"The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America," Obama said. "I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. But we are a nation of laws, and a jury has spoken."
"I now ask every American to respect the call for calm reflection from two parents who lost their young son. And as we do, we should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to widen the circle of compassion and understanding in our own communities," Obama added. "We should ask ourselves if we're doing all we can to stem the tide of gun violence that claims too many lives across this country on a daily basis. We should ask ourselves, as individuals and as a society, how we can prevent future tragedies like this. As citizens, that's a job for all of us. That's the way to honor Trayvon Martin."

The verdict triggered a wave of outrage among civil rights activists as hundreds of protesters took the streets in cities across the U.S. demanding justice for Martin's family.
According to source Martin's parents were not present for the verdict, but they took to social media to express their devastation.
Lord during my darkest hour I lean on you. You are all that I have. At the end of the day, GOD is still in (cont) http://t.co/enQjZ3bZk2
Sybrina Fulton (@SybrinaFulton) July 14, 2013
Even though I am broken hearted my faith is unshattered I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MY BABY TRAY
Tracy Martin (@BTraymartin9) July 14, 2013
Obama had weighed in on the racially charged case before.
"If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon," Obama said in back in March. "I think [Trayvon's parents] are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves, and we are going to get to the bottom of exactly what happened."
Boy.... If you DO NOT have tickets to this summer's 'Legends of the Summer' Tour starring Justin Timberlake & Jay Z, you're losing! The nonstop performance Monday night at Soldier Field proved that they are a perfect entertainment match. I think this tour puts the 'Watch The Throne' Tour to shame. Two of the biggest stars in pop and hip-hop performed about 35 songs back-to-back, and it was just the right balance of both genres of music.
Are you since having an LOTS Tour hangover from Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z concert on Monday in Chicago?? The D.J's Music Site krew still have the LIVE music stuck in our heads since we couldn't really see the entire concert.
D.J's Music Site staff was out of office this weekend to work a series of concerts which kick-off Friday at Chicago's Cubs Wrigley Field with 'An Evening With Pearl Jam'.
WoW.. did you hear? While the D.J's Music Site staff was out of the office working at the Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake concert in Chicago.... Jay's wife Beyonce was on stage in Montreal where she was sashaying across the stage when her big ole weave got caught UP in a fan and sucked her into it.
Who's ready for the Taylor's Swift Red Tour to hit Chicago's Soldier Field on August 10th... excited?? Well D.J's Music Site is still waiting on the word about us working that concert.
And we're off! Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake kicked off their highly anticipated joint-stadium tour, "Legends of the Summer," in Toronto this past Wednesday night (July 17) in front of a SOLD-OUT crowd of hyped fans. And as not surprised, the duo delivered a performance featuring hit after hit in a back-and forth effect between collaborations like "Suit & Tie" and "Holy Grail."
JOHANNESBURG - Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela!!!! The ex - South African President turned 95 years old today, and it also marks 15 years of marriage to his wife Graca Machel. But according to source, compared to other birthday's, this year's is a little sadder.
Welcome Michelle Obama back to Chicago! She is in town to have some fun away from the White House but also take care of some business as well.
Were you made in the USA??
The crew of Transformer 4 will be back in Chicago next month to film scenes for their next series. According to the Chicago Tribune, it will not be as chaotic as when they filmed in 2010 when they shut down Michigan Avenue.
Ariana Grande is already an smash hit with her debut single
Wow... The summer is going by fast and JT and Jay-Z's The Legends of the Summer Tour is heading to be named one of the most incredible shows you can be apart of. They will be in Chicago performing in front of SOLD-OUT Soldier Field on Monday.


WASHINGTON, D.C. - After Saturday night, when a Florida jury made an not guilty verdict to George Zimmerman in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, President Barack Obama stepped in asking Americans to respect it and reflect on ways the nation might curb senseless gun violence.
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Cheaters never win right? Well in Mario's latest music video, cheaters meet heaters. Car heaters, specifically like the one Mario finds his rear end resting on when Nicki Minaj's character pushes him out of the unfinished window of a skyscraper (allegedly).
Friday night turned into an sexual night
Late last night Mother Monster came to Facebook to let it be known:
How can the pop duo

Is it better to be late than never? Well in this case it is, and that's what's an Illinois high school saying after Rihanna send them an apology in the form of $5,000.
Yesterday, Aly and AJ Michalka released their 78Violet new song "HotHouse," but they also premiere their video for the song as well.
D.J's Music Site artist B. Smyth keeps his promise with releasing new music every week and he returns this week with the next video in his visual mixtape series 'The Florida Files.' In this video the 20-year old R&B Motown newcomer heads to the white sandy beaches of Miami and dances his way into a young ladies heart in the summary for the video entitle "Snapback." Ne-Yo makes a cameo as Smyth and his boys walk the strip.
P!nk and Lily Allen, aren't afraid to mine their own in P!nk's new video "True Love." Their songs are well known for their unvarnished nature, offering a true-life point of view on their own lives and the world as they see it.
Ciara is BACK! She turns her 'Body Party' into an dance party as Nicki Minaj teams up with the R&B singer in the new video for the single "I'm Out." The video premiere today during the 2013 BET Awards red carpet event. The visual follows the theme of the song on point as the girls hit the dance floor and forget about all their relationship troubles.



