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KANYE WEST, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE JOIN ‘SNL’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
The music superstars are among the big names on tap for the three-hour special, which airs Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. The network revealed the star-studded lineup in a series of commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
McDonald’s Big Mac “Secret Sauce” Now Available to Purchase
The fast food giant announced it would sell the relish, mustard, onion, garlic and fructose corn syrup blend recipe in-store, while supplies last and for a limited time. The stipulation: only residents from Down Under are privy to the release. Australian customers will now be able to purchase a 25ml bottle from one of 920 restaurants for a mere 50 cents, with each location carrying a stock of 600 bottles. In addition, McDonald’s is auctioning off a special edition, 1 of 200, 500ml bottle of the sauce on eBay. Proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia. The listing currently has a top bid of approximately $18,010 USD.
New England Patriots Owner Dances With Rick Ross
HIPHOP !!! Bob Kraft got on stage with Ross … who called out the Pats owner to bust a move in front of the everyone
Dust La Rock, Co-Founder of Fool’s Gold Records, Has Passed Away
Dust La Rock, born Joshua Prince, died today at the age of 38. The New York-based designer/artist was best known as the co-founder of Fool’s Gold Records, along with A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs. From 2007-2012, Dust La Rock served as the creative director for the label, creating some of its most iconic cover art. A-Trak took to social media this evening to announce the tragic news to their fans.
APPLE STORES ARE REPORTEDLY INSTALLING CUSTOM SAFES TO HOUSE APPLE WATCHES
BY LUKE DORMEHL I’ve been thinking about the blurred lines between Apple’s luxury tech productsand high-end jewelry ever since it was first revealed that Apple Stores average more sales per square foot than iconic diamond retailer Tiffany & Co. Apple is apparently thinking about it, too, since 9to5Mac reporter Mark Gurman claims the Cupertino company is taking a page out of luxury jewelers’ playbook by keeping its 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition devices in specially installed safes. These custom safes will be fitted with Apple Watch MagSafe chargers to ensure their safety. Set to arrive this April, the Apple Watch will offer numerous pricing options, starting at $350 and likely running into the thousands. They will come in two bezel colors: silver and gold, along with a range of different leather and sport bands. The smartwatch itself was unveiled along with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus on September 9 last year. In addition to numerous sensors, the Apple Watch’s big selling point is its “Digital Crown,” which allows wearers to control apps on the watch’s sapphire display. Currently the devices are being tested by hundreds of Apple employees to ensure that as many bugs as possible are eliminated by launch date. Apple is also getting ready to switch up the current Apple Store layout to include Apple Watch display tables, along with an area where people can try on different band materials and color options. Finally, the company is said to be investing in scales that they can use to weigh the amount of gold in Apple Watch Edition units should they be returned or replaced. While these security measures may strike some as extreme, Apple Stores have long been a target for break-ins—with some thieves even “ram raiding” the heavy glass doors at the front in order to make off with thousands of dollars in tech gadgets. With the Apple Watch being the company’s biggest launch since the original iPad in 2010, it’s better to be safe than sorry. [via 9to5Mac]
Boom Radio Podcast: Episode 4 – Jermaine Dupri
https://soundcloud.com/mrshawmusic/boom-radio-podcast-episode-4-jermaine-dupri
Facebook’s Demographics Show Why No Other Social Network Can Match Its Potential For Marketers
Who’s on Facebook? The short answer, of course, is everyone. And that’s why every company and brand needs to seriously consider a major presence on the platform, as well as a Facebook-specific content strategy. But digging into the demographic data reveals more specific and compelling reasons why marketers should be active on Facebook, such as the fact that despite recent news coverage about how Facebook is getting older, it’s still strongest in the young adult age bracket so precious to many marketers. In a recent report from BI Intelligence, we break down the demographics of Facebook and show why it’s such a powerful platform for companies, brands, and products. Facebook’s surprisingly strong statistics in terms of gender breakdown, income levels, and age diversity makes it the obvious go-to marketing platform. Our report also spotlights similar statistics for all the main social networks, but Facebook’s numbers are perhaps the most compelling. Access the Full Report By Signing Up For A Free Trial Today > > Here are seven of our surprising findings on Facebook: Population and Penetration: Yes, we know that over 1 billion people are on the platform. But what’s the penetration rate in a major market like the U.S.? 67% of Internet users in the U.S. are on Facebook. In European markets, penetration is even higher (82% in the U.K.). Age: Facebook still skews young. In the U.S., 86% of 18 to 29-year-olds who use the Internet are on it (as of September 2013), but the proportion is only 67% across all age brackets. However, the 45- to 54-year-old age bracket has seen 46% growth since year-end 2012. Income: Among U.S. Internet users, 73% with incomes above $75,000 are on Facebook (compared to 17% who are on Twitter, and 13% who are on Pinterest). Mobile: Facebook is the most popular social media app on smartphones and accounts for 66% of total social media sharing on iPhones. International: Eighty-six percent of Facebook’s users are outside the U.S. And 29% of its users log in from Asian countries. Gender: Facebook skews slightly toward women. But it is more gender neutral than Pinterest and Google+. Education: Nearly 75% of U.S. Internet users who have had at least some education in college use Facebook, according to Pew Research. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/a-primer-on-facebook-demographics-2014-1#ixzz3Qdq5UpIY
Beyonce And Trainer Co-Found Vegan Meal Delivery Company
Via Time Attention, all the vegan ladies — Beyoncé and her trainer recently announced they’re launching a vegan meal delivery program. After participating in the 22 Days Nutrition challenge with husband Jay Z in 2013, Beyoncé was inspired to team up with her trainer Marcos Borges, also the company’s founder, for the meal service. The meals, which range in price from $9.76 to $16.50, are entirely plant-based and do not include gluten, soy, dairy or GMOs. “I am so grateful that I took the challenge and credit Marco with leading by example,” Beyoncé said in a statement. “He came up with a great program to get people motivated to make better nutritional choices. All you have to do is try. If I can do it, anyone can. I am excited to partner with him.”