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Monday, May 23, 2011
Freshness: Nike Air Maestro
Nike’s hybrid theory: take a time-honored classic, adjust the tooling just a bit throw in some new-age technology, tweak the name a bit, and release it as a ‘new shoe’. For some shoes, the formula seems to wore (see: Air Max JR). For others, it’s one that’s best kept under wraps (see: Air Max-A-Lot). The upcoming Flight Maestro Plus has yet to release, but the scrutiny begins now; adapting the classic design of the Nike Air Maestro, the Flight Maestro Plus now features a visible Max Air at the heel and a re-done upper with details taken from the original, like the perforated segment on the upper, the placement of the swoosh, and the stitch panels on the heel/ankle. Four colorways of the Flight Maestro Plus are set to release – Black/White, a NY Knicks inspired combination, White/Black/Red, and a Grey/Black/Blue – but where’s Scottie Pippen’s All-Star colorway? Check out the four upcoming colorways below and let us know what you think of this new ‘hybrid’ design. via CK.
2011 Billboard Music Awards: The Show recap
Ken Jeong hosted the Billboard Music Awards last night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Here's a list of the winners, a couple of the performances, and a video recap for those of you who missed it.
ARTISTS
Top Artist
Eminem
Top New Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Male Artist
Eminem
Top Female Artist
Rihanna
Eminem
Top New Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Male Artist
Eminem
Top Female Artist
Rihanna
Top Duo/Group
The Black Eyed Peas
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Katy Perry
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist
Katy Perry
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Rihanna
Top Touring Artist
U2
U2
Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Digital Media Artist
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Top Digital Media Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Pop Artist
Lady Gaga
Top R&B Artist
Usher
Lady Gaga
Top R&B Artist
Usher
Top Rap Artist
Eminem
Eminem
Top Country Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist
Train
Top Alternative Artist
Mumford & Sons
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist
Train
Top Alternative Artist
Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist
Shakira
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
Shakira
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
SPECIAL AWARDS
Millennium Award
Beyonce
Beyonce
Touring Award
U2
Icon Award
Neil Diamond
ALBUMS AWARDS
Top Billboard 200 Album
Eminem — “Recovery”
Eminem — “Recovery”
Top Pop Album
Justin Bieber — “My World 2.0″
Katy Perry — “Teenage Dream”
Top R&B Album
Usher — “Raymond v. Raymond”
Justin Bieber — “My World 2.0″
Katy Perry — “Teenage Dream”
Top R&B Album
Usher — “Raymond v. Raymond”
Top Rap Album
Eminem — “Recovery”
Top Country Album
Taylor Swift — “Speak Now”
Eminem — “Recovery”
Top Country Album
Taylor Swift — “Speak Now”
Top Rock Album
Mumford & Sons — “Sigh No More”
Top Alternative Album
Mumford & Sons — “Sigh No More”
Mumford & Sons — “Sigh No More”
Top Alternative Album
Mumford & Sons — “Sigh No More”
Top Latin Album
Enrique Iglesias — “Euphoria”
Enrique Iglesias — “Euphoria”
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Lady Gaga — “The Fame”
Top Christian Album
Skillet — “Awake”
Lady Gaga — “The Fame”
Top Christian Album
Skillet — “Awake”
SONG AWARDS
Top Hot 100 Song
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Top Digital Song
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Top Digital Song
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Top Radio Song
Bruno Mars — “Just The Way You Are”
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Nelly — “Just A Dream”
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris — “Baby”
Top Pop Song
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Bruno Mars — “Just The Way You Are”
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Nelly — “Just A Dream”
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris — “Baby”
Top Pop Song
Taio Cruz — “Dynamite”
Top R&B Song
Usher Feat. will.i.am — “OMG”
Usher Feat. will.i.am — “OMG”
Top Rap Song
Eminem Feat. Rihanna — “Love The Way You Lie”
Top Country Song
Lady Antebellum — “Need You Now”
Eminem Feat. Rihanna — “Love The Way You Lie”
Top Country Song
Lady Antebellum — “Need You Now”
Top Rock Song
Train — “Hey, Soul Sister”
Top Alternative Song
Neon Trees — “Animal”
Top Latin Song
Shakira Feat. Freshleyground — “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)”
Top Dance Song
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina — “Stereo Love”
Top Christian Song
Chris Tomlin — “Our God”
Train — “Hey, Soul Sister”
Top Alternative Song
Neon Trees — “Animal”
Top Latin Song
Shakira Feat. Freshleyground — “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)”
Top Dance Song
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina — “Stereo Love”
Top Christian Song
Chris Tomlin — “Our God”
Weekend Box Office May 20, 2011 - May 22, 2011
Weekend Box Office
May 20, 2011 - May 22, 2011
TW | LW | Title | Studio | Weekend | Theaters | Total | Wk |
1 | - | Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films | $90,100,000 | 4,155 | $90,100,000 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | Universal Pictures | $21,058,000 | 2,937 | $59,518,000 | 2 | |
3 | 1 | Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios | $15,500,000 | 3,924 | $145,406,000 | 3 | |
4 | 3 | Universal Pictures | $10,631,000 | 3,622 | $186,219,000 | 4 | |
5 | 5 | 20th Century Fox | $4,650,000 | 2,593 | $131,647,000 | 6 | |
6 | 4 | Screen Gems (Sony) | $4,600,000 | 2,864 | $23,683,000 | 2 | |
7 | 6 | TriStar Pictures (Sony) | $3,700,000 | 1,472 | $31,318,000 | 3 | |
8 | 7 | Warner Bros. Pictures | $3,425,000 | 2,606 | $31,428,000 | 3 | |
9 | 8 | 20th Century Fox | $2,150,000 | 1,894 | $52,428,000 | 5 | |
10 | 9 | Lionsgate | $990,000 | 912 | $51,757,000 | 5 | |
11 | 10 | FilmDistrict | $950,000 | 984 | $40,631,000 | 7 | |
12 | - | Sony Pictures Classics | $579,000 | 6 | $579,000 | 1 |
Johnny Deep & Company took the number 1 spot this weekend with "On stranger Tides grabbing $90 million domestically, but overall, including international markets, a whooping $346.4 million, which marks the fourth-largest global opening ever.
Shout out to comingsoon.net on the info !!!
Shout out to comingsoon.net on the info !!!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
"Chicago, As I See It" & BlvdAve Presents: "Your Sports First On BlvdAve"
Hello BlvdAve family and followers. I would like to take this time out to thank the BlvdAve staff and associates for allowing me to give you the straight drop on the current events in Chicago Sports and worldwide.
So without further adieu, here is your NBA Eastern Conference Finals Wrap.
Chicago Bulls vs Miami Heat: NBA Eastern Conference Finals
In case you missed Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals...
The Miami Heat bested the Chicago Bulls in a very defensive 85-75 victory at the United Center, sending the series back to Miami tied up at 1-1. Any other time a 10 point victory away would inspire a team and undoubtedly create a momentum shift. But still haunted by a combined 1-4 record against the Bulls and the scars of a 20 point Game 1 beatdown, the Miami Heat know this series is still early and nothing can be taken for granted. As do the Bulls..
‘‘This is going to be a crazy game,’’ Rose said about playing the Heat in Game 3. ‘‘They’re going to have a lot a confidence. But someway, somehow, we just have to come away with this win. No matter how we get it, we just have to have more intensity than them, and we have to play way more aggressive.’’
Play Bulls basketball, not Game 2 basketball.
Can Haslem repeat this? |
Beyond the surprising play from the Miami bench, the Bulls starters were outplayed by the Heat's -45-81. But nonetheless, LeBron James and the Miami Heat know this series is far from over.
Here are some things to look tonight
The Worst Defense Is No Offense
The Chicago Bulls once again held an opponent to underneath their defensive average points allowed at 85 (92pts allowed season avg.) This is something that not only doesn't bother Tom Thibideau and the rest of the Bulls staff, but doesn't seem to be much of a worry for Derrick Rose and the Bulls roster either. Carlos Boozer's continuous struggles ( 3-10 shooting, 7pts, 8rebs, 2stl, 2blk,) the Bulls still have to figure out ways to get easier opportunities to convert after making key defensive stops.
The Chicago Bulls took almost twenty more shots than that of the Miami Heat going 28-82 to Miami's 32-68, making it an even more historically low night by scoring 10 points total in the 4th quarter. Although, Miami only had 14 points in the 4th quarter. So optimism exists in the Bulls hopes to take one in South Beach. At least the 4th quarter this time around.
Deng's Defense
Luol Deng has been the most consistent Bulls this season. Maybe even as consistent, if not a little more than that of Derrick Rose M.V.P. This may have been one his worst games of the season when it comes to per minute. Deng once again was the leading Bull in minutes played, staying in the game for 46 minutes, tied for a game high with LeBron James.
Deng's D has got to be more consistent against the Heat. |
The Bulls haven't lost consecutive games since Feb. 5-7
"Don't jinx us like that," Rose said.
Tip The Scale: Team vs Talent
The Chicago Bulls have one of, if not the deepest team in the NBA, depending on how you slice up the strengths and weakness. But strength's and weakness are exactly what makes the Bulls a legitimate threat to get a win in South Beach. The extreme difference in depth of the Chicago Bulls to the Miami Heat's struggling identity with their second unit, creates a bigger mismatch than any of the "Big 3" vs a single Bulls defender.
The "Bench Mob" must step up and have a bigger performance in Game 3.
LeBron James and Dwayne Wade will get theirs regardless. I don't expect the duo to combine for anything less than 50 points a game for the remainder of the series. So the Bulls key is to make sure the other 10 don't convert.
The Miami Heat bench were 12-31, LeBron James and Dwayne Wade were a combined 20-37, over 50% from the field. The Bulls must stop the rest of the Miami Heat's subpar roster. Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem were +11 for the game scoring a combined 23 points, and 13 rebounds. If they can be neutralized more in Game 3 the score could be even lower for the star studded Miami Heat something coach Tom Thibideau looks at a positive moving forward.
"I thought [Game 2] was a hard-fought game," Thibodeau said. "[If the score is] 73-73 I'm not sure anyone is saying anything because you don't know what the outcome is. It's the same thing with your shooting. It's a make-or-miss league and sometimes you go up and the ball goes in and out. But our defense has to be good. It's gotta be great. The rebounding has to be consistent. We gotta make great effort. It's about will right now."
I believe the Bulls are ready, but are the Heat? The Bulls have usually responded after losses with double digit wins since the last back-to-back loss in Feb. But this is a Miami Heat team that seems to realizing it's full potential, just at the right time.
Looks like the Eastern Conference Finals just got started, and it's poppin' off in South Beach!
F.A. Bosh, Wade, and James co-signing and jumping the gun last summer. |
You can find more "Chicago, As I See It" @ chicagonow.com/asiseeit
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Hot or Not ??? Nike SB Dunk High ‘Slayer’
Much has been made of the upcoming Nike SB Dunk High ‘Reign in Blood’, but why does Brooklyn Projects’ second Nike SB collaboration look so different from the first? BP owner and founder Dom DeLuca says an ex-employee dropped the ball on the first Brooklyn Projects x Nike SB Dunk, so he designed the entire Slayer-themed Dunk himself. DeLuca worked closely with Nike SB on everything from the rugged denim, suede and leather design to the packaging and release date and from the looks we’ve seen so far, his labor of love was well worth the work. Look through to see some new photos of the Nike SB Dunk High ‘Slayer’ and stick with Sneaker News & BlvdAve for more including the US release date. via LTD
Nike SB Dunk High ‘Reign in Blood’
Black/Team Red
313171-013
So what do you think guys, HOT OR NOT ???
In in theaters The weekend of 05/20/11- 05/22/11
Sorry for the delay, we usually do these post on fridays. None the less these are a a couple of your choices as far as new movies go in theaters, the biggest of the 3 being the latest sequel in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Will Johnny Deep & CO. have what it takes to knock "Thor" out of the # 1 spot ?? We'll let you know on monday !!!
Louder Than a Bomb
Cost of a Soul
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Friday, May 20, 2011
FRESHNESS: Air Jordan XI IE Low Wht/Blk colorway
Was the Air Jordan XI IE Low the original ‘Quick Fused’ Air Jordan release? Both the XI IE and the AJ2011QF are slightly altered versions of their flagship predecessor that feature increased ventilation atop a familiar sole design, but the XI takes it a bit further by cutting the height down below the ankle. And despite these little wrinkles, it seems crazy that we’re only now seeing this ‘Concord’-style colorway fifteen years after the originals, but that just goes to prove that Jordan Brand has a huge variety of options on deck at any moment.
Check through to see more angles of the white/black AJXI IE Low and if you want to grab yours before they hit retail, check out the limited run currently available from kickslab.
Air Jordan XI IE Low
White/Metallic Silver-Black
306008-100
08/2011
$120
Beyoncé’s album cover for "4" and new video for “Run The World (Girls)”
The video is Directed by Francis Lawrence, and it’s a battle of the sexes! It sure looks like the females came away victorious on this one tho lol. Beyoncé’s album, "4" drops June 28. This cover is also pretty raunchy, definitely a step in a new direction for the "Queen" .
We see you B ! (Hov Voice lol)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
BET Awards 2011 Nominees
It’s almost that time of the year and moments ago, the nominees for the 11th annual BET Awards were announced on 106 & Park. Chris Brown leads the pack with six while Lil Wayne right behind with five and Kanye, Drake and Rihanna racking in four. Kevin Hart hosts the ceremony, which will broadcast live in L.A. on June 26. Full nods below.
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Marsha Ambrosius
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Rihanna
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Diamond
Cymphonique
LoLa Monroe
Best Male R&B Artist
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Bruno Mars
Trey Songz
Usher
Best Group
Diddy-Dirty Money
Cali Swag District
N.E.R.D.
New Boyz
Travis Porter
Best Collaboration
B.o.B f/ Hayley Williams – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Chris Brown f/ Tyga & Kevin McCall – “Deuces”
Waka Flocka Flame f/ Roscoe Dash & Wale – “No Hands”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name?”
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All of the Lights”
Video of the Year
Marsha Ambrosius – “Far Away”
B.o.B. f/ Hayley Williams of Paramore – “Airplanes”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Keri Hilson – “Pretty Girl Rock”
Willow Smith – “Whip My Hair”
Kanye West f/ Pusha T – “Runaway”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams
Best New Artist
J. Cole
Bruno Mars
Miguel
Willow Smith
Wiz Khalifa
Best Gospel
Byron Cage
Deitrick Haddon
Mary Mary
Karen Clark Sheard
BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Actress
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Regina King
Zoe Saldana
Kerry Washington
Best Actor
Laz Alonso
Chris Brown
Don Cheadle
Idris Elba
Jamie Foxx
YoungStars Award
Shenell Edmonds
Keke Palmer
Diggy Simmons
Jaden Smith
Willow Smith
Best Movie
Death at a Funeral
For Colored Girls
Takers
The Book of Eli
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too?
Sportswoman of the Year
Tamika Catchings
Candice Dupree
Maya Moore
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Sportsman of the Year
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Derrick Rose
Michael Vick
Viewer’s Choice Award
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
Lil Wayne f/ Cory Gunz – “6 Foot 7 Foot”
Mindless Behavior – “My Girl”
Nicki Minaj f/ Drake – “Moment 4 Life”
Rihanna f/ Drake – “What’s My Name”
Trey Songz f/ Nicki Minaj – “Bottoms Up”
Centric Award
Marsha Ambrosius
Eric Benet
Cee-Lo Green
R. Kelly
Kem
Best International Act: U.K.
VV Brown
Chipmunk
Laura Izibor
Skepta
Tinchy Stryder
Tinie Tempah
Best International Act: Africa
2Face Idibia (Nigeria)
D’Banj (Nigeria)
D-Black (Ghana)
Angelique Kidjo (Benin)
Fally Ipupa (Congo DR)
Teargas (South Africa)
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