Saturday, December 17, 2016
Taylor Swift, Zayn, Kid Cudi & More Are Spotify Editors" Picks on New Music Friday
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Every week, Spotify updates their "New Music Friday" playlist, featuring 50 of the freshest new tracks hitting the service that week.
On the heels ofBillboard"s partnership with the streaming giant, we"ll be tapping Spotify"s editors to sift through the soon-to-be-hits and highlight the best of the bunch.
Check out the picks and listen to the entire "New Music Friday" playlist below.
Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik - "I Don"t Wanna Live Forever"
As 2016 creeps closer to an end,Taylor SwiftandZayn Malikare reminding us that this year isn"t over quite yet, with plenty of incredible music still to come. The unlikely duo"s new collaboration, "I Don"t Want To Live Forever" tops this week"s #SpotifyNMF, with the pair joining forces to bless the forthcoming Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. With both powerhouse vocalists trading verses, the song takes a turn for the dramatic and passionate, painting an emotional story of a less-than-picture-perfect romance. The track came together through several twists of fate, with Malik"s girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid, helping to connect the dots thanks to her friendship with the superstar singer. Penned by Jack Antonoff, the picturesque ballad comes to life over soft production, making for a solid and sound duet that beautifully weaves together Zayn"s impressively wide vocal range with Swift"s piercingly sweet and signature voice.
Coldplay - "Everglow" - Live from Spotify London
Coldplay recently made magic at Spotify London, crafting a deliciously unique collection of stripped-back live recordings capable of winning over new fans and reminding day one supporters exactly why the British rock group has been at the top of the game for the past two decades. For the special Spotify session, the alternative rock quartet expertly revisits the depths of their extensive catalog, performing celebrated tracks such as "Viva La Vida," "Yellow" and "Adventures of a Lifetime." As exemplified on their live take of "Everglow," throughout the five track collection, Coldplay breathes new life into each, highlighting their talents as veteran musicians who have long honed their gift for both captivating and connecting with a diverse audience.
Kid Cudi - "Swim In The Light"
Today, we find ourselves discovering a new hero in Kid Cudi. Through 86 minutes of original music, in the form of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin", the Grammy Award-winning recording artist evolves right in front of our eyes, taking us through the depths of his genius with an intimacy and boldness we can"t help but feel grateful for. The album arrives following his publicly addressing his private battle with depression and suicidal urges, with the Cleveland native voluntarily checking himself into a rehab facility earlier this fall. As exemplified through his new 18-track collection, this project"s lyrical content is immensely personal, honest and unfiltered. Through stylistic, auto-tuned vocals, Kid Cudi takes us on an emotionally raw journey accented by dark, looming production, intentionally divvied up into four acts, with each tackling various themes with artistic and passionate intention. On "Swim In The Light," Kid Cudi pours his soul out, diving deep into waters that navigate the importance of finding light, even in the darkest of times. through kid Cudi"s heartfelt expression, we are reminded once again that music truly is therapy.
Yo Gotti - "Castro" featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo, 2 Chainz
Yo Gotti is ringing in the New Year with the best kind of swag: a shiny new record deal. Pairing the exciting announcement he"s signed with Roc Nation with a new track, the rapper makes a strong re-introduction with a star-studded assist featuring Kanye West, Big Sean, Quavo and 2 Chainz. Such a posse cut is as rare as it is epic, solidifying the 35-year-old emcee"s place as a force to be reckoned with. With over fifteen years in the game, Yo Gotti is ready to take what"s his and soak up the spotlight he deserves, apologizing for nothing along the way. On "Castro," each rap heavyweight joins forces for the second time in their careers, flexing in a unique fashion by way of comparing themselves to the late Fidel Castro.
Muscadine Bloodline - "WD-40"
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Muscadine Bloodline is continuing to make their incredible talents known, with the release of their new single "WD-40" unapologetically upping the ante the Alabama duo has got next. This week, members Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster celebrated their first year milestone creating and performing music together as Muscadine Bloodline. The multitude of success the group has achieved following their relocation to Nashville and in such a short time span is undeniably impressive, helping to build anticipation for their first official project. Despite only having three singles recorded, the duo found themselves capturing the attention and interest of critically acclaimed songwriter, Luke Laird, who was quick to reach out to the group regarding the life-changing possibility of working together. "I was driving to my studio at Creative Nation one morning when I first heard Muscadine Bloodline on my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist," Laird recalls. "I was immediately captivated by their songs and artistry and messaged them. We totally hit it off and the next thing you know, we were in the studio recording "WD-40" and their upcoming EP." While the rest was history, technically, Muscadine Bloodline"s future is looking bright as ever, with the trailblazing country scene theirs for the taking in 2017.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/taylor-swift-zayn-kid-cudi-more-spotify-editors-210950653.html
Lil Soulja Slim Bans Soulja Boy From Louisiana - Exclusive Hip Hop ...
Soulja Boy Own Fans Take Responsibility for Reporting Him to the Cops.. "For his Own Safety"
(AllHipHop News) It has been a rough week for Soulja Boy.
The Crank That performer was arrested for a probation violation.
Then the week ends with Lil Soulja Slim airing out his issues with Soulja Boy.
Lil Soulja spoke with DJ Smallz about Soulja Boy allegedly biting the album title of the late Soulja Slims Soulja 4 Life for the Real Soulja 4 Life album.
I actually spoke with Soulja Boy. He explained himself, but it didnt make sense to me as he was explaining himself, said Lil Soulja concerning a conversation about his fathers LP title.
He added, To me, it perfectly looked like he stepped on his legacy on purpose. Thats why Soulja Boy cant come back to New Orleans, the state of Louisiana period.
This real street. You not even living like that. You not cut like that to be talking about you a real Soulja for Life, period, Lil Soulja Slim continued. Soulja come from out our project. Theres real souljas in our project. People that died for it on the line. You see what Im saying? We really take it personal. Its not a game for us.
According to Lil Soulja Slim, the only way soulja boy can return to Louisiana is by paying him.
Youre making money off of it. You put it on iTunes. Thats your album. Cut me a check, said Lil Soulja.
Source: http://allhiphop.com/2016/12/16/lil-soulja-slim-talks-louisiana-no-fly-zone-against-soulja-boy-video/
Mark Hunt on Brock Lesnar"s suspension from NAC: "It"s not harsh enough"
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Mark Hunt isn"t too impressed with the punishment the Nevada Athletic Commission gave Brock Lesnar.
On Thursday, the NAC officially suspended Lesnar for one year and fined him $250,000 for failing a drug test before his UFC 200 fight against Hunt and one afterwards, as well.
"It"s not harsh enough considering he gets the same [punishment] as Jon Jones and Jones didn"t fight," Hunt said. "Would that penalty have sufficed if I had died or been maimed?"
Lesnar first tested positive for the anti-estrogenic agent Hydroxy-clomiphene in an out-of-competition United States Anti-Doping Agency drug test on June 28, and then another in-competition test the day of the event on July 9.
Jones, who was pulled from the card just three days before, was also given a one-year suspension by the NAC but was not fined. He tested positive for two banned substances, Hydroxy-clomiphene, as well the Letrozole metabolite, an aromatase inhibitor, prior to UFC 200.
Hunt, whose loss to Lesnar has now been turned into a no-contest, retained a lawyer in August. He wants clauses put in his contract that will protect him in the event a future opponent tests positive for any banned substances, however, the UFC, according to Hunt, isn"t keen on implementing his demands.
"I want compensation for whats happened and I want a change," Hunt said last month on The MMA Hour. "Either that or release me from my contract.
"Like I said, if youre not going to make it an even playing field or a fair go, youre not going to put a clause in my contract that says that makes me a feel a bit more better, well then why should IIm already in a contract I cant get out of."
So now that Lesnar has finally received his punishment, Hunt says he"ll let his lawyer handle the UFC. He"s hopeful they"ll meet his demands but is willing to continue to sit out if not.
Hunt says he"s already missed out on three fight offers since his July fight against Lesnar.
"I am still waiting on UFC," he said. "Will they allow my clause or [will] we get into a lawsuit so the whole world can watch?"
source: http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/16/13987730/mark-hunt-on-brock-lesnars-suspension-from-nac-its-not-harsh-enough
Is Netflix"s "The OA" This Year"s "Making a Murderer"?
The OA | Clip: "The Scientist" | Netflix
Netflix dropped a mysterious new series today, The OA, and you can binge it all now. If this is the first youre hearing of it, youre not alone. The trailer seeped onto the internet just a few days ago to pique interest, but whats even more interesting, is that this could be the streaming platforms end of year breakout show.
Perhaps you remember this time last year you were glued to your screen, piecing together the details, and wondering if Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey were really innocent or guilty. Making a Murderer took over your holiday time off and the internet as a whole, as viewers clamored to share their theories and discuss details of the case with friends and strangers. Like the Serial podcast before it, no one saw the phenomenon coming, but it was all-consuming for sure.
With The OAs arrival today, we couldnt help but wonder if this series just might be 2016s Making a Murder a surprise binge-watch that viewers cant stop talking about. Now, the two are certainly very different. Making a Murderer is a true crime documentary series following very real events. The OA is a fiction drama series starring Brit Marling as a blind woman who was missing for 7 years, only to return to her town with full vision. But here are three theories about why this show in particular could follow in very similar footsteps as last years must-watch binge-watch.
The Mystery
The fact that we didnt have a countdown for The OA, or really any information at all until earlier this week, made a lot of us scratch our heads. What IS this new series? It seemingly came out of nowhere. One of the most appealing parts about Making a Murderer was that viewers felt they stumbled upon something they were never expecting to see. We all love discovering new things! There was no build-up, no expectations, and therefore, no pressure on the series. Viewers got to feel delightfully surprised by how invested they became on something they only recently knew existed. The lack of roll-out could help The OA find an audience willing to take a risk on something new and intriguing.
The Timing
Tis the season to get your binge on. As we drag ourselves through the last days of 2016, many people have taken time off to be with family, or in other words, watch something by themselves on their computer. Hey, maybe you actually do your binge-watching as a family gathered on the couch thats great too! The OA seems to have something for everyone, so this might be the perfect show for a group to partake in. But theres no doubt that releasing your show, a full series at once around the holidays, ensures that people will have time to actually get their eyeballs on it and stay on it. If you dont have to get up for work in the morning, who will possibly stop you from pressing pause after the clock passes midnight? Stay up as late as you need to, in order to get the answers.The Questions, Theories, and Thoughts
Ah yes, the answers. Even with what little information we have about The OA, its certainly a show, not unlike Netflixs other breakout hit this year, Stranger Things, that will raise questions, theories, and thoughts throughout its storytelling. Even if you dont watch all 8 episodes at one time, youll want to discuss what youve seen with other people either those next to you on the couch, or those easily available in your social media timelines. Sometimes the best thing about a show is how much we want to talk about it. while vulture is loving the oa and Uproxx is not, viewers will decide for themselves how deep they want to dive to figure out this shows secrets.
The OA is poised to be yet another hit for Netflix in 2016, as well as the talk of your holiday gathering. Get on it now to see what the lack of fuss is all about.
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Source: http://decider.com/2016/12/16/is-netflixs-the-oa-this-years-making-a-murderer/
Friday, December 16, 2016
Sheriff Joe Arpaio: 5-year investigation proves Obama birth certificate is fake
GUILTY!! Obama"s Birth Certificate Is Forged
Sheriff Joe Arpaio says a new video analysis shows that parts of Obama"s birth certificate were copied from another certificate. Arpaio says he will turn this new evidence over to the feds. David Wallace/azcentral.com
President Barack Obama produced the birth certificate document in 2011 to quell the "birther" controversy.
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks during a press conference in Phoenix on Dec. 15, 2016, about an investigation into President Barack Obama"s birth certificate.(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)
It was a presentation hyped by a tantalizinglybrief media notification more than 24 hours earlier: On Thursday afternoon, it said, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio would present the newest revelations in an investigation into President Barack Obamas birth certificate.
At 4 p.m. sharp, Arpaio and a member of his Sheriff"s Office"s Cold Case Possehad a message for the 40-odd journalists in attendance: You were wrong.
Arpaio and his aides announced that a five-year probe had proved that Obamas birth certificate from Hawaii in 1961was, in fact, a forgery.
The news conference opened with a spokesman criticizing members of the media for critical coverage of the investigation. He then turned the stage over to Arpaio, who said he hoped to enlighten the public with information on this fake, fake birth certificate.
Arpaio insisted that the investigation was not linked to his legal conflicts with the Obama administration; it was about the allegation of a forged document.
Think of it. We were trying to clear the president, he said, adding,It didnt work out that way.
Arpaio said he planned on turning over the information to the federal government this month.
The bulk of the hourlong news conference belonged to Mike Zullo, a posse member,who launched into a 50-minute presentationon the documents 9 points of forgery.
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Last SlideNext SlideIn exacting detail, Zullo explained how a careful analysis of the documents typed letters and words, as well as the angles of the date stamps, proved the forgery.
According to the theory, the birth certificate presented to the public was created after copying and pasting information from the legitimate birth certificate of a woman born in Hawaii.An accompanying video simulated how the text would have been moved.
Zullo repeatedly stressed that the theory was supported by two experts on two separate continents. He said the investigators analyzed nine Hawaii birth certificates, and that one of them, belonging to a woman named Johanna AhNee, was the source of the copied text.
Zullos presentation did not clarify how the investigation led to AhNee or how they came into possession of her birth certificate.
Zullo and Arpaio declined to take questions after the press conference.
Reached by The Arizona Republic shortly afterward, Zullo said he obtained AhNees birth certificate from a man named Jerome Corsi, who had authored a book on the matter.
Zullo said he was unclear what led Corsi to AhNee in the first place.
I have to be honest with you, thats a really good question, he said. Because either thats an unbelievable coincidence, or theres something else going on.
The event drew an audience of mostly oldersupporters, many of whom would cheer or nod their heads at various points.
About half were members of the Surprise Tea Party, said Kimberly Christensen, an attendee who is herself a member. The Surprise Tea Party is credited for bringing the issue to Arpaios attention years ago.
"Birther" movementMarch 2011 Donald Trump begins questioning President Barack Obamas birth
April 2011 Rep. Carl Seel and Tea Party Patriot members meet with Trump in New York
April 2011 Obama releases his long-form birth certificate on the White House website
August 2011 Surprise Tea Party Patriots ask Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio to investigate birth certificate
March 2012 Brian Reilly, who initiated Arpaio investigation, asks Secretary of State Ken Bennett to verify birth certificate with Hawaii
March 2012 Arpaio holds news conference; says he believes birth certificate is fraud
April 2012 Reilly joins the Cold Case Posse investigating the birth certificate
May 2012 Posse members and an MCSO deputy travel to Hawaii for nine days
May 2012 Bennett receives verification of birth certificate from Hawaii
June 2012 Reilly resigns from Cold Case Posse
July 2012 Arpaio holds second news conference; suggests investigation at standstill
Oct. 2013 Arpaio is told of hacker who purportedly had data belonging to hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents; also told of possible birth certificate tie
Dec. 2013 Mike Zullo, head of Cold Case Posse, promises radio host in Florida universe-shattering information on case
Nov. 2014 Experts consulted by sheriffs office say Montgomerys data is junk
April 2015 Montgomery hiring becomes subject of federal court hearing; Arpaio admits Montgomery data was worthless
July 2015 Zullo, on WND website, says universe-shattering information still forthcoming
Sept. 2016 Trump says he believes Obama was born in the United States; Arpaio says his investigation continues
Christensen said she was satisfied with the amount of information that was presented Thursday. She said others have asked why she hadnt dropped the issue long ago.
It saddens my heart to talk to other American citizens saying, Who cares? she said.
Arpaio, Trump oncealigned on "birther" issueArpaio"s focus onthe outgoing president has spanned several years. Obama was a favorite subject in Arpaio"s fundraiser emails, speeches and campaign ads, and the president was blamed for the lawman"s civil-rights-related legal battles.
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Arpaio"s persistence on the "birther" issuehas outlived that of many other once-fervent supporters.
President-elect Donald Trump had been a leader of the movementtoprove Obama was not a natural-born citizen and was therefore not eligible for the nation"s highest office. After years of persistent questioning seen by many as racially motivated the president produced his long-form birth certificate in April 2011.
In September, Trump, then the Republican presidential nominee, announced he was dropping the issue.
Obama responded in a speech to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation: I dont know about you guys, but I am so relieved that the whole birther thing is over. I mean, ISIL, North Korea, poverty, climate change none of those things weighed on my mind like the validity of my birth certificate.
Probe launched by posse membersThe Sheriff"s Office"s own "birther" investigation dates to August 2011, months after the White House website posted an image of Obama"s birth certificate. The probe was led by the Sheriff"s Office"s Cold Case Posse, a non-profit arm of the office made up of often-retired volunteers.
Thursday"s news conference recalled two other "birther" news conferencesfrom 2012.
At those events, no one explicitly claimed the birth certificate was a fake.They were instead fueled byinnuendo, the suspicions of volunteers,and a throng of impassioned tea-party supporters.
In March 2012, Zullo spent 50 minutes walking the media through what he said were irregularities in the White House"s posted document.
Zullo had a repeat performance in July of that year, when he explained the investigators" findings after a 10-day trip to Hawaii. At that event, Zullo said investigators located a 95-year-old woman who might have written coding on the copy of Obama"s birth certificate. That woman, Zullo said, later told a fake reporter that the numbers on Obama"s birth certificate were inconsistent with the time and place of his birth.
Zulllo has surfaced in more recent Arpaio controversies as well. He was one of the key figures in what"s known as the "Seattle Operation" a pet project of Arpaio"s that became a focal point during the sheriff"s contempt-of-court hearings last year.
Zullos task was to keep an eye on a computer programmer named Dennis Montgomery, who had told Arpaio he could prove the federal government had hacked into the bank accounts of thousands of Maricopa County residents.
Montgomerys work soon seemed to stray from that mission, however. In reports provided to the Sheriffs Office, Montgomery presents a web of conspiracies involving a federal judge presiding over a racial-profiling case against Arpaio, along with Eric Holder and various other federal officials. Arpaios critics said the operation was a thinly veiled attempt to undermine a judge who had ruled unfavorably against the sheriff.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Are All Smiles While Reuniting for Daughter Katherine"s 27th Birthday
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver Courtesy of Katherine Schwarzenegger/Instagram
Say cake, er, cheese! Arnold Schwarzenegger and his estranged wife, Maria Shriver, reunited on Tuesday, December 13, to celebrate their daughter Katherines birthday, and looked happier than ever.
PHOTOS: Famous Celebrity Families"This is 27!" the birthday girl captioned a family photo on Instagram with her two parents and her younger siblings Christina, 25, and Patrick, 23. "Thank you to my amazing family and my fabulous friends for making this birthday one for the books! Christopher you were missed. 27 is going to be my best year yet!"
Missing from the family photo op was the pairs youngest son, 19-year-old Christopher.
PHOTOS: Biggest Celebrity Cheating Scandals Ever!Schwarzenegger and Shriver called it quits on their marriage after 25 years in 2011 after the former governor of California"s shocking affair with their longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena, became public. (Schwarzenegger fathered son Joseph, 19, with Baena.)
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Trump Could Be a Guest Adviser on Apprentice Tyra Banks Puts Makeup on Carson Kressley on "Celebrity Apprentice" Arnold Schwarzenegger: I Would Have Run for President if I CouldDuring an interview with Howard Stern in July, the Terminator actor, who is replacing Donald Trump as host of The Apprentice, talked candidly about his mistakes and failed marriage.
"This was without a doubt the biggest setback and the biggest failure [in my life]," schwarzenegger said while recalling their split. "Not only failure, but you really feel like, "I"m to blame for it. It was me that screwed up," and you can"t point the finger at anyone else."
Failed marriage aside, the two who have yet to formally divorce five years after separating have been co-parenting their children together since.
In May they celebrated Patricks graduation from USC, and in July they rang in Schwarzeneggers 69th birthday together.
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Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-maria-shriver-reunite-for-daughters-birthday-w456053
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