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Rolls-Royce Goes Stealth With The Nighthawk Drophead Coupé
The Rolls-Royce Nighthawk Drophead Coupé is the latest in a series of specialty cars created by the talented Bespoke designers in Goodwood. Featuring incredibly deep and rich Diamond Black Metallic paint with a matte Diamond Black bonnet that’s inspired by modern stealth aircraft, the Nighthawk updates the Phantom platform for a younger and more tech-savvy audience. Additional details include a windscreen surround that evokes radar absorbent material used in military aviation.
A $125,000 Valentine’s Day Escape in Aspen
Hotel Jerome, an Auberge Resort, recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. To honor the experience, they’ve launched a series of over-the-top packages. The latest,a $125,000 overnight, is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Start with roundtrip airfare for two from cities like Denver, LA or Chicago, and check-in for one night in a luxury suite. Your afternoon is filled with a romantic carriage ride and picking out his-and-hers watches from Meridian Jewelers in Aspen, followed by vintage champers and canapes by the fire in the hotel’s Living Room. Then, enjoy a custom private wine dinner with a personal butler, solo violinist, and professional photographer, in room chocolate covered strawberries and dessert wine and a butler-drawn bath with bath salts.
Super Bowl XLIX sets U.S. viewership record
Tune in for Sunday night’s Super Bowl XLIX telecast on NBC? Well, you were part of a record-breaking audience. According to The Nielsen Company, more people watched the Patriots defeat the Seahawks than any other program in United States television history, NBC announced on Monday. In all, 114.4 million people tuned in for Super Bowl XLIX. The previous viewership record was set in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, when 112.2 million people watched the Seahawks rout the Broncos. Super Bowl XLIX garnered a 47.5 share, the highest viewership percentage for a Super Bowl since the Bears-Patriots matchup in 1986 — a game also televised by NBC. “Last night’s Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl ranks among the most exciting sporting events in U.S. history,” NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus said Monday. “Super Bowl XLIX delivered for all of our partners, proving once again that the Super Bowl is the most dominant and consistent property on television.” The top six most-watched TV programs in U.S. history have been the last six Super Bowls. No. 7 is the final episode of “M.A.S.H,” which aired in 1983.
Samsung will announce its new Galaxy phone on March 1
Samsung will announce its new flagship Galaxy phone on March 1 at an event in Barcelona. The company sent invitations to the press Monday for one of its “Unpacked” events, which are used to announce its most important products like the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note line of phones. Sources familiar with Samsung’s plans told Business Insider the so-called Galaxy S6 will be made out of metal, a departure from the plastic designs the company has used in the past. There will also be a version of the Galaxy S6 with a curved screen, similar to the Galaxy Note Edge that launched last year. The invitation (below) appears to give a glimpse at part of the device, and it does look like metal will be part of the new design. Finally, Samsung will announce a new smartwatch with a round design, according to sources. Samsung’s rival HTC is also expected to announce its new phone, the followup to the One M8, on March 1 at a separate event in Barcelona. Business Insider will be in Barcelona on March 1 covering Samsung’s announcement live. It starts at 6:30 p.m. local time. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-galaxy-s6-launch-date-2015-2#ixzz3Qdam4B40
Suge Knight Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder
Los Angeles County district attorney Jackie Lacey has charged Marion “Suge” Knight with murder and other counts following a fatal hit-and-run in a Compton parking lot last week. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced the news Monday. If convicted, the Death Row Records founder faces up to life in state prison. Suge Knight: A Timeline of His Legal Troubles Kight, 49, is scheduled for arraignment Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Compton and is currently being held without bail, as he was deemed a flight risk. The incident occurred last Thursday at a promotional shoot for the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton when, following an altercation, Knight allegedly ran over two men standing in the parking lot with his truck. One of the men — actor Terry Carter — was killed, and the driver fled the scene. Suge Knight Case: Detectives Review Video to Find Clues The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Division is currently investigating the case. Knight was out on bail in a separate robbery case from last year. He is charged with one count of murder, one count of attempted murder, two counts of hit-and-run with an allegation that he committed a serious and violent felony while out on bail in another pending case. The District Attorney’s complaint also includes use of a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury allegations. With Knight’s prior convictions, this is a third strike case.
The World Is Ready For a Missy Elliott Comeback
The most talked-about part of Super Bowl XLIX was undoubtedly the decision made by Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell to call a passing play on the one-yard line while the team was down four points. The call was so bad people defaced dude’s Wikipedia page. But instead of dwelling on Tom Brady moving up the all-time ranks, we’d rather join the chorus of viewers who, after watching last night’s Katy Perry-headlined Halftime Show, are all in agreement that Missy Elliott needs to make a proper comeback. For real, the world is ready. Don’t believe us, just check iTunes where four of Missy’s albums are back in the top 100. A quick glance at Twitter showed that we’re all patiently waiting for Misdemeanor’s return.
Warren Sapp Arrested For Soliciting Prostitute [Update: Fired by NFL Network]
2:15 PM PT — The NFL Network has fired Sapp. He’d been with the network since 2008. 12:55 PM PT — New details in the Warren Sapp arrest … Cops say two women told police they were at the hotel “as escorts” and went to Sapp’s room, where an argument broke out over money. The women claim the argument turned physical and spilled out into the hallway. Cops say the women had injuries consistent with a struggle. Officials say when cops questioned Sapp,”he was questioned and admitted involvement in the act of prostitution, but denied assaulting the females.” Both women involved in the incident received citations from police — one for prostitution, the other for a violation of the City’s escort permit requirements. Both women were released. 12:49 PM PT — Sapp has been SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY from the NFL Network without pay pending the outcome of the investigation … so says NFL Network spokesman Alex Riethmiller. 12:47 PM PT — Phoenix Police Chief Joseph Yahner says there are TWO female victims … who both allegedly suffered minor injuries. Yahner says the women contacted police officers to report the assault. 12:21 PM PT — The NFL Network has removed Sapp’s bio from the official “On-Air Talent” section of the website. No word if Sapp has been fired from the Network yet … but as one source puts it, “It’s not looking good.” 12:06 PM PT — A rep for the hotel where Warren was arrested tells TMZ Sports, “we were contacted by the Phoenix Police Dept. today in a matter involving a guest.” “We are cooperating with police as they look into the situation since it is an active investigation. We have no further comment.” Warren Sapp was arrested in Phoenix this morning for soliciting a prostitute around 7AM … TMZ Sports has learned. Sapp was also arrested for assault. We’re told Sapp was taken into custody at a hotel in Downtown Phoenix. The 42-year-old “Dancing with the Stars” alum was booked just a few minutes ago. Sapp was in Phoenix covering the Super Bowl for the NFL Network. It’s not Warren’s first arrest — he was busted in 2010 for domestic battery, but those charges were eventually dropped. He was also arrested for an alleged domestic battery in Miami in 2014. As we previously reported, officials made it clear before the Super Bowl they would be cracking down on prostitution. Story developing … Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2015/02/02/warren-sapp-arrested-arizona-super-bowl-soliciting-a-prostitute/#ixzz3QdGg5eS5
Alibaba to Launch Fund for Hong Kong Startups
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur in Hong Kong, there’s a new fund that may give you financial support – as long as you are setting up your business on Alibaba Group Holding’s platforms. The Chinese e-commerce giant said in a statement over the weekend that it is spending 1 billion Hong Kong dollars (US$129 million) to create the Alibaba Hong Kong Young Enterpreneurs Foundation, which provides select Hong Kong startups with funding, technical assistance and training to help them build up businesses through Alibaba platforms. The venture investment program will likely start in the second half of this year, Alibaba said. In the long run, the nonprofit foundation could help Alibaba increase its presence outside mainland China by turning young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong into loyal Alibaba customers. The foundation will also select 200 students every year from Hong Kong universities and offer them internship opportunities at either Alibaba or its partner firms, the company said. Alibaba’s business model relies heavily on small businesses that use its e-commerce, cloud computing and other platforms. Its Taobao marketplace has about 7 million merchants, which are mostly small businesses, while its cloud computing arm, AliCloud, collects fees from businesses that use its data centers and other computing resources. Alibaba’s relationship with Hong Kong has sometimes been complicated. Before Alibaba went public in the U.S. last year in a record $25 billion initial public offering, the company had initially been considering an IPO in Hong Kong. But Hong Kong’s stock exchange didn’t accept Alibaba’s proposed corporate structure that gave its senior executives the right to nominate the majority of its board. According to a person familiar with Alibaba’s plans, the company is also planning to set up a similar venture investment foundation for Taiwan, although it is unclear how much money Alibaba will be spending on it. At a business forum in Taipei Dec. 15, Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma said his company hopes to help Taiwanese entrepreneurs who want to sell their products to mainland China.