What's Hot? Summer Buzz

What's Hot? Summer 2010 Buzz

2010 Fifa World Cup - The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the most talked about sports event this year.  After weeks of grueling matches, Spain took home the championship title!

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2010 Fifa World Cup - The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the most talked about sports event this year. After weeks of grueling matches, Spain took home the championship title!

Album: Thank Me Later - Drake’s first studio album, “Thank Me Later,” was the most anticipated album so far this year, hitting his fans and the hip-hop world hard.

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Album: Thank Me Later - Drake’s first studio album, “Thank Me Later,” was the most anticipated album so far this year, hitting his fans and the hip-hop world hard.

Album: Last Train To Paris - Diddy and his Dirty Money divas are getting in high preparation for their upcoming album, “Last Train to Paris.”  The album hits stores September 20.

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Album: Last Train To Paris - Diddy and his Dirty Money divas are getting in high preparation for their upcoming album, “Last Train to Paris.” The album hits stores September 20.

Bikram Yoga - Fitness is getting hot and heavy with Bikram Yoga.  The hot yoga trend, done in a room heated at 105 degrees, is said to help stress and tension, prevent injuries and help deeper stretching.  Can you stand the heat?

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Bikram Yoga - Fitness is getting hot and heavy with Bikram Yoga. The hot yoga trend, done in a room heated at 105 degrees, is said to help stress and tension, prevent injuries and help deeper stretching. Can you stand the heat?

Beauty: Bright Lips - Summertime is all about bright, bold beauty. Give your face pizzazz with hot neon lips.

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Beauty: Bright Lips - Summertime is all about bright, bold beauty. Give your face pizzazz with hot neon lips.

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Broadway: Fela - With producers Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, there was no denying that the Tony Award-winning play, “Fela!” would be a huge Broadway success.

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Broadway: Fela - With producers Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, there was no denying that the Tony Award-winning play, “Fela!” would be a huge Broadway success.

Broadway: Fences - Denzel Washington and Viola Davis received rave reviews for their performances in the hit Broadway play, “Fences.” Both won Tony Awards for Best Performance and the play won the award for Best Revival of a Play.

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Broadway: Fences - Denzel Washington and Viola Davis received rave reviews for their performances in the hit Broadway play, “Fences.” Both won Tony Awards for Best Performance and the play won the award for Best Revival of a Play.

Fashion: Athletic-Inspired - This summer in fashion, an athletic trend is taking over.  Athletic-inspired shoes, bags and apparel are becoming the new look in sporty wear.

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Fashion: Athletic-Inspired - This summer in fashion, an athletic trend is taking over. Athletic-inspired shoes, bags and apparel are becoming the new look in sporty wear.

Fashion: Cropped Top - Crop tops have made a comeback this summer, making now the perfect time to get those tummies fit and fab.

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Fashion: Cropped Top - Crop tops have made a comeback this summer, making now the perfect time to get those tummies fit and fab.

“Entourage” Ending in 2011 - President Obama’s favorite television series, “Entourage,” has just announced that the eighth season next summer will be its last. Executive Producer Mark Wahlberg has a bigger interest in bringing the show’s star, Vincent Chase, to the movie screen in the near future. The producer and actor laid it down for MTV News: “I just think we can make a great movie. I think people always wanted [it] and have complained that the episodes are too short. … I think we’re going to do it.”

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T.V.: Entourage - The boys of the HBO series “Entourage” are back for a sixth season. Catch up with all the drama.

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Movies: For Colored Girls - Tyler Perry is working his adaptation of the award-winning play, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.”  The film’s cast will include Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington, Phylicia Rashad and more.  The film is scheduled for a January 2011 release.

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Movies: For Colored Girls - Tyler Perry is working his adaptation of the award-winning play, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf.” The film’s cast will include Janet Jackson, Kerry Washington, Phylicia Rashad and more. The film is scheduled for a January 2011 release.

iPad - Digital reading has been given a new name and face.  Apple’s iPad allows you to purchase and read books, newspapers and e-mail, all on a sleek touchscreen.

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iPad - Digital reading has been given a new name and face. Apple’s iPad allows you to purchase and read books, newspapers and e-mail, all on a sleek touchscreen.

iPhone 4 - Apple continues to take technology to greater heights.  The widely popular iPhone 4 takes mobile communicating to a whole new level, with Face-Time calls and much more!

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iPhone 4 - Apple continues to take technology to greater heights. The widely popular iPhone 4 takes mobile communicating to a whole new level, with Face-Time calls and much more!

Miami Trio - The decision was made and a dream team has been transformed.  LeBron James has joined forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as the new power players of the Miami Heat.

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Miami Trio - The decision was made and a dream team has been transformed. LeBron James has joined forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as the new power players of the Miami Heat.

Novel: Bitch is the New Black - “Bitch is the New Black,” is the first book by Helena Andrews.  The book is a collection of essays that follow her experiences as a single African-American woman in Washington, DC.

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Novel: Bitch is the New Black - “Bitch is the New Black,” is the first book by Helena Andrews. The book is a collection of essays that follow her experiences as a single African-American woman in Washington, DC.

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NY Piano Project - The “Piano Project” has touched down in New York to bring the spirit of music. If you’re in the area, look out for the creatively decorated “Play Me I’m Yours” pianos throughout the NY area.

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NY Piano Project - The “Piano Project” has touched down in New York to bring the spirit of music. If you’re in the area, look out for the creatively decorated “Play Me I’m Yours” pianos throughout the NY area.

BP Oil Spill - The fight is still on to stop one of the biggest oil disasters in the United States.  President Obama, politicians, celebrities and volunteers are all working hard to bring an end to the BP oil spill that is quickly destroying the Gulf Coast and its surrounding coastal areas.

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BP Oil Spill - The fight is still on to stop one of the biggest oil disasters in the United States. President Obama, politicians, celebrities and volunteers are all working hard to bring an end to the BP oil spill that is quickly destroying the Gulf Coast and its surrounding coastal areas.

Fruit Smoothies - Who doesn’t enjoy that cool, refreshing taste of a smoothie on a hot summer day?  McDonald’s has taken notice and now offers healthy, real fruit smoothies as part of their McCafe beverages.

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Fruit Smoothies - Who doesn’t enjoy that cool, refreshing taste of a smoothie on a hot summer day? McDonald’s has taken notice and now offers healthy, real fruit smoothies as part of their McCafe beverages.

Summer Artists - Check out all the hottest artists bringing even hotter summer music.  Names such as Dondria and Janelle Monae are taking over the airwaves with jams to make your summer memorable.

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Summer Artists - Check out all the hottest artists bringing even hotter summer music. Names such as Dondria and Janelle Monae are taking over the airwaves with jams to make your summer memorable.

T.V.: True Blood - Take a bite out of HBO’s hit fangtastic series, “True Blood.”  The show is back for its third season, getting more raw, sexy and more vicious than ever before.

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T.V.: True Blood - Take a bite out of HBO’s hit fangtastic series, “True Blood.” The show is back for its third season, getting more raw, sexy and more vicious than ever before.

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Movies: Twilight Saga - Whether you’re young or old, the popular “Twilight” phenomenon is bringing the heat for Sci-Fi/vampire lovers.  The saga continues, and never ceases to amaze.

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Movies: Twilight Saga - Whether you’re young or old, the popular “Twilight” phenomenon is bringing the heat for Sci-Fi/vampire lovers. The saga continues, and never ceases to amaze.

Twitter - It’s an internet craze that will never grow old.  Twitter still continues to grab the attention of celebrities and anyone else looking to stay up-to-date and keep others in the know. Everyone’s a follower!

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Twitter - It’s an internet craze that will never grow old. Twitter still continues to grab the attention of celebrities and anyone else looking to stay up-to-date and keep others in the know. Everyone’s a follower!