Update - Do Or Die For The Blackberry Playbook: OS 2.0 Features and Release Date

UPDATE: OS 2.0 is available now! Go to settings (cog wheel in top right corner) on your Playbook, select Software Updates and press Check for Updates. The update will appear and should be about 400 MBs.

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Word on the street is that the Blackberry Playbook OS upgrade to 2.0 is coming February 21st at 4:01 a.m. For those of you that own the device (I know I'm not the only one), this is welcome news as a truckload of new features are to be included. This will be newly minted CEO Thorsten Heins first major play and he will need to deliver this new software by the end of February at the latest or face the wrath of every media outlet, Blackberry nation included. As we patiently await its availability, here are the new bells and whistle that will bring the Playbook to the next level (hopefully).

From the RIM press release for OS 2.0:

Bob Marley Film In Theaters April 20th

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Coming Soon: MARLEY - A Film By Kevin MacDonald.

This is the first official film depicting the life and music of the international reggae superstar that is endorsed by both the Marley Family and label boss Chris Blackwell.

The film premiered at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival, and will also screen at next month's SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.

Peep the trailer:

Hip Hop Mafioso Turf War: Team Money VS Team Throne

Of all the beefs in the Hip Hop game right now, the Lil Wayne VS Jay-Z beef is proving to be the most interesting. Both sides have thrown jabs at each other, but no one has thrown a knock out punch. So, I'll do what P&B do and break it down with an analysis of these 2 crews to see who's Capo dei capi and who's the paisano:

MLB Bids Adieu to Gary Carter

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A Rest In Peace shout out to Mr. Gary Carter, who passed away this week after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 57 years old.

New DOOM Track with Jneiro Janel Hits The Web-Waves

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The Villainous Villain has dropped a gem on us with a new track from his upcoming team up with Jneiro Janel, a producer know for his eclectic mix of sounds from various genres. The full length album is due to drop in May on Lex Records and will be entitled "Key To The Kuffs".

Dig On Jay-Z's Unplugged Album

P&B brings you the "Dig On" Classic Album Series.  We'll delve into our vaults to discuss the records that have profoundly impacted our musical tastes.  The albums we present are considered essential to anyone's record collection. In the end, you can't understand the present (or future) until you "Dig On" the past

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Hip Hop Kingpin Becomes Affable Showman for this Intimate, Stripped-Down Performance

"Welcome to Jay-Z's Poetry Reading!"

These are the first words uttered by Mr. Shawn Carter as he takes the stage for what will turn out to be an exclusive, intimate performance.

Jay-Z: Unplugged, released on December 18th, 2001, is the record that changed my attitude towards the hip hop superstar.

Saluting Willie O'Ree: The NHL's First Black Player

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In honour of Black History Month, P&B would like to pay special tribute to Canada's own Willie O'Ree, known as the "Jackie Robinson of Hockey."

A native of Fredricton, New Brunswick, O'Ree is the first black player to play in the National Hockey League, making his debut with the Boston Bruins on January 18, 1958 in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.

R.I.P. Whitney Houston 1963-2012

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Legendary R&B Songstress Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48. There is no information regarding the cause of death, but we will let you know as soon as any information drops.

You can expect an outpouring of love for the late singer during the Grammy Awards on Sunday night.

-Paqman

Justin Vernon Jams Out With The Legendary Roots Crew On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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In this week's edition of "Why the hell haven't I seen Bon Iver live yet?!", Justin Vernon drops by the Jimmy Fallon show to jam out with the Roots. I mentioned last week that I loved his performance on SNL, and that I really wanted to see Vernon and Co. play "Perth" instead of "Beth/Rest". Well, I got my wish a week later and it was without a doubt worth the wait.

Do yourself a favor and check out the amazing collabo (take note Grammy Awards) that didn't make the broadcast after the jump.

Paqman's Top 5 J Dilla Produced Cuts

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It's been said many times, but needs to be said again. J Dilla's influence on hip hop was massive. Up until he passed away, Dilla was pumping out memorable production on some amazing tracks. So, in his honour here are my top 5 fave Jay Dee produced songs without any commentary, because these songs stand on their own and don't need my 2 cents: