BlackBerry BBM For Android and iOS [TECH]

BlackBerry has announced that the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) will no longer be exclusive to BlackBerry device users, and will be available as a free app for the iPhone and Android smartphones.

The service allows you to chat and share information with up to 30 users in a single conversation, and ensures your privacy with a unique PIN which you can use when deciding if you want to share your contact information with others.

BBM is available through the Play Store now for Android, and will be available for download via The App Store for iOS starting at 12:01AM EST Sunday, September 21st 2013.

The Daria Movie [TRAILER]

CollegeHumor's Favorite Funny Videos

Is Aubrey Plaza portraying the intelligent, sarcastic, monotone '90s heroine Daria Morgendorffer everything you hoped for? If so, you have College Humor to thank for the visual come-hither that is the above trailer.

Nike Air Max 90 Essential “Infrared” [SNEAKERS]

I haven't done a sneaker post in a very long time, but the infrared Air Max 90 is my favourite Nike sneaker of all time, hands down, 6:30! My beloved “Infrared” hue returns to its rightful place on the classic Air Max 90 with the introduction of a brand new take on the Air Max 90 Essential. Donning a combination of black and anthracite throughout its suede and mesh upper, the kicks see a contrasting white midsole and metallic silver hits to the Swoosh and text branding as Infrared appears on the likes of the outsole, midsole wedge, eyestay, mudguard branding window and heel. The Nike Air Max 90 Essential “Infrared” is now available online HERE.

2 Chainz feat. Pharrell - Feds Watching [VIDEO]

"close the docket on the motherfucking prosecutor!"

The sophomore release, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, due out September 10.

AGO x Ai Weiwei: According to What? [ART]

“The most powerful figure in contemporary art.” — ArtReview

Although Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is one of the most prolific, provocative and significant artists at work today, audiences in North America have had little exposure to his vast and varied output. That will change this summer, when the AGO becomes the only Canadian stop on a North American tour that is already drawing crowds — and controversy — at the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.

Featuring photographs, sculpture, installation art and audio and video pieces, Ai Weiwei: According to What? examines how the artist spotlights the complexities of a changing world and probes such issues as freedom of expression, individual and human rights, the power of digital communication and the range of creative practice that characterizes contemporary art today both in China and globally.

Organized by Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, and the Art Gallery of Ontario

The exhibition runs from August 17th – October 27th, 2013

For more information click HERE.

Daft Punk feat. Pharrell - Get Lucky [REMIX]

Daft Punk just dropped an extended 10 minute remix to their lead single off the album Random Access Memories single. The remix will be available to purchase on July 16th as part of a three track EP. Pre-order HERE.

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend Remixed [MUSIC]

Been looking forward to this for awhile now, and the day has finally arrived. With the rise of electronic dance music over the past few years, it's only natural to bring the old and the new together. The great Bob Marley’s critically acclaimed compilation album has gotten a 21st century overhaul with the help of some top notch producers. Usually, I would say that these classics should be left alone but since artists like Lee "Scratch" Perry, Thievery Corporation, RAC, Jim James, and the Marley clan lend in their efforts, it is safe to say that there is very little room for error. Stream HERE and purchase it HERE if you like what you hear.

Jobs: The Steve Jobs Biopic [TRAILER]

He started Apple Computers at age 21. He was forced out of the company at 30. He was brought back when he was 42, and he spent the last decade-and-a-half of his life revitalizing the corporation he founded and revolutionizing communication worldwide.

Jobs hits theaters August 16th.

Drake feat. Future & Miguel [CONCERT]

Champagne is embarking on a tour, wasting no time as the first stop is only one week after the release of the upcoming album (Nothing Was The Same - due September 17th). See the dates below... pay close attention to the Toronto date; Air Canada Centre... October 24th, can we say "all I want for my buurrfday is..."

September 25 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
September 26 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
September 27 - Vancouver, BC - Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
September 29 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome
September 30 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
October 2 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre
October 3 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
October 5 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
October 6 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
October 8 - Saint Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
October 9 - Chicago, IL - United Center
October 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Bankers Life Fieldhouse
October 12 - Auburn Hills, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills
October 13 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
October 15 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
October 16 - Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center
October 18 - Pittsburgh, PA - CONSOL Energy
Center October 19 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
October 21 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
October 22 - Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place
October 24 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre 
October 26 - Hartford, CT - XL Center
October 27 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
October 28 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center
October 30 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
October 31 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
November 2 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena
November 3 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
November 5 - Miami, FL - AmericanAirlines Arena
November 6 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum
November 7 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
November 9 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
November 10 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
November 12 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
November 13 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
November 16 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
November 18 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Arena
November 19 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
November 21 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
November 22 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
November 24 - San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena
November 25 - Los Angeles, CA - STAPLES Center

Purchase tickets HERE.

Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell - Blurred Lines [UNCENSORED]

Sexist? Disparaging? Rape-y? Don't like it, click HERE.

Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) Live at The Phoenix [CONCERT]

Fresh off the release of the first single from his OMFGOD collaboration with Cash Money alumni Mannie Fresh, Mos Def, latterly referred to as Yasiin Bey is scheduled to make a stop in Toronto for one night only.

Thursday, Jul 18, 2013 7:30 PM EDT
Phoenix Concert Theatre,
410 Sherbourne Street Toronto, ON
19+

Get tickets HERE.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues [TRAILER]

The first full-length trailer for "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" has dropped, and it's a doozy.

Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), Champ Kind (David Koechner), and Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) are back, but the '80s haven't been kind to them. Out of work, haggard, and bereft of the one thing that gives his life meaning, Ron is offered a gig at a global news network, along with his cohorts -- Brick, the non-sequitur spouting weirdo, Brian the horndog, and Champ the boozehound.

Just For Laughs '42 2013 [COMEDY]

If you're a fan of laughing, and laughing hard, then you're in luck if you're in Toronto from September 19 - 28, 2013.

The second annual JFL42 is invading Toronto again this fall with an all-star line-up including headlining performances by the entire cast of "Family Guy" (joined by a 40-piece orchestra), Aziz Ansari and Sarah Silverman. Additional JFL42 shows will take place at various venues across the city, including performances by well-known comedians Janeane Garofalo ("SNL," "Romi And Michele's High School Reunion") and Anthony Jeselnik ("The Jeselnik Offensive").

JFL42 is a pass-based interactive comedy festival created by Just For Laughs. Passholders are given the opportunity to see all 42 Festival acts over 10 days, along with the freedom to create their own schedule and experience. In turn, passholders create the demand for each of the festival acts, resulting in added shows or bigger venues, all processed through an online reservation system and festival app.

Passes range in price from $99 - $299 (in Canadian dollars). Exact ticket pricing is yet to be announced, but you can visit the JFL42 website for pre-sale passes Wednesday June 19th and Thursday June 20th. Go to www.jfl42.com and use promo code: FUNNY!

Additional performers are expected to be announced as JFL42 draws closer. See some info HERE

Kid MK Presents: The iPod Shuffle Vol. 2 [MIXTAPE]

The concept is simple; Toronto DJ Kid MK asked 10 people to press shuffle on their respective iPods 5 times. Then use those 50 chosen songs to creative one of the most eclectic mixes ever!

See below for the FREE download, and check out Vol. 1 if you haven't done so already.

DJ Khaled feat. Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne – No New Friends [VIDEO]

No New Friends by YardieGoals

OVO SOUND!

Raheem - Concrete [VIDEO]

Toronto native Raheem is back with the latest single "Concrete" off his forthcoming mixtape. I  was lucky enough  to actually sit in on this video shoot, and it is by far one of the coolest visuals I have ever seen.

Summerlicious 2013 [FOODIES]

Discover the finest dishes in the city at one of Toronto’s favourite culinary celebrations. Enjoy delicious three-course prix fixe menus at 196 of the city’s top restaurants, all at fantastic price points. Restaurants will accept reservations beginning June 20, 2013. Review the menus and start planning your Summerlicious! For more information check out the Summerlicious webpage HERE.

2 Chainz feat. Pharrell - Feds Watching [MUSIC]

After premiering it at Summer Jam XX last night, 2 Chainz gives us the studio version of his new single “Feds Watching” featuring Pharrell. The track appears on his upcoming not-yet-titled sophomore album due out September 10. Stream below, purchase on iTunes.

NEEDS / W A N T S . SS '13 MAI ILOKO MAI COLLECTION [FASHION]

Toronto designer Sean Brown doesn't run a large fashion house...(yet), so the perils and stresses of producing garments a season ahead is not a standard. The aim is to create a bomber for Spring/Summer even though this Toronto weather has been some sort of enigma lately. After watching a few seasons of Sons of Anarchy, Sean decided to switch up the NEEDS/WANTS logo and create a reversible bomber. Hawaiian floral, but I also reversible for all who love options. Having a light 100% cotton jacket that gives the option of loud and subtle is my brilliant alternative in walking the fine line between trendy and timeless. Made from imported fabric, the collection is elegantly designed. So you can start ordering directly from the N+W site starting June 17th (with a new print releasing each month through the season). For more information check out the Sean's blog HERE.

 Available in both women's and men's sizes, the collection, aptly titled Mai Iloko Mai, means "that which is within matters".

French Montana Feat. Nicki Minaj - Freaks [VIDEO]

What a bam bam!

Arrested Development Season 4 [TELEVISION]

If you don't know, Arrested Development is the story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together. It's “Arrested Development,” the Emmy Award and Golden Globe-winning series starring one of the funniest ensembles in TV comedy, who taught viewers the meaning of “never nude,” spread a dangerous amount of misinformation about maritime law, and reminded everyone “that's why you always leave a note.”

Season 4 begins May 26 exclusively on Netflix. Watch the new season trailer HERE.

Raheem - Notorious [MUSIC]

The Toronto wonder kid and Re-Fill gang poster child, Raheem releases the Notorious B.I.G sampled record "Notorious" in commemoration of Frank White's birthday this past week. RIP. We'll always love Big Poppa!

"...and I know you ain't about that life, because everyday I live out that life." -Raheem, Notorious

The 11th Annual Red & White Ball Toronto [EVENTS]

This will be 11th Annual Red & White Ball Toronto, This year the Red & White team will be donating the proceeds to Rethink Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Canada, both noble causes, not to mention an open bar!

Friday May 31st, 2013 at The Courthouse
57 Adelaide St E Toronto, ON M5C 1K6
Doors Open at 8:30 | 19+ event
Wear RED & WHITE to support our charities... wearing a hint of blue is also suggested.

Open Wine Bar Sponsored by Yellow Tail & Appleton Rum Until 10PM
Candy Bar
Swag Bags
Raffle Prizes
DJ Spinning all Night Long
And A Few More Surprises!

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

T.I. feat. Cee-Lo Green - Hello [VIDEO]

Wave hello.

This Is The End [MOVIES]

This Is The End follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.

Starring: Seth Rogan, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, and Micheal Cera. In theatres June 12th 2013

BBM App for iPhone & Android [TECH]

Announced today during BlackBerry Live 2013, BBM is set to go cross-platform this summer.

That means BlackBerry, iOS and Android users will able be able to chat seamlessly over BBM very soon. Cross-platform BBM is long overdue but is sure to make for plenty of happy BlackBerry users in just a few months.

The rollout will first include just chat, but soon to follow will be BBM Voice, BBM Video and even BBM Channels. Users on iOS and Android will get the same features of BBM that BlackBerry users already have so it should be pretty exciting. Best of all? It will still be totally free.

Plenty more on this to come soon so stay tuned!

 via CrackBerry

The Dream feat. Jay-Z - High Art [MUSIC]

Off The-Dream’s upcoming album, IV Play, out May 28th.

Pusha T - Numbers On The Boards [VIDEO]

go&d! ...I put numbers on the boards.

Raheem - Shoulda Known Better [MUSIC]

                                                   "too open mined... too open hearted."

Re-Fill Gang franchise player Raheem.



via Hot New Hip Hop

Dexter Season 8: Tease - The Final Symphony [TELEVISION]

Dexter gore > Walking Dead gore. The end begins June 30th at 9PM ET/PT.

ROM Friday Night Live [CULTURE]

Fridays from May 3 – June 21. 7 PM to 11 PM

BE A PART OF HISTORY at the MOST UNIQUE SOCIAL DESTINATION in the City. DRINK/DANCE/EXPLORE. Themed Events throughout the Museum.

Adults only 19+ (photo ID required)
Adults $12.
Students $10.
Members Free Drink and food tickets available onsite starting at $6.

For information click HERE

Hot Docs Film Festival 2013 [FILM]

For its 20th year (that's two decades in decade terms), the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival is pulling out all the stops.

With almost 250 documentaries chosen for this year's slate, the movies feature 44 world premieres and 45 Canadian-made films. From the opening night documentary "The Manor," which focuses on an Ontario strip joint and a family that has worked there for 30-odd years, to the enthralling "12 O'Clock Boys," about a juvenile street gang in urban Baltimore, Maryland, this year's selection offers a variety of topics.

As always, the Hot Docs Festival seeks to make its audience its number-one priority, and is still offering free tickets to daytime screenings for students and seniors. Last year's festival brought in two times the expected audience, and thousands of people around the world descended on Toronto to watch the films.

A special event this year is Hot Docs 20, in celebration of its anniversary, which will feature the top 20 fan favourites and winners from previous years, and will be screening for the five weeks leading up to the festival.

Hot Docs runs from April 25 - May 5, 2013. Single tickets and packages are now available. For complete information including Special Presentations, galas and the complete screening schedule, please visit the Hot Docs official website.

Rich Kidd – In My Opinion [MIXTAPE]

gun fingah inna di air!

                           LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Rich Kidd – In My Opinion

The To Do List [MOVIES]

Featuring an all-star comedy cast including Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Donald Glover, Scott Porter, Andy Samberg, Connie Britton and Clark Gregg, "The To Do List" is a comedy about close friends and a special summer project, loosely inspired by the real-life adventures of first-time writer/director Maggie Carey.

|The film is set for July 26th 2013.

Drake Feat. James Fauntleroy - Girls Love Beyoncé [MUSIC]

Say my name, say my name When no one is around you Say, “Baby, I love you” If you ain’t running games.

Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky [MUSIC]

sans souci.

Pusha T – Numbers On The Boards [MUSIC]

I see flaws... cracks in your diamonds.

Union Events x The Remix Project present: Melanie Fiona LIVE [CONCERTS]

Who doesn't love Melanie Fiona? Yeah, right!

Hit me on Twitter or Instagram using the hastags; #MelanieFionaTO x #Phoenix for a FREE a pair of tickets!

FRIDAY MAY 3, 2013
PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE
SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE RED
Doors 8:00 PM 19+

$1 from the sale of each ticket will be going to support The Remix Project (you gotta love that!)

Tickets on sale HERE
GA Advance tickets $25.50 + S/C available online at Ticketfly.com, UnionEvents.com, Rotate This, Soundscapes, and Play De Record

Jay- Z - Open Letter [MUSIC]

Produced by Timbaland & Swizz Beatz... let this shit knock!
 

Kid MK - SHUFFLE Vol. 1 [MIXTAPE]

This is sonic heroin!

Follow KidMK on Twitter.

Rich Kidd - SYKE [VIDEO]

Homegrown talent!One of my favourite artists in Toronto, which by default also means the entire world. Rich Kidd's mixtape: In My Opinion coming soon.

Kendrick Lamar feat. Jay-Z – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe [REMIX]

Yasiin Bey x Mannie Fresh "OMFGOD" LP [MUSIC]

omfgo&d.

Savion Glover: SoLe Sanctuary [CONCERT]

Before trappers, there were tappers. Fred Astaire, Bill Bojangles, Sandman Sims to name a few... I idolized their ability to make music and dance at the same time. So much so I used to pretend I was a tap dancing star in my church shoes. Time has moved on and now here is an opportunity to see on my favourites live! 

NOW Magazine presents Savion Glover: SoLe Sanctuary Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Koerner Hall 

Gregory Hines called him "the greatest tap-dancer to ever lace up a pair of tap shoes." The New York Times raves, "to see Mr. Glover dance is to see a virtuosic and authentic artist at work." He performed on Broadway as a child and has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and music videos. He won a Tony Award for Bring in ’da Noise/Bring in ’da Funk and has choreographed the dance moves forHappy Feet and other movies. In a tribute to his idols, hoofer Savion Glover performs an all-new concert where his reverence for the art of tap is put to the stage, in the form of a living altar where he pays his respects to the craft that he has perfected. "Barebones and pure, full of the kind of rhythmic innovation that trips down one path, splinters off in different directions and then sweeps back home." (The New York Times)

Purchase Tickets HERE

The Caribbean Film Festival [EVENTS]

On March 7th and 8th the Caribbean Studies Students Union (CARSSU) and the Cinema Studies Students Union (CINSSU) will be hosting the first-ever Caribbean Film Festival at the William Doo Auditorium on U of Tʹ St. George Campus.

This festival will showcase documentaries and narrative films that pertain to the Caribbean region, its diaspora, and will traverse a number of topics that delve into gender, race, ethnicity, popular culture, politics, sustainability of the environment, as well as the standing legacies of colonialism that still haunt the Caribbean. Our current line-up includes films with stories and histories from Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad. Prior to screening each individual film, an introduction will be made to the film and followed by a brief Q + A discussion with the director.

Our goal for this festival is to increase the accessibility and viewership of Caribbean-based films not only to its diaspora or within the University realm, but to the wider public. Moreover, we hope to portray the unique and differing inter-island narratives and perspectives. Please come out and support us in retelling and relaying our Caribbean stories and histories! It is a FREE event! Doors open at 5:30pm and screenings start at 6pm sharp.

Check out the event page on Facebook: “The Caribbean Film Festival at UofT”

Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake - Poetic Justice [VIDEO]

Cinematic/Poetic Justice.

Drake - Started From The Bottom [VIDEO]

Aubrey Grahammy. OVO Sound.