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Logic Signs Publishing Deal With Universal

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Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Logic continues to make a way for himself while not overexposing himself. He has just signed a lucrative contract to further monopolize his bars. AllHipHop   is reporting that the Maryland native has inked a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. While the terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, the partnership allows UMPG to temporarily manage his performing acts rights and mechanical rights with the intention to license his work to third parties. Bobby detailed his excitement in a formal press release. “I’m truly excited to begin my new creative partnership with UMPG. My conversations with Jody Gerson, David Gray, and those who I have met thus far have been inspiring and I know they will be a fantastic help to bringing my creative visions to life.” Executives at Universal Publishing are enthused to be working with the “Keanu Reeves” rapper. “Logic is a supremely creative artist and songwriter with a tremendous work ethic. From his earliest days creating mixtapes, he’s grown into a superstar who has conquered writing, rapping, singing, producing and beyond,” explained David Gray, UMPG Executive Vice President. “Logic is at the top of his game and only going up. The UMPG team looks forward to delivering outstanding opportunities in support of his incredible music.” The announcement comes off the heels of his newest release Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind which debuted number one on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. — Photo: Getty

Logic Signs Publishing Deal With Universal

Wait…What Year Is It?: Apple Announces New Updated iPod Touch

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Source: Apple / iPod Touch Nope, this isn’t “fake news,” Apple is definitely bringing back the iPod Touch but with some new upgrades. The company that Jobs built announced it will be updating the device which hasn’t seen any improvements since 2015. The new iPod Touch still looks like its predecessor with a 4-inch display, a home button and comes in multiple colors but will be sporting a new A10 Fusion system-on-a-chip under the hood. The updated iPod Touch runs on iOS 12 like the latest iPhone models and will allow owners to launch ARkit apps and even start group FaceTime conversations. Unlike the latest generation of iPhones, the new iPod Touch does not feature Touch ID or Face ID so to unlock the device you will need a passcode. Also, it will feature a headphone jack, something we wished Apple would put back on its iPhones again. This latest move by Apple comes as a surprise, but we can definitely see the potential for Apple to pull in coins. The updated iPod Touch is cheaper than Apple’s latest handsets, $199 will get you a 32GB, $299 128GB device and if you got some extra money laying around for $399 you can purchase a touch with 256GB of storage. It’s gonna take you a while to fill that bad boy up. Now if you’re wondering who would be in the market for an iPod Touch, there are plenty of potential customers.  This device would be perfect for the person who would rather have their music on a separate device, making more room for your photos on your phone. We can also see kids jumping to get the new iPod Touch because of it coming in six new colors space gray, white, gold, blue, pink and (PRODUCT)RED. Also, it works well with wireless speakers and does allow access to streaming platforms such as Apple Music which will help alleviate the strain on your iPhone battery and help you conserve juice. The new iPod Touch is available now via Apple.com, the Apple app, or the company’s flagship locations. This news comes on the heels of Apple “confirming”three new iPhone models . Do you see yourselves buying a new iPod Touch? Or do you feel this is just another money grab by the company? Let us know in the comment section below. — Photo: Apple / iPod Touch

Wait…What Year Is It?: Apple Announces New Updated iPod Touch

Kit Harington Reportedly Checked Into Rehab For Stress, Alcohol After Game Of Thrones

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Source: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com / WENN Kit Harington  reportedly checked himself into a rehab facility due to the stress of  Game Of Thrones and alcohol use. According to  Page Six , the 32-year-old Harington has been in the facility for weeks. “The end of ‘GoT’ really hit Kit hard,” an unnamed source told the website. “He realized ‘this is it — this is the end’, it was something they had all worked so hard on for so many years. He had a moment of, what next? He’s in the clinic predominantly for stress and exhaustion and also alcohol.” According to the source, Harington has been in the facility for a month and his family is encouraging the stay. “His wife Rose is being extremely supportive.” they said. “Right now, he just needs peace and quiet.” His rep confirmed the news. “ Kit has decided to utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues,” his rep told E! News . Harington, who played Jon Snow on the show has often discussed how the criticism of  Thrones has weighed on him. Sophie Turner shared similar concerns with criticism of her role as Sansa Stark on the show. “I think no matter what anyone thinks about this season—and I don’t mean to sound mean about critics here—but whatever critic spends half an hour writing about this season and makes their [negative] judgment on it, in my head they can go f**k themselves,” he told Esquire . “‘Cause I know how much work was put into this. I know how much people cared about this. I know how much pressure people put on themselves and I know how many sleepless nights working or otherwise people had on this show.” RELATED:  Game of Thrones Stars Unite At Kit Harington & Rose Leslie’s Wedding [PHOTOS] RELATED:  The Starks Come Out On Top, ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Torn On The Finale RELATED:  Emilia Clarke Worried Beyoncé Would Hate Daenerys After ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 8

Kit Harington Reportedly Checked Into Rehab For Stress, Alcohol After Game Of Thrones

In White Folks News: Jenelle Evans Reportedly Loses Custody Of Her Three Kids

Source: Bruce Glikas / Getty Jenelle Evans Loses Custody Of Kids Following her husband’s alleged murder of their dog, Jenelle Evans is reeling. The former “Teen Mom” star has reportedly lost custody of her three children, reports E! News . A judge reportedly ruled this week that she will not regain custody of her three children Jace, 9, Kaiser,4, and Ensley, 2. “Jenelle was stunned that the judge did not give her back the kids,” an insider told E! News. “They are all for the time being remaining with their respective caregivers.” Jenelle’s mom Barbara Evans confirmed to E! News that she, not Jenelle, has custody of Jace and Ensley. “Of course I would like for Jenelle to get them all back eventually, but certain things have to happen first,” she told them. Jenelle and her husband David Eason will return to court next Tuesday, for now, they’re reportedly limited to “one hour once a week of supervised visits with the kids. As previously reported Jenelle was fired from MTV’s “Teen Mom 2” around the same time that her husband admitted on Instagram to killing their French bulldog for “acting aggressively” with their toddler. He later deleted the post and he’s being investigated for animal cruelty. View this post on Instagram Nugget… I’m crying everyday. I love you so much and I’m so sorry. I’m speechless. You were my side kick and knew the moment I felt bad and would cuddle with me. You still had a lot to learn and a lot to grow from your lessons. Everyday I wake up you’re not here, when I come home you’re not here, when I go to bed… you’re not here. You’re gone forever and there’s no coming back. #Heartbroken #Distraught A post shared by Jenelle Eason (@j_evans1219) on May 1, 2019 at 5:36am PDT This. Is. A. Mess. What do YOU think about the latest drama surrounding Jenelle Evans???

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Cops Kill People: Bodycam Footage Shows San Antonio Police Gunning Down Unarmed 18-Year-Old Charles Roundtree

Source: picture alliance / Getty Bodycam Video Shows San Antonio Police Shooting Unarmed Charles Roundtree All hyperbole aside, this literally seems like an everyday occurrence now. According to SACurrent , another person of color killed by a bloodlusty cop who’s down to squeeze first and ask questions last. 18-year-old Charles Roundtree was killed on October 17, 2018 when Officer Steve Casanova shot him in the chest in response to a criminal complaint. Maria Herrera and Esteban Preciado called the cops to report that a man named Davante Snowden had assaulted them. When Casanova arrived at the home to speak to Snowden, he encountered Charles Roundtree and a woman, Taylor Singleton. Without introducing himself as cop, Casanova opened the cracked front door and said “What’s up, man?” to which Snowden responded, “Who the f**k is this?!” At this point, Casanova, an unidentified officer, demands to see the men’s hands and fires two shots. SAPD had originally reported one of the shots fired had gone through Snowden’s buttocks and into Roundtree’s chest. In her account of the shooting, Singleton says the shot that went through Snowden had gone in to the wall toward the neighbor’s house, and Casanova had hit Roundtree in a separate shot. Roundtree’s family has filed suit against the SAPD stating the Snowden was unarmed as the DNA test on the alleged weapon came back negative. They also charge that officer Casanova did not attempt to administer help to Charles as he had a hole in his chest. Casanova is on admin duty but is still currently employed by the police department.

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Rihanna Gifts SZA Fenty Beauty Gift Card After Racial Profiling Incident At Sephora

Credit: Tony Oudot/WENN Back in April, SZA went public about a horrible shopping experience she said she had in a California Sephora location. In an update, SZA (who was shopping for Fenty Beauty products at the time of the incident), received a gift card from Rihanna . “Lmao Sandy Sephora location 614 Calabasas called security to make sure I wasn’t stealing. We had a long talk. U have a blessed day Sandy,” SZA tweeted on April 30, adding “Can a b*tch cop her fenty in peace er whut?” Lmao Sandy Sephora location 614 Calabasas called security to make sure I wasn’t stealing . We had a long talk. U have a blessed day Sandy — SZA (@sza) May 1, 2019 Can a bitch cop her fenty in peace er whut — SZA (@sza) May 1, 2019 We all know RihRih don’t play that . So, it’s no surprise that she sent SZA a gift card and a handwritten note when she caught wind of what happened. Posting a photo of Rihanna’s blessing to her IG Stories, SZA thanked the queen. View this post on Instagram #TSRUpdatez: Remember when #SZA was reportedly racially profiled & accused of stealing at a #Sephora while tryna cop some #FentyBeauty a few weeks ago? Welp, #Rihanna said say no more sis!! (SWIPE) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on May 25, 2019 at 7:13pm PDT See that above… you’ve got to love both of these beauties. — Photo: WENN

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Blame Fortnite: World Health Organization Officially Classifies ‘Gaming Disorder’ As An Illness

Source: Epic Games/Nick Chester Back in December of 2018, the World Health Organization was considerin g adding “gaming disorder” to its list of recognized illnesses, and now the organization officially has decided to go on ahead with the move. Could the Fortnite craze be to blame for all of this? Sure does look like the game is a contributor to this problem. If you are one of those people whose video game playing takes up their entire day, neglect to do routine things like eat and gets highly upset when you take an L you have a severe problem. The 11th revision of  WHO’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-11) has officially placed “gaming disorder” next to “gambling disorder” in its list “due to addictive behaviors” the disorder brings. The “gaming disorder” addition on the list includes both offline and online gaming that points out habits that can either be both continuous or episodic and is described as such: “Impaired control over gaming […], increasing priority given to gaming to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other life interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences.” In addition to “gaming disorder,” another entry included is “hazardous gaming” as “factor” that could influence a persons health status. “Hazardous gaming refers to a pattern of gaming, either online or offline, that appreciably increases the risk of harmful physical or mental health consequences to the individual or to others around this individual.” “The increased risk may be from the frequency of gaming, from the amount of time spent on these activities, from the neglect of other activities and priorities, from risky behaviors associated with gaming or its context, from the adverse consequences of gaming, or from the combination of these.” You cannot be diagnosed with both illnesses according to WHO. As you can imagine the video game playing community is not too happy about the news. Reps from the global video game industry which includes US, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, South Africa, and Brazil all want WHO to hit the pause button and change its decision. In a statement, the gaming industry feels WHO reached their decision without “sufficiently robust evidence” and is “concerned [WHO] reached their conclusion without the consensus of the academic community.” Despite the decision to include “gaming disorder” on the list being agreed upon, it doesn’t go into effect until January 1, 2022. So there is still time for the gaming community to make its case to get them to not go through with the decision. — Photo: Epic Games/Nick Chester

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Megan Thee Stallion Reportedly Helped Pay For The Funeral Of A Fan Who Died After Her Show

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Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Megan Thee Stallion  has reportedly done a good deed for the family of a fan. HotNewHipHop   reports that Thee Stallion gave money to assist with the funeral costs of a fan who was killed after her Washington D.C. show with  Wale. A fan posted a photo on Monday night on Twitter with the message,  “So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion & was killed lastnight after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this.” The photo included Megan, Wale and a third man, presumed to be the woman’s cousin, Cyril. The woman, who has the handle @GinaTheSavage on the social media network, shared a link for a GoFundMe campaign. So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion & was killed lastnight after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this … pic.twitter.com/CZPwbi63nD — GinaWitDaNina (@GinaTheSavage) May 28, 2019 Any donation isnt to big or small Thanks for all the love and support Inshallah https://t.co/Hs5PdRluzj pic.twitter.com/4JOkgBjsyz — GinaWitDaNina (@GinaTheSavage) May 28, 2019 Megan then responded to the tweet saying, “I am so sorry for your lost His energy was amazing when we met” Later, screenshots of Megan and @GinaTheSavage’s DMs appeared on The Shade Room , revealing that Megan sent $1,200 and said, “Let me kno if y’all still need more if it don’t make it high enough.” View this post on Instagram TSR Staff: Thembi! @ThembiTV_ _____________________________________ #TSRPositiveImages: We all have that one person we would love to see in concert, in person, or at an appearance. For a young man named Cyril Briscoe, that person for him was #MegTheeStallion. _____________________________________ According to his cousin, Cyril went to the club to see Meg over the weekend, and was unfortunately killed after he experienced that moment. His cousin tweeted, “So my cousin was in love with Megan Thee Stallion and was killed last night after leaving the club to see her, hopefully she see’s this”. _____________________________________ Luckily for the cousin, Meg did see the tweet. Megan responded to the tweet with condolences, and made sure to mention how great Cyril’s energy was. “I’m so sorry for your loss,” she said. “His energy was amazing when we met.” _____________________________________ Megan apparently proceeded to—read more at theshaderoom.com A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on May 28, 2019 at 12:23pm PDT What a great gesture by Meg. RELATED:  Watch Megan Thee Stallion’s “Realer” Video [NEW VIDEO] RELATED:  Megan Thee Stallion Covers The FADER RELATED:  Megan Thee Stallion Brings The Hotties Out At Her ‘Fever’ Album Release Party

Megan Thee Stallion Reportedly Helped Pay For The Funeral Of A Fan Who Died After Her Show

Akon & Anuel AA “Get Money,” Xzibit ft. Problem “Elevator” & More

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Oh snap! We have an Akon sighting. After taking a lengthy break so he could tend to his multiple business and charitable organizations, the Newark, New Jersey crooner returns with the Anuel AA assisted clip to “Get Money” where “El Negreeto” (Akon’s new moniker) busts out his bilingual skills while flossing the kinds of riches that could put a small Latino country back on it’s feet. Is this his way of winning over the Latino vote for his possible presidential run in 2020 ?? Speaking of comebacks, Xzibit comes out to play for a minute in the visual to “Elevator” where he and Problem roll through LA to spread that California love. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the holiday weekend including work from Boosie Badazz, Skepta, and more. AKON & ANUEL AA – “GET MONEY” XZIBIT FT. PROBLEM – “ELEVATOR” BOOSIE BADAZZ – “OFF THE FLAP” SKEPTA – “BULLET FOR A GUN” INDIA ARIE – “STEADY LOVE” ERICA BANKS FT. MICHAEL ARISTOLE – “WANT IT” YFN LUCCI – “MADE FOR IT 2” RIDE LONG – “THE SAME” ASIAN DA BRAT – “TWEAKIN” IDK – “DIGITAL” SKIPPA DA FLIPPA – “FRODOE HAVIN FREESTYLE”

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Gentleman Jack Celebrates Atlanta’s Emerging Black Filmmakers With Exquisite Real To Reel Event

Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Gentleman Jack’s Real To Reel Tour Returns to ATL Gentleman Jack kicked off its third-annual Real to Reel film tour (in collaboration with Codeblack Entertainment) that attracted the coolest creatives, tastemakers and fly somebodies in the city for an exquisite evening with the hottest young Black filmmakers in the south. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey Hosted by writer/director Anthony Rose, the deliciously swanky affair featured a special guest appearance by rising star (and Friend of Jack) Demetrius Shipp Jr. along with an interactive photo booth, tasty light bites and complimentary cocktails throughout the night. Guests were also treated to screenings of Johnny Dutch’s impressive short film “The Boy & Boris” and Yasmin Neal’s “Enoch” + “Dear Hard Work” that wowed a packed theater inside midtown Atlanta’s Gathering Spot. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey For the past three years, Gentleman Jack and national spokesperson Omari Hardwick have shown an undying commitment to celebrating Black excellence in film while pushing our very rich culture forward. Source: The Event Snappers/Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey You can learn more about the impressive Real to Reel tour and its amazing honorees here .

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