The N.E.R.D. front man will not rest until he has accomplished all genres of music. Which is very admirable in today’s world where individuals constantly limit themselves from exploring new ideas/things, and never just “take a chance”. Be BOLD and embrace the unknown, cause nothing comes from nothing. Props to you Pharrell.

The Clayton Brothers will have an opening exhibition this Saturday, July 18 at Patrick Painter Inc.  Awesome artwork, if you’re in LA definitely worth stopping by.  Details are below.  For more information check out http://claytonbrothers.com.

SOLO GALLERY EXHIBITION: PATRICK PAINTER INC.

Rob and Christian are pleased to announce their first solo California exhibition in six years with

Patrick Painter Inc. Santa Monica, California. Exhibition opens July 18, 2009.

Jumbo Fruit

July 18 through August 29, 2009

Opening Reception Saturday, July 18, 6 to 8 PM.

East and West Galleries

Director: Michael Briggs

PATRICK PAINTER INC.

2525 Michigan Avenue, B2 West Gallery

Santa Monica, CA. 90404

T: 310 264 5988

www.patrickpainter.com

Cleveland Brown, Peter Griffin’s token black drinking buddy in “Family Guy,” is leaving Quahog to pursue life in the spin-off series “The Cleveland Show.”

Follow Cleveland as he returns to his hometown, marries his high school sweetheart, begins a new family, and befriends a bear. Yes, a bear.  If Family Guy can have a talking dog, American Dad have a talking fish, then Cleveland can have a talking bear, damnit.

Check out the trailer here…

Photo by Mark R. Sullivan

Nostalgic moment for one second…. sniff, sniff….

Having done their last show over a year and a half ago, The Starting Line will finally release their cd/dvd titled Somebody’s Gonna Miss Us on October 6.  The dvd documents their final hometown show in Philadelphia as well as in-depth interviews from friends, family and the band themselves.

The Starting Line, in my opinion, have paved their way into becoming classics to those who appreciate the pop/rock scene.  I’ve literally seen these guys grow up, from seeing them as kids at Warped Tour 03′ to seeing their VERY last performance at last year’s Bamboozle.

RIP The Starting Line

In a classic interview with CNN the boys from Cobra Starship (Gabe Saporta and Ryland Blackinton) can be found addressing everything from bathing to their confrontation with Ashley Tisdale.

Ever since gas prices started rising, the economy took a downward turn and there was an onslaught of “go green” campaigns bike shops have been hitting record numbers and new shops are opening left and right.  With new shops and an increased interest in biking and bikes there has been a new focus on design, color and usability.  Top manufacturers and smaller manufacturers alike have been rolling out some awesome new “urban/commuter” bikes that make commuting easy and stylish.  Prices range, but these are not your $4,000 road bikes.  Good bikes are upwards of $900, but all ranges are available.  Check out a great list of 2009 bikes in varried ranges at Urban Velo.  When choosing a bike, there is no full fledge method for each rider.  The best thing to do is test ride each bike that your interested in.  All sizes vary depending on the company and size is only the beginning.

Trek District

Trek’s new belt-driven District single speed commuter bike is out of this world smooth, but not sure on the amount of “chain slippage” on major uphills.  Great for flat areas though.

Republic Bikes

Republic Bikes

Fringe is fun and flirty. Feeling the leather swoosh and sway with you makes any girl feel sexy. This stylish obsession has been seen with all kinds of fabrics and flavors.

The best of the fringe can be seen on handbags, shoes, cuffs, and earrings. Leather and feather are my fav but who knows you may be more of beading type of gal.

Sometimes clothing can have an added touch of pizzazz with fringe, but be careful you don’t want to look too overboard. Word to the wise: if you think it’s too much fringe, it probably is.

Don’t go on a fringe frenzy. Bring out the inner Pocahontas in you, but let’s keep it in moderation.

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