944 is launching their July issue in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Bambu Bar at Mandalay Bay. Bambu Bar is a walk up beach bar that has the feel of an Island Tiki Bar. Some of the biggest industry players are slated to come celebrate the festivities. Bambu offers fresh frozen cocktails, and mixed drinks in an intimate environment. Bambu Features Fireplaces, and a misting system to keep you ready to party. Come join us Thursday July, 2nd at 8pm.
After Eminem’s lyrical bashing in “Bagpipes from Baghdad” also known as the official Nick Cannon diss record: Mariah Carey is fighting back with fire. Recently spotted in New York City dressed as an Eminem look-alike, Mariah Carey was said to be on the shoot of her music video for her first single, “Obsessed” off her new album, “Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel.” The song itself is enough fire, but this video will be the icing on the cake!
HBO’s hit TV show Entourage will be kicking off its 6th Season Sunday July 12th, and as you just saw above the story continues right where it left in Season 5. Vince and Eric get back on track and film “Gatsby” (Based off of the famed book The Great Gatsby). What is really intriguing is that Turtle will have a steady love interest for the first time in Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In true Entourage fashion there will be no shortage of cameos from celebrities. This years list includes rapper Lil’ Wayne, as well as athletes LeBron James, Steven Nash, Andrew Bynum, and Tom Brady. A few of the actors include Gary Cole, Zac Efron, Kate Mara, Autumn Reeser, and 944 magazine July 2009 cover girl Alexis Dziena.
Of course it is extremely difficult to bring up Entourage without mentioning Ari Gold played by Jeremy Piven. This character single handily carries the show, and Piven has the awards to prove his success. The harsh insults, quick comebacks, and overall aggressive demeanor make Ari Gold the ultimate Hollywood Agent.
Well worth a visit. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art located inside Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has recently partnered up with the Musuem of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) to exhibit the latest, Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends, which will be on display until September 8th, 2009. Displaying the art work of late well known 20th-century American artists' trends of abstract expressionism, pop art and minimalism. Those works include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly and more. Currently on display (to name a couple) will include Frank Stella's Sabra III (1967), Roy Lichtenstein's Mirror (1971) and Sol Lewitt's Floor Piece #4 (1976). This contemporary presentation is solely dedicated to the cultural landscape of Las Vegas and is highly recommended.
*Hours are Sun. through Thurs., 10am to 6pm, Friday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm
*Every Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Las Vegas residents can purchase tickets for $8. Every third Wednesday of the month, locals also have the opportunity to enjoy curatorial tours of the exhibition led by the gallery's director or the curatorial advisor. Please call 702-693-7871 for more details
*Cost: $15 for visitors 13 and older; $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; $10 for military, teachers and college students; Children 12 years old and younger are free. Annual memberships are also available. An audio tour of the gallery is included in the price of the exhibit.
SpyOnVegas and 944 are teaming up to for this awesome event, The Hot 100 pool series has been going on all summer, and now finally the winner will be crowned. 100 girls, $50,000 this is it. There is no place in the world that I would rather be this Friday. Think about it 100 beautiful women, great music, sunny skies, and lots of liquor. Sounds like heaven on earth to me. Wet Republic is this summer’s hottest spot, and the best place to kick off the July 4th weekend festivities. Get your swimsuits ready, and call into work on Friday because this is one event you don’t want to miss.
After being informed of Michael Jackson's passing, the inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center in the Philippines went to the exercise yard to prepare for a Michael Jackson dance tribute. The 1,500 inmates practiced for nine hours on Friday into the wee hours of the morning. Gwendolyn Lador who was hired by the prison to teach the inmates the dance said, “they only took breaks to eat or when it rained.” The inmates dressed in orange prison shirts and sweats preformed Michael Jackson's “Thriller” for a crowd of 700 Cebuanos and tourists who watched from the second floor corridor. It has become an overnight sensation in the youtube world with more than 23 million hits.
It has been announced that comic legend Jerry Lewis will make his Broadway directorial debut. Lewis is set to direct the brand new musical based on his hit 1963 classic “The Nutty Professor.”
“The Nutty Professor” is about an awkward professor named Julius Kelp who drinks a potion that temporarily turns him into a handsome yet obnoxious man named Buddy Love.
“The Nutty Professor” was remade as another motion picture in 1996. The film starred Eddie Murphy and Jada Pinkett-Smith. It was a box office smash taking in 128 million at the American Box Office and it spawned a sequel “The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps” which was released in 2000.
Robert Holmes and Marvin Hamlisch have teamed up to write the score for the piece and “The Nutty Professor” is expected to hit the Broadway stage in 2010.
As we continue to travel through the Summer Months of 2009, the thought of boys, beaches, Bloody Mary’s, oh yeah, and those dreaded bikinis, is upon us. Look ladies’, getting dressed (or undressed) into the sexiest swimsuits of the season shouldn’t require a call to the Doc for an immediate refill of Xanax. In fact, it shouldn’t be a traumatic experience at all. With July’s 944 dubbed “The Travel and Swimsuit Issue,” it seems only appropriate for “Fashion or Fiction” to offer some quick tips in finding the best bathing suit for your body shape (literally)…and still leave some change left over for a second round of drinks.
HOURGLASS/CURVY: Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson
Often, girls with very proportionate bodies rock swimwear better than anyone else. If you’ve got (pardon the expression) T & A, you should certainly flaunt it. That said, there are still rules to follow. First, if you’re wearing a bikini, be sure the bottoms cut high on your leg to emphasize a narrow waist. Also, front and back should only be connected by a ring, buckle or string because less fabric over the hips draws less attention to them. As a rule of thumb, darker colors have an instant slimming effect, so if you’re looking to camouflage certain “problem areas,” wear dark browns, blacks, purples and blues.
One-pieces are always super sexy on curvy figures…and have fun with them. Look for embellishments, low-backs, and plunging necklines. Try Victoria's Secret for the Carmen Marc Valvo suit on sale from $145 to $108.
Just a note, hourglass girls should stay away from swimsuits with boy-shorts and skirts. They tend to draw attention to the thighs and make them look bigger.
TRIANGLE/PEAR SHAPE: Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Rihanna, Claire Danes
If you’re smaller on top, and bigger on bottom, all you have to do is distract the eye from your hips and thighs by wearing solids on the bottom, and prints/patterns and bright colors on top. Everyone will be instantly drawn to your chest (sorry, but true.)
And rock your abs in an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, ok, you know how the song goes…but anyway, don’t be afraid to show off your abs!
Flirty bandeau bikini tops were made for your body type. Target sells a ton of colors, some less than $15. Can we say steal?? You can also go ultra low cut or skimpy with your top and not look vulgar or worry about showing too much. You can also add padding to a triangle-top to give a little oomph up top. Trust me, the boys will love it!
If you’re at all self-conscious about showing too much skin, try a bikini with boy shorts for a little extra coverage. Pear Shapes should skip skimpy suits in order to keep everything looking classy and streamlined.
INVERTED TRIANGLE/TOP HEAVY: Audrina Patridge, Pamela Anderson, Victoria Beckham, Katie Price
Well, let’s just say, if you’re biggest dilemma in life is having big tata’s, you’re doing pretty damn well. Remember though, there are still ways to bring out the best in your bathing-suit bod. Big-Chested girls should opt for a top with a lot of support. Underwire works wonders to give the lift you’ll need.
If you choose a triangle-top, be sure to tie it tight at the neck to prevent sagging and add cleavage. Make sure your top has enough coverage, too. I mean, we all want to show a little skin, but you don’t want to look like you were plucked from the corner of Hollywood Blvd. Check out bikinis that are sold separately at American Appeal ($8-$29 for bottoms) since you’ll probably wear a bigger size up top than on the bottom. Again, not such a dilemma.
RECTANGLE/BOY SHAPE: Cameron Diaz, Kelly Ripa, Kate Hudson, Paris Hilton
Being built like a long, straight, stretch of highway from LA to Vegas can be a major benefit when you’re trying to squeeze into an Herve Leger dress but if you want to play up your curves in a swimsuit, add girlie embellishments like ruffles, ties, and bows which will create a more voluminous illusion. Kate Hudson famously wore this Ruffled Brazilian Cut Bikini by Indah. I own one, myself, and swear by it!! For more info, got to www.indahclothing.com
The Monokini will be your best friend. It will accentuate your chest and hips and create a tiny waist line. Many of the other body types want to distract from certain problem areas, whereas you may want to draw attention to your figure by wearing bright, loud colors. Don’t be afraid to wear white. There’s nothing sexier than bronzed skin up against white slinky fabric.
Rectangles, to look less boxy, stay away from athletic-looking swimsuits or ones with too much material at the top. Halters, if not done right, can also add to boxiness.
Ladies, remember this; No matter your shape or size, we’re all beautiful in our own unique ways. I’ll be looking out for you at the beaches this summer. Peace!
BATHING SUIT FOR YOUR BODY TYPE RECAP:
HOURGLASS
FASHION: DARK COLORS, STRING BIKINIS, HIGH-CUT, SEXY ONE-PIECE
FICTION: BOY SHORTS, SKIRTS
TRIANGLE
FASHION: PRINTED TOPS, BANDEAU TOP
FICTION: SUPER SKIMPY SUITS
INVERTED TRIANGLE
FASHION: ENOUGH COVERAGE, TOPS AND BOTTOMS SOLD SEPARATELY
The Mission in Scottsdale, Arizona presents their very own, award winning Aguacate Margarita. To most, avocado in a margarita may sound questionable; but the way The Mission crafts their signature drink turns it into nothing more than a creative approach to a classic cocktail. Due to the fact the Aguacate Margarita is shaken with energized force, the result doesn’t leave you with chunks of avocado that are hard to bypass through a straw. The shake simply gives it a hint of avocado taste with a bright green color. So for all those avocado hungry fiends such as myself, I’d advise you to find out where you can try one near you. If you happen to be in Old Town Scottsdale, The Mission should be your first stop.
Who was 2009 BET Awards Best Dressed? There seemed to be a trend for this award night, very fashionable looks that seemed to pay tribute to the king of pop. Bright Colors, embellished with beads, mini dresses, and glam sequins. Stars like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Keri Hilson seemed to hit the right style on the red carpet.
Make a statement with your nails this fall season. The moon manicure seems to be making its way through and has been brought back into this years fall fashion. Designers like Thakoon, Ruffian, and Christian Dior have included this half moon manicure on their runways. The moon manicure has been around for years and brings a touch of hollywood glam. Dita Von Teese is a perfect example of how this nail look can be fierce when using the right colors. Don't be afraid to give this nail trend a try and make the look your own.
I’ve been feeling a little lonely lately since its summer and most of my friends are home and my boyfriend has moved an hour or so away. That’s why taking in the new film, Moon, was a kind of awakening. Sam, an astronaut in the future, has been sent to the moon to do a mission alone for three years.
If I had three years alone on the moon, I wonder how much my priorities would change…
Loneliness and being critical of the powers that be are important themes in the film. Strange, but worth the 10$ and time, this film might remind you of the triviality of life a little. Sam Rockwell carries this film, monologue (sort of) after monologue. An encounter with an earlier version of himself gets Sam to realize a lot about life.
All I can say is that I am so happy to be on earth and have someone to love who isn’t a robot with Kevin Spacey’s voice. The rest will (hopefully) fall into place.
The BET awards last night in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium turned into the biggest tribute to Michael Jackson thus far in the industry. With performances by Jamie Foxx and Neyo, the star studded event was one of the most watched show of the night with CNN on the red carpet to broadcast as well. Michaels youngest sister, Janet, showed up to speak on behalf of her family and friends in loving memory of her brother. The night thankfully focused on his acheivments and his obvious landmark in entertainment history instead of the current questions about the cause of his unexpected heart attack or past negative light in the media.
It was a sad night indeed, but there were also plenty of smiles to go around for all the artists who won awards; most knowing they wouldn't be where they are today without MJ. Beyonce took home the best female R&B artist and Neyo for best male R&B artist.
“The Social Network” is a film currently in development right now for Columbia Pictures/Sony and it’s gearing up for a release in 2011.
“The Social Network” is a film that will tell the chronological story of the founders of Facebook when they launched the social networking website in 2004 and how it has since become an internet phenomenon holding more than 200 million members as of 2009.
The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who’s previous writing credits include “A Few Good Men,” “The American President” and numerous episodes of “The West Wing.”
As of right now, David Fincher is currently in talks to direct the project, who has directed hit films such as “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Panic Room.”
Remember to stay on the look out for our July issue that will be out soon! This coming month will be all about the two best things about summer, Travel and Swim! If you always want to stay posted on what is new with 944 keep up with 944 Blogs, Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter! Now there is no reason to not be in the know because we are everywhere!
