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VICE: The Other Side of Brazil’s World Cup (Video)
June 19, 2014
Futbol fever has taken hold of the world! The World Cup is underway in Brazil, and while we were tuned in to NBA Finals… the rest of the world had their eyes and minds on the big soccer tourney. Well, covering the story before that story, VICE was in Brazil doing an expo on the lead-up to the event.
Impactful multimedia journalism delivered on-point. Par for the course for VICE NEWS.
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Bleached Beauty: Kenyan Women Are Risking Their Health in Attempts to Lighten Their Skin (Video)
June 17, 2014
One has to wonder how far is too far? Some folks are totally against makeup; while some say ‘never leave home without it.’ Cosmetics can be used for slight beauty enhancement or covering blemishes that might otherwise wreck a person’s self esteem and day-to-day function. So, what about lightening of one’s skin? We have lightening patches to even skin tone in the States, but what about the growing trend for our Kenyan sisters to lighten up entirely? If it can be done safely and reliably (note: the above vid more than implies it is unsafe and unreliable), is significant skin lightening okay? Is that right? Is it anyone’s businesses but the buyers and sellers of such products and services?
Watch the news clip above. Let it spark deep thought and conversation.
‘The Mountain’ Of HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” Deadlifts 994 Pounds (Video)
June 12, 2014
Hot daaamn! We need to add another ‘superpower’ to our list on last week’s post: super-human strength. Hafþór JúlÃus Björnsson (who has had two guest appearances on HBO series Game of Thrones as Gregor Clegane aka “The Mountain”), stands 6-foot-9-inches, tips the scales at 419 pounds, and is strong enough to have placed second in this year’s World’s Strongest Man Competition. In the above video, he deadlifts a whopping 994 pounds at the 2014 Arnold Strongman Classic.
Posted in Sports, Travel, Videos | Tags: Bjornsson, Deadlifts 994 Pounds, Game of Thrones, Gregor Clegane, Hafþór Björnsson, Hafþór JúlÃus Björnsson, Hafbor, Hafpor, HBO, Julius, The Mountain | No Comments »
Bad Rap (Documentary Trailer)
June 9, 2014
Shout to OKPlayer for sharing this innovative original effort – “Bad Rap” – about Asian-Americans’ foray into Hip-Hop.
This is a feature documentary about the obstacles and successes of Asian-American rappers, their history, and four friends coming up in the game.
You can help make this movie happen by contributing to the IndieGoGo drive here. They are doing well (over 80% funded) so far, but would certainly appreciate your support.
Posted in Film, Hip-Hop, Travel, Videos | Tags: Asian-American rappers, Bad Rap, IndieGogo, OKAYPLAYER, OKPlayer | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 11 ‘Give The Drummer Some’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
June 6, 2014
In this episode of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff and his crew ‘have a Cali week’ in Los Angeles. Jeff links up with drummer Travis Barker to talk about the possibility of doing a show. They chat about gear and do a DJ/Drummer jam session. Got into a lot for what was to be a laid back time. Eventually got over to the grocery store to shop to make a ‘Magnificent Meal’ – and leave a full fridge (like Jeff says a good house guest should) – while staying at the home of comedian buddy Russell Peters (see him in this prior episode here)) while in town. A show in San Diego, then flying out to UK for a day, then back stateside for another show in Vegas the day after… whew! A chill week, then back on the grind like a mutha—-!
Nice soundtracking in the back[ground] in this episode (contributions from Dayne Jordan).
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: California, DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 11, Episode 11, Give The Drummer Some, Season 2, Skillz, travis barker, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
Chicago: Landmark Overlook Glass Ledge Suddenly Cracks, Startling Tourists (Video)
June 4, 2014
Friends of mine who’ve been to Chicago (Illinois, USA) say going out onto the glass ledge on Willis Tower’s Observation Deck – and looking out and down on the cityscape – is a ‘must do’ item for your bucket list. Well, I am going to leave that to them; especially after hearing about the ledge’s cracking as tourists were on it.
Cracked? Oh… heyull naaawww! But wait, wait. Architectural engineer Michael Swanberg said
“Because you can see through it, obviously there’s the psychological effect that ‘oh my gosh, something broke.’ But nobody was ever in danger.â€
See (above), nothing to worry about. They even replaced that glass that cracked. So, y’all can feel safe going back out onto the ledge when you go to Chi-town. Cool.
Oh…Me? When am I going? How ’bout NEVERary the 32nd? Ha! I wasn’t ever going to step out there in the first place; even when the ledge was “totally safe.” But you tell me how fun it was, okay?
– @ojones1
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 10 ‘Lost Luggage’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
May 23, 2014
How good is the timing of this episode? DJ Jazzy Jeff and friends are wrapping the tour and heading stateside in a few days. Why’s that good timing? What… you didn’t know Skillz and Jeff have a gig at Center Stage (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) this weekend? Well, you do now (click here for info)!
In this episode of Vinyl Destination, the crew treks to Biel (Switzerland) before a bit of a baggage snag in Novgorod (Russia). Then… the last night of the tour before hopping the big pond to LA (USA) for the Do Over.
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Biel, DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Shortcut, Ep. 10, Episode 10, LA, Lost Luggage, Novgorod, Paris, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
VICE: Corruption, Cocaine, & Murder in Trinidad (Video)
May 22, 2014
VICE News visited the slums of Port of Spain and spoke with police, activists, community leaders, and gangsters to understand the country’s decade-plus spike in killings [more than tripling over the past 15 years]. Many of the murders are attributed to ruthless and politically connected street gangs who control territories that are sometimes no larger than a city block. The gangs fight over lucrative government contracts meant to provide social services and combat unemployment.
But gang violence is just where the problems start. Trinidad has become an important stop for drugs headed to West Africa and the United States. The “big fish” keeping and growing the country into a mega narco-state — the political and business elite.
Posted in Cover Story, Politics, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Cocaine, Corruption, MURDER, trinidad, VICE | No Comments »
Action Bronson Debuts New Food Series with VICE (Video)
May 13, 2014
So, VICE has this channel called Munchies. How best to program for it. Episodes featuring Action Bronson… a food series featuring Bronson… absolutely! So, here’s Episode 1 of A.B.’s eat-great-grub worldwide food series for VICE Munchies. Bronson gets at Roberta’s in Brooklyn for pasta, reflects on food on treks to New Zealand and South Africa, tasty time back stateside at Eddie’s Sweet Shop (great shake). F*ck, That’s Delicious (hey, that’d be a dope name for the series, right?)…yeah!
Posted in Food, Hip-Hop, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Action Bronson, Ep. 1, Episode 1, Fuck, That’s Delicious, VICE | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 9 ‘Kid Cudi Bath Time Music’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
May 9, 2014
“Nasty Nas Milkshake…” “…This milkshake is CRAZY!”
RESPECT to Vinyl Destination’s production crew for dropping in that “Room Test” by Dayne Jordan (fi-yah!) into this Episode 9 soundtrack right from the jump!
(Oh, and don’t think we missed Episode 8… it’s after the jump, mickey fickeys!)
DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew on to the next one… on to the next one… on their European tour. Manchester. Brussels. Zurich. Several destinations for this episode of Vinyl Destination. Fine and good… but this travel situation is kinda eff’d up (good shake though). Truth: Touring is not always first class travel and 5 star meals. Work life on the road. But a warm bath while listening to some Kid Cudi makes it all better, of course (wait, what?).
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Shortcut, Ep. 8, Ep. 9, Episode 8, Episode 9, Little Dragon, Paris, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
Fresh Off the Boat With Eddie Huang: Season 2 Bloopers And Outtakes (Video)
May 8, 2014
Like N.O.R.E. told you, “Mistakes is what makes things perfect.” – Eddie Huang
Well, would you look at that. Bonus footage… well, leftovers… from the freshly wrapped Season 2 of Fresh Off the Boat With Eddie Huang. Great Vice programming; and the boss (Shane Smith) even shows up in the clips above. If you’ve watched the episodes we’ve posted, you probably got a feel that Eddie is a balance of cool and kooky. Watch above and see how right you are.
Posted in Lifestyle, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Bloopers, Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat, Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang, Leftovers, outtakes, Season 2, Season 2 Leftovers, Shane Smith, VICE | No Comments »
Monks Breakdance Honoring The Memory Of Beastie Boys’ MCA (Video)
May 8, 2014
In advance of the 3rd annual MCA Day (May 3, 2014), four men dressed in Tibetan garb pay physical tribute to the late, great emcee Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys (while “Ch-Check It Out” plays in the background). MCA was a devout Tibetan Buddhist, and creator of the Free Tibet concert series. So, this feels more than right.
Fresh Off the Boat With Eddie Huang: Chengdu (Video)
May 7, 2014
Part 1, Fresh Off The Boat in Chengdu, Eddie (a.k.a. the Human Panda) is at home with his ‘interracial’ fam (e.g. black and white pandas). Talking about and watching pandas. Don’t forget about the panda porn, either (what? yeah). Trekking Chengdu with Eddie and DJ SuperBestFriend (a.k.a. Rabbi), we experience traditions, food and culture… much of which is diminishing as time passes. After the jump, part 2 picks up with Eddie enjoying the fine Chinese living – chilling in the Dead Sea Resort, taking a refreshing salt burial, a dip in a big (translation: crowded) swimming pool, and later tasting on some baby pig penis (what? yeah). Then part 3 wraps with an exploration of Chengdu culture going forward: a look at Szechuan cooking from a master chef, a visit to the sculpture factory of a feature artist, a climb into a tree-house parlor for Taiwanese tea, and a round table discussion with different generations of Chinese to discuss cultural preservation as China moves forward and becomes open to the rest of the world.
Fantastic episode! Well worth the watch, as usual.
Posted in Lifestyle, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Chengdu, Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat, Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang, VICE | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 7 ‘Letting Go in Amsterdam’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
April 11, 2014
Sometimes you just need to let things go, especially when you’re in Amsterdam.
Episode Log – Episode 7, Season 2: DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew catch up with DJ Shortkut in Amsterdam. First, heading to Rotterdam for a night at Corso, the guys realize they are in town for national 4/20 day.
Vinyl Destination. The guys are ‘Letting Go’ starting now!
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 6 ‘Days Off’ On Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 29, 2014
They don’t fake or front on Vinyl Destination, at all. However, DJ Jazzy Jeff’s crew don’t spend days off like the average… Then again, they kinda do. Check out Episode 6 of Season 2. You’ll get it. Let’s start in London. O2 Arena. They take in a comedy show. Russell Peters, funny dude. Do they have backstage passes? Kinda. They roll up backstage WITH Peters going to rock the Arena!
Vinyl Destination … ‘Days Off’ … Don’t hate. Enjoy!
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 6, Episode 6, Russell Peters, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 1 Comment »
The Top 5 Strip Clubs In Atlanta According To Waka Flocka (Video)
March 28, 2014
His list is very interesting because I’d have to agree with about 90% of what he said except the food part because I rarely order food at strip clubs. I found it funny he put Follies at number one because I find myself in Follies more often than any other spot in the city lately. Me & some friends used to go to Follies alot before most people even really knew about it, but things have changed in 2014.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Lifestyle, Opinion, Travel, Videos | Tags: Atlanta, Strip Clubs, Top 5, Top 5 Strip Clubs, Top 5 Strip Clubs In Atlanta, Waka Flocka | No Comments »
Fresh Off The Boat: NYC (Video)
March 13, 2014
A three-parter following Eddie Huang (eh hem.. sitcom producer and chef Eddie to you) around one of the capitals of the world, New York City (NYC, USA). We start with some good eatin’ then go hang with Loopy (known for his Knicks rant on the ‘Net) in the Bronx. That’s Part 1 above. Continue after the jump with Parts 2 and 3.
Posted in Food, Lifestyle, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat, Fresh Off The Boat With Eddie Huang, NYC | No Comments »
VICE: Nest Of Giants (Video)
March 13, 2014
Iceland has a reputation in the World’s Strongest Man competition that stands higher than perhaps any other country’s. VICE went out there to investigate why this small, black rock in the middle of the ocean produces such strong people. Hanging out at Jakabol (translates to “Nest Of Giants”) — a gym run by ex-champion Magnus Ver Magnusson and meeting Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson, the 6’9″ star of Game of Thrones.
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VICE: Jamaican Herb Business (Video)
March 13, 2014
Hold the phone. Marjuana is still illegal in Jamaica.
That may well change though, as Western powers pressured the island nation to tamp down production and export of its cultural crop are now reconsidering their stances on ganja en masse. At the forefront of stirring change for the country: Jamaica’s first medicinal marijuana company, Medicanja, launched this year against a backdrop of reinvigorated debate around ganja law reform among leading policymakers. Renowned Jamaican scientist Dr. Henry Lowe, a leader in THC studies for medical purposes, is running the company, with the University of West Indies and the University of Technology jointly funding the facility. Dr. Lowe says the company will be studying the scientific benefits of marijuana and producing CBD-based medical products, which fall under legally accepted medicinal use of the ganja plant. Lowe says the plant extract can be used to treat psychosis and severe pain, as well as mid-life crises in men.
Posted in Business, Politics, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Dr. Henry Lowe, Henry Lowe, Jamaica, Marjuana, Medicanja, VICE, VICE News | No Comments »
VICE: Kingdom Of The Little People (Video)
March 13, 2014
Annette Lamothe-Ramos of The VICE Guide to Travel takes us to and on tour of the controversial theme park, Kingdom of the Little People.
In a land far, far away, love flourishes in a kingdom quite unlike any other. In mushroom-shaped homes and old dormitories, a community of dwarfs—all less than 51 inches tall—can be found singing, dancing, and performing on a daily basis for visiting tourists.
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