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The Oprah Show to End in 2011
November 20, 2009 / Posted in TV

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Wow!! One of the most syndicated and the longest running daytime talk shows in the United States, The Oprah Winfrey Show, will unplug from sets across he country after 25 successful seasons in the year 2011. Although this is sad news for fans that have followed Oprah's humbling beginning, it's already being reported that the Mississippi-born Winfrey is planning on starting a new show on her very own OWN network (yup, she own's that). Even if Oprah, 55, decided not to come back to television, she can certainly rest comfortably on the billions of dollars that she is worth.

 

JJ Flashback #1: Before the release of Jay-Z's 11th studio album The Blueprint 3, Oprah visited Hov's early stomping grounds in Brooklyn, New York. Here's some footage from the show:

 

 

JJ Flashback #2: Most recently, Oprah had retired Boxing champ on her show, Mike Tyson. The 2-part show was probably one of the most touching to air all season. Tyson, who has been struggling with personal issues for some time now, opened up on the daytime talk show:

 

More more info, please check out MSNBC.

 
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November 20, 2009 / Posted in TV
Monica Defines 'Still Standing'
November 17, 2009 / Posted in Music / TV

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Monica's reality TV series on BET, Still Standing, has been buzzing since it recently aired. The title of the show is also the name of Monica's 6th album release and single, which is slated for a early 2010 release.

In a recent cover story with Rolling Out Magazine, here's how the Atlanta-born Monica interpreted 'Still Standing':

"Still standing [are] words that, once you put them together, you think strength. Whatever the rest of the interpretation is, you think ‘still standing' as in not giving up, not turning back, not letting go ... that's how I feel in my everyday life. ‘Still Standing' is the title of the show, but it's also the name of the album, because it's the best representation of where I am right now. That may change in a couple of years. I hope that I'm still standing," she says as an involuntary chuckle escapes her. "But how I look at things may change. It just best describes me right now." - Monica, via Rolling Out Magazine (November 2009)

Major props to Monica, who first hit the scene in 1995 with her triple-platinum debut, Miss Thang. Check out the full interview here!

 
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November 17, 2009 / Posted in Music / TV
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Video: Beyonce, "Video Phone"
November 17, 2009 / Posted in Music / Style

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What are your thoughts on Beyonce's video for "Video Phone" (remix) featuring the outlandish Lady Gaga? Which one of the diva's do you think killed it?

 

 

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November 17, 2009 / Posted in Music / Style
Floyd Mayweather Talks About Manny Pacquiao
November 17, 2009 / Posted in Sports

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao recently defeated Miguel Cotto in a brutal 12 round match this past Saturday at the MGM Grand Hotel for the WBO welterweight title. The winner, Manny, will now face off reigning and undefeated champ, Floyd Joy Mayweather. Jr (who has a flawless record of 40-0).

Here's a clip of Floyd 'Pretty Boy' Mayweather giving his opinion on the Pacquiao's recent match with Miguel Cotto, his thoughts on how the sport of boxing perceives him and more.

 

 

In the past, Mayweather has been criticize by boxing insiders and fans of the sport for not taking on worthy of opponents. If that's the case, Floyd (who is often referred to as Pretty Boy and Money Mayweather) can't do much running now. Both Pacquiao and Mayweather will box-off in the ring in 2010.

 

 

 

 
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November 17, 2009 / Posted in Sports
Album Review: Wale, "Attention Deficit"
November 16, 2009 / Posted in Music

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JimmyJazz.com addressed that Wale is “fly” in his Nike Boots in our Blog post last month, and now we can say the same for his debut album, Attention Deficit. Being named “the greatest rapper since Jay-Z,” by GQ magazine, Wale has some huge shoes to fill. The Washington D.C., native is not trying to be politically correct.  Lyrically speaking, the rapper goes hard. The DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) rep and fan of “Go-Go” music discusses self insecurities, triumph, success, and love.

Ladies may refer to him as Mr. Never-Wear-Same-Thing, Attention Deficit delivers a raw emotion that Wale expresses only a woman can deliver. Female sensations Lady Gaga, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele, Melanie Fiona and sampled Rihanna assist the visionary.

The mind of a listener is short. Wale wants to change the way music is heard.

Downloads: “Pretty Girls feat. Gucci Mane,” “Shades feat. Chrisette Michele,” “World Tour feat. Jazmine Sullivan,” and “90210.”

 

By. Jonathan White

 

 
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November 16, 2009 / Posted in Music
Miss Info Interviews Gucci Mane
November 15, 2009 / Posted in Music

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Gucci Mane is getting ready to release his very much anticipated release, The State vs. Radric Davis, which is scheduled for a December 8th drop date. In preparation for the release, Gucci sat down with popular blogger/ radio host Miss Info to talk about the The State vs. Radric Davis, beef with Young Jeezy and more.

 

The State vs. Radric Davis features Usher ("Spotlight"), Plies ("Wasted"), OJ Da Juiceman, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, and others.

 

BONUS: Here's Gucci Mane's "Spotlight" featuring Usher.

 
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November 15, 2009 / Posted in Music
Wyclef is Coming to Jimmy Jazz!!
November 12, 2009 / Posted in Events / Jimmy Jazz Stores / Music / Style

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Jimmy Jazz is excited to announce a cool partnership with Timberland and Grammy award-winning musician, humanitarian and former-member of The Fugees, Wyclef Jean. To help launch and promote Wyclef's signature Timberland Earthkeepers Yele Haiti boot collection, fans can drop by our Jimmy Jazz location on 442 Fulton Street in Brooklyn on Thursday, November 19th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Clef will be on-site to talk about the Timberland collaboration and his  Yéle Haiti organization. Afterwards, he will conduct a meet and greet with Jimmy Jazz shoppers. Shoppers who purchase the Earthkeepers™ Yéle Haiti boot on 442  Fulton Street will receive a free CD copy of the brand-new mixtape EP DJ Drama Presents Wyclef Jean A.K.A. Toussaint St. Jean From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion.

 

(Video Above) Wyclef Jean Presents Yéle Haiti Earthkeeper Line.

Jimmy Jazz is one of the first locations in the metro New York area to be carrying the Yéle Haiti collection, co-developed by Wyclef and Timberland under the popular Timberland® Earthkeepers™ line.  For every pair sold, $2 will be donated to Wyclef’s Yéle Haiti organization to support reforestation efforts in his homeland of Haiti. The Yéle Haiti collection is comprised of 16 styles of boots for men, women and kids, made from a variety of recycled and organic materials.

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November 12, 2009 / Posted in Events / Jimmy Jazz Stores / Music / Style
Must See Movie: Precious
November 8, 2009 / Posted in Movies

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Precious is on track to be one of the biggest film releases of the year! Much buzz has been garnered for the movie which features as star-studded lined-up, Paula Patton (as Ms. Blue Rain), Mariah Carey (as Mrs. Weiss), Lenny Kravitz (as Nurse John McFadden), and Mo'Nique (as Mary Lee Johnson). Precious, which is only opened in 18 theaters nationwide, is centered around 16-year old Claireece "Precious" Jones (played by Gabourey Sidibe), who is also obese and illiterate. Precious, also comes from a very abusive and dysfunctional home setting. Her mom in the film is played by Mo'Nique (as Mary Lee Johnson).


Bonus: Clip HERE to see the lead actress, Gabourey Sidibe, on ABC News.
 
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November 8, 2009 / Posted in Movies
Coming Soon: Why Did I Get Married, Too?
November 8, 2009 / Posted in Movies

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For those of you that enjoyed Tyler Perry's 2007 theatrical release, Why did I Get Married?, you can now expect a second installment, Why Did I Get Married, Too? to hit the big screen in April of 2010. Here's a teasor to get you excited.

 

 

The film brings four couples to the island of Bahamas for their marriage renioun. Why Did I Get Married, Too? stars Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Lamman Rucker, Michael Jai White, Tasha Smith, Tyler Perry and Sharon Leal.

 
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November 8, 2009 / Posted in Movies
OJ Da Juiceman Keep's it 100 with Jimmy Jazz!
October 29, 2009 / Posted in Interviews / Music

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OJ Da Juiceman is quickly making a name for himself in the music world. Not only has the 28-year dominated the underground hip-hop scene with his classic street records, “I’m Getting Money” and “Make the Trap Say Aye”, The Atlanta native is down with Gucci Mane and has landed huge features with Jadakiss (“Who’s Real”), Mariah Carey (“H.A.T.E.U. remix) and R. Kelly (“Supaman High”)… all before his official major release, The Otis Williams Jr. Story.

Check out our interview and learn more about OJ’s lifestyle, favorite fashion brands, his debut release, and much more!



JimmyJazz.com: From time to time the hip-hop community gets a breakthrough group, such as N.W.A., D-Block, Hot Boyz and more. Do you see yourself creating a movement with your camp like one of the those legendary groups?

OJ Da Juiceman: It's on the wait, not as major as those names you mentioned. I'm still trying to get my feet planted in the game, to where I can start pulling in other artists and building the company [32 Entertainment] to what it should be. But, right now I'm just trying to work on the OJ Da Juiceman project and establish my name in the game right.

JimmyJazz.com: You always put emphasizes on 'keeping it 100', what's OJ's definition of 'keeping it 100'?

OJ Da Juiceman: Just keeping it through to the bone grizzle. Not putting no sugar coat on nothing. Just keeping everything true life and true fact. Be straight up to get what you want in live. I keep it 100, not 95% or 85%. That's how I was born and raised.

JimmyJazz.com: Do you have any plans of putting on any emerging artists, just like Lil Wayne put on Drake?

OJ Da Juiceman: I'm trying to work with some cats out the hood. There's some fellows in my hood that got skills in the rap game. Once I get myself all the way established, I'm going back to give back to a couple of guys in the hood that really don't have the fiances and know the right routes to take, but have the skills.

JimmyJazz.com: When can fans expect that OJ project, and what's the titled?

OJ Da Juiceman: The name of the project is called The Otis Williams Jr. Story (based on a true story) and fans can look forward for coppin' that top first quarter [top of 2010].

JimmyJazz.com: Any guest features that folks can expect?

OJ Da Juiceman: I could say Busta Rhymes, I could say Verse Simmonds, Pleasure P, Mistah Fab... Bun B.

JimmyJazz.com: Specking of collaborations, you were recently featured on R. Kelly's "Supaman High" track. How did you two link with one another?

OJ Da Juiceman: R. Kelly was in Atlanta [Georgia] one week partying and he contacted my label head. I recorded the track with the producer and then shot it off in a email to him. A week later I got a called and they [the label] said that they were going to run with it.

JimmyJazz.com: What's the next record that's going to top your last hit, "I'm Gettin' Money"?

OJ Da Juiceman: The "Time Clock" record or "When I get Big" record. The "Time Clock" record is produced by Fatboy, he's based out of Atlanta. "When I Get Big" is produced by Drumma Boy, who is also based out of Atlanta, but he's from Memphis.

JimmyJazz.com: You're often rap about Coogi, you were Gucci hats, Polo and several other brands. What are some of your favorite fashion lines?

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Pictured above: OJ Da Juiceman rockin' a Coogi tee.

OJ Da Juiceman: Blac Label, Coogi, Parish, Russell Simmons, Polo, Lacoste... and I just got introduced to Stall & Dean.

JimmyJazz.com: A handful of rappers have used hip-hop as a path to start their own clothing lines, Fabolous (Rich Yung), Akon (Konvict), Young Jeezy (Eight 732) just to name a few. Do you see hip-hop as a stepping stone to create a fashion line for OJ or are you just going to 'keep it 100' with your music?

OJ Da Juiceman: I'm always going to be looking into other investments. I'm focused on it, but I'm not trying to put a lot of time into right now. I need to put out more albums. That's a key factor in my life, I always been business minded. I'm wheeling and dealing to do it [clothing line], but it's something that's going to come down the line. I'm not going to jump on it too fast.

JimmyJazz.com: Moving away from music and fashion, you had mentioned in the past that you have diabetes, a disease that has had major impact in the urban community. Do you have any advise for anyone out there struggling with the disease? Any words of encouragement?

OJ Da Juiceman: Stay healthy. God may have gave us a little sickness, but some people live a long time with diabetes. People who don't take care of themselves with it parish. It's hard to cope with, I'm still learning more about it right now. But just stay healthy and love life.


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JimmyJazz.com: Even before it was public that you had diabetes, you were shot. Mentally and physically, what has it done to you as an individual?

OJ Da Juiceman: It slowed me down a whole lot. Before the incident occurred, I was doing a lot of fast speeding; not really paying attention to what I was doing. I was still on point, but not really on top of my game.... I was living my live without a fear, but then tables turned. It showed me, "you could be here having fun or you could be somewhere else, like 6-feet under the ground, you could be gone." So I just try to keep maintained, humble feet and humble head. Enjoy what I got going on right now, because I could really be at the other end of the law, like I was before I got signed.

 

For more info on OJ Da Juiceman, please visit MySpace.com/ojdajuiceman.

 
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October 29, 2009 / Posted in Interviews / Music