Things to Look Forward to This Week

Three Things to Look Forward to This Week: 10/3/11

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Kanye West’s first-ever fashion collection revealed. Remember years back when Kanye was working on a fashion line called Pastelle that ended up getting left on the cutting room floor? Well, it’s (almost) 2012 and Yeezy is back in the threads game. Though critics have given the line mixed reviews following its debut in Paris this past Saturday, many said they saw potential in Kanye’s work. Peep the whole collection here, and fellas, you’re gonna have to wait patiently because this first set is strictly for the ladies.

MyTubo, Instagram competitor, puts Android users in the game. As an Android user myself, I’ve suffered through iPhone envy due to the popular app Instagram, which allows users to easily put cool filters over their photos. Well, our good friend Nicky Geezy put us up on game about the new Android-friendly app MyTubo, a Chinese import, which has many of the same features as Instagram along with a built-in platform to follow other users and share pictures. It’s a little “budget” looking at the moment, but it does the job. Also, for even more filters and dope effects, check out Pixlr-o-matic, which doesn’t have its own sharing platform but allows you to save photos to your SD card. Swag!

The How to Make It in America Mixtape Vol. 2 is now available. The second season of HBO’s sleeper hit premiered last night, and now you can rock to the show’s soundtrack with this free mixtape, provided by the show’s music supervisor, Scott Vener (late of Entourage, as well). Check out the tracklist and download here.

Three Things to Look Forward to this Week

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Tuesday, September 27 The release of J. Cole’s debut album, “Cole World: Sideline Story”. The album isn’t perfect, and it probably never could have delivered on all of the hype leading up to it, but it’s still got a salute-worthy amount of great songs. Read the full review here.

Wednesday, September 28 New sitcom “Up All Night” airs at 8pm on NBC. This new series, executive produced by “SNL” and “30 Rock” head honcho Lorne Michaels may be flying low on the radar in this year’s TV season, but it’s not short on laughs. Featuring Christina Applegate, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph, the entire cast shines as a couple (Applegate and Arnett) adjusting to life with a new baby, and the breadwinner mother’s boss (Rudolph), who hosts a show similar to that of “Oprah”. Applegate and Arnett have great chemistry as Reagan and Chris, and Rudolph is genius as the out-of-touch and self-important Ava. I predict this will be a sleeper hit just like “30 Rock” before it.

Friday, September 30 The goofy-sexy Anna Faris stars in What’s Your Number? Long before the so-called women’s renaissance in comedy (Bridesmaids, Hot Teacher, etc.), Anna Faris was putting in surprisingly hilarious turns in Scary Movie and The House Bunny. Though Number doesn’t look like it’s breaking any plot molds, it’s always fun to see Faris light up the screen with her silly but still sexy charm. Also starring Chris Evans.