It’s getting chilly in New York, so it looks like Mrs. Carter flew first class to change the forecast. [DrunkenStepfather] The Real dudes make a comic strip out of our Jim Jones mini-interview. [Nah Right] You’ve probably seen it 1000x today, but in case you missed it, Kimbo got knocked out by a dude who has pink hair. [Double Viking] Wow, Wisconsin proves that being a member of the band can actually be considered cool. [CoedMagazine] Who’s more of a wild thing, Ashley Tisdale or Hayden... Read Full Story

What does the future hold for hip-hop? If you ask us, there’s a ton of fresh talent on the verge of making a big impact. To help usher in the new class, we recruited five of our favorite new acts to appear in the magazine’s October 2008 fashion story “Leaders Of The New Cool.” You’ve never seen The Cool Kids, B.O.B., Charles Hamilton, The Knux and Wale quite like this before. Click Here to see the full story. Click Here to see it come alive in a special video. Each day this week, we will... Read Full Story

Well, that was quick. Only four fights into his highly publicized mixed martial arts career and Kevin Ferguson a.k.a Kimbo Slice, the street fighter turned savior of the MMA world, was knocked the fuck out on Saturday night by some no-name dude with pink highlights. In 14 seconds. What kind of peanut butter and jelly bullshit is that, you ask? Hell if we know. But either that was a set up for a rematch or Kimbo Slice’s MMA career may be coming to an abrupt end. Now, we’re sure the people... Read Full Story

Just when you think the country is rational and ready to make an informed decision for the most important Presidential election of our lifetime, Beverly Hills Chihuahua (a.k.a. Born in East L.A. with rat dogs) makes $29 million and tops the box office. What the?!? People, we’re in the middle of a goddamned recession and you’re forking over $10 to watch the Sarah Palin of movies! Alas, this is not the first time a completely ludicrous movie took the top honors at the box office. Complex... Read Full Story

There’s a reason Miles Davis’ 1959 album Kind of Blue is the one jazz album found in the collections of people who don’t own any other jazz albums—it’s very dope, and very accessible. Now all those folks are going to have to pick up a recently released box set celebrating Blue’s 50th anniversary. Released on Columbia/Legacy Recordings, Kind of Blue: 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition redefines the phrase “lavish box set”: it includes a 180-gram blue vinyl LP, two CDs (the original album... Read Full Story

It’s time to just accept it: The Hills might be on its last legs, but Lauren Conrad ain’t going nowhere. As longtime fans of the show, we’re forever debating the merits of its various “stars,” but it always comes back to L.C., the proverbial straw that stirs the Red Bull-and-vodka. Finally, we had to ask: Is L.C. a catch-and-keep or a smash-and-creep? Check out her Wifey and Trifey tendencies, then make your decision… Click here to see the evidence and cast your vote... Read Full Story

DQM Waxed Cotton Hooded Bomber Jacket Everyone’s favorite downtown sneaker shop Dave’s Quality Meats is dropping some serious heat with their fall line. Along with their recent DQM Nike Sportswear Dunk Hi Premium release (Click here to watch it on the Complex Shopping Network), they’ve recently unleashed some high-quality grown-man flannels, New Eras, hoodies and jackets. One thing we’re definitely feeling this season is waxed cotton (you’ll see why in our upcoming December/January issue... Read Full Story

If you don’t live in NYC, you might not have heard “Pop Champagne,” the new single from Jim Jones’ upcoming Columbia debut Pray For Rain. Before Jim snatched it up for his own project, the joint started getting spins as a solo effort from producer-turned-auto-tune-singer Ron Browz, the man behind Nas’ “Ether,” Big L’s “Ebonics,” G-Unit’s “Straight Outta Southside” and Busta’s “Arab Money.” With Jim at the top of the ticket and a new verse from Juelz Santana, “Pop Champagne” is about to go... Read Full Story

Thanks to Sarah Palin, good old fashioned Alaska livin’ is all the rage these days. But before you make your way up to the state’s snowy tundra for a moose hunt, you might want to invest in this modern equivalent to the classic igloo. For the past 25 years, Icewall One’s Igloo Satellite Cabin has been used by scientists to withstand harsh conditions across the globe. Back in 1982, designer Malcolm Wallhead created the round, alien-like pod for the Australian Antarctic Division. The... Read Full Story

It was only a matter of time before the Huf 5 Runner got Da Bulls treatment. Keith’s trainer off the DVS line will drop this fall in this Black/Red/Gray colorway, a solid follow-up to last summer’s neon green make-up. Check for these to hit skate accounts around the U.S, this month. Get light. $68, www.dvsshoes.com Read Full Story