Pardon me while I put on my film cap…. Okay, I’m ready. 30 For 30 is slowly becoming some of the best content on television and by the looks of the trailer this will be yet another riveting documentary from ESPN Films. One Night in Vegas is the latest installment of the series.

What does it take to be BLACKLISTED? Great career, check. Unmatched style, check. All the ladies love you, check. Engaged in the community, check. John Burns, a fixture on DC’s progressive young professional scene, represents the Smugger persona to a T. Recently he celebrated his birthday amidst DC’s Young Who’s Who of politics, media and entertainment. A graduate of Tufts University, and Georgetown where he received his J.D., John currently works as a commercial litigation attorney.

Just in case you didn’t know, Jay-Z has officially arrived. Add the New York Yankees to the growing list of those who have partnered with Hov. The cultural icon recently inked a deal with The Billion dollar baseball team to co-brand several pieces of merchandise. The limited edition hats, hoodies and t-shirts will be available from now until September 14th which is the date of the concert that he and Eminem will headline.

For the average Smugger the barbershop is considered holy ground. It’s more than just a place to get your haircut, it is a cultural cornerstone in which you can overhear anything from current events, sports talk, relationship advice, and religious debate. Your haircut is the most essential part of your wardrobe– Let me be the first to tell you that no piece of clothing can compare to a fresh edge up. It transforms your presentation from ashy to classy.

I know that your girl has been pressin you to the theaters to see this so called “Man Candy” flick (I have a funny feeling I am really going to regret that line later) however, we here at Smugger have some other incentives. Being the stylish, debonaire young men that we are, we saw it as irresponsible to not show some love to the fashion choices of the honorary Smuggers of the film Takers. The film boasts an all-star cast which warrants nothing less than the most top notch threads. Long time MTV writer/personality Shaheem Reid caught up with T.I. and Idris Elba to talk Takers & Fashion.

We spotted Mighty Mos in GQ Eye’s: Week in Style segment. Mos has been a trendsetter for a minute now, all the way down to the Anthony Hamilton beard, Mos always does him

I’m sure you have been overwhelmed with the news concerning this past weekend’s festivities regarding the Restoring Honor and the Reclaim the Dream rallies in D.C. You know The Smugger stays on our J.O. and we were there to cover the rally. There was much build up regarding the hostility that would be in the air, but in our opinion things were very euphoric. The only real confrontations I viewed could be attributed to the metro. First time metro riders, angry old ladies cussing people out, and some country bumpkins who had no idea where to go– pure comedy, I mean Eddie Murphy funny.

Paraphrased in the words of my favorite rapper “Damn why they trying to stick us for our paper”. Yes indeed, bloggers have now turned what was once a platform to share your ideas and thoughts to a full fledged multi-million dollar business. Some blogs boast readerships of over 1 million and advertisers have taken notice. The beauty of blogs are that they are non-conventional and that proves to be advantageous and lucrative for businesses trying to expand business and reach a more widespread audience.

The Smugger’s favorite director is back to his old tricks– directing critically acclaimed films, that showcase the stories of those untold. His latest project If God is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise is a follow up to his 2006 documentary When The Levees Broke both of which document the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the lives of the people that it affected. Check for the trailer inside.

And the saga continues. Unless you have been sleeping under a rock, I’m quite sure you have heard about longtime radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger and her national on air N-word rant. I mean really, what’s good with all of these mad-rapper style “tell em why you mad son” N-word sessions. To be quite honest I’m over the N-word , so upon hearing foolishness like this, I quickly place the individual in the “crazies” box and keep it moving.