MICHAEL JACKSON COMING TO DVD

When tickets for the last set of Michael Jackson shows went on sale in London, they sold out quickly. 750,000 people bought tickets for the 50-night “This is It” concert. According to reports, the promoters, AEG Live, behind the “This Is It” Michael concerts recorded enough material of Jackson’s rehearsals that they will be able to release at least one live CD/DVD.

MAYWHEATHER IS BACK

Yes Maywheather fans out there, Floyd Maywhether is officially back in the ring. The match between Mayweather and Marquez was rescheduled September 19th.

“I am relieved to be cleared to fight as I was already looking forward to getting back in the ring,” said Mayweather in a statement. “Trust me, September 19 is a great weekend for boxing, and all of my fans, of which there are many Mexicans too, can certainly hold on to their hats and sombreros when I get back in to the ring and show them what they have been missing these past 18 months. I will destroy Marquez and reclaim my rightful place as boxing’s pound-for-pound king all in one night. Don’t miss it.”

VIBE MAGAZINE IS NO MORE

We all remember Vibe magazine growing up. It grew with us as adults and now its time has come. Yes Vibe readers, the recession has taken down one of the most respected Magazine Hip Hop had to offer Vibe magazine.

Danyel Smith, Vibe’s former Editor-in-chief released this statement, further confirming reports of the mag’s closing: “On behalf the Vibe content staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today. We were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue when we got the news. It’s a tragic week in overall, but as the doors of Vibe Media Group close, on the eve of the magazine’s sixteenth anniversary, it’s a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the Vibe brand. We thank you, we have served you with joy, pride and excellence, and we will miss you.”

THE GAME GETS TATTOO OF MJ

The day of Michael Jackson’s death, angered allot of fans and family members. Rapper and producer The Game became inspired to release a song called “Better On The Other Side,” Which released a day later. You would have thought that would have been enough, but it wasn’t. The Game took it a step further be getting his own version of Michael Jackson tattooed on his arm.

20TH ANNIVERSARY WATER ICE TRUCK

On Monday, June 15, 2009, VILLA along with sponsors Nike and 100.3 The Beat, began a summer grassroots initiative to refresh the City of Brotherly Love by means of a water ice truck. Yes….you read it right! VILLA has a water ice truck all summer long and will be visiting neighborhoods around its stores and hitting up other key events, selling water ice for ONLY $.20 cents. This initiative is to celebrate VILLA’s 20th Anniversary. During the week, the truck will be at The Chosen League at Cherashore Playground (10th & Onley) from 7pm to 9pm. This is a summer basketball league sponsored by Nike and VILLA. This will be an exciting summer for VILLA, so keep your eyes open for VILLA’s 20th Anniversary Water Ice Truck coming to a neighborhood near you!

NFL PLAYER HANK & KENDRA MARRIED

Kendra Wilkinson and her NFL fiance Hank Baskett tied the knot on Saturday (June 27) at Kendra’s one-time residence, the Playboy Mansion. Kendra reportedly wore a white dress, dripping in more than $100,000 worth of platinum jewelry by Michael Barin, including a 4.25-carat platinum drop earrings ($47,000), a 2.5-carat platinum pendant ($33,700) and the 4.5-carat bracelet ($21,000). The groom also wore white, as did the groomsmen, while the bridesmaids were in lavender.

The couple are currently featured in their own reality show called “Kendra” on E!.