Michael Jackson, the greatest performer of our lifetime, died at the age of 50 in a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday. Before he became a pale-faced punchline the King of Pop was the biggest star on the planet. No Internet, no hype. Just dancing and hit after hit.

Nobody likes to admit it now (Like nobody admits to owning one of the millions of records MC Hammer sold) but there was a time when it was cool to be like Mike. It was common to see dudes sportin’ the orange Thriller jacket or one glove, and everybody tried to master the moonwalk. Read the full story

So here we are in the middle of May, waiting for what most NBA fans figured was a guaranteed Finals showdown between LeBron and Kobe. As much as it seemed like destiny, there are still a few bumps in the road, especially with the way the Los Angeles Lacklusters, scratch that, Lakers have been playing.

If you would have asked most people which Western conference team would have coasted to the Conf. finals with a nearly flawless record behind a dynamic perimeter player and great production from its frontline, I highly doubt anyone would have envisioned someone other than the Lakers. Just look at the criteria: Kobe – great perimeter scorer, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom – great frontcourt.

There’s no doubt as to who would be the easy Western champion right?

Unfortunately for fans of the purple and gold, the answer to that question hasn’t been LA. Not by a long shot. Instead, much to the enjoyment of those in the mile high city, it’s been the Denver Nuggets.

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If you’ve seen a Denver Nuggets game or highlights you’ve noticed that Carmelo Anthony is sporting a new do. The braids are gone and now it’s hard to recognize Melo with his low-fro.

People have been wondering why Carmelo decided to cut his hair; Examiner.com says it was to promote his new Studio 15 barbershop. It turns out he lost his hair in a bet over NBA Live.

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Props to rapper Los out of Baltimore for this video from Allen Iverson’s celebrity football game back in July. The event featured stars such as Iverson’s Nuggets teammate Carmelo Anthony and rapper Nelly. Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks makes a cameo at the 1:43 mark to give his views on “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and the Presidential race.

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