Club Promenade- 215 West 28th Street Between 7th and 8th Avenue

10pm- 4am

Knock Out Ent., GQ Promotions. The SplachLife Ent. present a grand event fit for the hip-hop masses. After devouring a delicious turkey if you are in New York, throw on your finest garments and head to Promenade along with The Knockout Boys to party it up with Brooklyn’s finest- Fabolous! Fab will be hosting and performing, so learn those “Throw It In The Bag” lyrics (You don’t want to be the only person not singing along!)

Get ready for disaster! That’s exactly what the plot and script for 2012 are- a disaster almost worth crying over. Mix that with exceptional special effects and you have yourself a movie worth watching but not listening to.  (Better bring headphones.)  Although 2012 embodies every movie cliche, you would have to see it in theaters to appreciate the tsunamis, earthquakes, and fire balls…so there goes that $11.50.

According to The Mayan calendar the world is set to end on Decemeber 22nd, 2012. There is about two cents of scientific fact in the movie and the film doesn’t go into depth on why the world will end, but who cares, right?  Watching John Cusack outrun earthquakes is mind boggling enough. Better yet, try driving through a collapsing building- bet you can’t!

2012 claims”We Were Warned,” so in case these cataclysmic events do happen, take it from Cusack and director Roland Emmerich: Get an airplane, buy a ticket for the arc that the government is building in China (for around one billion Euros), and make sure you bring a screwdriver!

Go See It!

The forthcoming The Tao Of Wu (Riverhead books, $25) is a hybrid of a book-part memoir, part philosophical discourse-fresh from the brain of the Abbott of golden-era ‘s youth and the early days of his legendary crew, the Wu-Tang Clan, through the tragic last hours of his cousin Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s life. With his production work on the Wu-Tang Clan’s latest Chamber Music, and Raekwon’s well-received Only Built for Cuban Linx Pt 2, RZA’s book also follows his comedic turn in Judd Apatow’s most recent film, Funny People, his own upcoming Kung-Fu flick, The Man With the Iron Fist, and the musical development of Boy Jones, son of the late, great ODB. – STEVEN PSYLLOS

The RZA had difficulty putting his life to paper.
“When it’s music you can just go ahead and be that person, but I’m more introverted. So many things have happened in my life that I try to erase. They may have taught me a lesson, but it’s still not a g eat memory.”

With the book, he’s trying to make some good with the hardships.
“I guess the biggest example of pain is the story of Jesus being crucified, a lesson we learn to this day. So in the that vein I was like, ‘Fuck it, people won’t never learn unless somebody leaves footprints”

Can’t blame it on the alcohol.
“I thought ODB was one of the most original men to walk the planet, but everybody thought that some of his stuff came from being drunk or high. But now that Boy Jones is 19 years old,I’ve been taking him all over with me-he’s just like Dirty, but he don’t get high! Proves it was in his genes.”

For more of the interview with The RZA, pick up GIANT’s Winter 09′ Issue, on news stands now.

With the progression of hair extensions over time, it’s hard to understand why these well-paid divas haven’t risen with the times. Either they left the house looking nice and something happened in translation, or they need to shoot their sylist. Like The Dream would say “Girl call Latisha, your beautician.”

Common is known for his creativity and underrated rap skills. With a name like Common you would think his music would be average, but to the contrary there’s nothing mediocre about it. For this week’s upcoming episode of Current TV’s music series Embedded, Common gave his fans the opportunity to direct and produce their own music video to his track “Make My Day,” featuring Cee-lo.  The rapper judged the entries and picked a winner, which premieres on TV tomorrow and can be seen below.  In the episode, he also takes the camera on his tour around the country and on a trip back to his old neighborhood.  Artists like will.i.am, Pharrell, and Mos Def also talk about Common’s influence on their own music. Embedded airs November 4th, at 11 pm on Current TV.

For more info about Embedded, click here.

“I made the Yankee hat more famous than the Yankee can!”
-”Empire State Of Mind”  - Jay-Z

The Yankees headed into the World Series last night and well for lack of better words- Sucked! (Lost to Phillie, 6-1) Maybe some Yankee pride could help them, check out this gallery of all the celebs who keep a Yankee fitted in their repertoire:

If you would like to purchase your very own New Era Yankee Fitted ,head to newera.com.

Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon star in Clint Eastwood’s newest Oscar contender.

“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”

Morgan Freeman is accompanied by Matt Damon in this inspirational sports flick directed by Clint Eastwood, about Nelson Mandela’s plight to reunite his economically and racially segregated country. In his attempt to heal his divided nation, he gathers together a rugby team consisting of conflicting sides hoping that the universal language of sports can help complete the task of reunification.  Damon leads the South African rugby team to the World Cup Championship by giving the team what they needed- a champion!  Invictus will be in theaters in December 2009…

“What’s a goon to a goblin?” I have no idea, but who cares, be what you want to be this year and show it off. Here are some clubs from our favorite citites that you can go to that ensure you some holiday fun!

NEW YORK:
Club Promenade- 215 W 28th ST BTWN 7th & 8th Ave 

LOS ANGELES:
Club Marabella- 6757 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles CA 90027

ATLANTA:
The Glen Hotel- 110 Marietta St. Atlanta, GA 30303 

MIAMI:
Club Cameo- 1445 Washington Ave. Miami BEach, FL 33139 

NEW ORLEANS:
Generations Hall The Metropolita-New Orleans LA 70130

And here’s a bonus: Head to Bloody Manor for a freaky good time!

NEW YORK:
Bloody Manor- 542 W 27th St

Chocolate comes in many flavors from white to dark. The following men are sexy, talented, and wealthy. Most of them don’t mind breaking a sweat to take these delicious pictures for us drool over. Let’s take a moment and reflect on their sexy ass*s!

Who will top the list at number one?

In the cold case files, you’ll find unexplained events,circumstances, or disputes. Here at GIANT we don’t believe in leaving things open and unsettled. So I have set fourth to review all the evidence and render a verdict on this specific topic. Go there with me if you dare!

On October 6th on The Monique Show, two of the remaining members of B2K (Fizz and Boog) performed their new single “Bounce.” They looked great and seemed to be making a lot of progress in getting their careers jump-started again.This takes me back to the controversy and blasphemy of their 2004 dispute with Chris Stokes. 

On December 26, 2007 the ex-manager of boy group B2K, DENIED sexual molestation allegations that were brought up against him by DeMario “Raz-B” Thornton. For those that do not know, B2K bursted onto the scene in 2001 with their smash single “Uh Huh.”

The group consisted of four members: Omarion, J-Boog, Lil’ Fizz and Raz-B. Their ages all mellowed around the 15 year mark, but their fans ranged anywhere from 11 to 23 years old (I would know, I was a huge fan!).With this perfect combination of height, weight, dancing, appearance, and vocals they brought us hits like “Gots Ta Be,” “Bump Bump Bump,” “What A Girl Wants” and “Girlfriend.” Both their albums went certified platinum and their movie You Got Served grossed over 40 million dollars at the box office. With all that success you would think that the young men that once claimed to be “Boys For Life” would be able to stay together. That wasn’t the case though; in January of 2004 the heart throbs called it quits. While some blamed it on the lead singer Omarion, the rest of the group blamed it on Chris Stokes! According to J-Boog, Raz-B and Lil’ Fizz here’s what happened:

(Evidence Entry #1):     

The boys themselves discredit Chris Stokes character by calling him manipulative, maneuvering, controlling, and greedy. Chris Stokes was already black listed in the entertainment business for being shiesty.

Setting up business trips on Christmas? Taddle-Tailing for clothes,brownie points and special attention? Getting in trouble for eating chicken? A cult? No sleep? WTF?!

(Evidence Entry #2)

Raz-B’s brother Ricky Romance had this to say about his cousin Chris Stokes(Allhiphop.com):

For more of the letter, click here...

and this was from a family member…

(Evidence Entry #3)

Raz-B is allegedly on the phone with Chris Stokes sister.

(Evidence Entry #4)

Watch this video of body language perception, it shows you 5 ways to tell if a person is lying…

Now watch Raz-B…

Is he looking a little too much to the right?

(Evident Entry #5)

-Omarion to MTV

There is something seriously wrong with the state of Omarion’s mentality if he believes that Chris Stokes means no harm to him, and that he is a father figure.

(Album Credits from first album(B2K)

As you can see the foolishness going on here^ is exactly what B2K was talking about. Marques Houston has been reaping the benefits from B2k long before they even broke up.

(Evidence Entry #6)

Verdict: GUILTY on all charges!

Chris Stokes robbed B2K. He broke up homes and families, he ended the career of one of the biggest boy bands in the 200o’s and managed to take all the credit for starting them. If Chris did molest the boys,he should be held accountable for his malicious intentions and actions.

Sure Kanye West is a huge  a**hole, and sure he has the biggest ego in hip-hop but without him, things tend to get a little boring. His outburst at this years Video Music Awards was the highlight of the night, and even though he embarrassed/ disrespected poor Taylor, I think its safe to say that he also gave her career a little boost. Watch what happened:

Now, check out some of the reasons why Taylor should thank him:

1. She got to share the stage with Beyonce, that’s a once in a lifetime oppurtunity.

2. We actually watched her VMA performance, even if it was to see if she could make it through it without crying.

3. Thanks to Kanye she’ll always have a spot at Music World Entertainment (Matthew Knowles record label-founded in 2003).

4. After ratings soared out the roof for this years VMA’s, you better believe Taylor Swift will be sitting in the front of every award show next year.

5. Thanks to Kanye, people took the chance to use the word n*gger and get away with it.(Actually this wasn’t a good thing, this set us back a couple of years/ lifetimes, Kanye.)

So as we can see there have been some feelings hurt and statements made from Mr. West, but I can’t help but look at how much his controversy benefits everyone who was involved. Beyonce is ever more of an angel, Taylor Swift looks like a goddess, and Kanye made every single news headline.

Hmm…coincidence, I think not!

Ever wonder if some of your favorite celebrities had any sexy tattoos? Well, here are some of our favorites showing off their hottest pieces of art on their bodies.

Sexy, smooth and blessed with a silky voice, R&B heartthrob Maxwell makes his return to the music scene with his comeback album BLACKsummers’ night and his first ever GIANT cover. In the issue, the signer speaks candidly about his absence from music, finding love and his tumultuous upbringing.

GIANT’s Sept. ’09 issue is on stands now.

Check back soon for GIANT’s exclusive Maxwell photo gallery and other features from the issue.

From the board room to the sidewalk, media mogul Nick Cannon is always fresh dressed. Check out the exclusive photos from his GIANT cover story below. 

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When you think of the word “power,” Nick Cannon doesn’t immediately come to mind. But when you consider that at 28-years-old, Cannon is a media-tycoon in the making, you may start rethinking that word’s definition.

For our July ’09 cover story of our annual “Power Issue,”  the actor/comedian/newly appointed president of Nickelodeon’s teen division breaks down the ups and downs of being a child star and how he’s kept his finger on the pulse of youth culture.

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“Jay is so cool. He can just stand on stage completely still, and the audience will go nuts,” says Beyonce Knowles. “Me? I have to work it! I’m shaking it and throwing it and rolling around on the floor.” Check out the new issue of GIANT on newsstands December 2, 2008.

In an effort to promote extreme laziness, Google’s Mobile iPhone app now supports voice recognition. Hate your iPhone keyboard? Now you can just speak your search terms. But does it work?

Gizmodo gave it a solid review, touting the app’s ability to recognize even small differences between words (“bear” and “bare”). We’re less enthusiastic. Mostly because yesterday we messed around with this app and successfully executed only one accurate voice search–for “GIANT magazine” (it took no less than five attempts). More often than not, the voice recognition would either 1) not understand or 2) returned search results that were a awkward interpretation of what we had spoken. Oh, it found “Google.” Cool?

Today’s tests, however, returned quite a few successful searches. Maybe it’s learning. Maybe it’s been covertly studying our speech patterns. Maybe it has plans of world annihilation. Hmmm… Here’s a list of 10 test search terms that we spoke to Google Mobile’s iPhone-based voice recognition–as well as the sometimes accurate, sometimes totally wrong search terms that the app displayed as results.

1. James Bond (Success!)

2. Beyonce Knowles (It found “Beyonce and Nobles”)

3. Quantum of Solace (It found “F-150 shocks”)

4. Solange Knowles (It found “cardinals”)

5. Gears of War 2 (Success!)

6. Chinese Democracy (Success!)

7. The Urban Daily (It found “The Urban Belly”)

8. Wu-Tang Clan (Success!)

9. Put a Ring on It (It found “Flickering on it”)

10. Barack Obama (Success!)

Check out my behind the scenes flicks from GIANTS June/July cover party hosted by Kimora Lee Simmons.