Can we please get Keri Hilson a stylist that understands that you cannot mix a sweater with short shorts and suede boots? I understand that she wants to wear her shorts but she looks confused. Dear Keri, it is fall, soon to be winter in a few weeks go back and try it again. That. is. all
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Wreck of the Week: Keri Hilson
Posted by VII MAGAZINE at 11/06/2010 08:35:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: keri hilson, wreck of the week
Domestic violence music: Rihanna
Rihanna is quickly becoming the spokes person for domestic violence… you would think after she pissed off Chris breezy and got her ass kicked she would try to forget about the whole ordeal. But after we all heard Eminem’s platinum album “love the way you lie” struck a cord with the critics and women alike. Now that Rihanna has an album of her own coming out with hot singles like “what’s my name” featuring Drake, you would think she’s done with loving an ass kicking.. but surprise .. there is a part 2 to the madness and this time its from her point of view. Maybe its me but I think Eminem is getting a little too into this… but without further banter… here is the track to be featured on “LOUD”
Rihanna by WWW.VIIMAG.COM
Here is the track listing for her album, unfortunately there is no mention of “tea mo” or “Who’s that chick” maybe well get it as a bonus
the album is scheduled to be released on November 16, 2010
Rihanna – Loud
1. S&M
2. What’s My Name feat. Drake
3. Cheers (Drink To That)
4. Fading
5. Only Girl (In The World)
6. California King Bed
7. Man Down
8. Raining Men feat. Nicki Minaj
9. Complicated
10. Skin
11. Love The Way You Lie (Part II) feat. Eminem
The album will be released in four separate editions: the standard edition featuring all 11 tracks, the deluxe edition, which also features a 30 minute DVD presenting "The Making of Loud", and a digipack package. There is also the limited edition Loud couture edition featuring the deluxe edition of Loud, and most things in the Ultra Couture Edition.[21] The limited edition Ultra Couture Edition features a copy of the Deluxe Edition of Loud signed by Rihanna herself, as well as a deluxe cover art lithograph, a box set with enhanced clear couture cover, a full-size photo book and the MP3 download of Loud on street date.[22] All of those features are included in the regular couture edition, except the autograph of Rihanna.
Posted by VII MAGAZINE at 11/06/2010 12:19:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: album releases, Chris Brown, Drake, Eminem, MUSIC., Nicki Minaj, Rihanna
Friday, November 5, 2010
Black Shows Canceled
Just when the African-American community got excited about seeing more diverse roles for people of color, two shows featuring prominent black actors/actresses get the axe.
NBC confirmed that they will not renew J.J. Abrams "Undercovers" for a second season, while ABC cancels "My Generation".
With J.J. Abrams (of "Lost" & "Alias") as the executive producer of "Undercovers" and securing two charismatic lead roles filled by Boris Kodjoe & Gugu Mbatha-Raw's (sidenote: I would...
...yum um, I'll save that thought for another post...excuse my drool (:F), ladies), the show was destined to succeed.
"Undercovers" was the first TV series to feature 2 African-American leads on prime-time network television. The pilot debuted with an audience of 8.7 million viewers, but the following week's number drifted off by more than a million viewers. That viewership number alone is not grounds for cancellation, since NBC has other shows ("Community" and "30 Rock") that are in that range or worse.
So, why did the show get the axe? With all of the stunts and spy espionage, it may have been too pricey for a network television station.
*Maybe they can pull something similar to what Kelsey Grammar did with "The Game", and switch to a network that can accommodate their shooting demands. Maybe?
The case with ABC's "My Generation" starring Mehcad Brooks --I can't stop calling him 'Eggs', and I know the rest of y'all can't stop calling him 'Jerome', lol-- ABC 86-ed it after only two airings! Well damn! [/Gucci Mane]
Mehcad Brooks starred as Army Sergeant Rolly Marks, devoted husband, and soon to be a loving father.
"My Generation" is was a television drama that was is a documentary-style series "about the lives of nine young adults (Michael Stahl-David, Kelli Garner, Jaime King, Keir O'Donnell, Sebastian Sozzi, Mehcad Brooks, Anne Son, Daniella Alonso and Julian Morris) who graduated from the same Texas high school. "My Generation" hangs on the premise that, 10 years ago, they were followed around by a documentary crew that desperately wants to film them again. The point? To see how teenage predictions compare to grown-up realities"(via NetFlix)
With such a new, refreshing premise and being the lead-in to ABC's most popular drama "Grey's Anatomy", "My Generation" had an equal formula to success as "Undercovers".
Alas, ABC's docu-drama succumbed to the same fate as "Undercovers" due to it's second week's viewership dropping a substantial amount and weak ratings from the 18-49 demographic.
It seems no new show is safe from cancellation this time of year.
Especially if your...
...on network television (see what I did there).
Posted by VII MAGAZINE at 11/05/2010 01:17:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: ABC, boris kodjoe, Entertainment news, Game, gugu mbatha-raw, J.J. Abrams, mehcad brooks, Nahmane, NBC
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Jordan Melo M7 - "Jade" / "University Blue"
As we inch closer to November 21st, Nike keeps the conveyor belt rolling with these colorways of the Melo M7. Slated to drop just before Turkey Day in the states, the M7 will be on shelves with a price tag of $130. Expect Zoom Air in the Phylon material forefoot and a large volume Max Air unit in the heel of the M7.
First up are the M7's "Jade" colorway.
The special "Jade" colorway is symbolic of Carmelo's transition from a "rough, unpolised stone" into the gem that we know today (and all this time, you were thinking the shoes had something to do with Heineken, lol). The red laces represent China, where the jade stone is highly revered.
A Chinese proverb is written on the jade colored translucent outsole that translates to "if the jade is not polished, it will not be a gem". Chinese Jade artwork also adorn the special packaging of the M7.
The "Jade" M7 are currently an Asia exclusive, but you can (pre-)order them here.
More in line with the jerseys that engulf the Pepsi Center are the "University Blue" colorway. Inspired by the colors of the Denver Nuggets, the "University Blue" M7 are draped in White patent leather (with a White underlay) atop a Univ. Blue midsole. The Max Air unit in the heel are in a Nuggets Varsity Maize.
If the "University Blue" M7 more your liking you can pre-order them here.
Below is a sneak peek at the other colorways ("Cranberry"/"Blue" Faux-posites and the -black- Oak Hill Academys) that will be dropping sooner that later.
Here is a closer shot of the "Cranberry" -as the heads like to call 'em- 'faux-posites'.
Once again, the M7 drops on November 21st. Hey, who knows we might get a NY Knicks colorway before then, lol.
;)
Posted by VII MAGAZINE at 11/04/2010 10:51:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Carmelo Anthony, FASHION, Nahmane, shoe trends
Kanye West - "All Of The Lights"
Here is Kanye West's "All Of The Lights" featuring John Legend, The-Dream, Ryan Leslie, Tony Williams, Charlie Wilson, Elly Jackson, Alicia Keys, Fergie, KiD CuDi, Rihanna & Elton John (Whew, that was a mouthful!)
Kanye West - "All Of The Lights"
Also, below is rumored to be Ye's third cover for Twisted Dark Fantasy.
Thoughts?
Dark Twisted Fantasy drops November 22nd. In the meantime, you can pre-order the album here.
Posted by VII MAGAZINE at 11/04/2010 10:06:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Alicia Keys, Charlie Wilson, Elly Jackson, Elton John, Fergie, G.O.O.D., John Legend, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Nahmane, Rihanna, Ryan Leslie, The Dream, Tony Williams, Uncle Charlie