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One of my problems with the last Jay-Z album, Kingdom Come, is that his favorite subject — himself — gets a bit tiresome. But I think Jay-Z has an incredible amount of talent, so I can't wait to hear how this turns out: According to an article in today's New York Times, the CEO of hip-hop plans to release another album in early November, inspired by the upcoming Ridley Scott/Denzel Washington Read more
I got Kingdom Come with the hopes of including it on my Top Albums of 2006 list, but Jay-Z's lackluster eighth album didn't quite make the cut. Yet, while the music isn't as revolutionary as earlier Jay-Z, the biographical bent forges new ground in terms of what a rap song can be about — namely, settling into and accepting adulthood. Though some have criticized Kingdom Come for its narcissism Read more
With Halloween around the corner, you guys got to talking about scary movies and Halloween-themed episodes this week. Many of you sounded off about Paranormal Activity 3 and how it failed to meet your expectations, while others weighed in on The Office's annual Halloween episode. See what readers had to say about the holiday appropriate entertainment options, plus this week's other buzzy topics. Read more
Gabrielle Bernstein, also known as Spirit Junkie, is a best-selling author, life coach, and all-around inspirational chick. She shares her personal journey of self-discovery and, as she calls it, "the keys to the kingdom" in her newest book, a September must read, Spirit Junkie: A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles, available now! Just two days after its release, it's already No. 1 on Amazon Read more
Did you tune in for the premiere of HBO's Game of Thrones last night? I was admittedly on the fence about the show, but I couldn't ignore the hype and decided to give it a try — and I'm glad I did. Since the show is based on a series of fantasy novels, I was expecting the first episodes to be bogged down in setting up the premise and introducing the different kingdoms without very much action. Read more
Last week, the Guinness Book of World Records released a list of the top 50 video games characters of all time. While I agree with some of the placements (Mario is number one in my heart as well), I disagree with others. Yoshi at number 21? Come on. So I tossed the ball to you on Facebook, and asked you to tell me who your favorite video game characters are. Find out who makes your list after Read more
To help curious lovers celebrate Valentine's Day, the California Academy of Sciences museum in San Francisco turned its weekly Wine and Dine event into an evening about sex and science this past Sunday. The night included an hour-long tour about the sex lives of the Academy's most amorous animals, followed by a delicious three-course dinner at the museum's restaurant The Moss Room. I was invited Read more
