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Roundball Soundoff Presents: Your 2012-2013 NBA Preview (Western Conference)

Jay November 2, 2012

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Earlier this week, Jay previewed the Eastern Conference (with a surprise pick to come out of the East). If you thought his Eastern Conference finals pick was a surprise, his Western Conference pick is an even bigger surprise. By the way, also check …

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Who The Hell Is…Fred The Godson?

June. November 2, 2012

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Check out Bronx-raised MC Fred The Godson. Is he the next big thing?

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The Viewfinder: Vampire Weekend, ”Unbelievers”

Big Money November 2, 2012

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Vampire Weekend performs a new song on late night TV…does that mean we’re closer to a new album?

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The Viewfinder: Sy Smith featuring Rahsaan Patterson, ”Nights (Feel Like Gettin’ Down)”

Big Money November 1, 2012

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Soul siren Sy Smith takes on a Billy Ocean classic, with help from one of our favorites, Rahsaan Patterson!

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Big Money Presents: Aging Hip Replacement Vol. 2, Episode 1-The Takeover

Big Money November 1, 2012

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Same old column, brand new “hipster.”

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A New Hope or Will the Empire Strike Back? What the Disney/Lucasfilm Merger Means to Fanboys!

K-Daddy November 1, 2012

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One “Star Wars” megafan is deeply conflicted about the Disney/Lucasfilm merger.

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The X Factor USA Season 2 — And Then There Were 16

GG November 1, 2012

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On Wednesday, I posted my top 16 rankings of the X Factor USA contestants . It wasn’t a very popular list and in fact, my Popblerd Reality Check podcast co-host, Tiffany (aka @TVProducerLady ) tweeted this at me today in response to my request…

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Spin Cycle: Brandy, Two Eleven

Big Money October 31, 2012

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Former teen queen Brandy makes a case for adult relevance with her sixth album, “Two Eleven.”

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Reality Check — Ranking The Top 16 X Factor Season 2 Contestants

GG October 31, 2012

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The X Factor is back for season two after a fairly entertaining season one. After putting all his American Idol eggs into his X Factor basket, Simon Cowell brought over his very successful UK show to an American audience, but it wasn’t a hit …

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The Viewfinder: Air Traffic Controller, ”The Work”

Big Money October 31, 2012

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Get your Halloween jollies in with “The Work,” the new video by Air Traffic Controller. Boooooooo!

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The 31 Days of Halloween, Day 31: Halloween

Drew October 31, 2012

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Well, was anybody shocked? Remember, when I was setting up this series — back with Day 1′s write-up of May — I warned you that the actual holiday’s corresponding movie was going to be a predictable choice. Given that John Car…

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Roundball Soundoff Presents: Your 2012-2013 NBA Preview (Eastern Conference)

Jay October 30, 2012

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If you don’t know, Jay is a hardcore New York Knicks fan. He hosts a podcast about all Knicks everythang . Give it some love. Now, onto the preview. Eastern Conference Preview Miami Heat — The defending champs replaced Ronny Turiaf and Eddy…

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Spin Cycle: Taylor Swift, Red

Drew October 30, 2012

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The patron saint of heartbroken tweens returns with – comparatively – her most adult album yet, “Red”. Popblerd has the review!

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The Popblerd New Release Report 10/30/12: Ho Ho Ho!

Big Money October 30, 2012

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Let Rod Stewart put a little jingle in your bells…and other hot albums coming out this week, in our latest New Release Report!

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The 31 Days of Halloween, Day 30: Trick r Treat

Drew October 30, 2012

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There are a lot of great horror movies out there. I mean, I wouldn’t be writing this series if I didn’t legitimately believe that: but I believe in the simple, glorious pleasures of this genre enough to commit to writing a month-long dai…

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The Viewfinder: EvitaN, ”Euphoric” (featuring Craig G.)

Big Money October 29, 2012

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Dres and Jarobi keep putting out dope videos. “Euphoric” (which features Craig G) is no exception.

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Metal Monday Volume 94 (10.29.12)

Jesse October 29, 2012

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I don’t have a lot of regrets in my life but one of them is missing the last show that Isis played in Boston due to unforeseen circumstances. Regardless, I still love the band to this day and wear my Isis/Pelican/Tombs limited edition Shirts …

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The 31 Days of Halloween, Day 29: The House of the Devil

Drew October 29, 2012

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Ti West’s The House of the Devil is a peculiar, unassuming little film. It’s an ’80s horror movie created in 2009, filmed with the unmistakable grit and style of the era, but without any of the bells and whistles and camp of its t…

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Roundball Soundoff — Poptificating On The Upcoming NBA Season

GG October 29, 2012

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This is the first of three upcoming posts about the 2012-2013 NBA season. Because of the Olympics, it feels like the season just ended . For hoop fans, this is great. We had a two and a half month break with no basketball and now they’re back…

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Songs In The Key of Life 18: ”Cry”

June. October 29, 2012

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It’s okay to cry. Right?

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Sweet Chin Muzak — The Giants Are The 2012 World Series Champs

GG October 29, 2012

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In my last post, I talked about how I felt really good about game three because even after winning the first two games, the “experts” were saying that the Giants were lucky and they were getting all the breaks. And most of them picked t…

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Blerd Appreciation: Meshell Ndegeocello

blerd October 25, 2012

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If anyone was to ask me who the most underrated artist of the past twenty years, there would be absolutely no hesitation in my response Meshell Ndegeocello. Since her debut in 1993, the singer, composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist has been…

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The 31 Days of Halloween, Day 25: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Drew October 25, 2012

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So here we are: the final week of the Halloween season. It’s almost bittersweet — and in this, our last seven days together, it’s time to bring the Halloween goodies fast and furious. We’re gonna get real scary over the next …

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Spin Cycle: The D.O.T., And That

Jesse October 25, 2012

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Mike Skinner. The Streets. Rob Harvey. The Music. Together=The D.O.T.

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Diggin’ In The Crates: Rebbie Jackson, Centipede

blerd October 25, 2012

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In 1984, it paid to be a Jackson-literally and figuratively. Katherine and Joe’s nine kids were in their glory around this time-riding high on the success of Michael’s Thriller album. In that year alone, the six brothers recorded and r…

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Sweet Chin Muzak — Live At Game 1 Of The 2012 World Series

GG October 25, 2012

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Thanks to a lucky break and some fantastic co-workers , I was able to attend game one of the World Series at AT&T Park. The closest I’d come to being at a game of this magnitude was in 2010 when the San Francisco Giants were playing the P…

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The 31 Days of Halloween, Days 23-24: Splinter & The Host

Drew October 24, 2012

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Yesterday, we discussed — among other films — Frank Darabont’s The Mist, which examined what happens when groups of people in extreme danger start to turn on each other. One of today’s films, Toby Wilkins’ Splinter, ta…

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