed make the show that much enthralling. With Walking Dead Day approaching, the folks at Cinematica have revealed many fascinating tidbits about […]
Be very afraid. One of the biggest draws for people who use Twitter is it’s immediacy. Where in years past the masses relied on major new outlets to break stories during their broadcasts, Twitter has in many ways made them obsolescent. “Live-tweeting” has become the fulcrum of any major televised event, and so has celebrity beefs which very […]
FX‘s American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson debuted last Tuesday (Feb. 2) boasting a formidable 5.1 million viewers. With only one episode aired, critics have already began to rave about the show — receiving a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes — but not everyone is pleased. Cuba Gooding Jr. who plays dethroned former college football star, O.J. Simpson, in the […]
Legendary BMX star Dave Mirra died yesterday in North Carolina at age 41. Greenville, NC police announced the X-Games gold medalist’s body was found in a truck, and his death is being treated as a suicide, as it appears to be the result of “an apparent self-influicted gunshot wound.” Mirra is survived by his wife and two children. Greenville mayor Allen […]
It’s a sad day to be an X-Men fan. While Hugh Jackman has made it a point as of late to say definitively, that his next outing as “Wolverine” in an X-Men film will be his last, it has been assumed that the character may appear depicted by another actor. Well, that’s not the case according to producers Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg. According […]
If you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s Bret Hart probably holds a special place in your heart. So it should come as no surprise that Dipset leader Cam’ron, who has name dropped wrestlers throughout his career in his music is a fan of “The Hitman”. It might, however, come as a surprise that the two are actually really good […]
When Netflix released its crime documentary series Making A Murderer many viewers expressed disgust and outrage with the startling evidence that suggests members of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin law enforcement framed an innocent man. The case of Steven Avery is one of sabotage, deception, and injustice. Making A Murder brought to light many aspects of Avery’s case that are beyond questionable, and depict that […]
It’s no surprise that Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a smashing success. The seventh film in the Star Wars franchise introduced some new characters, brought back some old ones, and set the platform for two films to come in the series. With Rian Johnson poised to take the reins from J.J. Abrams and directing the next Star Wars film, Episode VIII, Episode IX director Colin Trevorrow is already […]
As we approach the middle of the winter season, there will surely be a lot of “Netflix & chill” nights to come. Though February is the shortest month of the year, Netflix is packing some highly praised films to their catalog next month. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Sin City, Better Call Saul (Season 1), Dope and most […]
Apple has decided to a take an nontraditional approach to it’s upcoming release. Unlike previous years, in which the tech behemoth released it’s newest products in September, this year their next device will be released in March or April. It will also not be a predecessor to the iPhone 6 or 6S — but actually an […]
Mr. J is on his way. The upcoming Suicide Squad film will feature appearances from DC Comics‘ most beloved villains as well as many that will be new to audiences. The most anticipated however, will be “The Joker” as played by Oscar-Award winner Jared Leto. While the late Heath Leger‘s portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime in 2008’s The Dark Knight is […]
Of all Jimmy Kimmel‘s segments, “Lie Witness News” is probably the most equally hilarious and terrifying. The segment generally consists of a reporter (including Drake) canvassing pedestrians for opinions on fictitious occurrences. Now it’s hilarious because it goes to show the average American might not be as fully aware of general knowledge talk points and further, […]
If you have not seen ‘The Revenant’ be careful as this post contains spoilers. If you’ve seen Leonardo DiCaprio‘s latest film The Revenant then you know the filmmakers spared no expense to make the movie every bit intense and every bit gross. From disemboweling a horse and using its body for shelter to ingesting raw buffalo organs — […]
We’ve given you a rundown of the new titles to expect from Netflix this month — but what can we expect from the streaming service this year? According to CBS News Netflix will roll out 15 new original series in addition to new seasons of series we already know and love. The new titles are: […]
New year, new ‘flix. 2015 is coming to an end. It’s been a great year for Netflix as they’ve added a plethora of original series, new seasons of shows, and tons of movies. 2016 looks to be no different as the streaming service looks to be adding many beloved titles to their catalog. Training Day, Meet […]
Batman V. Superman is coming, and the trailers, including the new one above, have focused more on the two superheros trying to beat each other to a pulp. We’ve already got a taste of what Henry Cavill brings to the Superman/Clark Kent role from 2013’s Man of Steel but little is known about Ben Affleck‘s take on the Caped Crusader until […]
We’re a little over a week away from Pusha T‘s sophomore solo album, Darkest Before Dawn. With the ever-increasing anticipation thickening the air, Push got with Genius to reveal the lyrics for an upcoming track, “M.T.F.R.” which features The Dream on the hook. M.F.T.R. premiered this morning on Zane Lowe‘s Beats 1 radio show and the track’s lyrics for feature some gloves […]
Prepare for punishment. Matt Murdock has his work cut out for himself in the upcoming season of Netflix‘s Daredevil. As if being a blind superhero isn’t hard enough, he now will face perhaps his most deadly foe — “The Punisher”. Jon Bernthal, best known for playing “Shane” in the first two seasons of The Walking Dead, will return to […]
‘Tis the season for Netflix. As we prepare for inclement weather that comes with the winter months, it’s a good time to know what we’ll be streaming while cooped up in the house. December brings many noteworthy additions to the Netflix line-up, such as: Ray, The Da Vinci Code, A Very Murray Christmas and Cradle 2 The Grave. If […]
Black Friday is approaching. America’s biggest shopping day can be overwhelming between the aggressive crowds, long lines, and the mayhem that the combination of the two provoke — but Virgin Mega has a solution. The folks over at Virgin Mega will host a virtual line offering”10 major experiences” throughout the week for $10. A few of […]
If you’ve been using a pseudonym on Facebook for the past few years, you’ve undoubtedly received an irritating notification in recent weeks asking you for identification to verify your real name. For an Vietnamese-Australian man named, Phuc Dat Bich this process has been especially frustrating, and has ended with his profile being shut down, not once. Not Twice. Three times. The […]
