Over the past the week, there have been numerous stories focusing on the reformatting going on over at the once-hyped MySpace Records. Now, according to Paste Magazine, it seems as if “restructuring” unfortunately means firing everybody and struggling to save face.

Surprise, friggin’ surprise. Read the rest of this entry »

The Feisty Tasha Marie

Chelsea Handler Covers Playboy December 2009 [Just Jared]

12 Pics Of Lil Wayne & His Magical Styrofoam Cup [Xilla]

Damien Hirst x Supreme [Josh Spear]

How To Pack A Carry-On [GQ]

Three Crimes I Would Commit If Facebook Could Get Me Outta Jail [Dr. Jay's]

Five Classic MTV Unplugged Performances [Buzzworthy] Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing like .Free99 to cap an album release, especially when you’re talking about legendary figures such as Buck & Kris Parker.

Who: MySpace Music presents The Release with KRS-One & Buckshot.
When: 8 PM on Wednesday, 9.16.
Where: Live on stage @ Trocadero Theater in Philly Read the rest of this entry »

Words By Patrick M.

I know ya’ll been talking about the big news of last weekend….

No not that Kanye wasn’t invited to Jay and B’s wedding, although the dynamic duo’s nupital arrangement pretty much blew everything else off the radar. Instead, I’m talking about Mr. Knowles’ new record/concert/merchandising contract with Live Nation, guaranteeing Hip-Hop’s self-promoted Greatest Ever 150 million dollars over the next ten years. And that was only the second biggest announcement of the week: MySpace announced they were finally launching MySpace Music which will provide users with free video and streaming music, as well as provide an alternative download catalog to the ubiquitous iTunes. Both of these deals give are attempts to build new business models for the music industry…but will either be successful? Read the rest of this entry »