Reports surfaced last night that legendary rapper Guru of Gang Starr, widely considered one of the top hip-hop groups of all time, is in a coma after suffering from a heart attack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal and his family. He will undergo surgery today, and we will monitor the developments closely.

Boston Blades FDL (Frank Distro League) representitive DJ Knife always throws down a good night with his monthly Fresh Produce party, and this week's event will continue in that tradition with a guest DJ set from Stones Throw's own Mayer Hawthorne, the singer and soul enthusiast who's won over critics and fans with his freshman effort A Strange Arrangement.

To our delight, the legendary tv show Frontline (PBS) is now available to watch on-line. Frontline explores tons of subjects that are crucial to our world, and the way it works. The below video appealed to us especially, but there are tons more on the Frontline site. This is a great day for inquisitive minds. Shout to Reph for the tip.

Though most familliar with the name associate his work with whitewashed backgrounds and plenty of artificial illumination, Terry Richardson literally exposed his 2010 Pirelli calendar shoot to a new light. With aodels backed by the sun, sky and sometimes pools of mud, it would seem that investing in a Pirelli calendar could be a very promising way to celebrate the New Year as it comes around. Clicking into the post to see more would be a very good idea at this point.

Thanks to Grotesk for posting the shots.