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From Ballers to Shot Callers: The Basketball and Hip Hop Connection
Posted 5/16/2008 3:16:00 PM

    The 80s marked the dawning of a new age. Hip Hop was still in its infancy stage giving birth to legends like LL Cool J, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, and others. The NBA was also going through several transitions; entering into the modern era and laying the down the groundwork that would greatly shape what the game is today. Kurtis Blow’s playful song, “Basketball” would forever epitomize the connection between Hip Hop and Basketball, shouting out greats like Dr. J and Moses Malone. The same year of the song’s release, Jordan and Barkley would be drafted and Magic Johnson and Larry Bird would face off in the NBA finals.

Of course Jordan<...

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HOT Prom Looks: After Prom Party

Posted 4/30/2008 9:44:00 AM

It's Anita here, back with some prom advice for all you high school seniors!

Check out Funkmaster Flex and DJ Camilo at the "My Super After-Prom Parties"

It's going down with Funk Flex on May 22nd at the Castle Medieval Times.  DJ Camilo's "My Super Latin After Prom Party is at Irving Plaza the same night.

You definitely don't want to miss the main event on June 4th at the Meadowlands.  Flex will be on the ones and twos and  Ryan Leslie will perform his smash hit, "Diamond Girl!"

 Click the pic to buy your tickets now!


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HOT, Free and Cheap Wekeends
Posted 4/25/2008 3:33:00 PM

It's finally starting to get sunny and warm outside. Here's a couple of upcoming HOT, Free and Cheap stuff to do in the city.

OUTDOOR STUFF

Street Games

April 26th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(*Raindate April 27th)
Jackie Robinson Park
148th Street
& Bradhurst Avenue, Manhattan
FREE EVENT

Street Games 2008 will take place during the April school break at Jackie Robinson Park in northern Manhattan. Kids, teens, and their parents will have the chance to learn and play “old school” games like: Stick Ball, Box Ball, Skully, Hopscotch, Lemon T...

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HOT Prom Looks Part 3: Accessorize

Posted 4/14/2008 3:10:00 PM

Hey gals, Prom is fast approaching, so I'm back with some more Prom tips. Don't worry guys I've got some gems for you too, so stay tuned.

 


Rihanna is rarely caught without candy color shoes or nails! If you opt for bright pink shoes, like Solange’s Stella McCartney Satin Platform pumps (pic courtesy of Concreteloop.com), stay neutral/simple on top.


Accessorize! Stand out with metallic nailpolish, cocktail rings, sparkley bracelets and more...like Beyonce!


Stay tuned for more HOT prom advice !
<3 Anita

 


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HOT 97 x Premium Laces Exclusive Contest

Posted 4/7/2008 11:35:00 AM

Attention Sneaker Heads:



 

If you’re really a sneaker fanatic, then you’ve probably already hit up Premium Laces. If not, then I’m about to put you on to something new. 

 

Premium Laces, located on Spring Street in hipster SoHo neighborhood in New York, is known for their exclusive kicks and independent urban apparel. The store specializes in sneakers like the Nike Dunk...

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