We were “introduced” to Young Chris during Roc-A-Fella’s peak. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop was the Grammy-nominated first single for him and Neef, the other half of the Young Gunz. They followed up with a slew of hits shortly after. The duo disappeared off the charts along with the disbandment of the Roc empire, but Chris is back with a new label (shouts to Rico Love!) and a new project! “The Re-Introduction” is hosted by DJ Drama and Don Cannon (their first collaborative hosting in a while!) Hit the jump for the tracklist and download link. @MarisaMendez
Vizio 3D TV….Slightly more affordable?!?! Check Beyonce in the Marketing!!!!
Say hello to the new VIZIO XVT 3D series, while the XVT Pro line announced earlier this year (and that 72-inch model we were drooling over) were not to be, these 42-, 47- and 55-inch HDTVs are real and on sale today through Amazon, Sam’s Club and Target’s online shops and should be on shelves later this month. Features like the number of LED backlighting zones (for the 47- and 55-, the 42-inch features edge LED lighting), claimed contrast ratio, WiFi N and VIZIO Internet Apps are consistent with existing models, so the big addition this time around is 480Hz refresh rate and obviously, 3D readiness (active shutter glasses not included). VIZIO’s also announced two new 3D compatible Blu-ray players to match for $189, plus a new router and some high priced HDMI cables to fill out the lineup. Full specs and prices are in the press release after the break, but with a premium of $300-$400 on Amazon over the award winning 2D-only XVT3SV lineup (we have one in for review, hint: it’s excellent), most will probably want to wait for some kind of package deal unless there’s a copy of NBA 2K11 3D or Black Ops burning a hole in their console right now. Update: It appears VIZIO’s made one other change since its initial 3D announcement, these TVs feature 3D processing from RealD, instead of the SENSIO/XpanD combo announced for the XVT Pro line, press release is after the break. We asked if these glasses will be compatible with those…
(Pics) Kim Kardashian watches New York Knicks with The Dream
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kim Kardashian was courtside for the Knicks’ loss to the Houston Rockets in New York last night. The reality TV star, currently finishing production of her new series Kim and Kourtney take NYC, was sitting alongside Grammy award-winning RnB singer The Dream. The Knicks went down 104-96 as Kevin Martin top-scored with 28 points for the Rockets. More pics after the jump….
Former White Sox slugger Frank Thomas pursues a longtime passion after his retirement from baseball…music!
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Move over Quincy and Clive, here comes Frank Thomas. Actually, Quincy Jones and Clive Davis probably don’t have to worry about the Big Hurt putting the big hurt to their statuses as hit-making and Grammy-hauling music magnates just yet. But let it be known that Frank Thomas wants at least a little slice of their successes. As he waits for his eventual Hall of Fame induction, the former Chicago White Sox slugger is again trying his hand in the music industry with his new label, W2W Records. He’s both the founder and CEO of the venture and the name is derived from the phrase “Will To Win.” Thomas’ likeness is even incorporated into the label’s logo.
Top 10 Most Powerful Entertainers – can you guess who’s #1?
For our list of the Most Powerful Entertainers, we based our rankings on a mix of criteria. First we looked at the hard numbers (global box office, album sales, TV ratings). We then added in less tangible factors, such as the stars’ influence within their industries, how well their brand translates across platforms, their overall footprint on pop culture, and their general command of the world stage. In other words, we set out to define what true power means in 2010, and to delineate who’s got it, who’s gaining it, and who’s losing it. Here are the top 10 results.
DJ Reality Show Coming to BET…Check It Out
SMIRNOFF Vodka is launching a new reality television show, Master of the Mix. In a quest to crown the hottest DJ in the world, Master of the Mix is hosting multiple DJs in cities throughout the world to determine the ultimate mix master. Hosted by Grammy nominated producer/DJ, Just Blaze, and world famous DJ, Kid Capri, the show will pit the world’s most prominent DJs against each other in head-to-head competition. The show will air Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. ET beginning 11/3 on Centric, a 24-hour music and entertainment channel aimed at the African American audience. The show re-airs on Saturday nights at midnight ET on BET.
