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Zulu Pearls are going to be fucking up your airwaves and streaming internet signals this Sunday LIVE on UMD RADIO.  The band will be performing a set within the studio, spinning some fresh ones and probably getting fined by the FCC.   The fun starts at 6 ish and goes on for a while.  Check the UMD RADIO website for more details.

Jay-Z recently stepped out onto the Glastonbury stage with a guitar for no reason to cover the Oasis classic “Wonderwall” to open up his set. He walked out and half assed fake strumming for a bit during the intro before he proceeded to belt out sub par karaoke vocals. I’ve got 99 Problems and this shit is one.

Self proclaimed heir to “the best rapper alive” crown, Lil’ Wayne is also guilty of misusing a guitar and being a rapper. From the “Leather So Soft” video to busting it out live, whenever Weezy F. Baby puts on a guitar I feel so backwards that I could make out Birdman Baby Sr. too.

Here’s by far the best video. This is also a good PSA for getting too high and thinking shit sounds good:

Aside from unfortunate theme songs and awful mascots EURO 2008 has incredibly lived up to the hype of a major tournament. Tonight we bid farewell to a Turkey team that was without doubt the most entertaining and inspiring of the last three weeks. Turkey seemed to be fueled on heart and pride alone, as they fought their way into the semi-final after three consecutive late wins against the Swiss, Czechs and the Croatians, but unfortunately couldn’t make it happen tonight in Basel.

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Boy George was denied his visa to come over here and freak everybody out with his appearance. He was due to make love in several U.S. clubs until stopped by U.S. authorities because of a charge stemming from 2007. Something indecent. Anyway he’s about one step away from become the Joker.

Sub question: has viral marketing gone too far?

Comedian George Carlin died in Los Angeles. He was 71. His best known work about “Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say On Television” once took him to the Supreme Court, when his album was played over the radio. This bit became a milestone in a long career of not taking shit from no one and telling it like it is. Mr. Carlin will be missed and blogged about today. RIP.

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As previously reported, Fort Reno had been closed due to some whiny bullshit about arsenic levels. Well someone called out “the man” on his lies, and the schedule for the summer line up of shows was posted today via the Fort Reno website. In even better news, your beloved Zulu Pearls will be taking the stage at the park June 26th. Shows start and end early due to noise ordinances, so get there early and hope for a pretty sunset while Zulu Pearls gives it to you at twilight.

I’ve been waiting for news on this for a long time. R.Kelly was acquitted today of literally spreading his love to minors. All together the charges would of cost him 15 years in the joint, where he would of undoubtedly received the love of inmates all the damn time. Luckily the man in the video was missing the mole on Kells’ back and wasn’t actually him. Mama Kells can attest to that. Some skanky trick said she did the bad thing with the Pied Piper of R&B and the alleged victim, but she be lying.

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For those of you who don’t know or care the UEFA EURO 2008 got underway this week and so far it’s been pretty slamming, with impressive showings from Gemany, Holland and Spain. However, there are things about major soccer/football tournaments that will never impress. I’m talking about shitty theme songs. This year’s EURO 2008 theme comes straight from the mouth of Mr. Boombastic himself: Shaggy. I can’t speak for all of the YESORNO staff, but I’ve never been pumped on the man or seen him live at the Kennedy Center. That being said I must hate on this song and showcase a few more baller jamz.

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Kanye West often throws around the term “genius” in reference to himself but that’s bullshit. I know a genius when I see/hear one. Genius can be equated to the old addage: walk softly but carry a broad sword through Shaolin. N’ah mean? I’m talking about the “18th letter followed by the mark of Zorro plus A but not for apple”? RZA. Wu Tang. Genius.

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Bo Diddley died today. He was 79. The planet Earth is now short one legendary individual. I’m not too bummed though, he had as good a run as anyone could have. I think I might get drunk in his honor and slam some greatest hits, starting with “Bo Diddley” the song. I recommend getting yourself some Bo Diddley today if you happen to not have any. You won’t be disappointed.

Here’s a weird live video: