You Gotta Have It: Things to See, Hear and Cop This Month

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Summer Fever - It's that time again! Summer is at its peak so you know the goodies are extra special this time around. From hot music releases from The Weeknd and Method Man to trendy summer kicks courtesy of King Kendrick, we've got you covered to take what's left of the season by storm.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
Ladies Who Lunch & Love by Nathan Hale Williams - Let's paint the picture: It's summertime, you're in the park, lying on the grass with a nice cold drink. All you need to make this moment perfect is a good book. Look no further. Nathan Hale Williams's Ladies Who Lunch & Love, which is available August 11, is that perfect, light summer read that will make you wish you lived the city life — if you're not doing so already. It follows the lives of four fabulous New York society women while they share their stories of love and life with their gay BFF. (Photo: WHyN Press)
Straight Outta Compton - Are you ready for the biopic of the summer? Ice Cube and Dr. Dre are behind Straight Outta Compton, the highly anticipated biopic based on the rise of hip hop supergroup NWA. With fresh faces like O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell playing the lead roles, you're definitely in for a treat. Straight Outta Compton hits theaters on August 14.Summer Jams - While you're going about your day on those hot 90-degree days, The Weeknd and Method Man will be your soundtrack. Method Man's The Meth Lab releases on August 21 while The Weeknd's Beauty Behind the Madness releases days later on August 28. From R&B/pop to hip hop, you're covered.(Photos from Left: XO/Republic, Handz On Music/ Tommy boy Entertainment)

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Summer Fever - It's that time again! Summer is at its peak so you know the goodies are extra special this time around. From hot music releases from The Weeknd and Method Man to trendy summer kicks courtesy of King Kendrick, we've got you covered to take what's left of the season by storm.— By Moriba Cummings(Photos from Left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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