The word “scrutiny” takes on a new level of intensity when the topic of discussion is Tim Tebow. Win, lose, or sit on the bench and watch from afar, the former Gator can’t take a piss without getting critiqued by ESPN. And, through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, he seemed more than willing to provide the fodder for a healthy dose of criticism. Read the rest of this entry »

Vanessa

Study: Spoilers May Not Ruin Viewer Enjoyment [Yahoo]

Malls May Be Struggling, But Outlet Stores Are Booming [Time]

25 Must-Follow Music Insiders on Twitter [Complex]

Ice Cube Talks Art, “Boyz N The Hood,” and Why He Makes Comedies [West Coast Sound] Read the rest of this entry »

– The NBA Finals: Where Dallas looks like a team of destiny and where LeBron makes headlines for all the wrong reasons.

– Tracy Morgan upset the gay and lesbian community. And then apologized.

– Lupe isn’t too fond of President Obama. We’ll just leave it at that. Read the rest of this entry »

After serving 22 months in the belly of the beast for shooting himself in the leg, former Giants wide receiver and Super Bowl champ Plaxico Burress is a free man this morning. Now, the biggest question is where the former star will land. Read the rest of this entry »

Jeny Romero and Bernice Burgos

T.I. & MTV Sued For Exploiting Dead Body [Karen Civil]

Will Plaxico Benefit From Vick’s Success? [Yardbarker]

Why Men Forget About Valentine’s Day [The Urban Daily]

Oprah’s OWN to Receive $50 Million Boost [The Root]

Waka Flocka’s Mom Will Manage Heidi Montag? [Necole Bitchie] Read the rest of this entry »

Bernice Burgos

America Still Loves Mel Gibson [FilmDrunk]

Newsweek Says Obama Isn’t President [Gawker]

Conan’s Got A Lame Name For His (Probably) Awesome New Show [Complex]

Alicia Or Swizz: Who’s Got More Money in the Bank? [The BVX]

No Plaxico Burress In 2010 [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

Mz Maserati

How To Buy A Leather Jacket [GQ]

Who Benefits From Toyota’s Recall Problem? [Time]

How To Destroy A Sex Tape [Slate]

Jersey Man Who Shot Pet Parrot For Jabbering During NASCAR Race Indicted [Animal]

Does Your Lady Have Issues With Strippers? Strip Club Etiquette 101 [Black Voices]

Plaxico Still Works Out, But Jail Is “Not LA Fitness Or Bally’s” [Gothamist] Read the rest of this entry »

Jeyne Banks On The Rocks

Common Reunites with No I.D. & Kanye West on The Believer [XXL]

Ten Beatles Favorites That Should Be On Everyone’s Favorites List [Gunaxin]

Gorgeous Violinists Play, Yes. System of the Down [The Urbanian]

Enter The Age Of Anal Terror [Awl] Read the rest of this entry »

Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl model…

Supersize Delivery! Woman Gives Birth to 19.2-Pound Baby [Fox]

Dr. Boyce and Kevin Powell on CNN: Does America Hate Black Athletes? [BV]

Twenty Five Favorite Fake Movie Brands [Gunaxin]

Music Thieves Also Occasionally Pay For Music [SVI]

Steve McNair Murder Scene An Ill-Advised Halloween Display [Deadspin]

Nike Sportswear x Benedict Radcliffe’s Air Max 1 Wire Frame Sculpture [Slam x Hype]

Vick Ready, Calls Return ‘Dream Come True’ (ESPN)

Finally, An Easy Way To Dominate Times Square [Ad Age]

50 Pics Of Drunken NBA Ballers With Randoms [HMJ]

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? [Ask Men]

Plaxico’s Hostile Reception [NYP]

Meet The Russian Who Will Bring LeBron To Nets [SbS]

Top 10 Rap Songs of the Week: September 30, 2009 [About]

Following up our AFC preview, we’re back again with the NFL picks and now it’s the NFC’s turn. Often regarded as the inferior conference, the NFC is still packed with a couple of competitive divisions. Hell, like it or not, Brett Favre’s offseason soap opera made the NFC North worth checking for. Take a look at our NFC divisional projections and let the inevitable arguments roll in the comments. Read the rest of this entry »

The months between the Super Bowl and season opener can be horrible for die hard football fans. Any bit of football news is all we have to satiate ourselves until the drought subsides. Sure this off-season saw some interesting roster changes, whiny wide receivers, off-field mishaps and the return of Michael Vick. But patience definitely is definitely a virtue when your off-season is almost half a year.

Thankfully, the wait is finally over. The TSS sports collective has come together and provided our predictions for the regular season. We’re starting off with the AFC  in the spirit of tonight’s matchup between the 2008 Superbowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the 2008 AFC South Division Champion Tennessee Titans. We’ll hit you up with the rest of the conference along with the NFC soon enough. But for now, sit back, read and get mad at our picks.

Just realize that we’re all armchair quarterbacks here. Read the rest of this entry »

Lil’ Boosie has been goin’ through some thangs.

The product of Baton Rouge’s streets has never been shy about telling his story. While most casual listeners know Bad Azz for his party singles like “Wipe Me Down” and “Zoom,” his followers know him as the ambassador to the Gulf Coast streets. Though Boosie has been able to leave his neighborhood for greener pastures, his personal life is as tumultuous as ever.

He’s currently under house arrest and facing a trial date set for September 28th while braving a tough promotional schedule and ever-volatile health. Still, Boosie took some time to talk with David D. about his album, Super Bad, his relationship with Webbie, his patented haircut and…interesting details about women.

This is definitely an interview you have to read & see to believe.

TSS: How’s it going man?

Lil’ Boosie: I’m alright, just chillin’ in New York taking care of this album.

TSS: Cool, I just want to start by letting you know I’m from Jackson, MS so–

Lil’ Boosie: So you know my struggle…

TSS: Yea, so let’s get into this album. Why is it called Super Bad?

Lil’ Boosie: Everything is a little better: my rhymes, my production. I got more features than I had last time. I reached out to the ladies more than on the last album. I’m getting more money, I’m more focused. If you’re with Boosie Bad Azz you know what it is. Read the rest of this entry »

Word on the streets is New York’s real-life Mr. Mag…nah can’t do it.

Where was I?

Oh yeah, their governor David Paterson just might actually pardon Plaxico Burress for being a real-life Cheddar Bob. (O.K., that one went over well).

Now who would most likely oppose this move? Surely people who despise the notion that celebrities and those with sizeable bank accounts don’t deserve a break like the next man, and New York Jets fans. Read the rest of this entry »

Frenchy Got The Goods

Why Steve Nash Hates Shaq [Red's Army]

Should Apple Make TVs? [Technologizer]

Dallas Is Compensating For Something [KSK]

Why The Norfolk State University Marching Band Is All ‘That’ [Soul Bounce]

What It Means To Wear A Gun In Public [Salon]

Plaxico Ain’t Going to a Minimum-Security White Collar Luxury Resort [LBS]

LA Clippers’ “Laker Envy” Becomes More Obvious [SbB]

Why The Hate: Mickey D’s ‘Black’ Site Cruxified [Clutch]

The Mr. Cartoon G-Shock Watch [Woo Ha]

Top 6 Sites To Watch Horror Movies Online for Free [Make Use Of]

Snoop Teams With Tommy The Clown To Launch C.L.O.U.T. [RGF]

Experts Say Urinating In The Shower Isn’t So Bad From A Health & Safety Standpoint [STL Today]

For The Free: Killer Mike’s Underground Atlanta Compilation [TSS]

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Once upon a time, on the banks of the Red Cedar, former MSU football phenom Plaxico Burress shot himself in New York. If you’ve ever seen 300, you know Spartans are willing to lose an eye and keep fighting, so we needn’t worry about Plaxico’s future. He plead guilty to a weapons charge and will serve two years in the clink, so we may as well close the chapter on this book of Michigan-affiliated numbskullery now. What we really need to look at is why a 12-year-old shot and killed a woman in Detroit. Read the rest of this entry »