Hip-hop’s newest generation invaded the Civic Center, with B.o.B. and Lupe Fiasco hitting the stage Tuesday night. Opening with “Airplanes,” B.o.B. commanded the stage, just him and an obnoxious DJ in the corner, yelling out obligatory DJ-like things. It wasn’t until he went acapella on…
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I hate sounding like Jay Leno, but how about that Double Down Sandwich? In case you have been living in a pop-culture/fast-food bereft cave, Kentucky Fried Chicken has just unleashed its newest piece of fast food snuff in the form of the Double Down Sandwich,…
Remember the crazed rap backlash that occurred a few years ago? Every moral leader crawled out of the woodwork to say rap was “poisoning the youth,” or “corrupting the children,” as they tried to tell people that listening to “In da Club” or Three 6…
Since the rise of Lupe Fiasco in 2006, the hip-hop scene has taken a drastic turn. Lupe was just the beginning. Since then, rappers such as Kid Cudi and The Cool Kids have followed in the footsteps of an indie rap artist trying to make…
Many young boys test out their poetry skills in grade school trying to impress a girl. It’s usually no more than a spin-off of “Roses are red, violets are blue.” Daunte Henderson was no different, until he turned that love of poetry into a blossoming…
You’ve seen them on “Jerry Springer,” destroying everything in their path, wrecking furniture, taking out referees and trashing the sets. I’m not talking about porn stars, angry moms or even drunk kissing cousins. It’s midget wrestling, and it’s going to be in Peoria. Extreme Midget…
Summer has always been a time for hot dogs, bloated Hollywood blockbusters and ridiculous ticket gouging at every show. In this tough economic time, it’s best to get the most for your money when heading out on the festival circuit. In the interest of survival,…
When I first heard of the remake of “Clash of the Titans,” I couldn’t help but think of endless epic gore-ensuing battles combined with a compelling back-story that ties all of the intricacies of Greek mythology with man’s waning loyalty toward them. While the remake…
Men in cowboy hats usually elicit large groans, eye rolls and at least one offensive redneck joke. It doesn’t help that the wearer usually completes the outfit with a coordinating, obnoxious belt buckle, a dirty mullet and boots with spurs. We tend to think stereotypical…
Though other shows quench my need for foodie competition, I’ve been craving some “Top Chef.” And luckily, Bravo is fulfilling my wish. “Top Chef Masters” started this week, and while it’s not as strong as the original “Top Chef,” it’s better than most of the…