The Dingbat Pleads: NOT GUILTY!

Yesterday, during Chris Brown's arraignment, he pleaded "not guilty" to two counts of assault against Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Rihanna was not in attendance, as she is currently in Barbados with her family. Her lawyer Donald Etra expressed that Rihanna hopes this does not go to trial, and she wants this to be over-with as soon as possible.

Chris was accompanied by his mother, four bodyguards and a handful of close friends... On his way to the proceedings, you could hear Rihanna fans heckling him from all around. It wasn't a good look at all. Chris is due back in court on April 29th. If convicted he can face the maximum penalty of 5 years in prison...

In other dingbat news, did y'all know that PLAXICO BURRESS was let go from the Giants? SMH. It's a bad week for ignorance, isn't it?

Weezy F. Baby Covers Rolling Stone...

Wayne must be serious about this rock ish... There's been viral videos surfacing of him playing the guitar, his new single "Prom Night" is very rock n' roll, and now he's on the cover of the quintessential rock mag: Rolling Stone.

It's cool, if it's all authentic. If he genuinely has the appreciation and curiosity for the music then it's all good. But if this is because he thinks he looks good in an Ed Hardy hat, I gotta say go back to the drawing board. Emcee's taking risks seems to be in these days though.. Just ask Kanye and his vocoder machine, lol.

New Eminem: "We Made You"

He's back from his HIGH-atus with his new LP, "Relapse" and his new single, "We Made You". Check it out!

My Apologies...

I wanted to apologize to you, faithful flock and let you know the deal right now. Things are very hectic, as me and a few of my associates are attempting to tackle several projects int he the near-future that I'm sure many of you will enjoy.

For one, I will be launching my own domain in about a week... NO MORE BLOGGER, yay! Don't get me wrong-- blogger has been VERY good to me, but it's just much cooler to have your own s*it, lol. Look out, HERE WE COME!

Secondly there are several interviews I have lined up for this summer (we shall discuss more soon)... I do have a small staff now (whom I LOVE), and we are working hard y'all...

Thirdly, my blog is getting a make-over. I will be focusing more on local talent, music, artists and fashion. Up until now, my faithful readers know I have been covering entertainment media in general-- to my tastes and how I see fit. Now? We're goin back to NYC BABY!

And lastly, I'm hoping to make a huge career change soon, and I am working hard on that... So please forgive my lack of updating, you know I love you all, and I appreciate your time, that's why I'm bustin my hump right now! Take care faithful flock and stay cool... After all, I know you're going to keep comin' back because we got that crack! (oh, yeah... Not drugs baby. Thats: cool, real, artistic, crazy... KNOWLEDGE!) Check it deeply.

The Brooklyn Circus: TRUNK SHOW!

Last Saturday the flyest peeps from far and wide came to see the new collection of goodies at the Brooklyn Circus in downtown bklyn, USA. The funkiest and freshest dudes (and the ladies!) were in the house to cop the most exclusive in ultra-fine urban-wear. The BKC is more than a boutique line for men and ladies. It's clearly an underground culture that is gaining more and more popularity everyday. The ambience was dope. Music from the early 70's to that new-new was on constant rotation. Above is a picture of Bevin-- who ran himself ragged all day trying to make all the customers and models in the house happy (LOL, that dude is a trip!). He's rockin the very-fresh BKC pea-coat with red-trim detail and patch on the side, along with their pageboy hat with their signature elephant logo-detail on the side...





Here's a snapshot of one of the lucky early-birds trying to get his pick of their new pinstripe oxford shirts and peacoats...



This is their little anti-mannequin set-up... Just so you can get an idea of how a BKC outfit should be rocked...


When you step into the circus, you're stepping into luxury, and lavishness. Not only do the details of the designs and craftmanship of the clothing speak to this effect, but their whole atmosphere does. These two lovely ladies in the shot above? They are masseuses/manicurists that were hired for the event. SICK!!!!



Oh, and can we talk food? Exoctic cheeses, pastries and prosciutto were the selections of choice for this swaggerific event. Tall flutes of Perrier and fine wine went all around. Made me real glad I came...


These cats are so fresh that they have an authentic low-rider in the middle of the store-- all chromed out lookin all crispy, and shiny and shit... Do y'all know how LONG I'VE WANTED A LOW-RIDER???? I coulda died....









The clientele came in dressed to impress. They didnt hesistate to swipe their Visa's and Mastercards to be on top of the ever-changing fashion-elite of NYC. And these dudes were clean. I'm talkin ascots, cuff-links, bow-ties, argyles, 3-piece suits-- the whole nine yards. Not only was I impressed, but several times during the event I forgot where I was. Did I die and go to fashion heaven? Perhaps....


And of course, I end the presentation with a candid shot of the owner-- the genius and the brains behind the brand...Ouigi! But I call him Mr. Fierce-Beard because he is ROCKIN that beard like nobody's business! Dig??

If you would like to know more about The Brooklyn Circus, just go to: www.thebkc.com and check out their collection. They have a store in NYC, Chicago and San Francisco. I'm sure that Paris, Milan and Tokyo will soon be putting in their bids as well. This line is SERIOUS! I have a deep love and respect for brands that craft their art and put time and detail into their pieces. BKC has passed my test, and they'll surely pass yours... HOLLA!

What the Cluck?

It never ceases to amaze me how people have capitalized off our dear Prez's name. From t-shirts to condoms, and now store fronts-- everyone seems to have jumped on the Obama-wagon. Here is a store-front in the heart of Harlem bearing the famous name. Government officials in NYC are trying to crack-down on these acts with legislation. We'll see what happens....

CCW CERTIFIED: The Homegirl KELIS is COOKIN!

Whattup faithful flock??

Check out the hot-mama Kelis last month at Damon Peruzzi's party she and Nas threw in LA. Only my girl can do preggers like that....OK?



I'm really not mad at her. Reports say that the couple are having a son. Good for them! I'm sure Nas is especially excited as this is his first son...Special. And a mom-to-be who makes it look cool? It's Reynold's Wrap people:




As most of you know, I'm a huge Kelis fan. I've watched her career since '99, and own all her albums. I do. Us Harlemites stick together, ya dig? Haha. But I digress. I've read interviews in the past where she's talked about spoiling Nas with intricate foods she cooked from scratch, desserts-- and even joked about how his good-eatin' was making him a little on the pudgie-side. Kelis went to culinary school out in LA, and you can see her on video cooking below. I love her hair, and her round lil' belly... Awwwwwwwww. WATCH:

Lil' Kim Kills On Dancin With The Stars!

Lil' Kim exceeds many expectations by bringing it for week 4 in "Dancing With The Stars". Homegirl has some serious moves on her-- she's reppin' BROOKLYn hard! Ok now, go girl, I'm not mad at you. This week, she scores a perfect "10". See her in action.... WATCH:

Fresh To Death Like Clothes On A Corpse...

Wassup faithful flock? Tonight was a great night. I had the extreme pleasure of meeting fashion-maverick Brian Wood-- who in my mind can easily be the next Marc Jacobs. His unique line of urban-wear (including some fierce tee's and varsity jackets) have been resonating with all the fly and flavor kids of NYC and beyond. Wood has definitely stepped his game up with his latest line:




He had an exclusive and intimate showing of his latest line today in Chelsea, NYC. There were some fashion elite, as well as some industry movers & shakers in the house. All were eager to see the man of the hour and his innovative style. Despite all the buzz around him, Mr. Woods remains humble, approachable, funny and endearing. His line of menswear is edgy, fresh, provocative, and high-fashion with a twist of urban edge that makes you do a double-take...Literally.








With models standing on milk crates, holding props like broken wine glasses and aluminum bats, this show was definitely unique and inspiring. Surely, BW and I will link up in the near future to do a feature on him so you can be up on one of the hottest young talents to hit the NYC fashion scene. Since 2004 he's made great strides in the game. I can't wait to be front row at his fashion week show! All in due time... BRIAN WOOD is a name you'll be hearing for years to come. He's CCW-CERTIFIED BITCHES!!!!







Now that you got a little taste of what BW has to offer, please feel free to check out his website: www.brianwoodonline.com-- you will not regret it... And just so you could put a face with that name-- check him out:


Swagged-out! And I'm gone.

Your Vote, Your Voice!

I just wanna take the time out to thank those of you that participated in the poll this month... It's always appreciated by me! Keep it coming, I like an audience that can get INVOLVED!

According to 43% of you, Rihanna is crazy as hell to even get near CB after this whole ordeal, and y'all really believe homegirl needs prayer.

27% of you are on-the-fence about the situation. Possibly because there have been so many rumors as to what truly went down, you're not so sure what your opinion is... I dig it.

24% of you believe in your heart of hearts that Rihanna is a little crazy herself, and actually ENJOYS the abuse. After all, no one was forcing her to stay with the woman-beater-- and now we all know this is not the first time he's "layed the hands"... SMH.

Finally, 10% of you (and I really pray for y'all) believe that it's true love, and CB loves Rih-Rih and is just a misunderstood soul. While that could very-well be the case, I don't really buy it. CB is a young dude. Young, immature, rich and famous. I'm not sure if he even knows what love is, if that's how he is treating the lady in his life. He surely needs to fall back... Like 50 million feet.

The Face of Our Youth.... Really?

Ok, let's face it. Soulja Boy Tellem isn't going anywhere, so we might as well get used to it. I mean, I can't like "Turn My Swag On" is addictive and it BUMPS in my ipod... Although me personally, I don't "Put" my swag on.... It's ALWAYS on, LOL! Holla!!! But I digress...

Why oh why does this poor child always show up in public looking so messy? He's a slim man, he shouldn't wear clothes that swim on him-- he looks crazy. And how about that belt? Aren't belts meant to hold UP your pants? Do I even need to talk about that buffoonery of a chain, and lawd what's going on wit ya boi's stance? Looking all: "HOW YOU DOIN"? And whatnot... SMH. Hire this boy a stylist please... If he already has one, we gotta handle that execution style!

Not Bad, For A Mugshot!

Looking at the fine and talented Andre 3000 it's hard to picture him in this context. He just doesn't look right holding up a black plaque with a bunch of numbers on it-- but ALAS here we are. TMZ.com got the shot after Andre was pulled over for speeding in Georgia-- doing 109 in a 65 zone... OHHHH WEEEE, that's not pretty! He posted his $1,200 and was eventually released... Poor bebe.

Kanye's LAST "I'm Not Gay" Rant...

Kanye is outraged at the fact that people are calling his new-boo Amber-Rose his "beard". He is shocked at the gay rumors that still constantly swirl him. I don't blame him-- it IS gettin' kinda old. It really makes no difference either way WHAT he does behind closed doors as long as he keeps producing and creating good music. After all, isn't that what we want him for? This is a message to 'Ye: don't worry boo-- you're not really a star til they start saying your gay. Just roll on and keep-it-movin! Check out what 'Ye had to say on the issue on his blog:

"I’m not doing anything ‘for the camera’! I have some ego problems, b**ched out at award shows, have control issues and make some questionable fashion choices but never question MY manhood. This is a message to everybody out there!”

And dats the TRUTH.... RUTH!