Friday, February 13, 2015

NYT Writer David Carr Dies at 58 - Tributes and Quotes

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New York Times columnist and writer David Carr has died yesterday at the age of 58. Some of his fans and colleagues have been sharing their favorite quotes from his writing and memoir, and also from the many speeches he gave to upcoming journalists in his Media Equation column for the New York paper.

In his memoir titled, The Night of the Gun, David Carr confessed to having struggled with drug abuse, and revealed how he was able to overcome his addiction and grow into a loving family man. He is survived by wife Jill Rooney Carr and three children. Many have said they will miss him and his honest, witty humor. May his soul rest in peace.

Beckyonce - 'Single Loser : Put A Beck On It' Mash-up Surfaces - Listen

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A mashup of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" and Beck's "Loser" has just surfaced online, and people are loving it! I'd never heard of Beck before the Grammys incident with Kanye last week, and I'm guessing I'm not alone. So maybe he needs to thank Kanye? Now, not only do I know who he is, with this mashup, I'm hearing his music in a new way that makes me wanna listen to more.

So about the mash-up, it is supposed to put a stop to the question that has been raging since Sunday. Who's better: Beyonce or Beck? A New Jersey producer, who calls himself "Beckyonce Knowles-Hansen", tells ABC he wants everyone to make peace with this mashup of both artists' arguably most famous songs. Find out who he prefers, what he thinks of Kanye, and listen to the music below..

Drake Drops New Album - If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late

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With no fanfare or prior publicity, Drake dropped his latest album just before midnight on Friday, February 13. The 28-year-old rapper tweeted a link to iTunes, and it turned out to be for his new album If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. A very apt title if you think about it. Of course, social media instantly went into a meltdown

The new album features 17 new songs, some of which have already been debuted on his Soundcloud page. Some of his tracks are collaborations with artists such as Lil Wayne and Travi$ Scott.

The release of the album comes hours after Drake dropped a new 14-minute short film, Jungle, which featured two short snippets of his new music. See the album listing below...

North West Cries So Much, Kim Kardashian Has To Take Her From Kanye's NYFW Show

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Kanye West had a show for his Adidas line yesterday at the on-going Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, and a ton of huge stars in music, fashion and entertainment showed up to support him. At the event was Kanye's wife Kim Kardashian and their daughter North West, also known as theMost Important Toddler In Fashion.

Unfortunately, Nori was not as sedate as she was at the Paris Fashion Week. The 19-month-old cried so much during the show that Kim had to carry her out so as not to disturb other patrons. However, Nori also had  a good time before then, hobnobbing with huge superstars including Beyonce, Jay Z, Anna Wintour, Rihanna, Big Sean, Diddy Combs, and Cassie. More pics below...

Controversy as Facebook Deletes Photo of Mothers Breastfeeding Their Children

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The above group portrait of nude mothers breastfeeding their children was posted on Facebook by professional photographer Jade Beall recently. Unfortunately, the social networking site took it down after men complained it was obscene, according to Jade. She told Cosmopolitan that she understands Facebook's anti-nipple policy, but sees the censorship as a larger overall issue.

If Your Friend's Partner is Cheating - To Tell Or Not to Tell…

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Will you tell a friend that her man was unfaithful, will you tell if it is the woman that is cheating? Have you ever done it in the past, and how did it go? How easy is it being the bearer of bad news?

These questions and more is treated on this week’s episode of Toke Moments, as media personality Toke Makinwa talks about whether it is better or not to tell your friend about a cheating partner.

Valentine's Day 101 - How To Have The Perfect Valentine [Infographic]

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Valentine's day is almost upon us and some people are yet to get their act together and set up something for themselves and their loved ones. Well, if you've come here by searching for what to do on Valentine's Day, you're at the right place. This infographic gives you all the basics of planning the most memorable lover's day of your dreams. Check it out!

Be My Val: 5 Craziest Valentine's Day Gift Ideas To Wow Your Sweetheart

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By Chinelo Ngene

Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year giving couples the chance to jet off to a romantic destination close by like Calabar, Nigeria, or Labadi Beach, Ghana for a quick weekend exploring nature or sunbathing at the beach. Much more than just a day, Valentine gives friends and lovers the chance to go the distance for those they care about.

If you’re still wondering what to do or where to go this Valentine season, below is a list of gifts and treats for the fun and crazy guy or girl who deserves a rockin’ Valentine’s Day

Rapist Assaults Woman at Knife-Point Forcing Boyfriend To Remain In The Bed

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54 year old Tilfert Vaughn, was arrested this past Sunday Feb. 8th after breaking into the Phoenix home of a woman he’d seen at a bar and raping her at knifepoint while her boyfriend lay next to her, according to a report by AZ Central.

The woman's 30-year-old boyfriend woke up when Vaughn got in bed, and as the man struggled, his fingers came into contact with Vaughn's knife, causing deep wounds, reports show. Investigators said the knife wounds on the man were deep enough to require surgery to repair the nerve damage he suffered.

Couple Love - Vincent Enyema Shares Throwback Picture With Wife

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Vincent Enyeama shared the above throwback photo with his wife of over 10 years. The Super Eagles goal keeper gushed over the photo of himself and his wife taken in 2004, captioning it with;

"She has always been and she will always be.#tbt.so happy to have been this lucky."

The couple are blessed with three children. See their photos HERE.