Archive for February, 2008

Slideshow: Daniel Johnston & The Capitol Years, Trocadero, 2/22/08

Monday, February 25th, 2008

After the jump, photographer Ryan Collerd’s shots from Friday night’s Troc show.

Right Now In The Sticks: Fussin’ And Fightin’ And STILL No Votes For McCain

Monday, February 25th, 2008

In-Law Political Dispute Ends In Stabbing
UPPER PROVIDENCE, Pa. (CBS 3) ― The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a politically motivated stabbing that left one in-law hospitalized and another in prison.
Authorities said brother-in-laws Jose Ortiz and Sean Shurelds were involved in a verbal altercation over Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton [...]

Phashionista: Renegades Of Funk

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Pumas? It has now been done (pictured). Oh, what’s that? You want a fluorescent watch to complete the look? We’re on it. [Hypebeast]
Silkscreening wildmen and documented Kenzos the Labold Brothers: Sure, we knew they were stars in that everybody-is-one kind of way, but get a load of what happens when you [...]

Captain Freeshit: Win Tickets To See City Of Men Tomorrow Evening!

Monday, February 25th, 2008

I’m not sure if we’ve ever mentioned this on the site before, but if there is one thing that the entire Philebrity brain trust can agree on — and there is not too, too much — it is this: City Of God, Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund’s epic tale of the drug trade and street [...]

Slideshow: Foggy Notion, 2/20/08

Monday, February 25th, 2008

After the jump, Dan Murphy’s shots from last Thursday’s Foggy Notion with Drink Up Buttercup and Jotto at Silk City.

Noontime Nuggetz: North Philly 4-Wheelin’ 4EVA!

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Aw, c’mon, you don’t love it? You’re just jealous.

PSA: That Breyers Ad Your Friend Just Posted On MySpace Is As Much Of A Hoax Now As It Was In 2006

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Phew. Thank God. For a second there, it looked like we’d never taste Mint Chocolate Chip the same way again.
MuseumOfHoaxes: Hey, It Was News To Us, Too
Related: Wikipedia: Breyer’s Is As Philadelphian (In Origin, Anyway) As Hating Child Molesters

Will The Real City Paper Please Stand Up?

Monday, February 25th, 2008

CityPaper Editor of my Dreams - w4m
I had this dream where I wanted to cheat on my beloved boyfriend with you. I pulled off your pill-y beanie hat, removed your nerd glasses, and attempted to have my way with you. You were coy, but willing.
Though it was my own dream, people kept interrupting before [...]

Ten Million, Ten Schmillion, Check Out Ry-Ho’s New Whip!

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Glock, pound of drugs and hot mistress not included.
After the jump, we take a look at Ryan Howard’s dream car.

Rumblings: Philly’s Own Dalton Gang To Fade Into Obscurity

Monday, February 25th, 2008

>>>Alycia Lane is hereby dismissed from our radar for the next six months if an agreement is reached today that would overlook her past offenses. In exchange, Lane must live in oblivion for 24 months, or at least tap out a bio in Phoenix. If all goes well, we can bury her somewhere in the [...]

And Finally, They’ll Take Away Our Philly Blog License If We Don’t Tell You…

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The jury in the federal trial of T. Milton Street Sr. rendered its verdict today, convicting him of three counts of tax evasion for failing to file returns in 2002, 2003 and 2004; acquitting him on four counts of mail and wire fraud; and deadlocking on two charges that he filed false returns in 2000 [...]

This Weekend: An Educated Consumer Is Our Best Customer

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Philadelphyinz drop a new mixtape, just in time for the weekend. Get it here.
FRIDAY:
>>> Wouldn’t you know it: First measurable snow of the year falls, and there’s tons of stuff luring you out this weekend. If it’s not The Human Be-In late-night/BYOB jawn at Media Bureau with Spank Rock, Brendan Bring-Em and White Tees White [...]

Confidentially, We’re Holding Out For The Phanatic Plush Doll With Bonus John McCain RealDoll Trophy Wife

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

ObamaOfDreams: This Will NEVER Replace My Brett Myers Wife-Beating Stick, However [via PhillyEdge]

Readers Write: Evening Bulletin To Go Crustpunk For A Week?

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

A friend of mine — who has pals at The Evening Bulletin — informed me that the paper has apparently been evicted from their old location, not their new one (which you ran a news blurb on). The staff were given boxes this week and told to pack their belongings, as the paper is being [...]

Film Threat: Cramming For Finals Edition

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

RECOMMENDED: It’s a shameful affliction and howling first-world problem that will ruin the Sunday night of many this weekend: Not Having Seen ANY Of The Movies Nominated For This Year’s Oscars. Oh, unless you count Juno, which you ALL saw, but I don’t think that will help you all that much when it comes to [...]

Musical Rumblings: The Lonesome, Crowded East

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

>>> Congrats to East Hundred (pictured), who took top honors at last night’s Philly Sound Clash. The band — currently sporting a clutch of John McIntire-mixed tracks on their latest, Copper Street Performer — walked away with two grand, studio time, and a slew of other goodies. Mazel tov, East Hundred, you can add to [...]

Captain Freeshit: Win Tickets To See Daniel Johnston With The Capitol Years

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Before we say anything, let us just say this: Daniel Johnston is one of the great musical geniuses of the 20th Century, and outsider music my ass, this cat rules on any songwriting playing field, whether you put him up against Jimmie Rodgers or Hank Williams or George Gershwin or even your precious fucking Randy [...]

Noontime Nuggetz: Mark Wahlberg Is, Like, A Thinker And Shit

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening finally sees a proper release.

American Apparel Sinks Lower, Partners Up With Aerosoles, Red Bull, And CBS To Sponsor Local Fashion Show

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

We realize how American it is to have a dumpy Britney phase, but the Creme de la Creme fashion show at the Pyramid Club on March 8 is not the way to get clean. Especially when you’re letting this woman host the show. We’re talking about a former finalist on “The View,” a broadcaster [...]

New Big Man On Penn Campus Can Hold Five Times More Taco Bell Wrappers, Pizza Crusts And Used Condoms

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Watch out Kal Penn, there’s a new celebrity on Penn’s campus! Not only does it compress its own trash, but it sends an electronic signal when it needs to be emptied. The BigBelly trash can, that can be found stealing the spotlight on the corner of 36th and Chestnut. Business can choose to sponsor the [...]