The Boston Globe has reported that LeBron James and long-time business partner and friend Maverick Carter have aligned themselves with Fenway Sports Group as partners which will make them part-owners of the Boston Red Sox franchise. James and Carter will also make history being the group’s first Black partners.
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Cardi B Releases “Up” Official Music Video
Fresh off her hit single “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B comes through once again with yet another hit, “Up.”
Teased via the Bronx-native’s Instagram, Cardi also accompanied the single with an official visual that stayed true to her big budget videos of the past.
Check out the video above and stream “Up” below.
Jeff Bezos Steps Down As Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos has announced his departure from his position as CEO of Amazon where he founded the company 27 years ago.
In a memo to employees, Bezos states that the transition will give him “the time and energy I need to focus on the Day 1 Fund, the Bezos Earth Fund, Blue Origin, The Washington Post, and my other passions.”
Bezos will now take on the role of executive chair and will hand the CEO keys over to chief executive of Amazon Web Services, Andy Jassy. Bezos plans to transition to executive chair in the third quarter (July 1).
The Hasbro NERF Blaster Allows You To Curve Your Shots
Hasbro may have just revolutionized their Nerf Blaster range with the all-new Rival Curve. Just like the name says, this Nerf Blaster lets you curve your shots- a la Angelina Jolie in the movie Wanted.
The Rival Curve will be available in three versions (Flex, Helix and Sideswipe) and the user will be able to control the direction of each shot by twisting the barrel left and right or up and down. This setup is ideal for catching opponents hiding behind corners or objects.
There is no word of a release date, however, the first two models in the Rival Curve blasters (Flex and Sideswipe) are expected to drop in March, while Target stores will exclusively receive The Helix in August.
Bill Gates Now Owns the Largest Farmland in America
Bill Gates has now taken the title for the largest farmland owner in America. Even though his reign as the world’s richest person has been taken by other billionaires such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, Gates seems to have other priorities such as buying up well over 242,000 acres of farmland which spans across 19 states, according to Land Report.
Gates’ started purchasing farmland back in 2014 after already acquiring 100,000 acres and his most recent large purchase was for $171 million on a 14,500 acre tract in Horse Heaven Hills. Louisiana and Arkansas holds the most land for the tech tycoon, combining for a total of 116,998 acres.
MCM Teases Its Upcoming SS21 Campaign
Fashion brand MCM gives us a look at its SS21 lookbook. The collection is filled with bright colors and premium leathers that are consistent with MCM’s aesthetic.
“We wanted to create a collection which celebrates the iconography of our heritage as well as the stories we share from one generation to next, from the pre-digital age to the post-digital era. From graphic patterns & symbols to emoticons & me-mojis, symbols have served as a form of expression and visual language throughout history. For MCM, they highlight our journey from Munich to Berlin, east to west, analogue to digital and past to future. Together, these icons curate a timeless space where anything is possible.”
Dirk Schönberger, Global Creative Officer, MCM
The new MCM collection pays homage to their 45-year heritage of the luxury fashion brand. The Techno Garden drop’s virtual and hyperreal realms shows that the upcoming season will be full of promise.
Purchase the MCM Techno Garden is available in MCM stores and online now.
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Sells For A Modest $22 Million USD
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has been sold for approximately $80 million less than expected at $22 million.
The King of Pop’s Neverland Ranch was changed to Sycamore Valley Ranch by Jackson’s estate and real estate investment trust Colony Capital due to unwarranted legal issues. Seizing the opportunity of the diminished value, billionaire Ron Burkle purchased the property for a low $22 million USD, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
At the height of his musical career, Neverland Ranch became just as popular as Jackson himself. The estate housed a zoo, amusement park, and movie theater. Jackson originally purchased the land for $19.5 million USD and was first listed for sale at $100 million USD in 2015.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Previews The Opening Scene
Warner Bros. has just dropped the opening scene for Wonder Woman 1984 from DC Comics.
The clip flashes back to Diana Prince’s days in Themyscira when she was a child. Fans are able to see how Prince perfected her skills and superhuman strength by participating in games reminiscent of today’s Olympics. The clip flashes to modern day where we see Wonder Woman fighting bad guys and using her Lasso of Truth to deflect bullets.
Colin Kaepernick Teams Up With Ben & Jerry’s For New Flavor
Colin Kaepernick will now be getting his own flavor of ice cream via Ben & Jerry’s. The new flavor, named “Change the Whirled,” will be part of Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy lineup.
Proceeds from the ice cream will go to Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp, which is a program dedicated “to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.”
The new flavor will hit shelves in early 2021.
Pharrell Williams Launches Black Ambition Initiative To Help Black and Latinx Start-Ups
Super producer Pharrell Williams has launched Black Ambition, an initiative to help Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. The main goal of this non-profit venture is to provide entrepreneurs of color with the right tools to succeed in the world of tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-ups.
Accompanying the announcement of Black Ambition, comes the addition of two prize competitions with the first being The Black Ambition HBCU Prize and the second being The Black Ambition Prize. Overall, the competitions will have an end result that will be revealed in one major national event.
A grand prize of $1 million in funding will be awarded as well as nine additional teams will receive other awards for The Black Ambition Prize. Find more information at the Black Ambition website.
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