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It’s Official: Nike Unveils Air Yeezy II

Asmara Wreksono — Thu, 31 May 2012 22:55:03 +0000

Anybody ready for the Air Yeezy II shoes? Nike has finally revealed Kanye West’s second edition of the successful Nike Air Yeezy, and it blends classic Nike features and breakthroughs with the rapper’s sense of aesthetics. The shoes were inspired by old school, basketball high tops combined with the original Nike Air Yeezy design and are built on the Nike Air Tech Challenge II tennis shoe outsole. (Check out Kanye West topping the charts for the 2012 BET Awards.)

If you’re crazy about textures, the Nike Air Yeezy II features anaconda-textured quarter panels made with leather and the Vac-Tech Nike swoosh. The shoes are perfect for luxury seekers as the materials used are a mix of plush leather, tough nylon, and super soft nubuck. The reptilian texture doesn’t stop there. The molded rear also features a reptilian-inspired spike. The molded forefoot strap maintains the Nike cross-training silhouette, and, last but not least, the YZY hieroglyphics complete the shoe design.

Unlike many celeb-designed accessories, the Nike Air Yeezy II hangs on to its absolute function. Nike firmly stated that they eliminated unnecessary padding, making the tongue and plush collar comfortable and breathable. The shoe is designed to be slimmer and is tailored to Kanye West’s foot, ensuring a perfect fit…as long as your foot is similar to Kanye’s, of course. If you’re active, the collar is lowered for greater movement.

Start getting ready for the sale now because only a limited number of the Nike Air Yeezy II Platinum and Black editions will be released to select global retailers on June 9.

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Hermés Birkin Destroyed For Art’s Sake

Asmara Wreksono — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:13:09 +0000

Attention! Do not try this at home if you’re in no way related to Clint Eastwood or any other big Hollywood names.

Would you destroy a $100,000 Hermés Birkin bag to make an art piece that sends a message to society? Some of you might say yes if you have all the money in the world, but most people would say no. Meet Francesca Eastwood, the daughter of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, who decided to destroy a crocodile Hermés Birkin bag to create artful photographs with her boyfriend, Tyler Shields.

The pictures, which depict the destruction of the bag using gasoline and a chainsaw, were accompanied by a statement saying:

“For the people who don’t know a Birkin is the most sought after bag in the entire world, there is a waiting list, and some of them can run upwards of $100,000. This is the red Crocodile Birkin VS, the red $200 chainsaw, and $4 of gasoline! Make sure you check out MRS. EASTWOOD and COMPANY this SUNDAY and MONDAY NIGHT 10PM on E! Watch this bag get destroyed. IT IS INSANE! Also, click here to see a pair of Christian Louboutin’s meeting their demise. Destruction is a beautiful version of freedom… Would you want this bag? Are you sad to see me destroy it?”

The couple’s action sparked a huge controversy online with many people leaving harsh comments, such as:

“What point is Ms. Eastwood and her boyfriend trying to make? They’re just spoiled, rich brats who have the luxury of throwing away this sort of dough in an instant.”

What we found a bit disturbing is that Francesca seemed like she really loved the bag in this video:

Reports also stated that Francesca Eastwood and her boyfriend received death threats after posting the pictures online. You can check out more pictures here.

Do you think the “art” action is unnecessary? Did people just overreact? Share your thoughts!

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Baller Alert: Largest Pink Diamond Sold for $17.4 Million

Asmara Wreksono — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:30:21 +0000

Rappers and ballers should have attended the Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale at Christie’s on Tuesday because, if they had, there would have been a room full of intense bidding, and we don’t know who would have won.

The “Martian Pink,” an extremely rare pink diamond, was one of the main items up for bid. It was once owned by a private collector who bought it from Harry Winston in 1976. Ronald Winston named the rare pink diamond after the United States launched its first satellite mission to Mars, which also took place in 1976. The historic event ensured the notoriety of the huge diamond known as the “Martian Pink.”

To see why it’s really valuable, check out the CBS News coverage below:

The diamond is mounted on a size 7, 18-carat gold ring and sold for a whopping $17.4 million.

We can’t help but wonder which rapper would buy this kind of ice. 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, T.I.? Any ideas?

Image via CBSNews.com

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Justin Bieber Allegedly Assaulted a Paparazzi

Asmara Wreksono — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:24:44 +0000

Looks like Justin Bieber is toughening up. The singer allegedly assaulted a paparazzi after the man attempted to take a picture of him and his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, when they were walking out of a theater at The Commons in Calabasas.

According to reports, the photographer called 911 on Sunday and said his chest hurt. Lt. Robert Wiard from the Sheriff’s office said that the photographer was taken to a hospital and was released after receiving treatment. As for Bieber and Gomez, the two left the location before authorities arrived.

Currently Bieber is wanted for interrogation, and his publicist has not given any statements to the press… or the police for that matter. Do you think Bieber will finally show up at the Sheriff’s office? After all, he could face a misdemeanor battery charge for what he did.

Thoughts?

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Jay-Z to Remake Annie Starring Willow Smith

Asmara Wreksono — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:30:26 +0000

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard any news about Willow Smith. The “Whip My Hair” singer, who is Will Smith’s and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s talented daughter, joined Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management company in September 2010, but she has yet to come out with something new.

While it might seem that way, it’s not like Jay-Z doesn’t have plans for the budding singer. The mogul is in charge of musical direction for a remake of the classic movie, Annie, and it will star none other than Willow Smith. This news might explain why the Smiths joined forces with the Carters to create a movie company in 2011.

The news was confirmed by Will Smith, who will act as producer for the movie, on Good Morning America. It has also been said that there will be plenty of updates to the script since the new Annie will be set in present day New York. No further details were released, but we’ll keep you updated on this big-budgeted movie remake.

Tell us, do you think Willow Smith will fit the role of modern-day Annie?

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Men in Black 3 Sits on Top of Box Office

Asmara Wreksono — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

The Avengers domination at the box office for the past three weekends has finally come to an end. Will Smith’s third installment in the Men in Black franchise took the top spot over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. In just four days, the blockbuster earned around $70 million in the U.S. and approximately $220 million worldwide.

After launching in 106 countries around the globe, Men In Black 3 is currently enjoying its cushy seat in the number one spot at the box office. The movie stars Will Smith as Agent J, Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K, and Josh Brolin as the younger version of Agent K. It tells the story of Agent J, who has to travel back in time to keep his partner from being killed, and Agent K once again saving the world.

According to Variety, Men In Black 3‘s $70 million, opening weekend success beat The Avengers $47.1 million weekend. However, The Avengers is still leading the race with total profit of over $500 million in the U.S. in just 23 short days. James Cameron’s Avatar also made hundreds of millions in just 32 days.

Have you seen Men In Black 3? Who is your favorite character?

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Lady Gaga Canceled Concert in Indonesia

Asmara Wreksono — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:45:17 +0000

Looks like Lady Gaga is truly NOT welcome in Indonesia. The singer canceled her sold-out show in Jakarta in the wake of violent threats from Islam extremists. Gaga was supposed to perform on June 3rd at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium for an audience of about 50,000.

The Indonesian authorities demanded Gaga tone down her theatrics and “vulgar” performance standards before they would allow her to perform. Gaga had already tweeted that she would perform alone in Indonesia as part of a compromise with authorities. However, Islamic hard-liners did not agree to the compromise and continually threatened violence if Gaga even entered the country.

A representative of the Indonesian concert promoter said in a statement:

“Lady Gaga’s management has considered the situation minute-to-minute, and with threats if the concert goes ahead, Lady Gaga’s side is calling off the concert. This is not only about Lady Gaga’s security, but extends to those who will be watching her.”

Lady Gaga is banned from Indonesia because of her “blasphemous” song lyrics, “erotic” performances, and “vulgar” outfits, according to Islamic hard-liners.

The singer tweeted her apology to her Indonesian little monsters:

“We had to cancel the concert in Indonesia. I’m so very sorry to the fans & just as devastated as you, if not more. You are everything to me.”

“I will try to put together something special for you. My love for Indonesia has only grown. ?#GagaSendsLoveToJakarta and all its people.”

Following a previous performance in the Philippines, her next stop on the Asian portion of her Born This Way Tour is Singapore.

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Kanye West Debuts Cruel Summer in Cannes

AlbertCostill — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:05:51 +0000

During a speech following the premiere of his short film, Cruel Summer, in Cannes, France, Kanye West stated:

“I’m not the best director in the world or anything like that, but I had an idea. I could dream of, one day, this being the way that people watch movies, in this form where it surrounds you, and people want to go back and see it more and more because they missed something else to the left and missed something else to the right, and it felt more like the experience of life.”

The rapper, designer, and now, director, unveiled his 30-minute experimental film at a splashy party Wednesday night at the Palm Beach Club during the Cannes Film Festival. Celebs in attendance included Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, and Kid Cudi.

The film was inspired by West’s upcoming G.O.O.D. Music compilation of the same name and stars Kid Cudi as a car thief who falls in love with a blind Arabian princess. The film was projected onto seven screens inside a tented pyramid, which was designed to give viewers a fully immersed viewing experience. MTV stated:

“Seven screens alternately come on and off, sometimes showing different angles of one shot, other times acting as an extended wide screen, complete with a ceiling and floor. This means the audience looks around them at the images, instead of staring straight ahead.”

Cruel Summer has been described as an extended music video, meaning that it contains sparse dialogue and striking, slow-motion images set to a rocking soundtrack, much like Kanye’s 2010 online film, Runaway. Surprisingly, the project has been met with positive reactions so far.

Logan Hill, a senior editor at GQ, said:

“The music was the best part – big complex production, huge beats.”

The Hollywood Reporter noted that there were numerous audience members chair-dancing, Vulture praised Kanye for his “great visual sense,” and the LA Times stated:

“The story is secondary to the pyrotechnics, with new music from West and a thumping surround-sound quality that makes a 3-D Michael Bay effort feel like an iPad short.”

Cruel Summer stars Kid Cudi, Razane Jammal, Pusha T, Big Sean, Palestinian actor Ali Suliman, Aziz Ansari, and, of course, Mr. Kanye West himself. West hopes to have the film released in theaters in New York and Qatar, where the short was filmed, sometime in the near future.

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Geek Alert: The Avengers Cologne Now Available!

Asmara Wreksono — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:34 +0000

The Avengers craze is far from over. The mega box office hit is squeezing every last dollar out of fans via side products like action figures and, most recently, colognes. JADS International LLC has produced a line of Avengers colognes with the approval of Marvel. If you think they just used Iron Man or the super-handsome Thor as inspiration, think again. The collection also includes a cologne inspired by The Hulk. Yes, we know it’s rather hard to imagine, but check out the descriptions of the colognes in the collection:

Patriot – Based on Captain America

A cologne that pays homage to the confident, stands-up-to-bullies, hard-working, average Joe in every man. PATRIOT cologne is both reserved and sexy, like a symbol on a shield or a moniker on a motorcycle helmet. Fresh notes of green lime and white pepper are blended with oak wood, sandalwood, and tequila for an adventurous finish. Perfect for any time or place, PATRIOT cologne puts the Novus Mundus in your strong, sensuous hands for you to embrace and discover.

Mark VII – Based on Iron Man

A resolutely sophisticated cologne forged from the sea, the sun, the earth, and a touch of devil-may-care whimsy. Transparent, aromatic, and modern in nature, Mark VII combines mandarin, neroli, nasturtium, and jasmine layered with light patchouli to create a contemporary expression of “I don’t play well with others” confidence. This one will leave you ready for whatever genius, billionaire, playboy-philanthropist you might encounter along the way.

Smash! – Based on The HULK

Very unusual and rare materials have been brought together to create a woody, aquatic cologne that evokes both a serene sense of timeless freedom and a single-minded, unbridled passion for life. Yuzu, bergamot, and tarragon create clean, clear top notes along with unexpected layers of water lily and nutmeg. SMASH! then carries an intense woody drydown enriched with Indian sandalwood, vetiver, musk, and sharp cedar. Complementary to a full range of emotions, it wears well for work, the lab, or an evening out on the town.

Worthy – Based on Thor

This woody, citrus cologne is a unique, meaningful combination of bergamot, frozen ginger, and wheatgrass blended with a hint of fresh natural grapefruit and layered deeply with aromatic cypress. Base notes possess sensual, seductive tones of dark amber and cedarwood, creating and enhancing a deep, dry masculine (dare we say almost God-like?) musk.

If you can’t pick one, why not get all four? The Avengers Cologne Set is available at Amazon.com for $56.99. Embrace your inner hero (or geek, whichever you think is cooler) and get going. You might be the first great-smelling superhero (or geek) on earth.

2012 BET Awards Nominees Announced: Kanye West Tops the List

Asmara Wreksono — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:11:28 +0000

The nominations for the 2012 BET Awards were announced on May 22 at the BET Studios in New York City. After much speculation about who is going to host the award show, it was announced that this year’s BET Awards won’t be hosted by a comedian like in previous years. The 2012 BET Awards will be hosted by the highest-grossing actor of all time, Samuel L. Jackson. Stephen Hill, President of BET’s Music Programming and Specials, announced Jackson’s involvement:

“We are massively excited about having Sam Jackson host the BET Awards. His wit, presence, and gigantic personality are the perfect match for our show.”

The current performer lineup includes Melanie Fiona, Diggy Simmons, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Astro, Mindless Behavior, and DJ Khaled. Additional performers will be announced soon.

As for the nominees, rapper Kanye West led the scoreboard with seven nominations, including Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, and five other nominations with Jay-Z. Jay-Z’s wife, Beyonce, received six nominations, including Best Female R&B Artist and two Video of the Year nominations for “Countdown” and “Love on Top.”

Be sure to watch the 2012 BET Awards, which will take place on July 1 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. For the complete list of nominees, you can visit BET.com.

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