Survey: Many would take Internet over sex

Just how reliant are you on the Internet?

More women would give up sex rather than go without Internet access, according to a new survey.

Nearly half of the women questioned by Harris Interactive said they'd be willing to forgo sex for two weeks, rather than give up their Internet access, according to a study released Monday by Intel, which commissioned the survey.

While 46 percent of the women surveyed were willing to engage in abstinence versus losing their Internet, only 30 percent of the men surveyed were willing to do likewise.

The U.S. survey, which queried 2,119 adults last month, found that the gap grew even wider for both men and woman who were 18 to 34 years old. For woman, the percentage of those willing to skip the sheets in favor of the Web rose to 49 percent, while it climbed to 39 percent for men.

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Lil Wayne Responds To 'A Milli' Being MTVs Hip-Hop Single Of The Year: 'Man, That's Big!'

'We're gonna come harder and stronger in '09!,' Weezy promises.

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New Dr. Dre Track Leaks

Dr. Dre Raps On Leaked Remix Of Kardinal Offishall's 'Set It Off'DJ Skee premieres the new track on his radio show Monday night.

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The Hip Hop Wars

I'm excited to have gotten a copy of The Hip Hop Wars, subtitled What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop -- and Why It Matters, by Tricia Rose, who is currently a Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University:

"Rose explores the most crucial issues underlying the polarized claims on each side of the debate: Does hip-hop cause violence, or merely reflect a violent ghetto culture? Is hip-hop sexist, or are its detractors simply anti-sex? Does the portrayal of black culture in hip-hop undermine black advancement?"

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T.I.'s "Whatever You Like" A Sign Of The Times?

When we look back on 2008, many people will remember two distinct and opposite events; America’s economic turmoil and the election of Barack Obama to presidency. Though the latter provides us with hope for the future, the former is something we cannot escape from memory. Or is it?

In a recent study done by Terry Pettijohn, II and Donald F. Sacco, Jr., entitled Psychology of Music, they looked at #1 chart topping songs and how they are interrelated to the times of that year. “When socioeconomic conditions were more challenging, the songs that had more meaningful themes and content were most popular,” Pettijohn told Rolling Stone.


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UK Producer Endemic Readies Debut With Sean Price

2009 is set to be a big year for US releases but UK producer Endemic hopes to hold his own against the heavyweights with his debut album Terminal Illness.

With guest appearances that include Sean Price, Hell Razah, Planet Asia and Killah Priest [click to read], Endemic is attempting to capture the mid-'90s New York sound that he loved to listen to growing up.

"My album isn't necessarily what you expect of when you think UK Hip Hop," said the Nottingham producer.


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Mos Def Sued by His Own Divorce Lawyers

Mos Def has recently received an early Christmas present from his own lawyers, yet it’s a good bet that he likely won’t enjoy it.

According to StarPulse.com, the Philadelphia-based legal firm Blank Rome, who represented and aided Mos Def in his 2006 divorce with his then-wife Maria Yepes, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper/actor. The lawsuit is stated to amount to $60,000, which includes unpaid fees and retainers for which Blank Rome alleges Mos Def has not paid off. A representative for the Brooklyn rapper could not be reached for comment.


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Tanya Morgan, Souls Of Mischief Close Knitting Factory

Hip Hop groups Souls Of Mischief and Tanya Morgan are just a few of the acts lined up for the December 16 show at New York's legendary Knitting Factory.

The show will serve as one of the last Hip Hop shows to be performed at the Knitting Factory before they close their doors at the end of the year.

The Knitting Factory will officially close its doors at the end of the year and will re-open next year at a new, smaller location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Since it's opening in 1987, The Knitting Factory has served as an outlet for both independent artists and well known acts.


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Mike Jones Launches New Cognac Line; New Album

Houston rapper Mike Jones has announced a new venture with ProConcept Marketing Group, Inc to endorse an exclusive new line of Cognac liquor from the “House of Dobbe’.”

Jones and ProConcept will together strategize promotional events and concert tours in major markets to promote the product.

Currently, both parties are planning a special Super Bowl event to dually promote Mike Jones’ new album and the Cognac line.

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50 Cent Opens Up About Long Island House Fire

Months after his Long Island home was destroyed by fire, rapper 50 Cent is speaking out on the circumstances leading up to the blaze.

During an upcoming interview with Access Hollywood‘s TV One Access, the G-Unit frontman revealed his home went up in flames, just days after his ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins was ordered to leave the residence.

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Turntablist DJ Rob Swift Reveals Secrets In 'As The Technics Spin'

Hip-Hop turntablist Rob Swift is making good on his vow to give back to the art of DJ’ing with his upcoming DVD, As the Technics Spin.

The DVD, which was directed by Eljay Williams, offers a glimpse into Swift’s creative process as the X-ecutioners member creates his classic battle/showcase sets and reveals the origin behind his style of Djing.

According to Swift, As the Technics Spin falls in line with his goal of expanding his musical reach among fans.

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Bun B., Timbaland Assisting Ginuwine On New Album

As he prepares his long delayed return to the R&B world, singer Ginuwine has enlisted the help of two Hip-Hop heavyweights, one a long-time collaborator.

The singer, who rose to superstardom in the late 90s following the success of his debut single “Pony,” is currently in the studio with producer Timbaland working on his sixth studio album, Asylum Records revealed today.

The New Beginning will be Ginuwine’s first since in four years.

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