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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Technology: Apple Reaches $500 Billion
Sports: Steelers Releasing Hines Ward
"We had a conversation today with Hines Ward and informed him that we plan to release him of his contract prior to the start of the 2012 NFL calendar year," Steelers President Art Rooney II said.
No loyalty in business.
Entertainment: Tupac On Broadway
A Broadway musical entitled "Holler If You Here Me" is set to begin production in a few weeks. It is inspired and will be featuring the music of late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur.
... Interesting.
Music: Azealia Banks Doesn't Approve Of Iggy Azalea
Apparently, Azealia Banks didn't approve of Iggy Azalea being on the XXL's 2012 Freshman list. She tweeted:
"Iggy Azalea on the XXL freshman list is all wrong. How can you endorse a white woman who called herself a 'runaway slave master'? Sorry guys. But I'm pro black girl. I'm not anti white girl, but I'm also not here for any1 outside of my culture trying to trivialize very serious aspects of it."
Iggy not trying to take her mind off of the moment didn't respond directly to Banks but to "people in general".
"You can't block my blessings! Today I'm celebrating! Get with it or kick rocks! First female freshman. Ever. Period. Thanks world! I used to stick XXL on my bedroom door, now I'm on the cover. Life is great."
Entertainment: Man Shot Outside Of Rick Ross' House
Gregory Paul Nesbitt, 39, was shot dead early Wednesday morning outside the rapper’s Miami Gardens house. Miami Gardens police say Ross was not at the house during the shooting and are not treating him as a suspect, but they still want to talk to him as part of the investigation. Ross, who has a different mailing address, uses the property as a recording studio and often lets friends stay at the property. He was not immediately available for comment.
Music: Trey Songz On Changing His Music
In a recent interview with GQ Magazine Trey Songz shared on how he might be changing musical directions soon.
"I could make a hundred 'Bottoms Up's, but they won't change nobody's life. Marvin Gaye sang love songs to a certain point, and then it was like, 'Fuck this, I'm not clean-cut no more. I'm putting this skully on, letting this beard grow out, and I'm doing whatever the fuck I wanna do."
Interesting.
Entertainment: Wiz Khalifa 'I'll Make A $100 Million This Year'
Last year Forbes Magazine listed Wiz Khalifa as making $11 million, when asken will he surpasss that total this year Wiz said, "Oh yeah, man, I’m going to make $100 million this year... No doubt, $100 million. The new mixtape will get everybody ready and get their wallets open."
So, I'm sure Wiz is planning to continuing touring all-year round, release his cd, and add a few features, but $100 million?
Sports: Wade Apologizes To Kobe
After it was announced that after his hard foul on Kobe Bryant during the All-Star Game resulted in Kobe having a broken nose and concussion Wade apologized during an interview after practice. Saying he has never fouled anybody to intentionally cause harm and says he has sent Kobe a personal apology letter.
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Sports: Kobe Diagnosed W/ Concussion + Broken Nose
Entertainment: J. Cole's Hometown Gives Him His Own Holiday
J. Cole will be honored by his hometown, Fayetteville, North Carolina, this Thursday, kicking off his first official "Dreamville Weekend."
As they should.
Sports: Plaxico Burress Wants To Play In Philly
Back when Plaxico Burress first got out of jail and was weighing his options out of the few teams who were interested in him, the top two options being the Philadelphia Eagles and his ultimate pick the New York Jets. According to Burress, he really did want to go to Philly, but NY was paying more so he chose them. But, now that he's in a better place financially, and at the end of his 1-year contract with the Jets, he says “nothing else would make me happier” than to take his talents to Philly. We'll see what happens, the Eagles could definitely use him as a deep threat, especially in the red zone where they're horrible.
Entertainment: Seth Rogen Comments On Chris Brown
Saturday, while onstage at the Independent Spirit Awards, Seth Rogen had a little commentary to say about Chris Brown vs. the dismissal of Bret Ratner's from the Academy Awards for his "homophobic" comments.
"You say a few hateful things, they don't let you within a few hundred yards of the Oscars. You can literally beat the shit out of a nominee and they'll ask you to perform twice at the Grammys."
Sports: Babe Ruth Jersey Auctioning For $1 Million
Babe Ruth's, "The Sultan of Swat", "The Great Bambino", 1920 Yankee jersey is being auctioned off. The oldest jersey ever worn by Ruth is said to sell for at least $1 million, but it is likely the betting will surpass the auction record of $2.8 million, for a Honus Wagner trading card.
Technology: Hack Google And Get $1 Million
Google has pledged cash prizes totaling $1 million to people who successfully hack its Chrome browser at next week’s Pwn2Own hacker contest. Google will reward winning contestants with prizes of $60,000, $40,000, and $20,000 depending on the severity of the exploits they demonstrate on Windows 7 machines running the browser. Members of the company’s security team announced the contest on their blog on Monday. There is no splitting of winnings, and prizes will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until the $1 million threshold is reached.
Music: Birdman Hopes To Release 16 Albums In 2012
Birdman says he hopes to release 16 albums of different genres on YMCMB this year, including full-length LPs from Nicki Minaj, Bow Wow, Lil Twist and Limp Bizkit. “I think bringing Fred and Limp Bizkit to the team gives us a different look,” he said. “We dominate rap, but we’re also trying to grow in different areas; Pop, rock, gospel, country.” Baby emphasized his vision to expand Cash Money beyond Hip Hop boundaries.
Maybe that's why YMCMB can't ever commit to a release date. Too busy "expanding" they can't be professional with what they have now. I don't anybody on their label has ever had their album come out on the initial release date. I foresee them bringing their own demise, at least musically.
Music: 2012 XXL's Freshman List
-Machine Gun Kelly
-Iggy Azalea
-Future
-Hopsin
-Don Trip
-Roscoe Dash
-Macklemore
-Kid Ink
-Danny Brown
I'm only familiar with some of the people on this list so I'll just speak on them. French Montana.... FAIL. He is terrible, nevertheless he is "hot" or relevant right now so ok I guess. I like MGK, he's different, I still have to hear more from him though. Future is cool, he works a lot, and has a different sound so picking him is accurate I suppose. I've only recently been introduced to Don Trip and from what I've heard so far he seems alright, bringing something different. I approve of his pick. Kid Ink is ok, because sometimes when I hear him he's hot, other times he's just nothing, but he's buzzing right now. Roscoe Dash... I thought he was just "T-Pain" for hooks, I'm not sure what to say about him. And, I've heard Iggy Azalea's name, I have too look her up and see what she's about.
Entertainment: Erykah Badu Banned From Malaysia For 'Offensive' Tattoo
Sports: All-Star Game In New York
There are talks that the refurbished Madison Square Garden will be hosting the 2015 All-Star Game. All-Star Game in NYC, that would be huge.
Sports: No Timetable For Odom's Return To The Mavs
If they do get rid of him, I wouldn't blame him. Being a professional basketball player, after being traded from the Lakers, Lamar acting every way but professional. And, months after the trade happened he still isn't producing as he should.
Sports: Derrick Rose -___-
Apparently, people were surprised that Rose wasn't one of the starters dancing during the All-Star Game Intros. It's Derrick Rose... enough said. How many times has Rose even smiled before. Not too many. One of the things I've always commented on it doesn't seem as if Rose doesn't have a personality at all. If he would of started dancing and actually looked like he was having a good time and wasn't being forced to play by an overbearing father or something, that would of been a surprise. But, at the end of the day, he's a great basketball player, not a singer. It was the All-Star Game, not the Grammys, if he doesn't have a sense of humor that's ok. I guess...
Entertainment: Terrell Owens... FAIL
Things just keept worse for TO. He is is about to lose two Dallas condominiums to foreclosure despite having made at least $80 million during his playing days in the NFL. Reports are saying that Owens is "delinquent" on a $360,000 loan from JPMorgan Chase for one condo, and on a $295,920 loan from Deutsche Bank on the second one. Both condos, a couple of blocks apart will go up for auction March 6th. Owens fortune has been lost due to bad investments and high child support payments.
Music: Big Sean On His New Album
When asked about his upcoming sophomore and what differences will his fans see in his two albums, the young rapper had a lot to say.
Monday, 27 February 2012
Entertainment: Drake Addresses Issues With Ludacris, Future, And Pusha T
These past couple of months a lot of people have been taking shots at Drake for various reasons. One of the more popular beefs, was with Common, which has sense been squashed. However, as for the issues with rappers,Ludacris, Pusha T, and Future, things aren't exactly settled. But, when asked about the artists Drake shared how he isn't letting anything bring him down.
“I’ve got no issues with him,” he says of Future, who was upset that Drake didn’t appear in his video, “Tony Montana.” “I’m happy I got on the song.” Pusha T, who once cryptically rhymed that, “the swag doesn’t match the sweaters,” gets off easy, too. “I’ve been really open about my love for the Clipse,” he says. “I don’t know, maybe that guy is bored.” Ludacris, who was accused of stealing Big Sean and Drake’s hashtag flow, also receives a halfhearted smack down, “That’s a case of someone trying to use my marketing money to get things going again for themselves. That didn’t affect my day, my month, my year. I didn’t take any of that seriously.”
Technology: iPad 3 Price?
The unverified document details the upcoming iPad 3's pricing. If this is factual, the "3" would be $70-$80 pricier than the "2". Apple is believed to be unveiling the new product on March 7th.
News: High School Shooting In Ohio
Chardon High School is in mourning today. A gunman entered the cafeteria during breakfast time and opened fire. "It seemed like he was aiming at a group of students", whoever he was aiming at he hit 5 students. 2 of those students are in critical condition, 1 is listed in serious condition, and the other sadly died. The suspect then fled out the building only to give himself up to a teacher. The identity of the suspect is being withheld because he is a junior but it is to said that he was bullied.
Sports: Orlando Magic Pursuing Nash
The Orland Magic are very interested in the veteran 2-time MVP Steve Nash; who is in his last contract with the Phoenix Suns. The Magic are trying to do anything to keep their star center, Dwight Howard, in Orland. But, I doubt that Nash, who isn't the same Nash from 2005 when he won the MVP, will be enough to sway Howard to stay.
Entertainment: Jim Jones Arrested... Again
Three days after being maced and arrested by cops at the Foxwood Casino in Connecticut, Jim Jones was arrested again for driving with a suspended license.
SMH
