HOT SNEAKERS FOR FALL

by Malik the Stylist Here are some Hot sneakers that will be out for fall 2009!! All of these sneakers can be found courtesy of "Malik the Stylist" on either myspace or facebook! * Adidas Originals Fall/ Winter 2009 By Jeremy Scott Footwear. (top left) www.jeremyscott.com * Royale Fam "Prison Blue's Custom Made by NIKE Dunks. (top right) www.Nike.com * Supra's Colorways of Terry Kennedy Signature Hightop. (bottom left) www.supra.com * Grey High Tops by Alife fall 2009. (bottom right) www.alife.com

BLEU CRITIC: MAXWELL "BLACKSUMMERS'NIGHT" by Adam Benjamin Irby adam@bleulife.com Maxwell, back after eight years, returns with a set so tight and cohesive that it's almost impossible to think of them or listen to them separately. All nine tracks seem to have been birthed from one musical thought, each working together to exude the same vibe. Now, for most artists the result of this would be a bland, monotonous, snoozefest, but Maxwell isn't most artists... Click here to read more...

WHATS HOT ON THE STREETZ by Rodney Dunn rodney@bleulife.com Our Girl, Mary J. Blige is back on the scene. This time she is working with American Idol as a guest judge filling in for Paula Abdul. It is not known how long she will be a guest judge but she was in Atlanta this weekend with the Idol hopefuls. They haven't found a set replacement for Paula but some other guest Judges will be Victoria Beckham and Katie Perry. Mary J Blige will also be in the new Tyler Perry Movie "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" which is set to drop in theatre's September 11th Brad Pitt admitted to US Weekly, that "he used to be a major pot head but had to give that up once he had children"... Click here to read more...

BLEU's MTV VMA's '09 RUNDOWN by Aulistar Mark aulistar@bleulife.com It's that time of the year again as summer heaves its final dying breath with temperatures here in New York City exceeded 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Soon September will be upon us as college students and parents count down the days to either having 7-8 hours of free time away from the kids or 14-16 weeks of books, stress and ramen noodles for those who put work before play at least. One thing we all have to look forward to is the annual MTV Video Music Awards which have brought us hilarious sketches, unforgettable TV moments, and a chance to see our favorite artists be acknowledged for all their hard work and "talent". Click here to read more...