NYC's new mayor, Bill de Blasio has confirmed that he won't march in this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade, because the parade doesn't allow gay groups to march. He told reporters, "I will be participating in a number of other events to honor the Irish heritage of this city and the contributions of Irish-Americans, but I simply disagree with the organizers of that parade in their exclusion of some individuals in this city."
Bill de Blasio did emphasize he didn't march in the parade as Public Advocate. However, responding to the call from gay rights groups and city officials like Public Advocate Letitia James to ban uniformed city employees (like cops and firefighters) from marching, he said, "I believe that uniformed city workers have a right to participate if they choose to and I respect that right."
The Catholic League was outraged at de Blasio's stance, with its president Bill Donohue saying, "This is the first time in New York City history that its mayor has decided to boycott the St. Patrick's Day parade. Personally, I am delighted: I lead the Catholic League contingent every year, and I do not want to march with a public official who does not want to be associated with Irish Catholics."
Source: NY1
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
NYC Mayor Boycotts St. Patrick's Day Parade for Rejecting Gays (@deBlasioNYC)
Kelela Releases Pulsating New Song 'The High'
All eyes are on Kelela Mizanekristos right now. The Los Angeles-based artist made a big splash last year with her mixtape, ‘Cut 4 Me.’ Her contribution on Solange’s ‘Saint Heron’ compilation didn’t hurt either. Now she’s back with a new single titled ‘The High.’
The song, produced by Gifted & Blessed, is a pulsating track on which the 30-year-old songstress coos intimate sexual metaphors to her lover.
“Your hands are firmly around my waist / Then moving south my savin’ grace / Patience was wearin’ oh-so thin / A surge of adrenaline,” she sings.
During the six-minute track, there are moments where Kelela is sighing and oohing for sexual contact. “I’ll do anything for the high,” she yearns.
‘The High’ is certainly a slow-burning love song that will make you feel tingly inside.
If you want to see Kelela live, she’ll be performing at the SXSW music conference in Austin, Texas from March 12 to March 14. That’s followed by a Los Angeles show on April 2 and a concert at Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Rough Trade venue on April 3.
Listen to the song below and get hooked on Kelela’s intoxicating R&B sound.
Listen to Kelela’s ‘The High’
Fan Calls Richard Sherman 'Needle D*ck'; Gets Perfect Response (@RSherman_25)
After a Twitter troll accused Richard Sherman of contributing nothing to his team's Super Bowl win and called him a "needle d*ck," many would expect the star cornerback to respond with some heated trash talk. Instead Sherman kept his cool and let the Lombardi Trophy do the talking for him.
Check out the brief exchange up top.
Source: inflexwetrust.com
2 Chainz Working on 'B.O.A.T.S. III' Album, Releases 'Ima Dog'
Thankfully, 2014 has the rap return of 2 Chainz. After releasing two albums in the past two years, the Atlanta rapper says he’s working on the third album in the ‘B.O.A.T.S’ series now.
Deuce made the announcement via Twitter and also offered a preview of what’s to come on the upcoming project. He delivers more punchline party rap goodness in his new song, ‘Ima Dog’ featuring Skooly.
Although his sophomore effort sold less than his debut LP, 2 Chainz is still in good spirits on this DJ Spinz-produced track. Examples of how well-off he is include, “My flow is ’bout money, and I still ain’t got no ceilings,” “I got acres, I never met my neighbors” and “See I’ma dog, come in your yard and take a s—.” At least the Feds aren’t watching him this time, since he’s allowed to take a poop in people’s yard.
2 Chainz kicked off his 2 Good To Be T.R.U. tour last night at Boston’s House of Blues.
Listen to 2 Chainz’s ‘I’ma Dog’ Feat. Skooly
Check Out Stussy x J Dilla Tribute T-Shirt Collection
Last year, Stussy honored J Dilla with the release of the World Tour T-shirt on what would have been his 39th birthday. To celebrate Dilla Day 2014 on Feb. 7, Stussy will honor the late and great Detroit producer with a limited-edition capsule project.
The Stussy x J Dilla T-shirt comes in both short and long-sleeved in black and white colors. The tee features a picture of Dilla Dawg surrounded by Stussy scripts of his famous phrase “Turn It Up” and a king’s crown on the top of his head.
The Stussy x J Dilla capsule project will be available on Feb. 7 (Friday), the same day as Dilla’s 40th birthday, at Stussy.com and retail stores worldwide.
SWV Team Up With Sean Garrett in 'SWV Reunited' Sneak Peek [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
As the ladies of SWV solidify themselves in the world of reality TV with the upcoming fourth episode of their WE tv series, ‘SWV Reunited,’ The Boombox is here to give you an exclusive first look at this week’s saga, which includes arguments over songwriting.
With so much riding on the trio’s comeback, Coko, Lelee and Taj decide to meet up with renowned singer-songwriter Sean Garrett to talk about working on a forthcoming track. But before the girls can step through the door, Lelee can’t help but take notice of the Atlanta native and all that makes him a “cute little chocolate man.” There’s no question Lelee always has sex on the brain, but when it’s time to get down to business, she knows how to put the blinders up.
Infatuated with Twitter and other social media avenues that open the gateways for computer thugs, SWV tell Garrett they want to write a song about “chicks hatin’ on other chicks ’cause they man like that chick.” What will the song be called? Guess you’ll have to watch the new episode to find out.
Tune in to ‘SWV Reunited’ Thursdays at 10PM E/P on WE tv.