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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition: A Kick in the Horse
Good things come to those who wait, as evidenced by the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT. Unlike Ford’s lesser Mustang Mach-E models, which are due to go on sale before the end of the year, the Blue Oval plans to start selling the high-end Mach-E GT in late summer 2021—next year, at the time of this writing. As the most powerful iteration of the Blue Oval’s electric SUV, the GT trim packs a total of 480 hp—134 more than the next most powerful Mach-E model—from two electric motors, which Ford estimates launches the SUV to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It also offers an estimated driving range of 250 miles by way of an 88-kWh battery pack—and a light right foot. In other words, the Mach-E GT’s inherent performance is arguably worth waiting for. See all 23 photos It turns out Ford left ...
Gone Too Soon: Nikola Badger Electric Truck Is Seemingly Dead
It’s over. The Nikola Badger electric pickup truck is a no-go. The stillborn truck that would have been a bold addition to the smorgasbord of forthcoming electric pickup trucks has been stuffed underground for good. Call it what you may: another tragedy of 2020; a smoke and mirrors dream that never really had hope; a stroke of good luck for other electric startups. Regardless, without an OE partnership, the Badger program will not continue. But wait, didn’t Nikola just strike a deal with General Motors that included the production of the Nikola Badger? Yes, and that’s why there was actual hope that the Badger, under the wing of a giant deep-pocked manufacturer such as GM, would actually come to fruition. The proposed strategic alliance hashed out in September basically sa...
Spotify’s Annual Wrapped Returns But With A New Stories-Like Twist & Other Features
Source: Spotify / Spotify Wrapped 2020 It’s that time again when Spotify users flood your timelines, letting you know what songs, artists, and podcasts they have been listening to religiously all year long thanks to its annual Wrapped installment, but this time it comes with some new twists. Following the reveal of the year’s top music and podcasts on the service, today Spotify announced a more personal experience for users around the globe. This year’s wrapped experience will deliver the insights on artists, songs, genres, and podcasts that you enjoyed throughout the year, but this time in a stories-like feature. The new Wrapped 2020 experience can be viewed via the Spotify app on iOS and Android devices. Per a press release, this is what Spotify users can look forward to from Wrapped 202...
Puma Dropping A New J. Cole RS-Dreamer “Ebony and Ivory” Colorway
Source: Puma / PUMA J. Cole might be keeping his fans waiting on some new material to listen to but the man is at least giving them something to put on their feet. Source: Puma / PUMA On December 4, Puma will be releasing a new colorway to J. Cole’s signature line, the RS-Dreamer, which made its debut at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game this past February before the pandemic hit. Dubbed the “Ebony and Ivory” RS-Dreamer, the silhouette sports a clean black and white colorway and boasts Puma’s innovative RS technology and “RS Foam” to make running up and down the court as comfy as can be. We’re not mad at these. The RS-Dreamer “Ebony and Ivory” is set to hit the shelves on December 4th at the tune of $125. Will you be copping a pair? Let us know in the comments, and check out more detailed photos....
Who’s The Mack?: Ice Cube Addresses Social Media Absence Following Backlash
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Ice Cube has been noticeably silent for the past few weeks following his social media dragging for meeting with sitting President, Donald Trump, but he’s back and explaining why. On Monday (Nov 30), the west coast legend took to Twitter to share with fans what he’s been working on during his sabbatical, noting that his reason for stepping back was to drown out the “noise” and “poison” with critics who felt that his approach was incorrect. “I know a lot of people been wondering where I’ve been,” Ice Cube said. “I was real active before the election, talking about what’s needed, specifically from the Black community. About 10 days or two weeks before the election, I pushed back all the way pretty much until now because I just felt there was a lot of no...
Bow Wow “Raris & Porches,” Tobe Nwigwe ft. Black Thought & Royce Da 5’9” “Father Figure” & More | Daily Visuals 12.2.20
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Hold up! Bow Wow still rapping? Bow Wow still balling? Apparently the child star turned, well, teenaged star is still dropping “bars” and styling in some expensive automobiles that may or may not be rented (not hatin,’ just sayin’). In his latest visuals to “Raris & Porches,” Bow Wow enlists the twerking talents of some exotic and thick young women who show off their assets in front of some big boy toys. From back in the days boys to today’s men, Tobe Nwigwe recruits Black Thought and Royce Da 5’9” to drop some well constructed bars with hella content in his clip to “Father Figure.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Caine, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone, Key Glock, and more. BOW WOW – “RARIS & PORCHES” [embedded content] TOBE NWIGWE...
Justin Timberlake, Monica, Ludacris & More Added to Stacey Abrams’ ‘Rock the Runoff’ Virtual Concert
“We are excited to bring together a diverse set of world-renowned talent for Fair Fight’s Rock The Runoff Virtual Concert. As we approach the January 5 Senate runoffs in Georgia, we must meet voters and supporters where they are; and reiterate how critical these elections are to the future of our nation,” Abrams previously said in a statement to Billboard. “The issues that are vital to the survival of our communities are on the ballot in January. Georgia has proven its ability to turn out the multi-racial, multi-ethnic and multi-generational coalition needed to win, and we are poised to do it again on January 5.” Rock the Runoff airs Thursday (Dec. 3) at 9 p.m. ET, with tickets available here. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates ...
Seahorse Talks Swimming Off ‘Masked Singer,’ Taking Home Some Mementos
Alas, it wasn’t enough to save her rhinestone-encrusted skin, so when the horse head came off it revealed singer/actress/producer/songwriter and season nine American Idol semi-finalist Tori Kelly. It capped a pretty epic 2020 for Kelly, who recently followed-up her quarantine EP Solitude with her first Christmas album, the 13-track A Tori Kelly Christmas. Billboard spoke to Kelly before she was sent packing to find out why she will always hold a little piece of the glittery sea monster in her heart. How did you end up on this show? Were you a fan? My dad was a big fan and it was so out there and crazy that I hesitated at first. I didn’t just want to say yes to say yes right away. But then I realized it could be a really fun opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and do ...
Popcorn Never Tried to Hide Her Massive Voice on ‘The Masked Singer’: ‘We’re Not Here to Fool Anybody’
When the final kernel popped and the tub came off, though, it was none other than Taylor Dayne. The singer, who has sold more than 75 million records worldwide thanks to such hits as “Tell It To My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back” and “I’ll Always Love You,” has done everything from touring with Michael Jackson to appearing on Broadway in Elton John’s Aida in 2001. But, she tells Billboard, it was her run on Masked Singer that really got her blood running during the pandemic lockdown. Between this summer’s epic dance anthem “Please,” last year’s memoir Tell It To My Heart: How I Lost My S–t, Conquered My Fear and Found My Voice and recent studio sessions for fresh tracks, Dayne has plenty of things to be thankful for this year. Speaking to Billboar...
Roddy Ricch Dominates Apple Music’s Year-End Charts
As the year’s top album on Apple Music, Ricch’s Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial additionally spawned three more tracks that earned placement on the service’s top songs of 2020 chart: “High Fashion”, “Start Wit Me” and “Bacc Seat.” Ricch was additionally featured on the fourth most-streamed song of 2020, DaBaby’s “ROCKSTAR.” The year’s second most-streamed song on Apple Music, “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd, had an even broader reach than “The Box” worldwide, charting in the top 5 on Apple Music’s Top 100 songs charts in 92 countries and reaching No. 1 in 62 of them. While “Blinding Lights” had fewer streams than “The Box,” it racked up the most listeners overall. One notable facet of Apple Music’s end-of-year charts this year is the inclusion of two new...
Ogun governor presents N339 billion 2021 budget proposal
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, on Wednesday, presented a budget proposal of N339 billion for the 2021 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, with N177 billion earmarked for capital expenditure. Newsmen report that the budget, christened “Budget of Recovery and Sustainability,” also has N162 billion proposed for recurrent expenditure. The governor said that an estimated N119 billion was projected as internally-generated revenue for the state, with statutory allocation expected to be N59 billion. He stated that capital receipt, which included internal and external loans as well as grants and aids, stood at N142 billion. The governor stated that personnel cost remained the largest single item of expenditure, adding as at Oct. 31, it accounted for 35.5 percent of the total government spending...
2023: Kogi lawmakers endorse Yahaya Bello for the presidency
Less than one year into his constitutional four-year second tenure mandate as Governor of Kogi State, members of the Kogi State House of Assembly have called on Yahaya Bello to seek a higher office. The 25-member house made the unanimous call at plenary on Wednesday, 2 December, in Lokoja. Bello had on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N130.5bn for 2021 to the lawmakers. The document was expected to gain attention of the lawmakers when they reconvened Wednesday. They however chose to delve into the uncertain waters of 2023 Presidential politics, asking the governor to throw his hat into the ring. The House in its plenary described Bello as fit for the office in view of his outstanding performances as Governor and in view of the fact that the North Central Zone has also not had the opp...
