McLaren Sports Series

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The newly named McLaren Sports Series will consist of not one, but three new models when it is officially unveiled in April.

Speaking at the Geneva Motor Show, Mclaren’s CEO Mike Flewitt described the new model as a “game changer” and said: “When people see that car I think they’re going to be absolutely astonished at what we’ve done.”

The British car company has proven that it can build vehicles that can compete with Ferrari in terms of performance, styling and exclusivity, but the premium sportscar market, currently dominated by the Porsche 911, could prove much more challenging.

As such, the new car will be offered in three varieties — as a hard top, a convertible and as a slightly less powerful cruiser for those clients that want something that they can drive every day.

It will also be the only car in the segment built from lightweight carbon fiber and to offer a mid-mounted V8 engine.

The car will go on sale in October following its official unveiling at the New York International Autoshow on April 3, and prices are expected to start at $150,000.

Kendrick Lamar (@KendrickLamar) Cover Of Rolling Stone Magazine

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Kendrick Lamar will graces the cover for Rolling Stone‘s March 2015 issue and also sat down with them for an interview. Kendrick talked about his new project, which he says is “honest, fearful and unapologetic”. While he would not open up about the meaning of the title, he does say that it “will be taught in college courses someday”. He goes on to say:

“You take a black kid out of Compton and put him in the limelight, and you find answers about yourself you never knew you were searching for. There’s some stuff in there, man. It’s a roller coaster. It builds.”

Pebble Time is the Highest Grossing Kickstarter Ever…..ThisismotionTV

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The Pebble Time has now superseded the Coolest Cooler to become the most funded project in Kickstarter history, raising more than $14.5 million and counting with 24 days left until the campaign comes to a halt. New contributors to the project were likely instigated by the smart watchmaker’s announcement that a new version of the Pebble Time will come in a steel edition – called the Pebble Time Steel – which boasts a 10-day battery life, stainless steel face, scratch-proof lens and support for premium leather and stainless steel watchbands with sensors built into them.

Additionally, each Pebble Time features a new color e-paper display and microphone for responding to notifications. Even with the new technology the brand has been able to maintain water resistance so you can still swim or surf while wearing it, although they don’t recommend submerging the smartwatch.

Giuseppe Zanotti Spring/Summer 2015 Collection Part II

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With Spring approaching within a couple of weeks (lets hope the weather agrees with us) it is time to start getting your summer wardrobes together. I can see this collection on the feet of some of your faves. Of course we have spotted Amber Rose, Toya Wright, Beyonce and more wearing the collection with more being added to the list.

Lets check out more heels that have been added to the collection below:

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Satin and Crystal Embellished Sandals

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Goldtone Coral Python Sandal

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Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Mules

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Giuseppe Zanotti Embellished Mules

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Giuseppe Zanotti Coline Flower Heel

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Giuseppe Goldtone Studded Suede Cork Platform Sandals
Thoughts on the part II of Giuseppe Zanotti’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection?

Mayweather Vs Pacquiao set for May 2

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At long last, pound-for-pound greats Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will finally fight.

Yes, the fight that looms as one of the most anticipated in boxing history is finally on.

For more than five years sports fans have clamored for a summit meeting between the two best fighters in the world and after various failed negotiations — and a protracted and difficult effort to make the fight in recent months — they will get it on May 2 to unify their welterweight world titles at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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The showdown is a lock to be the richest in boxing history and will, barring a draw, settle the issue that has been debated for years: Who is the No. 1 fighter in boxing and who is the king of their era?

Mayweather made the announcement on Friday afternoon on a social media platform called Shots, of which he is an investor.

Many involved expected the announcement to come on Thursday but Mayweather was upset because Top Rank, Pacquiao’s promoter, was leaking word of the impending announcement and he wanted it to be a surprise.

According those familiar with the agreement, the contract Mayweather signed for the fight gave him the right to be the one to announce the fight, even though he was obligated to notify Top Rank of when he would do it. On Friday afternoon, Top Rank was notified and Mayweather made the announcement about an hour later.

Although he announced it on Friday the deal had been done for a couple of days with both sides having signed the paperwork. Contracts were also signed by broadcasters HBO and Showtime, who will team for a historic joint pay-per-view.

Christian Louboutin Tribalou Handbag Collection

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Christian Louboutin is nurturing its tribal instinct with the launch of the Tribalou Collection. The trendy line up comprises of footwear and handbags designed to be not just wearable and usable but desirable too.

And if sporting a casual haversack is your style then the Parisian designer has rolled out the Aliosha Tribalou Backpack just for you. For $2,295, the Aliosha is shaped to pack in your daily necessities in chic manner. Fitted with multiple pockets along with spacious interior, it holds the stuff neatly on the go. With this season’s fascinating multicoloured tribal pattern, you can bring a cool tribal influence to your contemporary wardrobe.

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9 groundbreaking black poets who revolutionized the written word

1. Gil Scott-Heron

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2. Audre Lorde

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3. Robert Hayden

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4. Gwendolyn Brooks

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5. Maya Angelou

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6. Amiri Baraka

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7. Nikki Giovanni

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8. Rita Dove

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9. Langston Hughes

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If we’re to believe Plato, poetry is nearer to truth than history.

That saying certainly holds for groundbreaking black poets like Langston Hughes, who wrote unapologetically about the world through the eyes of a black artist.

SEE ALSO: 7 pioneering black artists who shaped modern music

Numerous black poets have made waves in the literary world, from Gwendolyn Brooks, who in 1950 became the first black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize, to Maya Angelou, one of the foremost poets of the 20th century. Writers like Gil Scott-Heron and Amiri Baraka electrified the written word with their sociopolitical statements, while Audre Lorde and Nikki Giovanni wrote radical lines that addressed sexism and racism.

These are just a few of the pioneering black poets who forged ahead, paving the way for writers that came after them. While this isn’t an exhaustive list by any means, these are nine poets you shouldn’t go any longer without reading.

This Black History Month, take time to appreciate their work with these selections from classic poems.

Taraji P. Henson On The Cover Of UPTOWN

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Taraji P. Henson covers the latest issue of UPTOWN. In the interview, The Empire star talks race in Hollywood, her role as “Cookie Lyons.

On Her Future Success: “I’ve come a long way from ‘Aye, that’s that girl from Baby Boy’ to now people know how to pronounce my name. But I’m just scratching the surface. For whatever reason, God gave me this life, and I’m not gon’ fuck it up.”

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Muhammad Ali Signs Sponsorship Deal With Under Armour…..ThisismotionTV

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The greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali has inked a multi-year deal with American sportswear brand Under Armour.

The Baltimore-based brand will be launching an apparel line featuring images of the boxing legend and some of his most memorable quotes. The partnership will feature Ali in some of the brand’s upcoming marketing campaigns and opens a new lane for the Under Armour. Terms on the sponsorship have not been released, but this is the second sponsorship Under Armour annuces after signing NBA superstar Stephen Curry to a multi-year deal.

A History Of Flight – Air Jordan x Bleacher Report

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An animated History of Nike’s Air Jordan Shoes, 1984-2015.

Relive the Air Jordan collection through the years as a part of Bleacher Report’s #MJAllDay project.

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Jerome Kersey dies at 52 He will be missed Gone to soon!!!! ThisismotionTV

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Jerome Kersey, a fan favorite during his decade-plus career with the Portland Trail Blazersand a veteran of 17 NBA seasons, died Wednesday. He was 52.

The Trail Blazers confirmed that Kersey had died, but didn’t provide details. According to The Oregonian, Kersey, a team ambassador, spoke to high school students in Portland on Tuesday with fellow former Blazers Terry Porter and Brian Grant in celebration of Black History Month.

Kersey, a 6-foot-7 small forward, was a starter on Portland’s 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals teams. He was a second-round draft pick in 1984 and spent his first 11 seasons in Portland, playing alongside the likes of Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, Kiki Vandeweghe and Porter. Kersey played for five other NBA teams, winning a championship with San Antonio in 1999. He retired from the NBA in 2001.

“It is so sad,” Drexler told Comcast Sports Northwest upon hearing the news. “It is a huge loss for the Portland community. He was the greatest guy, the nicest friend, teammate and brother. He was loved by everyone. We will all miss him. He just cared so much. This is unbelievable.”

At the time of his retirement, Kersey ranked second on the Blazers’ all-time list in games played (831) and rebounds (5,078), and third in blocked shots (621) and steals (1,059). All told, he played in 1,153 NBA games for Portland, Golden State, the Lakers, Seattle, San Antonio and Milwaukee, averaging 10.3 points and 5.5 rebounds.

Prior to his NBA career, Kersey was a two-time National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II All-American at Longwood College, where he was a four-year starter.

Kersey also coached in the NBA as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks under Porter in 2004-05. Early in his retirement he served as an assistant with the Blazers’ summer league team.

The Blazers franchise lost beloved Hall of Fame coach Dr. Jack Ramsay in 2014 and popular center Kevin Duckworth in 2008. Duckworth was 44 at the time of his death.

57th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners

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In the pre-telecast, Beyoncé won her first two awards of the evening, bringing her total to 19 Grammys. She also becomes the second most honored woman in Grammy history.

After being shut out last year, Kendrick Lamar won his first two Grammys for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for “i.”

See a running list of winners below.

57th Annual Grammy Awards Winners

Best Surround Sound Album: Beyoncé – Beyoncé

Best Music Video: Pharrell Williams – “Happy”

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: A Great Big World with Christina Aguilera – “Say Something”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett – Cheek to Cheek

Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar – “i”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Eminem feat. Rihanna – “The Monster”

Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar – “i”

Best Rap Album: Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP 2

Best Traditional R&B Performance: Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Lalah Hathaway and Malcolm Jamal-Warner – “Jesus Children”

Best R&B Song: Beyoncé feat. Jay Z – “Drunk in Love”

Best Urban Contemporary Album: Pharrell Williams – G I R L

Best R&B Album: Toni Braxton and Babyface – Love, Marriage, & Divorce

Nike Made $80 Million On Sales of Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue

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According to SportScanInfo, Nike made $80 million dollars as a result of selling close to 480,000 pairs of Air Jordan 11 Legend Blue sneakers in an estimated three hour window that coincided with the shoe’s online and in-store release. To put that in perspective, there are businesses in Oregon whose annual sales fail to clear the $80 million mark. Nike has raised the bar yet again with the conclusion of this year’s holiday Jordan 11 release. The anticipation now begins to build for next year’s traditional Jordan 11 holiday drop.

Detroit Pistons waive Josh Smith

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The Detroit Pistons on Monday waived veteran forward Josh Smith, who still had two years and at least $26 million remaining on his contract after this season.

The 29-year-old Smith was averaging 13.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this season.

“Our team has not performed the way we had expected throughout the first third of the season and adjustments need to be made in terms of our focus and direction,” coach and team president Stan Van Gundy said in a statement.

“We are shifting priorities to aggressively develop our younger players while also expanding the roles of other players in the current rotation to improve performance and build for our future. As we expand certain roles, others will be reduced. In fairness to Josh, being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it’s best to give him his freedom to move forward. We have full respect for Josh as a player and a person.”

If Smith clears waivers over the next 48 hours, he will have the right to go elsewhere as a free agent. By choosing to waive Smith now, Detroit will have to pay off what is owed to Smith beyond this season, but the Pistons can reduce the yearly hit to the $5 million range over the next few years with the NBA’s stretch provision.

NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein that the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams that will have interest in Smith when he clears waivers Wednesday.

As ESPN.com reported in both June and July, Sacramento tried to tried for Smith, offering various packages that included the likes of Jason Thompson, Derrick Williams and Carl Landry. The Pistons ultimately resisted all such overtures.

Smith was on pace to be the first NBA player to shoot below 40 percent on field goals and below 50 percent on free-throw attempts while taking at least 12 shots per game, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

The Pistons acquired Smith as a free agent after the 2012-13 season. In 105 games with Detroit, he averaged 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists.

Smith was drafted with the 17th overall selection in the 2004 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

David Banner (@THEREALBANNER) Message to America on Sway in the Morning

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David Banner swings by Sway in the Morning to speak his mind. He has a message to our culture and gives us tips and a probable solution.

“How can black people be held accountable for things they do, when they don’t know what they’re doing.” Says Banner. “We don’t know why we hate ourselves. We don’t know why we’re doing what we do.”

Further more, he suggests to have a strong “Knowledge of self” and tells us to “create our own. Distribute our own, and buy our own.” While comparing ourselves to the “White Supremacy.”

Utah To Unveil the Largest US Ski Resort

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Utah is set to become home to the largest ski resort in the US, with a $50 million injection that will include a high-speed, two-way gondola that connects Park City Mountain Resort and the neighboring slopes of Canyons Resort.

In total, that means that skiers will have access to more than 7,300 acres of terrain.

The project is being called “one of the most ambitious and impactful plans undertaken at any resort in US ski history” by parent company and mountain resort operator Vail Resorts.

If the plan receives regulatory approval, the money would first go towards building an “Interconnect Gondola,” an eight-passenger ride that would start at the base of Park City at Silverlode Lift, going to the Flatiron Lift at Canyons.

Existing lifts would be upgraded to increase passenger capacity and reduce crowding. Money would also go towards expanding and upgrading resort restaurants with increased seating as well as improving maintenance and upgrades to snowmaking equipment.

The project is scheduled to be complete for the 2015-2016 ski season.

Under the new scheme, the unified resort would be named ‘Park City Mountain Resort’ and the Canyons base area renamed ‘Canyons at Park City.’

Robb Report Acquired For $60 Million by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert

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Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has purchased the Robb Report, ending months of negotiations over the 38-year-old magazine for the ultra rich. The billionaire, who made the deal through his Rockbridge Growth Equity, is said to have paid around $60 million for a majority stake in one-magazine company CurtCo Robb Report. The negotiations, which The Post first reported in May, dragged on in part because CurtCo CEO Bill Curtis wanted to run magazine for new owners. The deal will keep Curtis involved as a minority partner and his management team in place. Investment partners, including GE Capital, TD Bank and Western Presidio, have been bought out. “We have been nicely capitalized and our debt has been reduced to a small faction of what it was,” Curtis said in an e-mail to the Malibu, Calif.-based staff. – Read more Via NYPOST

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San Francisco Giants Win 2014 World Series

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The Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to win the World Series at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday night in an action-packed, tense, crackerjack of a ballgame that featured both teams’ managers using their top-end relief pitchers to turn a back-and-forth early outing into a scoreboard replete with zeroes in the late innings.

At the center of it all – at the center of everything this postseason – stood Bumgarner, the 25-year-old from North Carolina who in his five major league seasons already has established himself as one of the great pitchers in postseason history. His numbers this October defy belief – 1.03 ERA in 52 2/3 innings – and Bumgarner saved his finest of his series MVP performance for a five-inning lockdown in Game 7 that earned him a save and his Giants the victory.

Working on just two days’ rest after throwing a four-hit shutout in Game 5, Bumgarner worked his way around a leadoff single to retire the Royals on a swinging strikeout by Lorenzo Cain in his first inning. From there, he cruised: a 1-2-3 frame in the sixth, another in the seventh, and the eighth, and finally the ninth, when he yielded a two-out single to Alex Gordonthat center fielder Gregor Blanco compounded with a two-base error.

With Gordon on third, Salvador Perez popped a two-strike pitch into foul territory. Pablo Sandoval squeezed it for the final out, a capper to one of the most impressive postseason runs in baseball history.

Bumgarner was in the game for as long as he was only because of Giants starter Tim Hudson’s struggles. The starting pitchers lasted a combined five innings, with Giants manager Bruce Bochy yanking Hudson after a shaky 1 2/3 in which he allowed a pair of runs on a Gordon double and an Omar Infante sacrifice fly. It knotted the game at two after a pair of Giants sacrifice flies in the top of the second off Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie staked San Francisco to an early advantage and quieted the decibel-smashing levels of the 40,535-person crowd.

Multiple Fans Shot & Stabbed As Fans Celebrate Giants World Series Win

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Every-time a professional sports team wins a championship you have real fans who just want to celebrate but you also have idiots mixed in the crowd who have other things on their mind.

Last night, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Kansas City Royals in game seven of the World Series, giving the Giants their third championship in five years.

You would think people in the Bay Area would be used to these big celebrations by now, but the big wins also bring out the bad in people.

There were multiple arrests in the streets last night but more importantly multiple people were shot and stabbed during the celebrations.

None of the victims died from their wounds but it just goes to show you there are not many occasions where people come together and truly have a good time without nonsense happening.

Police were being quiet on the details regarding the shootings, but some reports had it as there were people with intentions of robbing possibly drunk fans and when it didn’t go so easily the shots rang out. The shootings that happened during the night did not appear to be connected to each other.

Police were also assaulted by people hurling bottles as they tried to disperse the crowds that had basically taken over parts of the city.

Google Launches Google Fit Android App

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With Android the main competitor for Apple’s operating system, they have now released their own fitness tracker. The app helps you to track your own activity with the aim of becoming more active, aware and motivated. It uses sensors that are already built into your Android phone to automatically detect walking, biking, running, and other exercises. You can set and monitor your fitness goals based on your activity levels, which means not only can you work out how active you are but you can check in on your progress as you work towards those goals. Google Fit is available now on Google Play for devices running Android 4.0,

Jet Magazine Ending Its Run In Print Publications Maybe we need to Buy Jet to keep it in Motion at least til Our Boss CEO Jetson is on the Cover…ThisismotionTV

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According to financialjuneteenth.com the magazine has been hit with a series of financial problems and is expected to announce on Wednesday that it is going the same direction as many other print publications and ending its long run of print editions.

The underlying problem is that true skill of writing is dying because of the Internet. However, the Internet allows publishers to be more efficient and effective at less of an expense. This coupled with the concern of decreasing ad revenues for print publications makes going online seem like a no brainer.

Jet Magazine will offer its content online through subscriptions and offer one print edition per year.