GHETTOPHYSICS CONTEST VIDEO (VIDEO)

A contest for songwriters to win $2500 in relation to this upcoming independent film.  More details below:

"GhettoPhysics" is the first film of its kind to breakdown the correlation between the Pimp-Ho dynamics of Prostitution with the Pimp-Ho realities of the American Capitalist system. The film stars the likes of Cornel West, Ice T, Too Short, Filmore Slim, John Perkins, Cynthia Mckinney, Norman Lear, E. Raymond Brown and many more.

To raise awareness of the film, a song writing contest will be held beginning August 2010 and ending September 1st, 2010.  Rules and regulations for the Song writing contest can be found on the contest site ghettophysicscontest.com.  The 1st place winner will receive $2500, as well as a spot on the films soundtrack (2nd and 3rd place winners will be awarded as well). We ask that you place the films trailer and link to the contest in a post on your respective sites.

Furthermore, On August the 24th there will be a private screening of the film at the Bridge Cinema in Culver City for press and invited guest.  We invite you and your staff to come join us as we partake in the learning process towards freedom.  More information on the screening will be sent to you shortly.

ART by JAQ DUTCH: 8.11.10

Jaq is back with another take on a classic piece of Hollywood cinema.  Photo by E Dub, and don't forget you can see more of Jaq's art here.  10.10.10 make sure to be there...

WALLET GREEN at CINESPACE on FRIDAY

Wallet gets his Hollywood on this Friday.  Check the flyer out for more details.

ELECTRIK RED LIVE AT WHISKY A GO GO on THURSDAY NIGHT

The lovely ladies of Electrik Red are going to be tearing down the stage at the infamous Whisky A Go Go tomorrow night.  All ages and you can cop tickets from Ticketmaster now.  Should be a good show and if you're a fan you'll get to hear some of the new stuff they've been working on.  I might just go so I can stare at them...*shrugs*

EAZEE LIVING: GRAFTON ON SUNSET

So somehow I came across a card for this place and decided to check it out on the web.  Found some dope pics and I must say it's a pretty nice spot that I've been sleeping on.  Yes I live in LA but sometimes taking a "fake" vacation at a swanky hotel in your own city can be a good idea.  Or if you frequent Hollywood like me this can keep you from having to travel too far while intoxicated.  Nice modern rooms and suites; some that open right up to the pool area as well as a lounge and trendy restaurant that serves a great lobster and steak entree.  If you want to find out more hit up the website.

BLACK DYNAMITE (THE MOVIE)

So i went to the red carpet premiere on Tuesday and I must say I was entertained by the movie.  It stars Michael Jai White who also wrote the screenplay so you should support based off of that.  It is an ode/spoof of the old blaxploitation films as you will see by some of the events that take place in the film as well as the storylines, etc.  Friday I know we'll all be at the Shawn Chrys, Big Sean & Mike Posner show but that leaves Saturday and Sunday to go catch it with some friends or a date.  Trailer right above for a good laugh...hits theaters tomorrow.  Enjoy.

EAZEE LIVING: THE HOLLYWOOD / KANNER ARCHITECTS

As Hollywood as people say I am...I feel this might be the perfect location and place to live. Nice space, large windows to view the Hollywood nightlife or the Hollywood Hills...a modern theme which is enough for me and I'm sure you saw that pool. I could not leave the house unless I wanted to go hit a club for an hour and bring the party back to my place. Or just invite the homies over and chill by the pool. Kanner Architects is responsible for this and there is more info on the residences here.

SUNSET BLVD - TV SERIES TRAILER

"SUNSET BLVD" tv series trailer from http://sunsetblvd.tv on Vimeo.

Here is a trailer for a new docu-drama show about Yonie, one of Hollywood's hottest music video casting directors. The show will look into the life and dealings of Yonie and will feature some of entertainment's big names such as Lil Wayne, Pharrell & T-Pain to name a few. This should give you all a good look into the Hollywood side of Los Angeles aka Floss Angeles. Check it out...should be interesting. You may even see some familiar faces. For more info go here.

NEW VENUES: MADAME ROYALE

A bit of the Moulin Rouge, roaring '20's theme...but I guess with our next Great Depression on the horizon it makes sense that more places are going with this theme.  It opened up last week and a friend went to check it out for me.  She said it was fun, small but sexy.  So if you're looking for something cozy and dim in Hollywood check this spot out.  6423 Yucca St.  Pics c/o Eater LA.

NEW VENUES: PLAYHOUSE HOLLYWOOD

So another new night spot in Hollywood...but this place is supposed to hold 1,000+ people and feel like a South Beach spot in the middle of Hollywood.  The spot will have lighting features like popular Vegas spots and a 24 hour diner on site that you can access before, during and after the club.  The same designers behind STK & Villa in Manhattan are on board.  The spot opens tonight.  I'm sure it will be a hassle to get in seeing you need to be a member to see the photos on the website...interesting.  Well don't say I didn't put you onto this first, thanks.  6506 Hollywood Blvd.

NEW VENUES - THE COFFEE BAR at H. WOOD

Hollywood hotspot H. Wood opens up an extension called The Coffee Bar which offers some of the same type of nightlife action but during the day.  Featuring things like brunches, alcohol tainted coffees desserts and more.  There is an indoor-outdoor setup with a bar, couches and other sitting arrangements.  Lunch meetings during the week aren't a bad idea either.  Contact them by going here.

THE DO-OVER - LA EVENTS

If you didn't know, during the summer in a backyard atmosphere there is a cool eclectic gathering on Sundays.  Like a club in the middle of the afternoon...it's another type of place where you need to have a plug but once in I hear it's like an escape from everything.  My bodyguard Dominique handles who gets in and I have yet to go...that will change this summer.  Many special guests come through often and the Sangria is the one thing that everyone mentions...even people who've never been seem to hear stories of people enjoying their time there with Sangria and good friends.  Here is an article about the event, and here is where to get more info about it.

EAZEE LIVING - OPENHOUSE/XTEN ARCHITECTURE

A very interesting home located in the Hollywood Hills...another open space type of residence and ya'll know how I feel about that there.  Created by XTEN Architecture in 2007 I thought it was cool enough design wise to post.  To get more info on why it was created the way it was and how it plays into it's garden terrace on the hills and the open views check out Arch Daily.

GOOD FOOD: HAPPY HOURS ON TAX DAY - LA STYLE

Seeing that plenty of last minute stress may be going down tomorrow for all this taxes BS, yeah I'm still dealing with mine RIGHT NOW, I'm sure everyone wants to get out and drink the pain away and even write it off for next year.  Well there are a few spots that know how you feel.  Kitchen 24 has a bar open from 6AM-2AM all the time...but they're having their Happy Hour for that entire time.  I hear there is a certain person I know that is a co-owner of this place but I'm not going to put his name out there.  But make sure to go eat there when you're out in these Hollywood streets.  Good rendevouz spot.  Below are some other spots with all day Happy Hours going on.  I'll put info on one of them up tomorrow.  These other spots are offering free entrees, cheap drinks, all day happy hours, etc...ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

TASTE | Cafe Wa S | Yxta Cocina Mexicana | LoLa's | The Varnish <<<>

EAZEE LIVING | wHY ARCHITECTURE - HOLLYWOOD HOUSE

wHY ARCHITECTURE put out a video for a design idea they have for a house in Hollywood.  Pretty interesting concept...get the details here.

CRIPS & BLOODS - MADE IN AMERICA by STACY PERALTA

Like i said, I cover all aspects of the city. Shoes, clubs, fast cars, fashion and music are a big part of our lifestyle and contribution to the world, but we are also a major influence in the gang culture. It may not be the best lifestyle, but it is something we heavily contributed to mainstream culture as it has influenced music, fashion and slang across the nation and even the world. So I was surfing HypeBeast the other day and saw some of those images and realized, damn I grew up over there, so of course I took interest in finding out more:

Stacy Peralta known for his involvement in the skate culture and directorial involvement for Dogtown & Z-Boys delves into Los Angeles gang culture to document it. Baron Davis (of the Clippers) and Steve Luczo handle production while Forest Whitaker takes the narrative duties to bring you a gritty look into lifestyle and its impact. Showing between February 6-12 at the Laemmle's Sunset 5 in Hollywood and a couple dates in NY this is worth going to check out. For more info go to www.MadeInAmericaTheMovie.com