Posts tagged Earth
Big K.R.I.T. Performs At Broccoli City Earth Day Celebration [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
Apr 27th
Hip-Hop is going green. In celebration of Earth Day earlier in the week, Big K.R.I.T. performed at the inaugural Broccoli City Fest held at the Washington D.C. Fairgrounds Monday (April 21).
Nearly 5,000 people were in attendance, giving the venue one of its largest crowds to date.
While K.R.I.T. headlined the event, more than 10 local performers also took the stage.
The daylong festival was aimed at educating members of the community, unaware of the benefits of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle choices. In addition to live music performances, the Fest offered various activities including art, dance lessons, and group yoga, the latter of which was led by event partners Sweat Everyday and C4 Performing Arts.
In keeping with the “green” theme, food trucks offered organic and locally grown menu items.
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and Rev. Lennox Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus also showed their support.
For information on Broccoli City visit www.broccolicity.com.
See photos and K.R.I.T.’s performance below.
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Photos: Broccoli City/Welsey Ellis
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Under the Earth
Mar 30th
Indie rock collective Yeah Yeah Yeahs have released their new single “Under the Earth” as part of an extensive editorial for The New York Times. The slow jam marks an interesting sonic progression for the band due its fusion of synth, trip-hop, funk and choir elements. Head over here in order to stream the tune. Mosquito, the band’s new album, comes out April 16 via Interscope. Find the official tracklist below.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Mosquito (Tracklist)
01. Sacrilege
02. Subway
03. Mosquito
04. Under the Earth
05. Slave
06. These Paths
07. Area 52
08. Buried Alive (feat. Dr. Octagon]
09. Always
10. Despair
11. Wedding Song
ON THE SET: Ciara POSTS Pic From “The Game” + New “AFTER EARTH” Trailer REVEALED
Mar 8th
Ciara taped an appearance on BET’s "The Game" and recently shared a photo from the set. See the pic inside and check out After Earth’s new movie poster and second trailer….
While her latest single "Body Party" is helping generate much-needed buzz for her upcoming One Woman Army album, Ciara is honing her acting skills with an appearance on BET’s hit show "The Game." She tweeted a photo from the set with actor Hosea Chanchez saying, "Me and Malik on Set Choppin It Up, That Boy Crazy!
The premiere episode of The Game" airs on March 26 10pm ET!
And at the movies…
Last year, we showed you the first trailer for the futuristic thriller After Earth starring Will Smith and his son Jaden. Now a second trailer has been released along with the new movie poster.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, After Earth takes place on "Earth," but more than 1000 years into the future. Will and Jaden play Cypher and Kitai Raige, soldiers who have crash landed on the abandoned planet and must figure out a way to survive in a world that has evolved to kill humans. Also, Zoe Kravitz is slated to appear in the film.
Watch the new trailer here:
BONUS:
The new trailer is here for Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Hangover: Part III. The flick stars starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha. And the boys are back in Vegas. Hilarity will ensue.
Ciara photo via Instagram
Kill Paris – To A New Earth (EP)
Feb 27th
LA producer Corey Baker, better known by his moniker Kill Paris presents a 12 track EP titled To A New Earth. A sound that rings in a heavy French house influence, adapted slightly to his own sound that takes in a grittier, yet soulful and groovy production. The EP also features remixes from the likes of Candyland, K Theory, GRiZ and Robert Delong. Listen in below and be on the look out for this producer who’s definitely on the rise. To A New Earth is available now on iTunes.
Cam’ron Plans For “Last Day On Earth”
Dec 20th
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”It Should Be A Celebration…”
Rapper Cam’ron and streetwear clothing brand LRG will be hosting an event in Hollywood tonight (December 20th) entitled “Last Day On Earth.” With all of the buzz surrounding December 21st, 2012 as a predicted Mayan doomsday, the themed event will be held at Hollywood’s Roxbury. LRG will present attendees with gifts and Cam’ron will treat them to a special guest performance. LRG indicated that the event is to be a celebration, with no gloom-and-doom imagery. âRather than speculate to whether this will hold true, LRG is preparing accordingly because the âLast day on Earthâ shouldnât be spent worrying. Rather, it should be a celebration of all that has been accomplished prior as well as the promise for what the mysterious future may hold,â representatives from LRG told AllHipHop. |
Will Smith And Jaden Smith Battle Aliens In ‘After Earth’ Trailer
Dec 11th
By Henna Kathiya
The father-son duo are back at it again–Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith are acting together in the upcoming 2013 film “After Earth.” After tugging at our heartstrings in “The Pursuit of Happyness” back in 2006, 14-year-old Jaden is acting alongside his dad in a more action packed film.
Judging by the trailer of this M. Night Shyamalan directed flick, Will and Jaden are stranded on earth 1,000 years after humans left. Together the pair has to battle alien species and other animal species to return home. This highly anticipated futuristic movie doesn’t release until June 2013. Check out the trailer above.
Like his father, Jaden seems intent on conquering as many fields as his talents can reach. The 14-year-old recently released a new single “Love Me Like You Do” with a little vocal assistance from Justin Bieber. There’s no stopping Will Smith and his ultra talented offspring.
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MOVIE FAB: Will and Jaden Smith’ TEAM UP AGAIN In “After Earth” TRAILER
Dec 11th
Will and Jaden Smith have re-teamed as father/son characters in the new futuristic thriller After Earth. Watch the preview inside….
Will and Jaden Smith (who first played father and son in Pursuit of Happyness) have teamed up again for the upcoming thriller After Earth. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, After Earth takes place on "Earth," but more than 1000 years into the future.
Will and his youngest son play Cypher and Kitai Raige, soldiers who have crash landed on the abandoned planet and must figure out a way to survival. Here’s the catch: everything left on "Earth" has evolved to kill humans.
And with Will’s "Cypher" character injured, Jaden’s "Kitai" must step up to the plate as a soldier and find their rescue beacon. The film will also explore father/son dynamics and Kitai’s need to be validated by his father.
The film hits theaters June 2013.
Watch the trailer here:
Will you be watching?
The Earth Harris Tweed Collection
Nov 22nd
Korean label The Earth has just taken the wraps off a new bag and accessories collection dubbed the Harris Tweed Collection. As the name suggests, this collection makes heavy use of Harris Tweed fabric in the construction of these handsome bags and accessories. Included in the release is a wide range of bags, wallets, laptop sleeves and small goods; the entire range also utilizes leather, cotton twill and canvas to complement the handsome Harris Tweed fabric. Highlights include the handy tote bags, the two backpack styles and the bifold wallets. The entire collection can be shopped at The Earth’s online store.
Blu featuring Deez – Down To Earth
Jun 18th
West Coast emcee, Blu, returns this month with another collaborative cut, highlighting assistance from Deez as well as intriguing production from Hezekiah. The track comes to hold the young LA artist’s fan following over until he releases his joint project with Exile, Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them, on September 4. Stream “Down To Earth” below as we await more from Blu.
