Author: JD
DUCATI MONSTER 1200
The signature Monster lines are as aggressive as ever and the bike will boast the latest in Ducati performance technologies including adjustable ride modes and Ducati Traction Control. The bikes are powered by the second generation of Ducati’s 1200cc Testastretta 11° DS engine which produces 135 horsepower in the 1200 and 145 horses in the 1200 S. $13,495-$15,995, Ducati
Teddy Riley Sues Lady Gaga
According to Rolling Out: Legendary R&B and hip-hop artist and producer Teddy Riley has sued Lady Gaga for unpaid royalties and fees for the song “Teeth.” The song was released in 2009 on Gaga’s wildly successful Fame Monster album, yet Riley claims that he has yet to receive his due 25 percent of the writing fees for the song. Riley has filed suit for $500,000 plus punitive damages. Riley is known for creating the New Jack Swing sound, along with producing hits for a slew of the biggest and brightest stars in music. including Michael Jackson, Usher, Bobby Brown and Snoop Dogg. Riley was also a member of the well known R&B groups Guy and Blackstreet.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed re-elected to second term
ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has been elected to a second term, defeating three little-known challengers as he continues to raise his profile overseeing a key city in the South. Preliminary election results showed Reed winning another four year-term in Tuesday’s election. Reed, a former state lawmaker, is perhaps best known outside the city for his strong support of President Barack Obama and his working relationship with Republican Gov. Nathan Deal on issues including economic development and transportation. In making his case to voters, Reed touted reforms to the city’s pension system, efforts to reduce crime and his hiring of additional police officers. Reed has faced criticism over a plan to use public financing to help support a new NFL stadium and efforts to regulate the selling of goods on public streets.
CATERHAM MOTORCYCLES
Caterham has unveiled three concepts and they’re definitely something to behold. Two of the models are electric bicycles, but the real showstopper here is the appropriately-named Brutus. The company has deemed the Brutus 750 the “SUV of motorycles” that is capable of being used as a streetbike, off-roader, and snowmobile, yes a snowmobile, which requires a four hour conversion process and will also have an automatic transmission. Production is planned for the Spring of 2014 and Caterham is aiming for affordable pricing for all the bikes in the range. Caterham
Eminem Set for Year’s Second-Largest Sales Week, Seventh No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
Eminem is set to rock the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart next week. The Detroit rapper’s latest album, “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” is on course to earn the second-largest sales week of the year and debut at No. 1. Released Tuesday (Nov. 5), industry sources forecast the new album to sell between 700,000 and 750,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Nov. 10. That should mark the second-biggest sales week of the year for an album, surpassed only by the debut of Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience,” which opened with 968,000 in March, according to Nielsen SoundScan. EMINEM COVERS BILLBOARD —CLICK HERE TO BUY THIS ISSUE • Read Cover Story • Subscribe •Buy a Copy • Billboard on iPad The year’s second-biggest week is currently owned by Drake’s “Nothing Was the Same,” which entered at No. 1 with 658,000. The expected No. 1 arrival of “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” and official sales number, will be announced on Nov. 13. The set will mark Emimem’s seventh consecutive No. 1 album. Of all his releases, only one — his “The Slim Shady LP” debut — missed the top slot. It debuted and peaked at No. 2 in 1999. While “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” has only been on sale less than a day, sources can project its first week based on a number of indicators. They include orders from retailers and early sales at digital retail, first-week performance of comparable albums, media exposure, radio and YouTube trends for the album’s singles, and so on. Of course, a forecast is just that. So, Eminem’s official sales figure, as compiled by SoundScan, could ultimately end up different from early estimates. Eminem’s last album, 2010’s “Recovery,” blasted in at No. 1 with 741,000. And his set before that, 2009’s “Relapse,” entered atop the list with 608,000. Since 2008, only three hip-hop albums have sold more than 700,000 in a week: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” in 2008 (1.01 million its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan), Eminem’s “Recovery” and Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” in 2011 (964,000 in its debut). Eminem is currently tied with Kanye West and Nas for the second-most No. 1 albums among hip-hop acts (they each have six leaders). A new No. 1 would give Eminem the second-place distinction all to himself. Among all hip-hop acts, only Jay Z, with 13 No. 1s, has more. (The all-time champs, among all artists, by the way, are the Beatles, with 19 No. 1s.)
Masterfully Crafted Accessories Inspired By Vintage Jewellery: Gold Layla Headphones
Unlike other headphones, that don’t put value on design, Gold Layla Headphones represent the ultimate expression of valuable, intricate design. They were built together with skilful jewelers. To obtain such a sleek look, the designers rethought the entire process of fabrication: from the way the sound was created to the way the leather was stitched. After all, if you want to innovate and launch a different product, you have to have a different vision. Perfect in every detail, the headset features a smooth textile chord with controls for phone, volume and music. ”Challenge the conventions of masculine design with these chic soft white leather, hand-carved yellow gold headphones, to give your mp3 a shot of feminine style.” The masterfully crafted accessory is compatible with iPhones, iPods, laptops and MP3 players. Price: $200
INCASE PORTABLE POWER PACKS
Incase releases its own external battery packs to get you charged up no matter where you are. The packs are available in 2500mAH and 5400mAH capacities and will feature 2.1 amp output for quick charges, LED battery status indicator, embedded USB-A cable, and an output port that will connect to any phone that plugs into a USB socket. $59.95-$79.95, Incase
