The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute.  The Motown tribute will take place during halftime of the first game of the NFL’s Thanksgiving tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX.

Here is the line-up of performances:

“Heat Wave”Performed by: Vita Chambers
Original Artist: Martha & the Vandellas Year: 1963
“Higher Ground”Performed by: KEM
Original Artist: Stevie WonderYear: 1973
“I’ll Be There”Performed by: Melanie Fiona
Original Artist: The Jackson 5Year: 1970
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine”Performed by: Hal Linton
Original Artist: Marvin Gaye – 1968(also Gladys Knight & The Pips YEAR: 1967)
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”Performed by: Shontelle
Original Artist: MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL – 1967(also Original Artist: Diana Ross YEAR- 1970)
“Dancing in the Street”Performed by: Forever the Sickest Kids
Original Artist: Martha & the Vandellas Year: 1964 – YES

This should be a great show! I can’t wait to see it!

-Stay Fly!

Last Night in NYC, Rihanna held a Super Exclusive Album Release Party @ the Juliette Superclub. We got the word extra late, it was real hush hush, and the word was put out that media were not welcomed.

I’d like to vent right now, but I’m not. It’s whatever. Ya’ll call the media to snap pics of this girl walking the streets and then shut the media out of an Event where press should be.

I guess she can sell albums without us, eh?

No Doubt.

-Stay FLY!

Very Fly shoot!

Your Thoughts?

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D. Woods is still hanging by a thread I see…

I actually like the song. The video? Not so much. A bit random if you ask me. Good to see her back though!

Your thoughts?

Another great vocalist. And a great video. Nice Jessica!

-Stay Fly!

I have been waiting for a full album from Marsha. I hope the time is nearing. True talent indeed. Love her.

Your Thoughts?

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Ye was spotted looking FLY in all Black Everything accross the Ocean…

Amy Winehouse was spotted out in London in her signature Ballerina flats (And they are good and busted). Smh.

J Lo was spotted busting her A$$ at  the American Music Awards.

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Prepare yourself for R. Kelly’s new album “Untitled”. The album has appearances by Rock City, Keri Hilson, Oj Da Juicema, The Dream, Robin Thicke & Tyrese. The first single/Jawn off the album is “Number One” and the 2nd single is “Religious”. Most of tracks are produced by R. Kelly and Los Da Mystro, Roy Hamilton, Todd Dixon, and more. Album hits stores Dec. 1st!

So R. Kelly is back on the scene….

Will it be worth the purchase? We shall see…

Your Thoughts?

-Stay Fly!

Rihanna was on Good Morning America yesterday. Let’s face it she’s not been the best performer in the world. Hell, she’s not been the best performer in her room. But it looks like she’s been practicing.

Well, maybe…

Your thoughts?

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Boss Lady visited the Akademiks showroom recently to shine light on the brand’s collaboration with Duck Down Records for CMJ Music Week. Interviews with: “Noha”, Kidz In The Hall, Torae and Skyzoo.

-Stay Fly!

The Varsity is just Classic.

This December.

You’ll see my head on this jacket.

I simply love the Brooklyn Circus.

Stay tuned here and The Brooklyn Circus.

-Stay FLY!

2 Turntables And A Microphone – The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay

DVD In Stores 12/1/09

2 Turntables And A Microphone – DVD Available December 1
Image Entertainment / One Village Entertainment
http://www.image-entertainment.com
Pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/Turntables-Microphone-Life-Death-Master/dp/B002C39T14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1259007071&sr=8-1

Legendary hip-hop DJ Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay, is gunned down in his Queens studio. Security tapes of the incident mysteriously disappear, the five witnesses are uncooperative and no one is talking…until now. 2 TURNTABLES AND A MICROPHONE documents the investigation of the unsolved murder of Jam Master Jay, RUN- DMC’s groundbreaking DJ and producer, deftly revealing the history of hip-hop and mainstream rap along the way. Exclusive, candid interviews with 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Russell Simmons, RUN-DMC and more offer insight into Jam Master Jay’s life – including information that could finally help police solve the murder that shook the music world to its core.

-Stay Fly!

I can’t…

Recently pics of Katie Couric celebrating her 2006 tittle of Anchor Woman @ the CBS Evening News Emerged on Facebook…

CAPTION THIS!

She’s is gettin it IN!!!

LMAO!

-Stay FLY!

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Rockport x UNDRCRWN have joined forces and created a dope & FLY shoe!

Swarovski are now on the verge of opening up themselves to the men’s fashion market as news breaks of their upcoming collaborative designer collection. In the past, Swarovski has been a consistent offering on various Japanese and Asian brands, but for the impending collections for next year, an international cast of designers includes Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaec of Kitsune; Arashi Yanagawa of John Lawrence Sullivan; Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim; Joe-Casely Hayford, and Phillip Lim. From the sounds of the press-release seen below and the imagery, be on the look out for Swarovski Maliseet FBTs next year. -{Source}

TOKYO — Swarovski is tapping into the world of men’s wear.

The Austrian company’s components brand Crystallized-Swarovski Elements has linked up with a group of Japanese and international designers to put together a collection of men’s apparel incorporating Swarovski crystal and synthetic gemstones. Items include a leather jacket, a denim shirt, moccasin-style shoes and a slew of dazzling shirts and jackets for evening.

Swarovski is presenting the collection to retailers here in a bid to show that crystal-studded clothing and accessories can work in a commercial context and not just as statement pieces on a runway, explained Markus D. Lampe, the company’s senior vice president of marketing. The project will be presented to retailers in Europe and the U.S. next year.

“In the end it’s critical for us. It’s different to all [our previous designer] initiatives in that there is this immediate commercial impact,” Lampe said, acknowledging the company has felt the impact of the recession. As reported, Swarovski has made significant job cuts over the last 18 months.

Swarovski linked up with influential fashion editor and stylist Tomoki Sukezane to stage the exhibition. Under his guidance, each designer or brand came up with its own take on the dinner jacket and dress shirt plus a few more pieces of their choosing. The participating designers include Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaec of Kitsune; Arashi Yanagawa of John Lawrence Sullivan; Hiroki Nakamura of Visvim; Joe-Casely Hayford, and Phillip Lim.

Lampe said it was not possible to give a sales estimate for the collection but he stressed the sale of each item will go directly to the designer. Swarovski’s economic benefit derives solely from the sale of the components used to make the garment.

Swarovski has no plans to do a women’s collection in a similar vein, but one of its upcoming projects does target the female set, Lampe revealed. Next year, the company will work with a number of designers to reinterpret the little black dress, he said. The one-off creations will be auctioned, and the proceeds will benefit a breast cancer organization.

VERY FLY!

-Stay Fly!

My Bish Kelis is back!

And I’m Ecstatic! There are few folks I ride or die for, and Kelis has Always been one of them… With everyone in their Momma making a comeback the pressure is on to see what these Veterans can do. Always a trendsetter, I’m hype to see Kelis come back and show these chicks how its done, Especially fashion wise. Before Rihanna had a fashion make over, there was Kelis- I hope she BRINGS it! Here she gives a brief description of her new single, and her reason for coming back…

I. Love. It.

Your Thoughts?

-Stay FLY!