Showing posts with label Apple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Apple. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

#BBB NEWS| Suge Knight Suing Dr. Dre, Alleges He Hired A Hitman To Kill Him

Let Suge Knight tell it, Dr. Dre wanted out of a contract that would require him to pay Knight 30% of his earnings, and to avoid having to cough up the money, Dre allegedly hired a hitman to kill his longtime enemy.

In a lawsuit filed by the former Death Row Records CEO, Knight alleges he had a lifetime contract with Dre so when the Beats By Dre deal came about and Apple paid $1 billion, Dre supposedly had to shell out $300 million to his former business partner.

Not wanting to pay up, Knight alleges the shooting at 1Oak nightclub back in 2014 was a hired hit. Yet despite the facility having 37 cameras no arrest were made.

The suit also claims the LAPD questioned a man named T-Money about the shooting and he told investigators Dr. Dre paid him $50,000 to kill Knight. The 50-year-old was shot seven times in the stomach but miraculously survived.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

#BBB NEWS| DOPE!! Apple Announces First Scripted-Series Starring Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre’s lucrative partnership with Apple stems back to his historic $3 billion Beats by Dre deal in 2014. Now, the Cali native will expand his talents to the scripted-series realm with the conglomerate.

The Hollywood Reporter announced that Apple and Dre will produce a six-episode show titled Vital Signs. It’ll also star the Aftermath leader which per the site is “described as a dark semi-autobiographical drama (featuring at least one orgy scene).”

The director for the show includes music video visionary Paul Hunter, and receives writing credits from Empire’s co-executive producer Robert Munic.

Monday, November 16, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Apple’s CEO Releases Statement On Group Of Black Students Who Were Told To Leave Store In Australia [PHOTO/VIDEO]

A group of African students in Australia made headline news after they were racially profiled at an Apple store. The incident that occurred on Tuesday (Nov. 10), prompted a swift response from those who learned of the happening and Apple itself.

“Inclusion and diversity are among Apple’s core values,” a statement from the company reads. “We believe in equality for everyone, regardless of race, age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation. That applies throughout our company, around the world with no exceptions. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure all our customers are treated the way they should be.”

In the video, an employee said there was a concern that the young students would steal, to which one of them asked, “What makes you think we’re going to steal something?” Without giving a concrete explanation, the employee said, “End of discussion. I need to ask you to leave our store.”

Saturday, August 29, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Apple Blocked Tidal From Streaming Drake At Lil Weezyana Fest [PHOTO/TWEETS]

Last night should have been a rare win for Tidal, who had the rights to stream Lil Wayne’s Lil Weezyana Fest, which included a Hot Boys reunion and other high profile special guests.

One of those guests was Drake, and that’s when things got awkward for Jay Z’s company.

Since Drake is signed with Apple, the computer behemoth wouldn’t let their streaming music rival stream him. Instead, the audience got this message:

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Beats By Dr. Dre Joins Forces With Undefeated To Release Powerbeats2 [PHOTO]

Beats by Dr. Dre and Undefeated have teamed up to launch new special edition Powerbeats2 Wireless in-ear headphones.

The stylish ’90s-inspired, military olive ear sets offers irresistible perks like a wireless connection from your device and waterproof material designed for you to freely work up a sweat without missing a beat.

The headphones also have adjustable ear hooks for a comfy fit.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Sony To Release Animated Emoji Flick [PHOTO]

Get ready to watch those heart eyes you send to bae come to life, as Sony gears up for an emoji flick starring Apple’s animated keyboard feature.

According to Deadline, the diversified electronics and entertainment chain clinched on a rights deal during an auction that also included bidders from Warner Bros. and Paramount.

Writer/director Anthony Leondis stands behind the movie’s idea and creation and will also co-write the production. Depending on how it plays out, the big screen flick should also fatten some big pockets for the team, as the deal is reported to be valued near seven figures.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

#BBB NEWS| Apple To Prohibit App Store Games Featuring The Confederate Flag

Apple took a stand against the Confederate flag, like several companies have as of late, following the Mother Emanuel AME church massacre in Charleston, S.C. (June 17).

CEO Tim Cook tweeted earlier this week, “My thoughts are with the victim’s families in SC. Let us honor their lives by eradicating racism & removing the symbols & words that feed it.” Four days later, the decision was made by Apple to remove apps only containing Confederate flags for non-educational purposes, the company’s representatives told Buzzfeed.