Braggin Rights - Blvd Boy Anthem

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 26, 2013 at 17:00

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BY Paul Bass

SOURCE OF STORY MORE INFO This story in the Independent last week

Riding Dirty! Nicki Minaj Stunts On Her Way To The Supermarket (PHOTOS)

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 26, 2013 at 1:00

Nicki Minaj would like us to know she is about that bike life!

Read more: http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/nicki-minaj-riding-bike-motorcycle-supermarket-photos#ixzz2OcXNrT6Q

Rihanna Barrington High School Visit In Chicago Is 'Huge Deal' To Students Rihanna Barrington High School Visit In Chicago Is 'Huge Deal' To Students

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 25, 2013 at 2:30

Rihanna Barrington High School

BARRINGTON, Ill. — Pop star Rihanna has dropped in on high school students in a northwestern Chicago suburb.

Barrington High School earned Friday's visit as a reward for winning the singer's "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" video contest.

The five-minute, student-produced video highlighted the school's volunteer and community service programs.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports ( ) that the singer told students she admired their passion and volunteerism. http://bit.ly/10wxpTC

Rihanna showed up more than five hours late, but some in the crowd said she was worth the wait.

She also posed for photos before heading off to her Friday night concert at Chicago's United Center.

Barrington freshman Nisha Ali says "the fact that she came here and thanked us was a huge deal."

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Information from: Chicago Sun-Times, http://www.suntimes.com/index

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Fury Hopes to Bring Luck of the Irish to MSG 4/20

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 25, 2013 at 1:55

TYSON FURY HOPES TO BRING LUCK OF THE IRISH

INTO THE GARDEN AGAINST STEVE CUNNINGHAM

NEW YORK - Heavyweight import Tyson Fury, 20-0, 14 KOs, invades New York City on April 20th in the afternoon show at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Fury hopes to bring the "Luck of the Irish" with him when he takes on former two-time world champion Steve Cunningham, 25-5, 12 KOs, in a 12-round IBF heavyweight elimination fight. The winner of the bout, which will be broadcast live 4PM ET in the states on network television by NBC, earns the #2 spot in the IBF rankings, and stays on course for a shot at champion Wladimir Klitschko. The event will be Fury's American debut.

Fury, who is of Irish heritage and was named after boxing great Mike Tyson, is no fighting leprechaun. In fact, at 6' 9", he is quite the opposite, and should prove to be a tall task for Cunningham to topple. The battle-tested "USS" Cunningham has been in the ring with top quality foes, all over the world. However, he's never faced a hard-punching giant like Fury.

Cunningham moved up from the cruiserweight division last year, and has looked good as a heavyweight thus far, but this fight should determine whether or not he can handle one of the gloved giants that so dominate the heavyweight division these days.

Fury is a fighting machine with heavy hands and size advantages enough to make any Cunningham fan very nervous. Fury was the first to defeat Londoner Dereck Chisora, and added tough guy Vinnie Maddalone to his list of victims last year. In his most recent outing, Fury beat well-rounded former title challenger Kevin Johnson over 12 rounds to bring his winning streak to an even 20 straight.

Fury is on a roll but along with advantages in height and weight, he'll need to bring his "A" game and a bit of that Irish fortune to the Garden if he wants to add USS Steve to his win column. Bookmakers in England have the odds even. The battle should be everything fans look for in a high-profile international heavyweight contest - especially if it's anything like the press conference to announce the fight.

When the fighters came together for the first time last week, emotions flared on the dais, and Fury made it clear he would make a memorable American debut on April 20th. "I'm a man on a mission," Fury said. "I mean business. Your heavyweight run is coming to an end. I'm going to retire you Steve."

Cunningham mostly stayed in control, saying he doesn't like it when fighters do their talking outside of the ring. "The guys who talk a lot? They're chumps," Cunningham said.

We'll find out who is correct at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in about one month.

APRIL 20TH FIGHT INFO:

April 20th at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York features a 12-round heavyweight battle between Tyson Fury and Steve Cunningham in the main event. Curtis Stevens will take on Derrick Findley in the 8-round middleweight co-feature. Six additional bouts are planned for the undercard. The main event and co-feature will be broadcast 4PM ET on NBC as a special 2 hour afternoon presentation of NBC Sports Fight Night. The card is presented by Hennessy Sports and Main Events.

The main event is an official IBF Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #2 position. The winner must meet #1 or the leading available contender to establish the mandatory challenger for Heavyweight King Wladimir Klitschko.

Tickets are priced at $25, $50, $100, $250 and $500. Tickets are available at the Madison Square Garden box office, through Ticketmaster 866-858-0008 and atticketmaster.com. Ticket prices include a $5 Facility Surcharge. Ticketmaster purchases are subject to a Ticketmaster Surcharge. Wheelchairs, companion seats, aisle seats and Assistive Listening Devices are available 212-465-6035.

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Postal Carriers Make A Sunday Delivery

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 22:30

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BY Paul Bass

Hundreds of letter carriers from throughout Connecticut came to the New Haven Green along with a U.S. Senator and Congresswoman to send a message to the U.S. postmaster general: Keep Saturday deliveries intact. Or else.

They delivered the message at a lively noon rally Sunday.

The rally, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 20, had a simple cry: “Six days yes! Five days no!”SOURCE

SOUCE OF STORY http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/postal_carriers_make_a_sunday_delivery/

SHELITO VINCENT vs ROSIE THOMAS: CES BOXING "THE PRIDE IS BACK"

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 20:13

Atlanta police issue arrest warrant for rapper Gucci Mane for nightclub incident

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 15:25

Rapper Gucci Mane

Atlanta (CNN) -- Atlanta police have issued an arrest warrant for rapper Gucci Mane who allegedly struck a man on the head with a champagne bottle at a downtown Atlanta nightclub.

The man told police he tried to begin a conversation with the rapper at the Harlem Nights Ultra Lounge club when he was "suddenly struck."

The attack left a deep gash on the man's head, Atlanta police Sgt. Greg Lyon said.

BIRTH BEATS OF HIP HOP-LEGEND OF SKULL SNAPS PT1

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 1:14

Feel This Moment - Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 0:58

Limbo - Daddy Yankee

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 24, 2013 at 0:53

The Original Harlem Shakers at The Breakfast Club - Power 105.1

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 23, 2013 at 23:49

Keisha Knight Pulliam Tells Sway What She Learned From The Cosby Show

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 23, 2013 at 15:12

Keisha Knight Pulliam Weighs in on Groupies on Sway in the Morning

KKP Speaks on Diving on "The Splash" on Sway in the Morning

Daymond John of 'Shark Tank' shares entrepreneurial tips with Yale audience

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 22, 2013 at 13:06

NEW HAVEN — You can take Daymond John out of the “Shark Tank,” but he still has plenty of bite.

John, the fashion branding guru and panelist on TV’s “Shark Tank,” told an audience at Yale University Thursday that entrepreneurship is color blind.

“The only color that everybody likes is green,” John said, at an appearance sponsored by the Yale University African American Affinity Group. “Sell. Sell. Sell. That solves all your issues.”

SOURCE OF STORY http://www.nhregister.com/articles/2013/03/22/news/new_haven/doc514ba4ec8eb2a807154073.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Celebrities Interview: Halle Berry Talks "The Call"

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 22, 2013 at 2:20

Celebrities Interview: Pam Grier Honored at Film Society of Lincoln Center

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 22, 2013 at 2:04

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'American Idol' Top 9 Results: Who Got Eliminated?

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 22, 2013 at 1:49

(Fox)

After a performance episode that included a few show-stopping Beatles numbers and Nicki Minaj getting bleeped, it was time to send someone to the cold, dark world of Idol oblivion, aka back home. So who got the boot and who lives on to sing another day?

Ryan Seacrest tried to toy with the contestants for as long as humanly possible (seriously, these elimination episodes are like some form of cruel and unusual punishment), but in the endPaul Jolley, Devin Velez, and Amber Holcomb(!) were sent to the Bottom 3 stools of doom. Despite a very lackluster performance, Lazaro Arbos managed to squeak by thanks to his devoted (if possibly tone deaf) fan base.

source of story http://www.zimbio.com/TV+News/articles/FoSpRxe-RBr/American+Idol+Top+9+Results+Got+Eliminated

Lundy takes on tall task

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 21, 2013 at 14:39

CES photo by Jerry Coli

HANK LUNDY (RIGHT), seen here in his win over Dannie Williams in March of 2012, will face unbeaten Russian Viktor Postol today in Kiev, Ukraine for the WBC International light welterweight title.

Lundy faces tall task Thursday in Kiev as he aims for WBC title against unbeaten Postol

KIEV, Ukraine (March 21^st, 2013) - Knocking out would-be adversaries on foreign soil is nothing new for "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy, but Thursday's challenge could prove to be the toughest, and perhaps most unique, of his young career.

On Thursday, March 21^st, 2013 (11:30 a.m. ET) Lundy (22-2-1, 11 KOs) will challenge unbeaten Russian light welterweight Viktor Postol(21-0, 10 KOs) in a 12-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International title at Club Sportlife in Kiev, yet another road trip for boxing's most prolific road warrior.

The 5-foot-11 Postol, ranked No. 3 by the WBC, has only fought once on U.S. soil with the majority of his bouts being held in his native Ukraine, whereas Lundy - a former North American Boxing Federation (NABF) and North American Boxing Organization (NABO) title-holder in the lightweight division who is now ranked No. 9 by the WBC - has made a career out of stealing the show in various venues across the globe. Since 2009, the Philadelphia native has fought 10 fights at nine different venues, including stops in Quebec, where he dominated hometown favorite Omri Lowther on ESPN2, and Chicago, Ill., where he knocked out former world champion David Diaz on national television.

While Postol is still unbeaten, Lundy boasts a superior edge in the strength of his competition; his losses have come against former world-title challenger John Molina and current NABF lightweight championRaymundo Beltran. The two had a combined record of 45-7 when they fought Lundy.

Lundy's victories have been even more impressive; starting with his knockout win over Aldo Valtierra in 2009, Lundy has dusted off a variety of elite opponents, including Tyrese Hendrix (21-3-1), who was unbeaten at the time, former Venezuelan Olympian Patrick Lopez(21-5), current World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight championRichard Abril (18-3-1) and power-puncher Dannie Williams (22-3), who entered his fight with Lundy ranked No. 2 in the NABF.

"Everyone knows 'Hammerin'' Hank will fight anyone, anywhere at anytime," Lundy said. "I've proven myself time and time again on the road."

Not only is he facing another tough road test, Lundy is also moving up in weight from 135 pounds to 140. Though he's fought most of his bouts in the lightweight division, Lundy has stepped up to 140 in the past with tremendous success, most recently against Lowther in Lowther's backyard on short notice. Thursday will be Postol's toughest test to date and perhaps his most challenging fight since he dominated former world champion DeMarcus Corley in October.

Thursday's winner will continue to climb the WBC rankings and perhaps earn a world-title shot in the light welterweight division against the winner of the Danny Garcia-Zab Judah bout in April in which Garcia will aim to defend his title for the third time against the resurgent Judah, who is back in the picture despite getting knocked out by Amir Khan two years ago in his most recent shot at a world title.

Thursday's show is promoted by Roman Valesiuk's Elite Boxing Promotion of Ukraine and will also feature a WBC International cruiserweight title bout between Dmytro Kucher (20-0, 15 KOs) andJulio Cesar Dos Santos (22-1, 20 KOs). Lundy is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., of Providence, R.I. For more information, visit www.cesboxing.com.

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Marley Marl 'Classic Recipes' - Recreating MC Shan 'The Bridge' w/ Akai MPC Renaissance

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 20, 2013 at 13:19

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Marley Marl is unquestionably one of the greatest producers and DJs in hip hop history. His influence and importance to hip hop are undeniable, and his innovative productions and pioneering use of sampling helped define the genre. Marley Marl has produced beats for some of the music's finest MCs including Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, LL Cool J, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Kool G Rap, Nas, Rakim, and Masta Ace.

In this episode of Classic Recipes, the legendary producer explains and demonstrates how he created the beat for MC Shan's "The Bridge," one of the most memorable beats in hip hop history. As always, along with the beat programming tips and composition/production techniques he also gives us the lowdown on where and when the music was originally created.

Marl recalls the moment he first met MC Shan and recorded "Marley Marl Scratch," and also remembers when legendary rap radio personality Mr. Magic rejected a Boogie Down Productions record that was submitted for airplay on WBLS-FM, later resulting in the feud between the South Bronx crew and Marl's Juice Crew.

"The Bridge" was originally created using the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and the Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay. Marley Marl programmed the beat by triggering drum sounds (the kick and snare) from the TR-808 into the SDD-2000, giving the track a unique sound and feel.

In this video he recreates the beat using the Akai MPC Renaissance; instead of just sampling The Honey Drippers' track "Impeach The President" intro drum beat, Marley completely reprogrammed the beat from the kick and snare right down to the "Ladies and gentlemen" voice intro. Along with adding some ghost notes, he reversed The Magic Disco Machine's "Scratching'" record to create the stabs and gritty noises you hear at the beginning of "The Bridge." (Check out the last episode of Classic Recipes for more on ghost notes and how Marl used them in Eric B. & Rakim's "Eric B. Is President." http://bit.ly/Toe3tt)