Sooo, other than a gazillion BBQ’s…take advantage of your (hopefully) 1/2 day today to get into some trouble, of the good kind that is. PS. We are OUT – see ya Monday!

Friday, July 3rd

NYC

Hoods to Woods (trailer above) & Favela Rising @ BAM

From Brooklyn to Brasil, the Afro Punk festival kicks off with a viewing of 2 great independent films that will take you from the streets of Bed Stuy, to the mountains of South America, and then land in the favelas of Rio.

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Ok. I’ve waited all week to write this, but I would end up getting in arguments whenever I started debating the topic out-loud. In memory of Michael, and in celebration of music, now is the time to settle the score once and for all: Which was better—”Remember The Time” or “Thriller?”

They were both groundbreaking videos with new techology and cinematic-worthy productions, but if the two were to come out at the same time, which one would you ride with? Feel free to bring the argument to the BBQs over the weekend, and remember to consider the details, good or bad: (more…)

I’m all for non-pants, but I’m not sure what to make of biker shorts coming back OUTSIDE of the gym. Am I the only one that kinda equates the shorts with American Apparel disgusting attempt to re-introduce scrunchies?

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Happy Fourth of July to our US Parlouristas!!! Eat some BBQ for us! And if you hate former US Prez Bush, don’t go here.

Traffic is LA will be ape-shit on Tuesday, er….Michael Jackson’s memorial service will be held at the Staples Center in Downtown LA…aka by my Granny’s. SIGH [USAT]

9.5% of America is out of a job…don’t be depressed though, this madness can’t last forever. promise. [MH]

US Prez Obama to Russian PM Putin: “Stop with the Cold War antics, it’s 2009 dude.” [G]

All those US troops in Afghanistan might start the third world war. You heard it here first… [NYT]

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What: ‘Hot Mess” Pint Glass
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Why: $4.99
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Where: Urban Outfitters
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Because we know that this weekend calls for three things: Boys/Babes, BBQ & Beer—you might as well bring your own glass, lol! If you are gonna be a mess…be a HOT mess!
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ps. Drink safe and remember that real divas don’t drive drunk!

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Now isn’t this something, and they’re getting it IN!