On November 19^th, 2011, Blackman's Block Productions will debut the film, "Welcome to Harlem" at the Apollo Theater. "Welcome to Harlem" is a feature-length musical comedy film that is written, directed, drawn, filmed, designed and choreographed entirely by artists living in Harlem, NYC. The film explores themes of friendship, love and community as a group of young artists try to find their way.

Check out the trailer below and for tickets click here or visit the Apollo Theater box office.

GET YOUR TICKETS TO J.COLE'S "A DOLLAR AND A DREAM" ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
ON SALE FOR $1 AT ALL NYC METRO JIMMY JAZZ LOCATIONS

*limit one pair per customer per visit
*while supplies last
*first come, first serve

The Source, in association with FMWR and Lerer Media presents the Independence Day Celebration at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn NY.

Event happens Saturday, July 2nd with great performances by Ne-YO, BXC & Renae Marie, plus a spectacular fireworks display.

Main gates open at 2pm for military ID holders and first responders, and Dyker Park gates at 4pm for all other ticket holders. Tickets MUST be purchased prior to event and presented at entrance with proper ID.

ENTER TO WIN TICKETS HERE

Tickets may be purchased at www.thesource.com

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The iPhone is watching you; baseball dynamo, Barry Bonds is found guilty; and the oil spill keeps on affecting lives.  Try to digest it all now.

iPhone knows what you did last week

That iPhone you have in your pocket is great at storing your calendar, email and iTunes but it's also tracking and recording your every move.  According to security researchers Pete Warden and Alasdair Allan, your iPhone or iPad stores every step you take on an unencrypted file format that anyone can easily access.  Some folks are up in arms while others are immune to our increasing lack of privacy.

"Who cares. Big brother can find you just by accessing your phone records..If someone is so worried about this tracking device then leave the IPhone at home Use a pay phone, that is if you can find one ha ha"

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter: Louis A Delgado

Barry Bonds strikes out

It's been a long eight years since the case surrounding major league players' use of steroids and performance enhancing drugs began but finally there is closure.  Albeit it's not the kind of closure baseball icon, Barry Bonds wants as he has been found guilty of obstruction of justice. The jury couldn't make a determination on his three other charges including allegations of steroids usage.  The commenter below thinks it was all a waste of time and money.

"We should be pissed the fed's are wasting our money pursuing these cases, the government can lie and cheat and steal but god forbid an athlete does."

Source: www.tmz.com

Commenter: mija

Show me the money!

The Deepwater Horizon offshore oil-drilling rig crisis is one of the world's largest environmental disasters.  It caused 11 deaths, personal injuries, has tainted the environment and left many poor.  Now those who want their payouts from oil company, BP are getting frustrated since they feel the process is too slow and cumbersome.  According to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility and the commenter below one of the issues may be that 30,414 lack proper documentation, such as bank statements, W2s or W9s to receive their claims.  Do you agree or think that the government is letting down victims of the oil spill?

"I am a claims analyst for an insurance company, so I understand the process. It has nothing to do with a wacky government, BP wanting to hold onto the money etc.; and EVERYTHING to do with people not understanding the concept of providing necessary documentation to process a claim.  "

Source: www.theroot.com

Commenter: Momma

COURTCRED.COM & Jimmy Jazz Presents....

The 2nd Annual 94 Feet Awards

4PM Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Jimmy Jazz Stonecrest Mall

2929 Turner Hill ROad, Lithonia, GA 30038

Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Jean Grae, SKYZOO, David Dallas. Jimmy Jazz Austin In-Store Friday, March 18th at 1pm. Poster & CD Signing. Highland Mall on 6001 Airport BLVD Austin, TX (Zone C - Lower Level of the Mall).

Stomp Wars: A Positive Youth Explosion. Hosted by DJ Rock-T from the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Featuring Yung Berg. Top High School teams compete for $10,000. Saturday March 12th, 2011.

Got friends and family in town? Looking for a creative and budget-minded date? Make your way over to the Roseland to get your fix of dance, arts, music, and urban culture.

The Urban Movement Tour hits The Roseland Ballroom on January 21^st - 23^rd for two days of dance, DJs, swag, classes and contests. Below is the breakdown on what to expect.

Friday: Workshops are being held at Ripley Grier Studios (Midtown) with some of the top instructors from around the world.

Saturday: After competitive battles are held in each of the nine dance categories, the NYC semi-finalists will be announced.

Sunday: Each of the semi-finalists will have to fight it out for the title of New York City's regional finalist in their category, and will be automatically entered into the Finals Round.

After January, the tour moves to Miami (April), Los Angeles (June) and will circle back to NYC for the 2011 Finals in August. The NYC Regionals alone will send winners in each category home with cash, prizes and sponsorships for a combined value of $50,000; not to mention ultimate bragging rights and immediate notoriety in the scene.

For those not entering the competition, make your way through the culture fair and exhibit in between the energy driven dance battles. Round up your favorite dancing-prone friends for the various DJ battles, and boogie your way through the day and night. The Urban Movement Tour will be offering a "Customize your Gear" airbrush station for custom airbrush designs on any product such as shoes, shirts, bags, hats and more. Be sure to check out the graffiti wall displays from various NYC artists and the lounge with a portion of the wall devoted to all event attendees "leaving their mark." Grab a shirt from the Graphic Shirt Presses with unique designs and pose on the Photo Wall with the NYC Skyline Backdrop. For the history-buffs in the room, Grand Wizard Theodore (inventor of Scratching) and Grand Master Caz (Cold Crush Brothers) will be leading the Hip-Hop Genius Bar, where they'll raffle prize giveaways for knowing your Hip-Hop history and culture facts!

For more information please visit www.TheUrbanMovementTour.com and for all ticket purchases please direct your readers/viewers here.

To obtain press passes to the days' events, arrange interviews, and gain imagery and info on the festival please contact David M. Hawkins of MY Public Relations at david@myprnyc.com or 212.229.2446 or 917.400.9742.

Meet Keri Hilson

Tuesday Dec 21st at 5pm

Jimmy Jazz

239 W 125th St (next to the Apollo).

Keri will be signing copies of her new CD "No Boys Allowed" available for purchase at the event.