Your old cell phone is so yesterday. We’re on to the next one with the BlackBerry Curve 8520 ($300), available from T-Mobile in black and frost blue. Stay connected in style with the Wi-Fi-capable device, featuring a QWERTY keyboard, 2-megapixel camera with video capture, Micro SD memory slot, Stereo Bluetooth, music player, and more. Tweet, Facebook, and surf the web from wherever, whenever.

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Don’t call it a comeback…except in this case. Samsung has the all-in-one solution to keep you connected throughout the school year. The Samsung Comeback for T-Mobile ($250) is available in tasty Pearl White Plum and Frost Silver Cherry flavors and features 3G technology, a 2-megapixel camera with video capture, QWERTY keyboard, GPS, Micro SD memory slot, instant messaging, Stereo Bluetooth, and more. All this and it even flips shut so you don’t get caught texting in class.

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To ease the pain of going back to school, we’ve teamed up with Logitech to give away a brand new Squeezebox Boom ($300). The compact, all-in-one network music player lets you listen to music in any room of your house. Instantly browse playlists on your computer, tune to thousands of Internet radio stations, and access your favorite online music services over Wi-Fi. The sleek system even includes a 7-day alarm, so at least you can wake up for class to the tune of your favorite song.

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By this time, Jay-Z fans have undoubtedly wreaked havoc on their headphones, playing “Run This Town” countless times. To enhance listeners’ auditory experience and add some pizzazz to their ear gear, V-MODA has crafted the Vibe II with Microphone luxury headphones.

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There is nothing new about rappers venturing into fashion, acting, or even penning novels. Ghostface Killah joins his fellow rappers-turned-published authors with his latest endeavor, the graphic novel Cell Block Z.

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School is over and reading a book is the last thing students want to be doing during summer vacation. But lying on the beach with this read will produce more than just a tan; this guide moves undergrads looking for a career in the entertainment business toward the path to success.

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We’ve hooked up with the good folks at T-Mobile to give away the most coveted gadget on the market, the new Sidekick LX. Released just last week, the 3G-enabled device features a hi-def LCD, built-in Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace applications, GPS-enabled Live Search, 3.2-megapixel camera, video capture, slimmer design, plus the best keyboard we’ve used. The LX retails for $250 with a 2-year contract.

Enter to win below.

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Mother’s Day is Sunday and we’ve got the perfect gift for those who want to get on mom’s good side this year. Keep your mama smelling sweet with Calvin Klein euphoria. The oriental fragrance consists of exotic fruits and seductive florals with a rich, creamy signature.

We’re hooking up a few Rap-Up.com readers with Calvin Klein euphoria and euphoria spring temptation, available at Macy’s. Enter below.

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Rap-Up.com is giving you the chance to see the Black Eyed Peas live at an exclusive show in Los Angeles this Friday. Find out how you can score your tickets below.

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