When world premiering the “Moment 4 Life” video on MTV, Nicki Minaj told Sway that she “couldn’t wait to be on the big screen when it came to movies and television.” Fitting, seeing that rappers want to be actors and actors pretend to be able to rap and sing nowadays. None the matter; Nicki has the personality to keep more eggs in her basket than Mother Goose and she sank her acting chops in a couple bits on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

– Guru’s passing put a damper on 4:20 and perhaps added incentive for countless fans to “Take Two And Pass” with his spirit in mind.  Tins caught up with Big Boi, Burn One, Freddie Gibbs & Curren$y & let them reflect on their favorite marijuana memories.

– Joe Scudda gave us the skinny behind Not Your Average Joe & J. Cole was the latest to be featured in Yours Truly & ours 3:16 series.

– A tale of two reviews: Rocky Rivera’s eponymous debut showed promise, while Little Brother’s swan song Leftback left fans let down.

– Tracy Morgan’s antics inspired us & in turn our antics inspired SNL, thus completing the circle of life.

– From the blacktop to the hardwood, we’ve got you covered:  LeBron’s putting player’s aspirations in body bags & Jim Jones is plotting his own dynasty.

– And you can see Jimmy & Co. defend their “Stanley Cup for Harlem” simply entering our giveaway for tickets to Converse’s Band Of Ballers Celebrity Basketball Event.

“…And yet here we were, taking it right into the toilet.” – Joe Piscopo

Considering 95% of what I read is supplied by a screen, it’s a rarity for me to bring up anything hardcover. Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live, however, is well worth the mention.

Inherited upon switching homes, I’ve found this collection of past contributors/cast members’ backstage memoirs perfect for keeping around and about the crib. Having literally grown up watching the show, and following the actors’ progression over the years, the drug-induced, behind-the-scenes details delivered in this book leave me reluctant to put it down. The transcript is delivered real-time, progressing from the POV of important players,’ frequently featuring gems like the one below, a classic couplet of Chris Farley stories courtesy of longtime head writer Fred Wolf. Read the rest of this entry »

Tonight Saturday Night Live will play straight digital shorts at Andy Samberg’s discretion. While the Lazy Sundays, the Dick In A Boxes and the Jizz In My Pantses will all surely make a showing (alongside an oldie but goodie about men’s synchronized swimming), the above is a sleeper and personal favorite.

“Body Fusion” takes me directly Read the rest of this entry »

Those Lonely Island guys sure don’t get enough credit. And since this is the day for mothers everywhere to get their just due, play this for your best friend’s mom and see if it pays off.

Especially if she looks like Susan Sarandon.

Previously Posted — “Get Your Towels Ready…” – The Lonely Island’s “I’m On A Boat” Video

When things get as bad as they were this week — what with the plunging world economy — laughter is indeed the best medicine. SNL been killin’m lately and Thursday’s special was no exception. Read the rest of this entry »

While most of the country was busy watching top ranked college football teams take a plunge or Chris Rock’s HBO special, chances are you missed this. Read the rest of this entry »