Monthly Archives: August 2012

Inside NYC’s FiveStory

Posted on by Yale Breslin

Just over a year ago, Claire Distenfeld, encouraged by her father, set her imagination free. And that she did. Distenfeld, along with her father, recently opened the doors to their latest project, FiveStory, a New York City shopping emporium that … Continue reading

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BCN ’92

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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the greatest team ever assembled, sportswear brand Where Brooklyn At! in collaboration with designer Bobby Joseph, have released two very limited commemorative t-shirts in honor of the 1992 Dream Team. The original Dream Team, … Continue reading

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Dwight Howard: The Lakers Get Another “Superman”

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Hey, Dwight Howard, thanks for nothing. That’s what the Orlando Magic fans are saying after dealing with the media circus that ended with the fickle flip-flopper finding his way into a purple and gold jersey and left the Magic with … Continue reading

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The Name Is Mine, I’ll Take Blame For That: 2 Chainz’s Second Chance

Posted on by Kathy Iandoli

Tupac Shakur was formerly named MC New York. Had he kept that moniker, the East versus West beef would have probably been diffused within 10 seconds. Q-Tip was formerly MC Love Child, J. Cole was formerly Therapist, Young Jeezy was … Continue reading

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Live At The Outside Lands Festival

Posted on by Yale Breslin

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival had countless performances by many great artists this year, making 2012 a memorable one. Hometown heroes, The Two Gallants opened the sold out 2012 festival, and this past weekend was filled with show stopping sets … Continue reading

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Lia Neal, From the Olympics to Brooklyn

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The U.S. Swim Team has a rich history at the Olympic Games, amassing over 500 medals since 1896. 17-year-old Brooklyn native Lia Neal is now a member of that elite group, having taken the Bronze in 4×100-meter freestyle relay. Here, … Continue reading

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W. Kamau Bell On His New Show, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle

Posted on by Quinn Peterson

It’s funny what a major co-sign can do for one’s career. After years of grinding on the comedy circuit, San Francisco-based comedian W. Kamau Bell finally met Chris Rock, and Rock finally met Bell’s work. A couple years later, Bell … Continue reading

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Yoko Ono, “An Invisible Flower”

Posted on by Yale Breslin

Yoko Ono created An Invisible Flower when she was just 19, at the very start of her artistic career. Her book, tells the story of an invisible beauty and the one special person, “Smelty John,” who catches sight of it. … Continue reading

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Frankie Edgar To “Kick In The Door” at UFC 150

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When the signature alto saxophone of The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick In The Door” blares from the stadium speakers and Frankie Edgar makes his way towards the UFC Octagon for combat, it’s hard to root against him. How could you? Even … Continue reading

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Respect The Shooter: Gray Malin

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For most of us, photography is often the byproduct of our recreational environment. This often entails classic photos of BBQs, concerts, and holidays. But what if you could make a career out of capturing and selling the “holiday”? Meet 26-year-old … Continue reading

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