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Common’s “Terminator: Salvation” action figure
Toy company Playmates has the toy rights to the upcoming Terminator: Salvation movie. So what does that mean for hip-hop fans? For the ladies it means now you can finally take Common home with you. As many of you know, Common has a role in the movie as Barnes, freedom fighter alongside
The Trendz Report: Week of January 5, 2009
The Trendz Report took a week break due to the holiday season but now we are back. Here is a look at the top five hottest hip-hop trends for the past two weeks as voted by you as well as the bottom five
Video: Lil Wayne’s Gatorade “G” commercial
You might have seen this ad running if you have been watching college football the past couple of days. We can confirm that this subtle “G” TV ad featuring various pro athletes, and even the JabbaWockeez, is indeed the kick-off to Gatorade’s new branding campaign
Kidz in the Hall and Cisco Systems video contest
In the corporate world it’s all about image these days. It’s why Microsoft hired Common to help them launch a line of t-shirts and it’s also why even a hi-tech company like Cisco Systems is trying to shape their public image as well
Pharrell models for his new BBC / Ice Cream collection
With all the magazine photo shoots and modeling that Pharrell is doing these days you might think he has plans to retire from the music industry to be full time model. Now he is helping his own cause as Pharrell models for his new Season 8 collection of BBC and Ice Cream.
Check out the rest of the pics from the photo shoot
The Trendz Report: Week of 12/14-12/20
As we mentioned before, WoooHa, Inc. will have a full monthly report of the best and worst of hip-hop trends that will be reported to top record labels, movie studios and PR agencies. In the mean time though we will also post the best and worst of the week as reported by our Trendz Report.
So here we go. This week’s hottest (and coldest) hip-hop trends in entertainment, business, fashion and lifestyle
Video: LL Cool J’s new Sears holiday season TV ads
Now that LL Cool J has entrenched his clothing line in every Sears department store across the nation, the natural progression was for him to become a spokesperson for the entire company. Sears is using LL as one of their main endorsements for their holiday season ad campaign which includes TV ads and internet shorts about the gifts LL received as a kid that made his dreams come true.
Check out the ad and internet short which are currently running on broadcast and cable TV across the nation.
Zune puts EPMD art collection up for auction
Microsoft Zune has been aggressively marketing to the hip-hop crowd in 2008 which includes partnerships with Common, Bun B and Kidz In the Hall to name a few. Now Zune has added EPMD to that list with a unique marketing campaign dubbed “The EPMD Project.”
According to the official site, “The EPMD Project” is described as the following:
“The EPMD Art Project”, a collection of premiere international artists creating works inspired by EPMD. Works from each artist will be presented on canvases and prints and auctioned off at a record release event and a listening party. In Los Angeles, EPMD will team with Zune at their Zune L.A. space, offering guests the first opportunity to hear the new album and bid on the exclusive artwork.
Check out a couple of the art pieces that went up for auction already. All are inspired by the original logo created by artist HAZE. Via: ProHipHop
What do you think of Zune’s campaign with EPMD and developing an art collection around an artist logo? Is the Souja Boy logo collection next? Vote it now!
Diddy wants YOU to enter the “I Am King” contest
In his new YouTube video, Diddy clarifies again that his recent “I Am King” fragrance is NOT about him, it’s about all guys who deserve to be treated like kings. You know…ha-kuna-mata style. Anyways, Diddy wants YOU (if YOU=a guy) to enter his video contest where users submit a 90 second video of why they are king.
Three winners will be chosen where they will be flown in to NY, tour the Bad Boy offices, go on a shopping spree, dinner and hit the clubs. All on Diddy’s bill. He can explain the rest. Go to the official “I Am King” website for more details.
Video: Russell Simmons talks partnership w/ Kay Jewelers
Just in time for the Holiday season, Russell Simmons and his Simmons Jewelry Co. have launched an online ad campaign with their distribution partner Kay Jewelers. Kay is the official distributor of the entire Simmons Jewelry Co. collection which includes the famous “Green Bracelet” and dog tags. Check out this video here that explains more about the joint venture and check out the website for Holiday offers.
