Sunday night, the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards debuted, but it was Zendaya who dominated most of the conversation surrounding the ceremony on account of a statement-making get up, courtesy of Tom Ford.
The ensemble was centered around a fuschia breastplate and a matching skirt from the luxury fashion house. She accessorized the outfit with Mateo New York earrings, Djula rings, and Christian Louboutin heels, per Elle. For her crown, Zendaya opted for a head full of box braids to top it all off.
It marks the first time Zendaya has stepped out this award season. The multihyphenate was nominated for her role as Rue in Euphoria in the Best Actress In A Drama Series category. She was up against the talents of Christine Baranski of The Good Fight, The Crown's Oli Colman, Jodie Comer for her role in Killing Eve, Nicole Kidman of Big Little Lies, Regina King for Watchmen, Mj Rodriguez of Pose, and Sarah Snook for her role in Succession.
King ultimately claimed the prize.
“I just feel very lucky,” Zendaya told Entertainment Tonight of her nomination ahead of the ceremony. “I just feel like to be able to tell those stories. It felt like something special as I was doing it, and I am grateful that people have been able to connect to it the way they have.”
Toyoto Unveils Woven City, "Prototype City of the Future"
Toyota is taking their employees into the future. Perhaps this is what “Black Mirror” is all about.
Things that the Jetsons imagined could be coming to fruition in Japan. Toyota unveiled its plans to build a “prototype city” of the future which will be located at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Unveiling a video for the prototype, Toyota’s Woven City will be home to residents and researchers to push the boundaries and develop new technology such as autonomy, robotics, smart homes, AI and more. These technological developments would be able to be tested in a real-world environ environment.
“Building a complete city from the ground up, even on a small scale like this, is a unique opportunity to develop future technologies, including a digital operating system for the city’s infrastructure. With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology… in both the virtual and the physical realms… maximizing its potential,” Toyota Motor president Akio Toyoda said in a press release.
What’s cool about Woven City is the dedication to reducing the carbon footprint. Toyota aims to make the place fully sustainable, creating buildings made of wood while rooftops are set to be equipped with solar power panels on top of generating power through hydrogen fuel cells.
“We welcome all those inspired to improve the way we live in the future, to take advantage of this unique research ecosystem and join us in our quest to create an ever-better way of life and mobility for all,” said Akio Toyoda, president, Toyota Motor Corporation.
Michelle Obama Launches IGTV Series To Inspire Youth To Attend College
Michelle Obama wants to inspire the youth.
Michelle Obama my no longer be the First Lady but she’s still making moves to inspire youth and the generations to come. According to Variety, Michelle has teamed with outlet ATTN to produce a series called A Year of Firsts that will chronicle first year of post secondary for students across America. The first episode is set to arrive later this month and run for six episodes, ending in June 2020.
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“As a first-generation college student myself, I know how intimidating it can be to take that leap and pursue your educational dreams,” she said in a statement. “That’s why I’m so proud of these students. By sharing their stories, they’re helping others see that the ups and downs of the first year of college are something everyone goes through — and they’re creating a supportive community for others facing similar challenges.”
“As Mrs. Obama highlights in each episode, there are many hidden challenges to making it through college,” ATTN: co-founder Matthew Segal added. “This series will meet many students where they live — on Instagram — and share candid perspectives about how to overcome barriers.”
In other Michelle news, Viola Davis is set to portray the former First Lady in an upcoming series.
Rapper Convicted Of Murder After His Bars Match Details Of the Crime
Indianapolis rapper T. Ward [Troy Ward] spit this on his take on the 2 Chainz track "I'm Different."
"I creep up to the door silently and slow/I opened up that bitch and now we clashing poles/Two shots to the body two shots to the dome/Finesse the fucking stash and then I took it home."
Prosecutors say those details match a triple homicide/drug deal gone wrong that Ward participated in.
"This was not a random talk about some random incident," Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said of the bars. "When you take all of those things together, that song is pretty consistent with the facts of the case ... We pretty much broke it down, lyric by lyric."
One of the more incriminating lyrics mentioned one of the victims was wearing a swimsuit, which matched the crime scene.
The track wasn't all the evidence the state had against Ward; among other things, three of Ward's co-defendants testified against him.
Ward was found guilty and got consecutive sentences of 60 years, 60 years and 5 years. He tried to appeal, arguing the song prejudiced the jury's judgment, but that was recently shot down.
Nike Air Fear Of God 1 Releasing In New Colorway: What To Expect
New Nike Air Fear of God 1 rumored for 2/10.
Jerry Lorenzo's Nike Air Fear of God 1 will be returning to retailers in an all-new colorway next month, according to sneaker source @Py_Leaks.
Images of the new Fear of God 1s have not yet been revealed, but the report states the kicks will come in the following color scheme, "Multi-Color, Off Noir, String, Oatmeal." Anybody's guess what that will look like but we should find out sooner than later, as the Nike Air Fear of God 1 is expected to drop on February 10th.
The Nike Air Fear of God 1s are highlighted by a double-height Zoom Air heel unit and a TPU cage that is inspired by the beloved Huarache Light.
“It is a shoe that should only be judged by the emotion it gives the kid when he first sees it — however it makes him feel,” says the Los Angeles-based designer.
“We live in a day and age when images are leaked left and right, and products are leaked without consideration and emotional attachments. I’m aiming to give a visceral experience whether the kid sees it first on Ben Simmons coming into the arena or worn by his favorite athletes on court.”
Stay tuned for a first look at the upcoming colorway.
Clippers-Inspired Jordan Mars 270 Coming Soon: Official Photos
Clipper fans will definitely dig these.
Over the last few months, Jordan Brand has been coming through with a plethora of colorways for the Jordan Mars 270. For those who don’t know, the shoe is a hybrid of multiple Jordan silhouettes all while incorporating the midsole technology of the Nike Air Max 270. It’s a fusion that works quite well and sneakerheads have been big fans of it so far. Not to mention, these kicks are designed by Spike Lee’s son, Jackson.
One of the latest colorways to hit the internet is this Clippers-inspired offering. As you can see, the upper of the shoe is mostly white while red highlights appear on the tongue and midsole. There is also a hit of blue which further accelerates the Clippers motif. Overall, it’s an easily-recognizable look that will appeal to fans of the franchise. If you pair these kicks with your Clippers jersey, you’ll be prepared for the court with your matching outfit.
According to Sneaker Bar Detroit, these kicks will cost $160 USD and are set to drop soon at local retailers. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.
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Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Varsity Red” Looks Even Better In New On-Foot Photos
Our best look yet at the “Varsity Red” AJ1 High ’85.
The Air Jordan 1 High ’85, a sneaker designed to resemble the cut of the OG 1985 Air Jordan 1 model, will be making it’s way to retailers this year. This includes the red & white iteration releasing as part of the “New Beginnings” Pack, as well as a slick “Varsity Red” colorway. The latter, priced at $200, looks somewhat like an alternate colorway of the iconic “Bred” Air Jordan 1 High.
As showcased in the latest batch of on-foot photos shared by sneaker source @HanZuYing, the kicks come equipped with a smooth leather construction done up in the familiar Bulls-friendly colorway. Black leather appears on the toe, tongue, mid panel and ankle collar while varsity red handles the rest of the upper including the Nike swoosh and “Nike Air” branding. A white midsole separates the upper from the red outsole, completing the look.
Jordan Brand has not yet announced release details for the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 but rumors suggest the kicks will be limited to 23,000 pairs worldwide. Check out some additional images in the IG post embedded below and stay tuned for the official reveal.
50 Cent To Chase Rick Ross Down To Georgia In Game Of Legal Cat & Mouse
The game of legal cat and mouse between 50 Cent and Rick Ross continues.
50 Cent is suing his former lawyers Reed Smith for misrepresenting him during his $7 million lawsuit loss to Ross's baby mama Lavonia Leviston, who had sued Fif over leaking her sex tape. He wants $32 million.
A big part of Fif's case against the law firm is they made a pre-trial agreement with Leviston's lawyers that would preclude Ross from testifying.
He needs Ross's testimony to prove that, and Ross seems to be taking great joy in ducking Fif's legal team's subpoenas and has either slipped by or strong-armed his way out five attempts to serve him.
Now 50 is trying to take the battle to Ross's home field of Atlanta.
"[50 Cent] has retained local counsel in the Northern District of Georgia and is in the process of preparing to file a Motion to Compel Ross’ compliance with the Ross Subpoena in that District," Imran H. Ansari, Esq. confirmed.
In case Fif's new Georgia based law-goons still can't track Ross down, he's asking the judge to delay his trial against Reed Smith until he can.
REPORT: Glastonbury Ordered to Reduce Noise Levels In 2020
Glastonbury must reduce its noise levels in 2020, according to a new report.
As one of the largest music festivals in the world, Glastonbury is always looking for ways to improve. A local council report recently revealed nine total ways in which the festival should do so for 2020– this includes late night noise levels.
Last year heard a total of 37 noise complaints, higher than in previous years. Thus, one of Glastonbury’s primary goals is to prevent “low frequency noise propagation” aka bass levels, especially after curfew.
Other areas for potential improvement ( NME):
alcohol, bars and taxi provision; camping capacity; crowd safety; food safety and hygiene; general health and safety; noise and nuisance; toilets and sanitation; security checks; and water supply
The council’s group manager for community health, Claire Malcolmson, said:
The Glastonbury Festival has a worldwide reputation – and as such it means that we have a huge responsibility in ensuring that it undertakes its statutory duties. The purpose of the license the licensing objectives and other legislation is to ensure event organizers provide a safe event whilst minimizing disruption and nuisance to the local community.
Glastonbury 2020 goes down June 24 – 28, 2020 featuring Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and more.
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Florida Highway Patrol Finds $1.2 Million Worth Of Cocaine During Traffic Stop
Move that dope.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers ended up dealing with a situation way more serious than expected during a recent traffic stop. According to a report from NBC Miami, on Tuesday (Jan. 14), troopers discovered 12 kilos of cocaine hidden inside a car that was initially pulled over for illegally tinted windows.
A red 2016 Dodge Journey was driving down Interstate 75 A when troopers stopped it for excessive tint-age. The 27-year-old driver, Elizabeth Espinoza, could have driven away from the situation with a mere citation, but her visible trepidation made the troopers suspicious. A K-9 was brought over to search the vehicle and the troopers were surprised by $1.2 million worth of cocaine bundles. The Tampa Bay Times detailed that the coke was found "hidden within the dashboard and other voids within the vehicle," and in the rear of the car.
Espinoza has been arrested and charged with two counts of cocaine possession, one count of cocaine trafficking, and one count of public order crimes. She is being held on $34,000 bail. If only she could have kept it cool...
In other news pertaining to Florida crime, a woman was arrested for threatening McDonald's employees that she would obtain free dipping sauces by "whatever means necessary."