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A former McDonald’s employee is claiming that he was let go from the fast food chain after posting photos of an ice cream machine that contain a large amount of mold. The 18-year-old Louisiana resident posted two photos that showed trays from the ice cream machine that were filled to the top with mold. According to Buzzfeed, the employee said, “I tried to clean the machine after I spilled it, so I pulled [the trays] out from the side. I was completely shocked by what I saw. I thought it would be cleaned regularly.” The employee went on to say that no one on the staff at that location was ever instructed to clean the machines. Since then, a spokesperson from McDonald’s headquarters has issued a statement, saying, “This is a part of our soft-serve equipment that does not come into contact with any food and is required to undergo regular and timely cleaning.” Despite knowing a company-wide policy that McDonald’s has barring employees from posting...

Most people don’t start their first day of work like this, folks. A security guard in Fairfield, New Jersey was arrested after allegedly stealing $100,000 from an armored truck and cash vault company on his first day on the job. NJ.com reports that the 19-year-old guard, Larry Brooks was arrested as security cameras captured the incident on film. Authorities stated that the Garda employee has been charged with theft after security guards found $85,900 in a vehicle parked in Elizabeth, New Jersey before police officers arrived to the scene. Chief Anthony Manna claims that there is no “definitive conclusion” on what happened to the rest of the money. Source: nypost.com

Recently, a photo surfaced of Lamar Odom posing with Blac Chyna in Beverly Hills. The two have a common factor of dating siblings of the Kardashian family and are no longer with them. Both Chyna and Lamar were spotted at the iGo.Live app launch event and were reportedly hanging out. For those unaware, Lamar Odom and Blac Chyna’s ex Rob Kardashian were really close friends at one point but fell out after he and Khloe broke up. It was noted that Tyga was at the event as well, but passed on the photo opportunity, according to TMZ. Take a look above. Source: TMZ

During a press conference to announce the addition of Koby Altman as the Cleveland Cavaliers' new GM, owner Dan Gilbert spoke about the Kyrie Irving trade request controversy that's been swirling the organization over the past week. "Right now Kyrie Irving is on contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers for two or three years depending on the last year. As of now he's one of our best players and sure, we expect him to be in camp," Gilbert said. Vladtv

Previously, it was reported that Quincy Jones was owed $30 million by the estate of Michael Jackson. However, that number has changed, as the estate actually owes Jones $9.4 million. This past Wednesday, a jury declared that Jones is owed $9.4 million in production fees and royalties from his work on “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and other tracks from Jackson’s vast catalog. A jury gathered in a Los Angeles Superior Court and decided that Jones was not owed $30 million, but he was definitely owed more than the $392,000 amount that the Jackson estate pushed. Quincy Jones issued a statement on the whole ordeal, saying, “This lawsuit was never about Michael, it was about protecting the integrity of the work we all did in the recording studio and the legacy of what we created. Although this (judgment) is not the full amount that I was seeking, I am very grateful that the jury decided in our favor in this matter. I view it not only as a victory for myself personally but for artists’ rights ov...

Back in March, T-Mobile introduced two features that alert subscribers when an incoming call is most likely from a scammer. With Scam ID, T-Mobile quickly checks the number that a call is from against a list of numbers belonging to known scammers. If there is a match, the screen will read Scam Likely and show the incoming phone number underneath. And with Scam Block, a phone can be set to block such calls even before the message hits the screen. Starting tomorrow, Scam ID and Scam Block will be available for free to MetroPCS subscribers On July 25th, MetroPCS customers will automatically have Scam ID enabled on their handset. As we mentioned in the above paragraph, this feature determines if an incoming call is a scam and puts a warning up on the screen, along with the phone number belonging to the caller. The subscriber then has the option to take the call or block it. Scam Block, on the other hand, needs to be activated by each MetroPCS customer by dialing #ONB# (#662#). To turn it ...

On the heels of a bombshell BuzzFeed report citing allegations of an R. Kelly sex cult, and the continual pursuit of 21-year-old Joycelyn Savage's family to get justice for what they believe is the brainwashing and abuse of their daughter, allegations of Kelly exhibiting predatory behavior hit the presses over the weekend. On Sunday, July 23, TMZ reported the account of a 21-year-old woman, who says that after a show in December she had the privilege of meeting Kelly thanks to a VIP wristband that was handed to her by a member of his crew. The woman claims that she and Kelly exchanged numbers that night and got in communication with one another thereafter. According to the anonymous woman, what began as a promise to help her with her acting/modeling career, began to make a peculiar turn when he invited her to his Georgia home with the request that she "wear something sexy." She was informed that phones were forbidden but was nonetheless cool with moving forward with the ...

Several Verizon subscribers are claiming that Big Red is imposing a speed cap of 10Mbps on video streaming services Netflix and YouTube. To prove that this is indeed happening with Netflix, we copied a test that was published elsewhere on Friday morning. With our Moto Z Force connected to Verizon's network, we ran Ookla's Speedtest app and scored a download speed of 48.22 Mbps on Big Red's 4G LTE network. The next thing we did was run Fast.com. This is actually an app available from the Google Play Store that is offered by Netflix. The app measures download speeds for Netflix only, so in this case it's limited capabilities are just what we wanted. And sure enough, during the test the speed was never much above or below 10Mbps; in fact, at the the end of the test we obtained a data speed of exactly 10Mbps on the nose. Netflix released a statement this morning which states that the streaming video provider does not cap its mobile data speeds on any mobile network. We ar...

Man Drove 17 Hours with Dead Wife in Trunk to See His Online Lover in PersonImage: Man Drove 17 Hours with Dead Wife in Trunk to See His Online Lover in Person Image #21/2 A man drove his missing wife's car 17 hours from Texas to Ohio so that he could meet up with a woman he met over the internet, was arrested last week, and charged in connection with the wife's death, when authorities located the vehicle only to find her lifeless body in the trunk. Tamara R. Harris' 2015 Chevy Traverse was tracked down thanks to the vehicles OnStar feature. Officers from Mansfield, OH were dispatched to the 400 block of Woodridge Drive, after the city's police department was contacted by an official from Cedar Hill, TX, and informed of the address to which they tracked the location of Harris' car. Having found the vehicle unoccupied, a tow truck was called over, but before impounding it authorities on the scene figured to pop the trunk, at which time they made the gross discovery...

News recently broke of actor John Heard passing away at the age of 72. For those who don’t know, one of Heard’s more memorable roles was Peter McCallister, the father in the first two Home Alone movies. According to TMZ, Heard pronounced dead after being found by a maid in his hotel room. The coroner pronounced Heard dead on the scene not too long after police were called to the hotel. The coroner is currently still investigating, and no set cause of death has been set. Heard’s representative told the press that he had a “minor back surgery” this past Wednesday at the Stanford Medical Center in Stanford, California. From there, Heard began his recovery at the hotel he passed away in. Source: tmz.com

Earlier this week, Kyrie Irving spoke about the current climate of the Cavaliers due to lack of roster upgrades, and he told the media that it's “a very peculiar place, and we just need to make sure that all our pieces are aligned first, and then we go from there.” He added, “It’s the summertime, a lot of craziness going on in the NBA, so best to just observe, and then see what happens. Obviously, there’s some things that I’m pretty sure our organization wants to do, and we’ll go from there.” ESPN's Brian WIndhorst revealed that Kyrie requested a trade in a meeting last week, and it's rumored that he no longer wants to play with LeBron. Irving's agent Jeff Weschler told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, “Kyrie and I had a meeting with Cavs leadership where we discussed many different scenarios in reference to Kyrie and his future with the team. The basis of those discussions and what went on in those discussions are between the Cavs ...

Only time will tell what the future holds for Blac Chyna, now that she is being cut off from the Kardashian dynasty, and will likely face obstacles if she wishes to sustain such an extravagant lifestyle. All things considered, going back to her roots as a stripper might serve her well, particularly if she returns to cash in on the business end, which it appears may very likely be the plan. Chyna has reportedly announced that she will be hosting a night at the Ace of Diamonds in the very near future. Chyna's hosting is scheduled to go down this coming Monday, July 17. TMZ reports that she will make a cool $10,000 for the event. Source: hotnewhiphop.com

Fresh Kid Ice, a founding member of influential hip hop group 2 Live Crew, has died in Miami, according to TMZ. Fresh Kid Ice, along with DJ Mr. Mixx and Amazing Vee, formed 2 Live Crew in 1984. The trio later linked with Luther Campbell when he signed them to his record label. According to 2 Live Crew's manager, Fresh Kid, born Chris Wong Won, died at 7:50 AM Thursday in a Miami hospital due to an unspecified medical condition. He was 53. Source: tmz.com

Many workers in the United States are fighting for better wages, but it seems as if St. Louis, Missouri is taking a step back in the process. The city has decided to lower the minimum wage requirement for workers, as the city’s murder rate increases. The murder rate may have had a hefty hand in the outcome of wages, as St. Louis was named the murder capital of America earlier this year. The city has the highest murder-per-capita rate, with almost 59 murders per every 100,000 people. According to CNN, a new law passed by Missouri will take precedence over the city’s law, lowering the standard $10 per hour down to $7.70. Previously, in 2015, St. Louis was able to raise the minimum wage to $10 per hour via an ordinance. The ordinance passed by the city would have raised the minimum wage to $11 per hour in January 2018. The new law decreasing the minimum wage is set to go into effect on August 28, 2017. Source: cnn.com

Shortly after Steph Curry went down in history for signing the biggest contract of all time, James Harden broke the record. The perennial all-star was signed to a 4-Year, $228 Million dollar contract extension through the 2022-2023 season, making it the largest contract ever. Harden is expected to make $37.8 million, $40.8 million, $43.8 million and $46.8 million during the four years of the extension, respectively.

Just a week after Jay-Z released 4:44 as an exclusive tied to Sprint and his music service Tidal, it's now available more widely. iTunes / Apple Music, Google Play Music and Amazon Music are all offering the album for listening now, with some including The Story of O.J. animated video. It has not appeared for listening on Spotify yet, but since most of his catalog is still missing from the service it's not entirely surprising. The album has already been certified platinum by the RIAA, but for many, this their first opportunity to have a legit listen. Engadget

Vince Carter will be returning for his 20th season in the NBA. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 40-year-old swingman has agreed to a 1-year deal worth $8 million with the Sacramento Kings. Carter, who spent his last three years in Memphis, averaged 8.0 points, and 3.1 rebounds per game last season. He joins a Kings squad who added veterans Zach Randolph and George Hill. While his minutes and production have been scaled back in his later years, Carter continues to break milestones. Last year, he passed Ray Allen for 22nd on the NBA all-time scoring list and became the first 40-year-old in NBA history to hit six three-pointers in a game. Source: bleacherreport.com

Rudy Gay is headed to the San Antonio Spurs on a 2-year deal worth $17 million. Gay declined the player option this year making him a free agent after playing for the Sacramento Kings the last 3 seasons. Gay is coming off of a ruptured Achilles which limited him to 30 games last season. But when healthy, Rudy Gay provides consistent offense from the wing position, something the Spurs need in order to compete with Golden State in the West. Source: BleacherReport

It happens each year - schools let out for the summer and teachers, superintendents even parents exhale, but only for a moment. "There's nothing that worries me more than ... to think about what our children will be doing over the summer," said Dr.Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools superintendent. Over the past decade, the problem of idle time has become increasingly worse in Detroit. Recreation centers in the city went from 27 in 2006 to just 11 last year. "It seems like that's the way it went in this city," said Mayor Mike Duggan. "When we hit on hard times, the children took the brunt of the cuts." But come Monday all that will change for the better as the city and DPS prepare to re-open those closed-down centers. "This is a great opportunity for our children to move off of our streets, come inside, build new friendships," said Detroit City Councilmember Andre Spivey The city will staff these centers with 190 park and recreat...

It looks like Dirk Nowitzki will continue to ride with the franchise he began his NBA career with, as sources confirm that the Mavericks are finalizing a deal that will bring him back to Dallas for a 20th season. Dirk can be cited as telling AP's Schuyler Dixon that he just couldn't see himself in a different uniform and would bear down and do whatever is necessary to stay the course should the front office decide to continue it's rebuilding process. As a result, Dirk will accept less than half of what he could have potentially made heading into the 2017-18 season. The Mavericks declined the $25 million option Nowitzki had written into his last contract, making him an unrestricted free agent in late June. But despite their unwillingness to put big dollars up for the future Hall of Famer, the buzz around the organization was that they wouldn't have wanted to see him go. Thus Nowitzki gracefully bends with the signing, as he will reportedly agree to a two-year contract v...

The famed denim brand that became a staple in high-end streetwear culture, True Religion, has filed for bankruptcy and signed a restructuring agreement with its lenders. The company has filed for creditor protection under Chapter 11 in United States bankruptcy court in the District of Delaware. They listed assets and liabilities ranging between $100 and $500 million and the restructuring could cut the company's debt by $350 million. In wake of the decision, True Religion Chief Executive John Ermatinger stated, "After a careful review, we are taking an important step to reduce our debt, reinvigorate True Religion's iconic brand and position the company for future growth and success." Source: businessinsider

Rob Kardashian's social media meltdown finally came to an end on Wednesday, July 5, with Instagram removing his account and him transitioning over to Twitter. But not before a couple, more people were pulled into his Blac Chyna drama. T.I. would come around to chime in on the debacle and have a little fun mocking Rob for putting his business out in the streets. The Grand Hustle rapper might have been the last person who should have wanted to do that, as it provided an opening for Rob to get something off of his chest concerning Tip. "Why bring ya business to IG tho? Look, you got worked bro.... But at least keep it to yourself, you letting the world know you a duck," Tip wrote, before extending his post by listing out every duck reference he could draw from popular culture. "U got no moves bro." Before long Rob fired back, not only at T.I., but at the Harris household, responding: "Since TI wanna chime in on business that don't concern him let's ta...

Reports are swirling around the NBA that initial candidate to replace David Griffin as the head of basketball operations in Cleveland, Chauncey Billups, actually turned the job down because he was insulted by a low-ball offer issued by the organization. Billups showed himself to be a consummate gentleman when he turned down the deal, at the time telling basketball insider Adrian Wojnarowski that he ultimately "would like to lead a team's basketball operation and be a part of a successful franchise. But presently, the timing just isn't right to delve into that role in Cleveland." However, according to ESPN's Chris Haynes and Marc J. Spears, team owner Dan Gilbert first tried to entice Billups with $1.5 million, before upping the offer to $2 million. Billups then walked away from negotiations altogether. Haynes and Spears cite the typical starting salary for a President of Basketball Operations to be $4 million per year. Billups told Wojnarowski that he is content...

The Blac Chyna/Rob Kardashian saga got ugly yesterday, with Kardashian posting revenge porn via Instagram. The photos showed all of Blac Chyna’s assets and were accompanied by some vicious words from Kardashian before his account was taken down by the platform. The two have a daughter together and now Tyga, the father of her other child, has made it clear that he is not looking to take any chances after the issues that unfolded yesterday. According to sources close to the rapper, he may be considering taking legal action to get custody of his son King Cairo. A source close to Tyga revealed that the rapper “is not a fan of what he is seeing and what he has seen between Rob and [Chyna].” The source went on to say “he doesn’t want King Cairo to be in that volatile household and environment,” and “is scared of the ramifications of King being in a household with such craziness.” Tyga is allegedly “mulling over possible legal ways to purs...

In addition to offering two Samsung Galaxy S8 phones for the price of one (in certain conditions), T-Mobile currently has another deal, specifically for customers who want to buy just one Galaxy S8+. More exactly, the magenta carrier is taking $60 off the price of the S8+, selling it for $790 instead of $850 - this way, the Galaxy S8+ is only $40 more expensive than the regular S8 (which costs $750). You can choose to pay for T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S8+ outright, or monthly ($70 upfront, plus $30 per month for 24 months). The handset is available in three color variants - black, silver, and orchid grey - though the last two are currently backordered, and may not be ready to ship before early August. T-Mobile says that this is a limited time offer, but doesn't mention when it will end. To take advantage of the deal, you can visit T-Mobile's website (via the source link below), or one of the carrier's stores across the US. Phonearea

Rob Kardashian is continuing to tell all about his relationship with Blac Chyna, and he revealed in a series of Twitter posts that Chyna had a baby with him to spite Tyga. He tweeted, "We had a beautiful baby girl that was the best thing that's happened to me and soon as that baby was born Chyna was out." Rob added, "Soon as kylie and tyga broke up Chyna was over the game. She had a baby out of spite and I'll never view her the same. I truly thought Chyna wanted to be a family and that's why I was so loyal to her but I learned my lesson and everyone else was right."  VladTV

Rob Kardashian has set the internet into a frenzy after posting nude pictures of his baby mother, Blacc Chyna, for "cheating" on him with another man in his bed. A disgusted Rob also reveals information about numerous surgeries, jewelry, and cars he bought for Chyna, only to have her leave him after she recovered. He also makes mention of possibly being extorted by the man Chyna was sleeping with. According to Rob, he bought $250k worth of jewelry for Chyna the day before, only to have her send him a video of her kiss another man. See the pics here Vladtv

Gordon Hayward, one of this off-season's most sought-after free agents, announced on Tuesday that he'll be leaving the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics. Hayward agreed to a 4-year, $128 million contract that includes a player option on the final year. After a brief period of confusion during which his agent clarified that he hadn't yet signed with Boston, Hayward officially announced his decision to leave the Jazz with an article on The Player's Tribune titled, "Thank You, Utah." In the article, Hayward said that reuniting with this former coach at Butler Brad Stevens was a determining factor in his decision. Source: espn.com

Samsung Galaxy S8 is available in the United States at just about every major retailer and carrier across the country. However, the prices vary widely especially when the flagship is part of a promotional offer. Currently, Boost Mobile is selling its own branded Samsung Galaxy S8 for $649.99, but if you did not give in yet and purchased the smartphone, here is a better deal that will save you no less than $150 It appears that Best Buy now offers the Samsung Galaxy S8 for Boost Mobile for just $499.99, a 23% discount over the retail price. The smartphone is brand new, and you'll also benefit from free shipping if you order it from the US retailer. Perhaps at $649.99, you wouldn't think the Galaxy S8 was worth it, but at this price, it's probably an absolute steal. Unfortunately, it's not clear how long the promotional offer will be available at Best Buy, so if Boost Mobile is your chosen carrier, then, by all means, get the phone as quickly as possible. Phonearena ...

Chris Bosh was officially waived by the Miami Heat after missing the entire 2016-17 season due to blood clots, and the organization has made the decision to retire the famed athlete's number 1 jersey. Bosh's official departure cleared $52.1 million on his remaining contract from their salary cap, leaving room for $34 million in their cap space ahead of the NBA's signing moratorium on Thursday (July 6). Heat president Pat Riley released a statement on Tuesday (July 4), which read, “Chris changed his life and basketball career when he came to Miami. And he changed our lives for the better, in a way we never would have imagined, when he joined the Miami Heat. We will forever be indebted to CB for how he changed this team and led us to four trips to the NBA Finals and two NBA Championships. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise." Riley added, “The number '1' will never be worn by another player and we can't wait t...

Prince's Longtime Drummer Dead at 43 After Bout with Brain TumorsImage: Prince's Longtime Drummer Dead at 43 After Bout with Brain Tumors Image #22/2 John Blackwell Jr., the former drummer for music legend Prince, died at age 43 in Florida on Tuesday. The news was shared on Blackwell's Instagram account by his wife Yaritza. "My husband incredible drummer John Blackwell Jr. passed the way peacefully in my company today. Thanks God for his life and thanks everyone for their support," she captioned the post. Blackwell was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina in 1973. His father played the drums, and the junior Blackwell first picked up drum sticks at the age of 3. In the late '90s, Blackwell landed a gig drumming for Patti LaBelle before joining Prince's band The New Power Generation in 2000. Later on, Blackwell played for the likes of Justin Timberlake and Diddy, and in 2015 he joined D'Angelo for the European leg of his 2015 The Second Coming...

2 Chainz has been flipping his pink trap house in ways to serve the Atlanta community. On Tuesday, July 4th, 2 Chainz in collaboration with the Fulton County Board of Health, Test Atlanta, and Atlanta Aids opened the "Trap Clinic." The temporary art installation operated as an HIV clinic offering free testing services between 11 am to 3:30 pm. Just a few days ago, the pink trap house was used for a one-time church service. When discussing "Trap Church", Pastor Michael Wortham said, "I appreciate 2 Chainz and the whole team for putting this house up because in a lot of respects it's reminding people that this is a real thing in our city." Wortham continued, "So people come and take pictures, put it up on Instagram and walk away, but there are a lot of people who aren't able to walk away from this daily reality." What do you think about Chainz using the 'trap house' as a space for community service? Source: Complex

Rumormongers have long claimed that Apple might include face recogition in the next iPhone, but it's apparently much more than a nice-to-have feature... to the point where it might overshadow the Touch ID fingerprint reader. Bloomberg sources understand that the new smartphone will include a depth sensor that can scan your face with uncanny levels of accuracy and speed. It reportedly unlocks your device inside of "a few hundred milliseconds," even if it's laying on flat of a table. Unlike the iris scanner in the Galaxy S8, you wouldn't need to hold the phone close to your face. The 3D is said to improve security, too, by collecting more biometric data than Touch ID and reducing the chances that the scanner would be fooled by a photo. Does that sound good to you? You're not alone. The leakers claim that Apple ultimately wants you to use face recognition instead of Touch ID. It's not clear whether this will replace Touch ID, though. While the tipsters say t...

Have a recent Samsung phone and a Windows 10 PC? Life's about to get a bit easier. Samsung has updated its Flow app to let you use the fingerprint reader on Galaxy devices running Android Marshmallow or newer (such as the S6, S7 and S8) to log into any Windows 10 PC using Hello, not just Samsung's own Galaxy TabPro S. If you regularly keep your phone on-hand, you won't have to enter your password every time you sit down at your computer. Flow is also much more helpful if you regularly check alerts on your phone. The app now syncs mobile notifications with any Windows 10 device, rather than just Samsung-branded PCs. You won't have to worry about missing a text message or an Instagram like just because you're working at your desk. Engadget

Back in March we were really hoping the endless barrage of Galaxy S8 leaks would finally stop after the phone's official unveiling. Don't get us wrong — leaks are one of the more interesting phenomenons of the current tech industry landscape, but there's a point to be made that they ruin the fun of having something new and spectacular come out of the blue. We guess it's sort of like spoilers for works of fiction — some people like them, others absolutely despise them. But we digress. As it turns out, Samsung is really not giving up the S8 branding just yet, and thus, the leaks and rumors keep on coming. We've known for a while of the Galaxy S8 Active, but that one was a no-brainer, really: the Active series has been a longstanding tradition when it comes to Samsung devices. However, a fresh new rumor claims this won't be the only S8 we're yet to see. A Galaxy S8 mini is reportedly coming soon, featuring its bigger siblings' visual design, bit with somew...

NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant has signed a 2-year $53 million contract with the Warriors. While that may seem like a lot of money for such a contract, it was revealed that Durant is taking a pay cut to help the team stay together in the upcoming season. According to sources, Durant was entitled to a $34.65 million per year contract. The Warriors have agreed to other contracts with their core players, including Steph Curry, who signed a five-year $201 million contract, and Andre Iguodala with a three-year $48 million contract. Source: Bleacher Report

It seems like it was just yesterday when rumors leaked the BlackBerry Priv name for the company's first Android powered phone. Short for privacy, the phone featured a vertical sliding QWERTY keyboard that does not rank up there with BlackBerry's best. The recent launch of the far superior BlackBerry KEYone, along with the aging specs of the Priv, have combined to lower the price of the latter to $224.99 on eBay. Keep in mind that this is the STV100-2 model, which means that it is the unlocked GSM version of the phone. That means that it will work with T-Mobile and AT&T in the U.S., but not with Verizon and Sprint. Standard shipping is free, which means that the phone, if ordered today, will arrive between July 6th and July 11th. The Priv runs on Android 6.0, and does have a 5.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 1440 x 2560 resolution. However, the Snapdragon 808 chipset under the hood is a couple of generations old, and there is 3GB of RAM on the device along with 32GB of native ...

JAY-Z's 4:44 is now available to download from Tidal, even if you aren't a subscriber. By going to 444.TIDAL.com and entering the voucher code "sprint" you can download the entirety of 4:44. The voucher code was circulated via Reddit, according to a Complex report. The availability of the album first came to light via Elliot Wilson, the editorial director of Tidal, when he posted a screenshot of the webpage to his Instagram, which can be seen above.

As promised, Jay-Z dropped his new 4:44 album earlier today on Tidal, but you won't be able to stream it if you subscribed recently. As the Verge reported earlier, and Pitchfork confirmed by trying to sign up, Tidal users who enrolled after June 26th won't get access to the album. Instead, you'll get a message saying "Jay-Z 4:44 is only accessible to Sprint/Tidal customers and all Tidal accounts established prior to June 26th during the exclusive period." Sprint kindly notes that if you switch to its network, you will get six free months of Tidal and access to 4:44, so there's always that route. Its statement provides a fairly resounding answer to the question we posed when Sprint invested $200 million in Tidal. As expected, the carrier is using the deal as leverage to get users, going so far as to shut out new Tidal subscribers. And, contrary to what industry-watchers expected, its doing that with an entire album and not just new singles. In a statement, Ja...

The Golden State Warriors have made NBA history by signing Stephen Curry to a massive $201 million deal with no options. The 5-year "Supermax" deal will tie Curry to the Warriors through the 2022 season. Steph is considered by many to be the greatest shooter in NBA history. The 29-year-old was drafted by Golden State in 2009 as a 1st round draft pick. Since that time he has been a four-time All-Star, two-time Most Valuable Player, and two-time NBA champion.