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Trump Sounds Off: ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!’

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Somebody tell Donald Trump to “Shake It Off.” Over the weekend, Trump hopped on Truth Social and revealed his feelings about one of the most famous people on the planet: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”

Less than 24 hours after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, signing off as a childless cat lady, Elon Musk oddly offered to give her a baby.

“Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life,” Musk wrote on X.

Swift’s post was shared with her massive following of over 283 million, and get this, it featured Swift holding her cat, Benjamin Button. Now if you behind on the times, it was clearly a nod to previous remarks made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who referred to Harris as a “childless cat lady” during his campaign.

That was a genius move btw. Tapping JD Vance as Trump’s running mate. That’s really working out well for them.

What’s more, Swift took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to urge her audience to “do your research” on the candidates and the election, emphasizing the importance of informed voting. She also addressed the circulation of AI-generated images falsely portraying her as a Trump supporter. Swift remarked that seeing those misleading images prompted her to clarify her position, saying, “I need to be very transparent about my actual plans.”

In no time, the surging Harris campaign quickly responded to Swift’s endorsement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). They celebrated by highlighting friendship bracelets that symbolized the close connection between Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Why this matter, the bracelets served as a nod to Swift’s own diehard fan culture and influence during the election season.

Well it’s influential all right and now Swift is behind VP Harris. Yikes … in a good way. 

Anyway’s here’s the full text from post from @TaylorSwift Instagram, which has garnered over 7m likes so far …

“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.

Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.

I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.

I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.

With love and hope, 

Taylor Swift

Childless Cat Lady”

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SOCIALizing: Tyla Calls Our Weirdness on ‘X’ After Winning VMA

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ICYMI, at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Tyla celebrated her first VMA win for Best Afrobeats Video with her hit song “Water.” During her acceptance speech, the South African pop star asked Lil Nas X, who presented the award with Halle Bailey, to hold her trophy, sparking some confusion among viewers.

In response to the buzz on social media, Tyla addressed the situation on X (formerly Twitter), posting:

“Y’all make everything weird… I was not asking my girl Halle… We just girls. STFU I WON A VMAAAA.”

During her speech, Tyla humorously explained, “I’m not strong enough, please hold it for me,” to which Lil Nas X obliged, and she followed up with, “Thank you, I’m sorry.” Halle Bailey later showed support by congratulating Tyla, saying, “Exactly ♥♥ love u babes congrats.”

The post’s engagement has 7.6M views, 5.3K Reposts, 932 Quotes, 96K Likes and 3.2K Bookmarks.

Yea, sometimes socials just acts weird. Anyway, congrats on your VMA Tyla!

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Newly Announced PlayStation 5 Pro Pricing is … Expensive!

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Blame inflation. Nah, we’re joking; inflation is really low right now. But anyway, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, a powerful mid-generation upgrade with significant improvements over the current PS5. According to PlayStation system architect Mark Cerny, the PS5 Pro features a GPU with “67% more Compute Units” and “28% faster memory,” bringing it close to “doubling the power of the PS5” and making it the “most powerful console” Sony has ever released. However, this power comes with a hefty price tag of $700—excluding a disc drive and vertical stand, which are sold separately.

Seven Hundred cash. Sheesh.

Get this: The price has sparked widespread frustration among fans, with many citing concerns over the lack of standout titles, diminishing returns on technology, and the current state of the economy.

Some argue that, when adjusted for inflation, the price isn’t unusually high for a gaming console.

Guessing those people don’t eat ramen regularly.

Yet, this comparison doesn’t account for rising living costs and stagnant wages. As the article notes, “When housing alone costs double and what we’re earning is 75% less valuable, what we do with our money becomes even more precious.”

Moreover, while some gamers may feel the price is justified, others are questioning whether the PS5 Pro is worth the investment. Those interested can preorder the console ahead of its November 7 release.

Either way, the sticker price is not for the faint of heart.

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Elon Musk Weirdly Responds to Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of VP Harris: ‘I Will Give You a Child’

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This is escalating quickly. Less than 24 hours after Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, signing off as a childless cat lady, Elon Musk oddly offered to give her a baby.

“Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life,” Musk wrote on X.

Swift’s post was shared with her massive following of over 283 million, and get this, it featured Swift holding her cat, Benjamin Button. Now if you behind on the times, it was clearly a nod to previous remarks made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who referred to Harris as a “childless cat lady” during his campaign.

That was a genius move btw. Tapping JD Vance as Trump’s running mate. That’s really working out well for them.

What’s more, Swift took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to urge her audience to “do your research” on the candidates and the election, emphasizing the importance of informed voting. She also addressed the circulation of AI-generated images falsely portraying her as a Trump supporter. Swift remarked that seeing those misleading images prompted her to clarify her position, saying, “I need to be very transparent about my actual plans.”

In no time, the surging Harris campaign quickly responded to Swift’s endorsement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). They celebrated by highlighting friendship bracelets that symbolized the close connection between Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Why this matter, the bracelets served as a nod to Swift’s own diehard fan culture and influence during the election season.

Well it’s influential all right and now Swift is behind VP Harris. Yikes … in a good way. 

Anyway’s here’s the full text from post from @TaylorSwift Instagram, which has garnered over 7m likes so far …

“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.

Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.

I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.

I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.

With love and hope, 

Taylor Swift

Childless Cat Lady”

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Taylor Swift Officially Endorses VP Kamala Harris Following Debate: “She fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”

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First it was Beyoncé, now VP Kamala Harris has the support of Taylor Swift. 

You heard that right. Taylor Swift has entered the chat.

Arguably the biggest artist on the planet just officially endorsed VP Kamala Harris after the debate, via an Instagram post. 

The post was shared with her massive following of over 283 million, and get this, it featured Swift holding her cat, Benjamin Button. Now if you behind on the times, it was clearly a nod to previous remarks made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who referred to Harris as a “childless cat lady” during his campaign.

That was a genius move btw. Tapping JD Vance as Trump’s running mate. That’s really working out well for them.

What’s more, Swift took the once in a lifetime opportunity to urge her audience to “do your research” on the candidates and the election, emphasizing the importance of informed voting. She also addressed the circulation of AI-generated images falsely portraying her as a Trump supporter. Swift remarked that seeing those misleading images prompted her to clarify her position, saying, “I need to be very transparent about my actual plans.”

In no time, the surging Harris campaign quickly responded to Swift’s endorsement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). They celebrated by highlighting friendship bracelets that symbolized the close connection between Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Why this matter, the bracelets served as a nod to Swift’s own diehard fan culture and influence during the election season.

Well it’s influential all right and now Swift is behind VP Harris. Yikes … in a good way. 

Anyway’s here’s the full text from post from @TaylorSwift Instagram, which has garnered over 7m likes so far …

“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.

Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.

I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.

I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.

With love and hope, 

Taylor Swift

Childless Cat Lady”

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Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and Next-Gen AirPods

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Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and Next-Gen AirPods

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 Pro, featuring a Grade 5 titanium design with a refined micro-blasted finish, enhancing both strength and aesthetics. Titanium is known for its impressive strength-to-weight ratio, making the iPhone 16 Pro remarkably strong and lightweight. This model promises to turn heads and is available in four stunning colors, including the new Desert Titanium.

Internally, the iPhone 16 Pro boasts a 100 percent recycled aluminum thermal substructure and optimized back glass, enhancing heat dissipation. This upgrade leads to up to 20 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 15 Pro, making it ideal for activities like high-intensity gaming. The new display technology routes data under active pixels without distortion, resulting in thinner borders and more expansive 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR displays that feel great in hand.

Built with durability, the iPhone 16 Pro is splash, water, and dust resistant. It features Apple’s latest-generation Ceramic Shield, twice as tough as any other smartphone glass. The phone is also designed for Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that provides groundbreaking privacy protections to ensure data security.

Apple also marked a milestone with the Apple Watch Series 10, featuring the most prominent and most advanced display ever in an Apple Watch. With a first-of-its-kind wide-angle OLED display, the screen is brighter and more readable from different angles. The Series 10 is Apple’s thinnest watch yet, re-engineered with innovations across its SiP, Digital Crown, speaker, front crystal, and antenna. It offers up to 75% more screen area than Series 3 and 30% more than Series 4, 5, 6, and SE, allowing users to see and interact more than ever before.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 features a new black titanium case packed with advanced connectivity, health, and safety features for those seeking a rugged option. It also includes the most accurate GPS in a sports watch, which is ideal for athletes and adventurers.

Apple’s audio lineup has also seen significant updates. The AirPods 4 now feature Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design for the first time, powered by the H2 chip and enhanced microphones. This design reduces low-frequency environmental noise, such as airplane engines and city traffic, before it reaches your ears. AirPods 4 introduces Adaptive Audio, which seamlessly blends Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation in real time, adapting to your environment. Transparency mode allows you to stay connected to your surroundings, perfect for conversations or listening to music while remaining aware.

AirPods Max, meanwhile, delivers an unparalleled listening experience with stunningly detailed, high-fidelity audio. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking provides a theater-like experience. At the same time, Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound based on the ear cushion fit, ensuring every note is clear and rich. The Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation doubles the noise reduction, allowing for deeper immersion in music or podcasts.

With these new devices, Apple continues to set the bar higher in technology, design, and user experience, offering innovations catering to various needs and preferences.

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Amazon Games CEO Claims Video Games Don’t Have Acting, Enrages Striking Video Game Actors

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By: Zachary Abbott

Increasingly, AI has created tension between corporations seeking to streamline product development and trim costs and creatives seeking protections against having their contributions entirely replaced.  In July, this came to a head in the video game industry, where members of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) who perform in video games went on strike for protection against AI encroachment.  Against this background, Christoph Hartmann, CEO of Amazon Games, caused significant controversy last week when he stated that “[in] games, we don’t really have acting” and advocated adding AI to game development. 

In an interview with IGN, a popular video game news source, Hartmann stated that he hoped that AI could lessen the lengthy development times of games because it currently takes “five years per game,” and commented further that “hopefully AI will help us to streamline processes so hand-done work will go fast.  Ideally we can get it down to three years.”  When asked about the SAG-AFTRA strike, Hartmann responded that “especially for games, we don’t really have acting . . . [t]he majority of the team sits in programming and that’s not going to go away because that’s all about innovation.”  He received heavy criticism over these comments, with people pointing to games like Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us, and Cyberpunk 2077, which are extremely popular games largely because the character acting elevates them into a unique and special experience. 

In response to this criticism, an Amazon spokesperson addressed the “confusion” caused by Hartmann’s comments and explained that they were intended to reference internal development teams, and that Amazon Games typically does not have actors on staff.  Amazon stated, “[a]s with any tool, we believe generative AI needs to be used responsibly and we’re carefully exploring how we can use it to help solve the technical challenges development teams face.”   Reading Hartmann’s remarks in context, these “explorations” appear to include the localization of game dialogue in different countries.  Hartmann remarked that “what could be super helpful is localization. We’re currently localizing our game into a certain set of languages. Does it commercially make sense to have it in a language, yes or no? Having AI actually will help us.”  It should be noted that using AI to directly localize voice acting by using an AI copy of an actor’s voice to generate new dialogue in a new language would likely be a violation of the AI protections that SAG-AFTRA members are currently seeking, if the actor has not granted approval or been compensated. 

Sarah Elmaleh, the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement negotiating committee chair, stated in response to Hartmann’s remarks, stating that  “[w]hether game design, localization, programming, acting, anything – these highly specialized and professionalized workers are the ones who understand whether and how AI might be assistive or detrimental in their work. And workers should have the right and the means to advocate for the proper use of this tool.”

As game developers explore new ways to use generative AI, the livelihood of artists, actors, and other creatives remains at risk until the parties can have a productive dialogue.  Negotiation of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media Agreement provides a framework to do this. However, Hartmann’s recent remarks and the reaction to them suggest that this dialogue is still a work in progress.

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Exclusive: Jim Jones Plans To Dominate Social Networking With New ‘SneakyLinks’ App Partnership

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Jim Jones Plans To Dominate Social Networking With New ‘SneakyLinks’ App Partnership

Jim Jones, the iconic rapper and entrepreneur, is stepping into the tech world with a bold new venture—SneakyLinks, a social media app designed to transform how people connect online. In collaboration with investor Daniel Gamble, Jones plans to unveil this groundbreaking platform at Invest Fest, a premier event for innovators and entrepreneurs taking place in Atlanta, GA today.

SneakyLinks isn’t just another app in an already crowded market. It’s a dynamic space crafted to meet the diverse needs of its users, whether they’re seeking to expand their professional network, spark new friendships, or explore romantic connections. What sets SneakyLinks apart is its innovative mood-setting feature, which allows users to tailor their interactions based on how they’re feeling at any given moment. This makes it a versatile tool, capable of adapting to a variety of social interactions.

Jim Jones, known for his sharp business sense and cultural influence, sees SneakyLinks as more than just a tech product—he views it as a movement. “We’re not just launching an app; we’re creating a space for authentic connections,” Jones explains. His vision is to provide users with a platform that’s as flexible and multifaceted as they are, helping them engage on their own terms.

Investor Daniel Gamble, who has a proven track record of success in both tech and entertainment, has been pivotal in bringing this vision to life. Together, Jones and Gamble aim to set a new standard in social media, offering a fresh, user-centered approach to online interaction.

Tru Brand Media Founder and InvestFest panelist, Tiffany Lewis speaks highly of the app, boasting on the apps ability to completely dominate social networking. While others, such as Author and Former Editor-In-Chief of HHW, Kash Jones used one word to describe the new app “Groundbreaking!”
As they prepare to introduce SneakyLinks later today at InvestFest, Jim Jones and Daniel Gamble are not just launching a new app—they’re spearheading a revolution in how we connect in the digital age. Don’t miss the chance to be one of the first to experience the future of social networking. Download the app now at sneakylinks.com.

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HBCU Football Games Will Air on Fox-Owned Stations Through New Deal Via Allen Media Group

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If you’re into HBCU sports then get this. Allen Media Group has finalized an agreement with Fox-owned stations in Los Angeles and Chicago to broadcast its 2024 college football package under the HBCU Go banner. 

That’s just good to hear because there’s a lot of money in college football on TV and they should get a slice.

Let’s get to the deal. As reported in Variety, this partnership with KCOP-TV in Los Angeles and WPWR-TV in Chicago completes the syndication lineup for HBCU Go football, which will feature 26 games from August 31 to November 23. HBCU Go serves as the television partner for sports programs at the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). With this deal, HBCU Go’s football schedule will be accessible to 95% of U.S. TV households. 

Diving in, HBCU Go has partnered with stations owned by Sinclair, Gray, Tegna, Hearst, Nexstar, and Scripps. 

Additionally, the games will be available on the Armed Forces Network and through Allen Media Group’s TheGrio.com, Local Now, and HBCU Go digital platforms. 

Seems like a big deal, no pun intended. 

Talking about the deal, Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group stated: “Allen Media Group is proud to be the number-one provider of live Black college sports,” 

He went on to say: “It is important for us to showcase these excellent athletes and amazing HBCUs — not just in their hometowns, but to sports fans worldwide.”

Check this out, the upcoming season marks the third year of Allen Media Group’s initiative to ensure wide national distribution of HBCU football. The featured conferences include the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

In terms of time frame, the season will begin with the HBCU Go Pre Show on August 24. The following week, play-by-play analyst Charlie Neal, color commentator Jon Kelly, and sideline reporter Lawrencia Moten will provide live game coverage. The season’s first game will feature Clark Atlanta University against Fort Valley State University.

Feels good all around, especially in the world of Black media. 

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Beats Revives Iconic “Pill People” Campaign to Celebrate Return of Beats Pill

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In celebration of the return of the iconic Beats Pill, Beats has revived its beloved “Pill People” campaign. Originally launched in 2013, these bold and witty characters have been refreshed for a new generation, embodying the product tagline “Seriously Loud.” Voiced by comedians Ben Marshall, Desi Banks, and Megan Stalter, the “Pill People” campaign features six short videos available on Beats’ social channels. The campaign aims to highlight the vibrant personality and powerful sound of the Beats Pill, engaging both new and longtime fans with its humorous and energetic approach.

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