One day, Kiser Barnes got up, got to work on his clothing line, and realized something both strange and exciting: Kanye West was wearing his shirt. The hip-hop icon had been given one of Kiser's designs by a DJ friend, and loved it so much that he wore it while hosting MTV's "Total Request Live". For a down-to-earth guy that says he "hasn't really been chasing celebrities" to endorse his designs, it was a pretty big coux for Kiser.

Kiser's shirts and hoodies for both men and women have also been popping up in articles and holiday gift guides for numerous magazines, including Cargo, Nylon, GQ, and Complex. There was another surprise appearance when Kiser's DJ buddy wore one of his shirts on the cover of URB magazine.

Even without worrying whose highly-publicized back is sporting his shirts, Kiser is a pretty busy entrepreneur. The former graphic designer began his line (also named "Kiser") in late 2004 with a partner, but has since taken over most or all responsibilities. What began as a Soho sidewalk sale for tourists soon warped into a full-scale occupation. Despite being a fashion rookie, Kiser successfully got his bright and graphically beautiful shirts into stores around the world. He also does business out of an immaculately designed online store, for the transportation-impaired.

So, what's the attraction with the designs? And why T-shirts? "The concept is different from a lot of stuff that's out there right now," says the designer, who cites a childhood spent in Africa as one of his many influences. He looks at everything from (streetwear line) Modern Amusement to Sonia Rykiel for inspiration, but generates a look that is inimitably his own. Kiser hopes to collaborate on a line of sneakers in the near future, and considers "a graphic life" as his motto for the designs that are equal parts skatewear, cyber-cool, and big-pimpin'. T-shirts start at $30.

So, what's it like doing what you love for a living? "Sometimes I question it," admits Kiser. "But sometimes I wake up and it's like "I have the best life. I have an impact on popular culture."

Go to KiserNY.com to check out the goods.

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If everyone who's someone goes somewhere close to nowhere to indulge their vacationing needs, it comes as no surprise that Penelope Cruz spends her long weekends at Argentina's Iguazu Resort. And so does Antonio Banderas. And so do numerous other seclusion-loving celebrities.

Just because PimpWiz really does believe the world is yours, we highly suggest that you check out this sweet spot. It is tucked away in the lush, Argentinian jungle, next to the spectacular, roaring Iguazu Falls, which should supply all of the natural beauty you can stand.

Once you've had your fill of earthly splendor, march indoors and shake your moneymaker at Iguazu's deluxe casino, which stays open all night. After you win your millions, spend it taking your friends out to a late-night snack and nightcap at the resort's Lobby Lounge, which boasts international cocktail service around the clock.

Despite being in the middle of the jungle, Iguazu demonstrates something akin to urban sprawl in its strung-together colony of sleek, well-kempt buildings. The resort staff knows that you need a top-quality bed while you're dreaming of rolling in greenbacks with Penelope, so many of the buildings hold a variety of suites for your comfort. They range from the Junior Suite ($320/night) to the lavish Presidential Suite ($5000/night), which would easily house George W., his Cabinet members, and a case of W.'s liquor if choice. (Clearly not a party with which you'd want to associate.) The next day, bliss out with some of Iguazu's spa services, or read up in their library and congratulate yourself on being intellectual on vacation.

To read more about this Argentinian ego boost right here. You'll thank us later.

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Go ahead and hate Nikki Reed a little. After all, she's gorgeous, talented, and famous, and you're not dating her. But, hey, she's also a super-cool chick, so don't go hating on her too much.

Born Nicole Houston Reed on May 17, 1988 in Los Angeles, Nikki's good looks come from a Jewish father and an Italian/Cherokee Native American mother. Nikki describes herself as "mature" and "responsible", and says that she grew up quickly. So quickly, in fact, that she moved out and began living on her own at the tender age of fourteen.

Nikki's first glimpse of fame and fortune came when she and director Catherine Hardwicke (also her father's ex-girlfriend) co-wrote the screenplay "Thirteen" in just six short days. When it became clear that most teenage actresses found the role of the sexually-charged main character uncomfortable, Reed found herself in front of the camera as well as behind it. The novice actress wowed audiences with her portrayal of Evie, and "Thirteen" became an instant coming-of-age classic.

Since then, Nikki has excelled in several similar roles in smaller films, including "The Lords of Dogtown". New to her resume is a stint on the popular teen drama "The O.C", and "Mini's First Time", which hit select U.S. theaters in July 2006. Interestingly enough, Reed notes that she never particularly considered being an actress when she was younger.

Keep your eyes open for more silver screen appearances by Nikki. With brains, beauty, and another script in the works (a retro piece set in New Zealand), she is certain to continue showcasing her talents. So, just keep on loving and hating her; this girl's got enough star quality to be the Minx of every month.

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What do you get when you throw seven guys into a sprawling L.A. abode, tell them to do their creative thing, and keep the high beams on and the cameras rolling? No, we're not talking about "Real World" again. It's "Twentyfourseven", MTV's newest reality series based on the same concept as HBO's successful, scripted show "Entourage".

The stars of "Twentyfourseven" come with a variety of backgrounds and interests. The ringleader is 23-year-old Greg Carney, an entrepreneur and transplanted southern boy from Arkansas. Matt Baker is the requisite actor that looks a bit like Val Kilmer, and Ty Hodges is the filmmaker from the valley. Greg Whitman is a young record producer, and reggae-hippie Greg Cipes just wants to make them. Frankie Del Gado lands on the show as the previously-penniless Mexican club promoter for Hugh Hefner. Oh, yeah, and then there's Greg Carney's big brother, Chris, and a smattering of unspecified "A-list friends". Judging by the line-up, it looks like plenty of parties and a good dose of drama is in store.

"Twentyfourseven" is reportedly one of MTV's latest attempts to specifically target and increase their male viewers. (And the network's profits, or so the reasoning goes.) So, feel special, guys, these unscripted buds are for you.

The fledging reality stars will be making their small-screen debut on December 6 at 10:30 pm. In case you've got a life and can't be glued to your TV that night, MTV offers the episode (for free!) for your downloading pleasure on iTunes and iFilm. You can also check out the show's official website for additional dirt.

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If bigger is better, but good things come in small packages, the Samsung 10-Megapixel Camera Phone is the epitome of a happy medium. This minute tool looks like a small, bar-type cell phone on one side and a digital camera on the other, but packs a huge technological punch; as much as a normal, single-function digital camera. Check out its envy-inducing 3X optical zoom lens.

Besides the Samsung's obvious double duties, it includes Bluetooth, an MP3 player, a business card reader, TV-output, and a tuner for South Korea's TU Media Satellite multimedia service for all of your on-the-go auditory and visual emergencies. Prepare to be prepared for any obstacle in your travels, as long as you're traveling in Korea.

Say what? Yes, kids, sorry to disappoint, but the 10-Megapixel Camera Phone is currently only for sale in Korea. The luxury phone made its premiere appearance at the Cebit exhibition in Germany this past March.

Previously, in Samsung's foray into high megapixel camera phones, they launched a 5-megapixel camera phone in October 2004, a 7-megapixel phone in July 2005 and an 8-megapixel model last November. So, in the unlikely event that you prefer a small package to more power, at least you;ve got options.

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If diamonds are your girl's best friend, then Victoria's Secret's 2006 Hearts on Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra is boosting supportive friendship to new levels.

Victoria's Secret is advertising this glittering gift in its 2006 Victoria's Secret Dreams and Fantasies catalog and, while there's a fairly good chance that no one will actually buy it, it is certain that many women will wish they could have you buy it for them. The bra is bursting with 2000 embroidered-on diamonds, and bedecked with a 10-carat diamond broach centerpiece. If you've always thought your girlfriend's rack was worth some serious frost, picture it covered in $6.5 million of it.

In this world of people getting PimpWiz on, a world where you've actually got that much cash to throw around, you'd hope that you'd at least be buying something comfortable for your girl, right? Pysche!

As chance would have it, this year's Fantasy bra is much more wearer-friendly than its incarnations in Christmases past. Karolina Kurkova, who modeled both the 2002 and 2006 versions of the bra says this year's brassiere is "very sexy and very comfortable, and it doesn't dig in," As opposed to 2002? "Back then, I had a person come in and mold my breasts into a bra made of metal and diamonds," she says. Ouch, Karolina, I guess that's why they pay you the big bucks.

Personally, we think your girl looks way better in La Perla anyway, pimpin' ;-)

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Are you on a hunt for the perfect muscle car? If you're looking for the epitome of simultaneously sexy and sporty, take a spin in the 2006 Porsche Cayenne. Then, as an added bonus, you get to be the "cool guy with the Porsche, that lucky bastard".

Porsche's luxury sport-utility vehicle fits you and four of your buddies, for that V6, 247-horsepower joyride you've been meaning to take. Wait, did I see V6? Buy up one of the Cayenne's Turbo S series and you're sitting pretty with a V8, 5-20-horsepower turbo engine. Workin the stick shift with overdrive is standard, but the ~ahem~ lazier among us can also get the Cayenne with automatic transmission. The 2006 Cayenne is apparently a carryover from 2005, and we can certainly understand why.

Not only is the 2006 Porsche Cayenne more-power manly to drive, it looks good, too. Even the prissiest of girlfriends will probably ride in this sporty beast with no complaints, and we all know how rare that is. It is sleeker and less boxy than many of the man-mobiles on the market, and comes in a variety of snazzy colors. So, if forking over between $42,000 and $111,600 (MSRP range) for one isn't enough, now you can collect them all. And, what's better than owning a Porsche? Owning three of them. Then, you'll really be a lucky bastard.

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Booze, slot machines, and hot, half-naked women: what more could one need for complete and utter happiness? If you're a twenty-something male,probably nothing, which is undoubtedly why you're reading this article. So, keep reading; it gets better.

The nearly-nude, scorching hot ladies at Las Vegas's Palms casino resort are now officially even hotter. Why? After a 20-year hibernation, Hugh Hefner's Playboy Club will has reopened on top of the Palms' $650 million Fantasy Tower. Palms owner George Maloof welcomes the conglomerate. He notes that Playboy "is a great brand that I think works very well with the Palms brand." It should, considering that the Playboy logo was already emblazoned in the side of the Palms building.

With a home base in Chicago, a mansion in Los Angeles, and a corporate presence in New York City, it stands to reason that the next hop on Playboy's bunny-trail is Las Vegas. Hugh believes that the new club will allow patrons to feel like they're been to a real Playboy party, complete with Playboy-themed poker tournaments, beauty pageants, and fashion shows.

One of the major forces behind the move is Christie Hefner, Hugh's 53-year-old daughter and CEO of Playboy Enterprises. Under her scrutinizing gaze, Playboy has expanded into retail, pay television and exclusive content for mobile devices over the last two decades.

So, what's next on the roster? Will Playboy be opening its own casino resort in the city of sin? Sources say no, but you can never tell: these beautiful Bunnies might take over the world someday, slot machines and all.

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Vacations generally fall into one of two categories. The first is a relaxing retreat, preferably in front of a large body of salt water, with no cell phones allowed and no activity taking place more stressful than grocery shopping for beer. The second is an invigorating escape with great scenery and plenty to do, all of which is more exciting than life as usual inside your cubicle. But, what if you want to relax and still have plenty of options for entertainment and sight-seeing? Faena Hotel and Universe somehow manages to fulfill both requirements.

To call Faena a hotel is entirely too limiting for the deluxe accommodations offered. The 108 rooms are classy and comfortable, heavy on the brick and a particularly manly shade of red. Accoutrements include wireless internet, automated Venetian blinds, super-soft Egyptian cotton sheets, home theaters, a room safe, and terraces with a gorgeous view of the city. The color scheme extends to huge, party-ready banquet halls and a state-of-the-art gym, and a library lounge. If you’d prefer wet to intellectual, Faena’s got you covered with its sprawling swimming pool and accompanying bars. If you’re feeling stressed, get a massage from one of the professionals on staff, or investigate more of Faena’s cache of day spa offerings.

This gorgeous utopia resides in Buenos Aires, which, as the capital city of Argentina, already has plenty of fun stuff built in. Roam the city checking out the art and antiques, take one of the lovely local ladies out for a night of wining, dining, and tangoing, engage your sporty side with a rousing polo match. The possibilities are endless, so don’t forgeon t your camera. Ready to book your presidential suite? Check out The Faena Hotel webste for rates, information, and gratuitous photos of this pimp-tastic facility.

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There are plenty of factors that can suck the fun out of your summer vacation. Mosquitos, jellyfish, screaming children or mother-in-laws, traffic to and from the beach, you get the picture. One of the worst possible scenarios is unlocking the front door of your "deluxe beach accomodation" to realize that you just handed over a sizable chunk of your hard-earned cash for a dingy, mojo-free hovel that may or may not be in view of a body of water.

Luckily, there are ways to avoid this kind of catastrophe. One of which involves booking the Majestic Mansion in Acupulco, Mexico for your next vacation/reunion/respite. Owned by the same people that brought you "Mexico Mansion". The mansion is tucked away in a quiet corner of the world-famous Las Brisas resort, just a five-minute stroll away from your own private beach for all of the sunning, sporting, and rolling around in the surf you can handle.

The mansion boasts five luxurious bedrooms with equally indulgent bathrooms, including a Jacuzzi in the master penthouse bathroom. The website claims it is large enough to house ten mature adults and six children. Lucky for you, if a less-than-pleasant relative happens to tag along on your tropical retreat, you can always just banish them to the other side of
your decadent beachhouse.

During the day, you and your cohorts are free to enjoy Acupulco's numerous attractions, including tennis, skydiving, deep sea fishing, or a quick workout at the resort's gym. (But, hey, who really wants to go to the gym on vacation, anyway? You've got better ways to expend energy.)

After nightfall, you have automatic VIP status at many of the surrounding clubs and five-star restaurants. And, well, maybe you should feel like a VIP. After all, the Majestic Mansion comes complete with its own chef, butler, and maid.

Picture coming up for air in your private, infinity-shaped swimmingpool to realize that Gume the butler is hovering poolside, clutching a freshly-dried towel and your favorite tropical cocktail. Maybe the staff at Majestic wasn't kidding when they said that this would be your best vacation ever.

Feeling majestic this summer? You'll need more than your credit card to book this party crib. The owners specify that their guests must be over age 25, pet-free, willing to rent during certain weeks of the year, and able to plunk down at least $995 per night ($1495 during peak season) for the privilege of partying at the mansion. Gentlemen, time to bust out the Black Amex!

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When we think of martial arts, it is difficult not to think of Bruce Lee. Besides being a highly gifted fighter, Lee was a movie star from early adulthood, and, perhaps more importantly, developed his own fighting style, Jeet Kune Do.

Bruce Lee first developed the philosophy of Jeet Kune Do in 1967, and made its development a life-long project. Rather than adding new principles and techniques to his martial arts form, Lee made it a point to "winnow" out any excess. He was known to use the analogy of an artist with a lump of clay, carving away and discarding anything that wasn't essential to the finished product.

The name, Jeet Kune Do, translates to "Way of the Intercepting Fist", a reflection on its principles. Lee used his background in Western Boxing and Western Fencing to form four basic principles for what he hoped to be the "ultimate fighting form":

1) Be like water: He told his students to keep an open mind and absorb what is useful; disregard what is useless.
2) Economy of movement: Students were taught to block each stack with one of their own, avoid high kicks, and to parry and punch simultaneously.
3) Learn the four ranges of combat: These were defined as kicking, punching, trapping, and grappling.
4) Use the five ways of attack: These are listed as single angular attack, hand immobilation attack, progressive indirect attack, attack by combinations, and attack by drawing.

Unlike many martial arts forms, Lee's Jeet Kune Do discourages the use of "kata", or solo training forms in their beginning training. Lee believed that, because warriors would always be facing an opponent and a fighting situation could change in an instant, pre-arranged fighting patterns or sequences were not practical. Lee believed that warriors should be fluid, flowing from one movement to the next, drawing techniques from numerous disciplines. For this reason, he is known by some as the father of mixed martial arts. Jeet Kune Do, also known as JKD, may be considered the catalyst for our modern fascination with "hybrid martial arts".

Needless to say, Bruce Lee's opinions on such matters were seen as controversial at the time, and some traditional teachers still disagree with his ideas of fluidity between disciplines.

Although Lee officially closed his schools two years before his death, his current teachers continued to teach JKD principles in private settings. Recently, the form made a brief cameo on the television series "Longstreet", which showed a video clip of Lee discussing JKD. Today, the martial arts form has split into two factions for reasons of personality and legal issues, and can be found in various martial arts studios are the country.

The Bruce Lee - The Master Collection is available from Amazon.com.

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Their mission statement reads: "Where remarkable pay-it-forward people come together to expand their spheres of influence in sensational and elite social settings." Their last event benefited "Head to Hollywood", a charity founded by Carmen Electra for brain tumor survivors. With a variety of prestigious supporting sponsors The Karma Foundation and its alliances have been successful in growing their membership worldwide. They have been known to hold their members-only roundtables in elite hotels and events at high profile venues. Ladies and gentlemen, may we present The Karma Foundation.

We always knew that the sentiment of generating positive energy will only create more positive energy. The Karma Foundation has utilized this principle and applied it in many areas including big-pimpin' parties at the Playboy Mansion.

Eric Stotz, one of the founders of the Karma Foundation along with James Pratt began the foundation back in 2005 with the goal of helping good people with good friends find professional and social advancement through philanthropic events.

Along with mixers, and private pool parties which have been at wonderful locations like the W Hotel to events at such legendary venues, as the Playboy Mansion where their latest event Kandyland took place on June 3rd of this year.Kandyland, entertained over 1000 guests who enjoyed the event which complemented its universal theme with celebrity DJ's, body-painted ladies, and the requisite bunnies, and based on the member's response plans to be an annual Karma Foundation event.Up-and-coming events include a exclusive poker tournament slated for later this summer and a black tie gala in the winter; one can only imagine what they are planning in 2007.

In addition to tremendous parties, the foundation members also hold roundtable meetings to network and to discuss ways of benefiting worthy causes. Marvin Epstein, one of board of Governors of the Karma Foundation who is a board member on 5 charities himself exemplifies this initiative. The members prioritize philanthropic organizations that they believe may need support as more and more funds are diverted to natural disaster funds and the like. Members are generally successful, well-connected, good-hearted, and business-savvy. Their process to join the organization is by invitation from a founder or existing member. (For the
not-so-well-connected, one can also fill out an application and be considered for membership.)

What makes the Karma Foundation different from many other well-meaning social groups? While the foundation anticipates it will significantly grow its members in the next year, the founders believe that its invitation-only policy ensures like-minded members and an amiable tone that lends itself to truly efficient and effective networking. While many would assume that it is non-profit, Karma is actually an LLC (limited liability company) that gifts its members with networking and entertainment services.

The Karma Foundation's first chapter sprung up in Los Angeles, and others are developing around the country in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Dallas, as well as in London and Australia internationally. Check out more information on upcoming events and how to join at The Karma Foundation

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Let's imagine, for a moment, that you just toddled off of an
airplane, lugging fifty pounds of luggage behind you.

Considering your raging hangover from too much in-flight scotch, chattering tourists and polyester-clad flight attendants are two of the last things you want to see. In fact, visions of a cushy, freshly-made bed and a hot shower are the only things that sound appealing or even tolerable right now. Simon Woodroffe, mastermind of one of the world's most radical hotel concepts, feels your pain.

Woodroffe is the founder and chairman of Yotel, scheduled to open it's first location in London's Heathrow Airport in late 2006, with two more locations in store for 2007. The hotels cater specifically to the needs of in-flight customers. They provide four-hour rentals for long lay-overs and overnight rentals for customers that just need somewhere clean, stylish, and convenient to relax.

As a jet-lagged guest, you have your choice of a premium or economy cabin, which start at just 40 pounds for an overnight visit. Each cabin includes a generous sprinkling of technological goodies and luxurious details, such as flat-screen televisions and free internet with hundreds of downloadable movies. Yotel provides a universal port in its rooms, so that guests with ipods or Palm Pilots just plug in their favorite high-tech toys. If you need to nibble, Yotel provides an eat-in grazing menu. If you're still feeling anti-social after your nap, Yotel even offers an automated service to check in and out of your room.

One of Yotel's most unique characteristics is its internal windows, making it ideal for inner city or underground locations. By squeezing rooms into such unconventional areas, Yotel cuts expenses for the company, allowing for lower rates on the rooms.

Woodroffe has tried his hand with other facets of the entertainment and hospitality industries. Yo! Sushi was his first entreprenurial attempt. Hordes of patrons lined up to try the sushi served on conveyer belts, washed down with drinks delivered by robot waiters. Yo! Zone, another Woodroffe creation, is a "traditional" spa that's been tricked out with trippy background music and a selection of alcohol that many spa-devotees would scoff at. Woodroffe's philosophy suggests that pampering oneself should be both pleasurable and interesting, and that a few margaritas never hurt anyone.

Yotel might seem strange and radical in today's generally uninspiring hotel industry. But, hey, maybe Simon Woodroffe is right. Maybe we should expect more from our travel lodgings than a defunct mini-fridge and bad art that matches the upholstry. Maybe it's time for a stylish place to sleep in transit. See you in London, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for my nap.

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With "The Da Vinci Code" hitting the shelves in
paperback, everyone seems freshly fascinated with secret societies
like the Illuminati mentioned in Dan Brown's books. Despite the
sinister rap that many people attach to these groups, some of their
members are certainly less than murderous (at least, not in the
traditional sense). For instance, both John Kerry and George W.
Bush where both members of "Skull and Bones", a secretive men's
group at Yale.

"Skull and Bones" dates way back, before John Kerry was even a
twinkle in his mother's eye. This very exclusive group elects just
fifteen Yale Seniors to join its ranks each year, and claims
numerous political figures, media leaders, and members of the CIA as
its members. The initiation rites are kept in strict confidence,
but rumour has it that the applicants must kiss a human skull is
order to be accepted into the society. The Skulls consider themselves
elite, and are said to set their clocks five minutes ahead in order to
reinforce the feeling that they are ahead of the rest of the world.

Once inducted, the members choose a new name as their "Skull and
Bones" moniker. These names tend to be a reflection of physical
stature, sexual experience or lack thereof, and general character.
George W. Bush's society name is reported to be "Temporary", as he
could not think of one at the time of his initiation.

Despite its seeming resemblance to a fraternity, the young men of
"Skull and Bones" have always been up to much more than drinking and
carousing. Recently, a Yale historian uncovered evidence that
"Skull and Bones" may have stolen Geronimo's skull from its resting place in Fort
Sill, Oklahoma. A letter between two "Skull and Bones" members states emphatically
that the skull and femurs of the native American leader were whisked away to a
stone tomb in New Haven, the headquarters of the men's society.


Despite the evidence, researcher Marc Wortman is not convinced that the remains
actually belong to Geronimo. "Historically, it may be impossible to prove it's Geronimo's.
They believe it's from Geronimo," he says. Instead, he thinks the men may have
mistakenly dug and transported other, less famous bones from the Fort Sill graveyard,
believing they belonged to the late, great leader. Harlyn Geronimo, Geronimo's great-grandson,
is currently threatening to sue the U.S. Army for its slack security of the tombs at Fort Sill.

"Skull and Bones" had also been linked to global opium trading and other similarly unsavory activities.
They are reported to eat with a set of Hitler's silverware while in the tomb, and refer to each other
as "Knights". Female members were not admitted to the society until 1992, which caused an uproar with several of the society's existing members.

It would seem that much of the interest in "Skull and Bones" and other such groups stems from the fact that no one really has the full story on their inner workings. Much like a secret among schoolchildren, I have no doubt that curiosity will continue for men and women everywhere, with no hope of a full disclosure from those in the know.

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The PimpWiz Bottom Line: If all of a sudden PimpWiz is shut down and you can't find any trace of us, you'll know why ;-) Beware of the The Order of the Skull & Bones...Geronimoooooo!

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HBO has always been the go-to for gratuitous sex, starlets, and scandal, so when "Entourage" exploded on the scene we weren't suprised. Mark Wahlberg first gave us this down and dirty docu/sitcom hybrid in 2004 we weren't suprised. Then we watched it sail through the next two seasons. Shout to Mr. Wahlberg, "Entourage" who about to launch the third season and will start its 20-episode run on June 11th.

Thus far, "Entourage" has introduced us to Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), an actor on the verge of stardom. and determined to take Hollywood by storm. Manager Eric (Kevin Connolly), half-brother Drama (Kevin Dillon), and best bud Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) are along for the ride and the free tickets to all of the hottest parties. At the break out star of the show our boy, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) Vince's aggressive, high-powered agent, who clashes with Eric over his client's decisions. It's just a few shades away from a National Geographic special on Hollywood's most beautiful creatures, and a few more shades away from reality television. Think of "Entourage" as the American Dream for the under-thirty set. The posse takes down everything from Sundance to Playboy Mansion to star-studded dance-parties with youthful conviction, with fascinating (and occasionally disastrous) results.

Entourage has enjoyed its fair share of attention. Thus far in its relatively short run, the show was nominated for two Golden Globes in 2005 and three Emmys in 2006. Numerous stars have appeared on the show, including Debi Mazar, James Cameron, and Samaire Armstrong. Mandy Moore has even drifted through, playing herself, as a love interest for our man Vince.

With so many accolades already collected, what could be in store for the show's upcoming season? When we left Vince and his boys, life in LA was a little rocky but coming together. The posse was in danger of disbanding. Ari had just been fired from his agency. (The new season hints at marriage counseling and slightly less splendid digs.) While HBO remains secretive about what will unfold in the months to come, one thing is for sure: "Entourage" makes for an enduring, refreshingly entertaining hanger-on. Stay tuned... A PimpWiz Exclusive By, Jennifer George

The PimpWiz Bottom Line : Marky Mark "done" came up! Respect. And don't think we forgot about the best part of the whole show, Emmanuelle Chriqui.
You could probably convince us to watch that Usher movie just to see her ;-)

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I have to admit, I was shocked to hear that the lovely Miss Nelly Furtado had just released a single called "Promiscuous”

After her squeaky-clean success with her first album “Whoa! Nelly”, had the singer gone the sad way of pop-tarts everywhere and turned up the sex factor to increase sales on her second album? I did what every adoring fan should: braced myself and watched the video, expecting the worst.

I was pleasantly surprised. "Promiscuous"”, extracted from Nelly’s upcoming album, “Loose”, is much more jamming out than slutting itup. Nelly and a host of other lovelies cavort on a crowded dance floor, more or less fully clothed. Granted, there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of bump and grind when it’s backed up with some solid musical prowess, and Nelly offers up the perfect combination. Her fascinations with hip-hop and African beats are plainly evident, with a dash of Portuguese feistiness thrown in for good measure. There are even a few famous faces in the dancing crowd, including Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.

Considering Nelly’s background, it’s difficult to expect anything less than greatness. She was raised in Victoria, Brisitsh Columbia, by musical parents and could play the ukulele and sing by the tender age of four. Over the next fourteen years, Nelly added more instruments and several bands to her resume, experimenting with different styles. She sites Portishead, U2, Ice-T, and TLC as part of her long list of influences, and glories in using diverse ethnic influences, including that of her Portuguese heritage, to create her unique sound. These days, the sexy mother of one seems to be swinging single, though she is quoted as saying that she considered dating (male singer) Nelly.

To date, this sweet and sexy minx has collected quite a few high-profile compliments and accomplishments. Moby has called her one of the most beautiful and talented women in the world; Elton John is also a fan. Nelly was even selected to honor Aretha Franklin at a tribute concert for the musical mega-star. With talent, friends, and fame on her side, and a great new album slated for release on June 20th, Nelly Furtado is clearly on the rise as the minx with the most,"Promiscuous"” or not.
------- By, Jennifer George


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By, Jennifer Brookridge

Before we knew Jack Johnson as the incomparable musician that he is today, he was one of the top surfers in the world. At the age of 14, this Oahu, North Shore native was surfing the Pipeline and competing in the prestigious Masters tournament, making his name and reputation well-known and well-respected. While recovering from his near fatal wipe out while surfing, Jack focused on his guitar playing and began songwriting and working on his career in cinematography.

Johnson was a film student at the University of California at Santa Barbara when he produced a much-praised surf documentary called Thicker Than Water in 2000. The September Sessions, his next surfing film, earned the Adobe Highlight Award at the ESPN Film Festival that year as well.

Johnson stayed true to his music talents and concentrated on perfecting his unique style--a blend of rock and hip hop—to which G. love & Special Sauce recognized and quickly endorsed. They recorded the song “Rodeo Clowns” for his album Philadelphonic, which became the first single from the album and Jack sang and played on the track.

J.P. Plunier, who has produced all of Ben Harper’s albums, produced Johnson’s Brushfire Fairytales under Enjoy Records in 2001. In May 2003, On and On, Johnson’s second album, was released. Johnson continues to collaborate with Merlo and Adam Topol, as well as Ben Harper and begins touring in February in support of Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals and his new album In Between Dreams, which just dropped in March 2005.

Following a platinum selling album and two Grammy nominations, Jack Johnson worked on an ambitious new project, creating an original soundtrack for the upcoming, Ron Howard produced, Curious George animated film.

Interesting Jack Johnson Facts:

His Influencers: Nick Drake, The Beatles, Hendrix, Tribe Called Quest, Dylan, Ben Harper, Radio Head, G. Love and Special Sauce, Otis Redding, Neil Young, Marley, Kurosawa, Tom Curren…

The 5 CDs that are in his CD player now: Any of the Trojan dub compilations, "Night Nurse" - Gregory Isaacs, "Yoshimi..." - Flamming Lips, "Giant Step" - Taj Mahal, and Mason Jennings." [A PimpWiz.com Exclusive]

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"Driven by her ambitions to become a star, Krista packed her bags, and with barely $1000 in her pocket, took off to Hollywood. A brief stop in Las Vegas won her $2500. After only a week in LA, she won a recurring role on the soap opera "The Bold and The Beautiful" as a bikini waitress named Shelly. Krista admits that it wasn't her best work, but it was a good starting point.

In the summer of 1996, she was cast as an extra in the movie "Liar Liar" that had Krista in a scene opposite movie superstar Jim Carrey. Though she was only in one 2 minute scene, she definatly caught the attention of viewers.Throughout 2000, Krista graced the pages of such magazines as Maxim, Perfect 10, Gear, and was on the cover of Stuff Magazine and Gallery Magazine.

Most recently, Krista is starring in George Clooney's "Unscripted". UNSCRIPTED stars Krista Allen, Bryan Greenberg and Jennifer Hall, essentially playing themselves as struggling actors. Stage and screen veteran Frank Langella co-stars as Goddard Fulton, a noted actor who leads them in an acting workshop at Los Angeles' fabled Tamarind Theater.

Stats
Height: 5' 7"
Date of Birth: January 7
Place of Birth: Ventura, CA
Education: Education at the Austin Community College, Texas

Select Filmography
Feast
Anger Management
Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
Face Value
Liar Liar
Raven
Sunset Strip

Select Television Credits
CSI
The X-Files *Emmy® nominated episode
Charmed
Smallville
Spin City
Arlis$$
Days of Our Lives." [Via hbo.com and krista-allen.com]

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