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Father John Misty has finally dropped his long-awaited album “God’s Favorite Customer.” An emotional moment in the album comes during a track dubbed “The Songwriter” which says:

“What would it sound like if you were the songwriter / And you made your living off me?” Tillman asks. “Would you undress me repeatedly in public / To show how very noble and naked you can be?”

To listen to “God’s Favorite Customer,” check out all of the information below.

Father John Misty ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ Details

Album: ‘God’s Favorite Customer’
Artist: Father John Misty
Genre: Alternative
Release Date: June 1, 2018

Listen to ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ on Spotify

You can listen to Father John Misty’s newest album by clicking the link right here or streaming below.

Listen to ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ on Apple Music

To buy the album on iTunes click here or stream it below.

God’s Favorite Customer Track List

01 Hangout at the Gallows
02 Mr. Tillman
03 Just Dumb Enough to Try
04 Date Night
05 Please Don’t Die
06 The Palace
07 Disappointing Diamonds Are the Rarest of Them All
08 God’s Favorite Customer
09 The Songwriter
10 We’re Only People (And There’s Not Much Anyone Can Do About That)

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The new Kanye West album has been released. On the track, Kanye features Kid Cudi, Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj. It is the first full-length album from Kanye since he dropped The Life of Pablo in 2016. On the album, Kanye addresses the controversial comments he had made about slavery being a choice.

He raps:

“I say ‘slavery a choice’ / They say ‘How, ‘Ye?’/ Just imagine if they caught me on a wild day.”

All of the information you need to stream Kanye West’s new album can be seen below.

Kanye West ‘Ye’ Details

Album: ‘Ye’
Artist: Kanye West
Genre: Hip-Hop
Release Date: June 1, 2018

Ye Track List

[1] PREMEDITATED MURDER
[2] EXTACY
[3] GENIE OUT THE BOTTLE (FT. JEREMIH & TY DOLLA $IGN)
[4] BUTTERFLY ENERGY (FT. PARTYNEXTDOOR)
[5] MAKE NO MISTAKE (FT. CHARLIE WILSON & KID CUDI)
[6] SOME DAY (FT. 070 SHAKE, CHANCE THE RAPPER & KID CUDI)
[7] CRY TONIGHT (FT. DEJ LOAF, NICKI MINAJ & WILLOW SMITH)

Listen to ‘Ye’ on Spotify

You can listen to Kanye West’s newest album by clicking the link right here or streaming below.

Listen to ‘Ye’ on Apple Music

To buy the album on iTunes click here or stream it below.

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Every May, division 1 teams across America wait anxiously to see if their hard work and dedication during a grueling regular season will pay off, by having their name called on Selection Monday. For the deserving 64 teams whose names are called, the road to Omaha is not so simple, teams are split into 16 different brackets to compete for a Regional championship. The 16 regional champs, then move on to the Super Regionals, where there are eight different best of three series. The winners of each of the Super Regionals then become the Omaha Eight as it is known, where they are split into two brackets of four and compete in a double elimination style tournament to determine a champion. After that, the two teams left standing go head to head in a best of three series to determine the National Champion.

With selection Monday right around the corner on May 28th, we take a look back at the storied history of Omaha and the College World Series. What started as a winner take all, single-game elimination tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has grown into one of the finest spectacles in college sports. There would only be one more World Series played in Kalamazoo before changing locations to Wichita, Kansas in 1949. After just one year, the location again was changed to Omaha, Nebraska where it has remained ever since.

World Series Winners & Most Outstanding Player

MOP = Most Outstanding Player

1947: California defeats Yale 8-7
1948: Southern California defeats Yale 9-2
1949: Texas defeats Wake Forest 10-3 MOP: Tom Hamilton, Sr. 1B, Texas
1950: Texas defeats Washington State 3-0 | MOP: Ray VanCleef, Jr. Of Rutgers
1951: Oklahoma defeats Tennessee 3-2 | MOP: Sidney Hatfield, Jr. 1B/P Tennessee
1952: Holy Cross defeats Missouri 8-4 | MOP: James O’Neill Sr. P Holy Cross
1953: Michigan defeats Texas 7-5 | MOP: J.L. Smith, Jr. P Texas
1954: Missouri defeats Rollins 4-1 | MOP: Tom Yewcic, Sr. C Michigan State
1955: Wake Forest defeats Western Michigan 7-6 | MOP: Tom Borland, Sr. P Oklahoma St.
1956: Minnesota defeats Arizona 12-1 | MOP: Jerry Thomas, Jr. P Minnesota
1957: California defeats Penn State 1-0 | MOP: Cal Emery, So. 1B/P Penn State
1958: Southern California defeats Missouri 8-7 | MOP: Bill Thom, Jr. P Southern California
1959: Oklahoma State defeats Arizona 5-0 | MOP: Jim Dobson, So. 3B Oklahoma St.
1960: Minnesota defeats Southern California 2-1 | MOP: John Erickson, Sr. 2B Minnesota
1961: Southern California defeats Oklahoma State 1-0 | MOP: Littleton Fowler, So. P Oklahoma St.
1962: Michigan defeats Santa Clara 5-4 | MOP: Bob Garibaldi, So. P Santa Clara
1963: Southern California defeats Arizona 5-2 | MOP: Bud Hollowell, Jr. C Southern California
1964: Minnesota defeats Missouri 5-1 | MOP: Joe Ferris, So. P Maine
1965: Arizona State defeats Ohio State 2-0 | MOP: Sal Bando, Sr. 3B Arizona St.
1966: Ohio State defeats Oklahoma State 8-2 | MOP: Steve Arlin, Jr. P Ohio State
1967: Arizona State defeats Houston 11-0 | MOP: Ron Davini, Jr. C Arizona State
1968: Southern California defeats Southern Illinois 4-3 | MOP: Bill Seinsoth, Jr. 1B Southern California
1969: Arizona State defeats Tulsa 10-1 | MOP: John Dolinsek, Jr. OF Arizona State
1970: Southern California defeats Florida State 2-1 (in 15 innings) | MOP: Gene Ammann, Jr. P Florida State
1971: Southern California defeats Southern Illinois 5-2 | MOP: Jerry Tabb, Fr. 1B Tulsa
1972: Southern California defeats Arizona State 1-0 | MOP: Russ McQueen, So. P Southern California
1973: Southern California defeats Arizona State 4-3 | MOP: Dave Winfield, Sr. OF/P Minnesota
1974: Southern California defeats Miami(Fla.) 7-3 | MOP: George Milke, So. P Southern California
1975: Texas defeats South Carolina 5-1 | MOP:  Mickey Reichenbach, So. 1B Texas
1976: Arizona defeats Eastern Michigan 7-1 | MOP: Steve Powers, Sr. DH/P Arizona
1977: Arizona State defeats South Carolina 2-1 | MOP: Bob Horner, So. 2B Arizona St.
1978: Southern California defeats Arizona State 10-3 | MOP: Rod Boxberger, Jr. P Southern California
1979: Cal St. Fullerton defeats Arkansas 2-1 | MOP: Tony Hudson, So. P Cal St. Fullerton
1980: Arizona defeats Hawaii 5-3 | MOP: Terry Francona, Jr. OF Arizona
1981: Arizona State defeats Oklahoma State 7-4 | MOP: Stan Holmes, Sr. OF Arizona St.
1982: Miami(Fla.) defeats Wichita State 9-3 | MOP: Dan Smith, Jr. P Miami(Fla.)
1983: Texas defeats Alabama 4-3 | MOP: Calvin Schiraldi, Jr. P Texas
1984: Cal St. Fullerton defeats Texas 3-1 | MOP: John Fishel, Jr. OF Cal St. Fullerton
1985: Miami(Fla.) defeats Texas 10-6 | MOP: Greg Ellena, Jr. DH Miami(Fla.)
1986: Arizona defeats Florida State 10-2 | MOP: Mike Senne, Sr. OF Arizona
1987: Stanford defeats Oklahoma State 9-5 | MOP: Paul Carey, Fr. OF Stanford
1988: Stanford defeats Arizona State 9-4 | MOP: Lee Plemel, Sr. P Stanford
1989: Wichita State defeats Texas 5-3 | MOP: Greg Brummett, Sr. P Wichita St.
1990: Georgia defeats Oklahoma State 2-1 | MOP: Mike Rebhan, Sr. P Georgia
1991: LSU defeats Wichita State 6-3 | MOP: Gary Hymel, Sr. C LSU
1992: Pepperdine defeats Cal St. Fullerton 3-2 | MOP: PHil Nevin, Jr. 3B Cal St. Fullerton
1993: LSU defeats Wichita State 8-0 | MOP: Todd Walker, So. 2B LSU
1994: Oklahoma defeats Georgia Tech 13-5 | MOP: Chip Glass, Sr. OF Oklahoma
1995: Cal St. Fullerton defeats Southern California 11-5 | MOP: Mark Kotsay, So. OF/P Cal St. Fullerton
1996: LSU defeats Miami(Fla.) 9-8 | MOP: Pat Burrell, Fr. 3B Miami(Fla.)
1997: LSU defeats Alabama 13-6 | MOP: Brandon Larson, Jr. SS LSU
1998: Southern California defeats Arizona State 21-14 | MOP: Wes Rachels, Sr. 2B Southern California
1999: Miami(Fla.) defeats Florida State 6-5 | MOP: Marshall McDougall, Jr. 2B Florida St.
2000: LSU defeats Stanford 6-5 | MOP: Trey Hodges, Sr. P LSU
2001: Miami(Fla.) defeats Stanford 12-1 | MOP: Charlton Jimerson, Sr. OF Miami(Fla.)
2002: Texas defeats South Carolina 12-6 | MOP: Huston Street, Fr. P Texas
2003: Rice defeats Stanford 14-2 | MOP: John Hudgins, Jr. P Stanford
2004: Cal St. Fullerton defeats Texas 3-2 | MOP: Jason Windsor, Sr. P Cal St. Fullerton
2005: Texas defeats Florida 6-2 | MOP: David Maroul, Sr. 3B Texas
2006: Oregon State defeats North Carolina 3-2 | MOP: Jonah Nickerson, Jr. P Oregon St.
2007: Oregon State defeats North Carolina 9-3 | MOP: Jorge Reyes, Fr. P Oregon St.
2008: Fresno State defeats Georgia 6-1 | MOP: Tommy Mendonca, So. 3B Fresno St.
2009: LSU defeats Texas 11-4 | MOP: Jared Mitchell, Jr. OF LSU
2010: South Carolina defeats UCLA 2-1 (in 11 innings) | MOP: Jackie Bradley Jr. So. OF South Carolina
2011: South Carolina defeats Florida 5-2 | MOP: Scott Wingo, Sr. 2B South Carolina
2012: Arizona defeats South Carolina 4-1 | MOP: Robert Refsnyder, Jr. OF Arizona
2013: UCLA defeats Mississippi State 8-0 | MOP: Adam Plutko, Jr. P UCLA
2014: Vanderbilt defeats Virginia 3-2 | MOP: Dansby Swanson, So. 2B Vanderbilt
2015: Virginia defeats Vanderbilt 4-2 | MOP: Josh Sborz, Jr. P Virginia
2016: Coastal Carolina defeats Arizona 4-3 | MOP: Andrew Beckwith, Jr. P Coastal Carolina
2017: Florida defeats LSU 6-1 | MOP: Alex Faedo, Jr. P Florida

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We are about to embark on the fourth edition of the Golden State Warriors v. Cleveland Cavaliers finals series. Each previous battle has been memorable and infinitely meme-able — especially in 2016 when the Warriors blew that now legendary 3-1 lead. As should be expected the fourth time around, the internet has not let up. Whether the series goes a brief four games or seven, there will surely be plenty of joking and goofing around. There are so many players on both sides that are clown-able. There’s, of course, Lebron and KD, but there’s also Steph, Klay, JR Smith and Draymond Green. Without further ado, here are the best memes for the 2018 NBA Finals (check the gallery as well).

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As the years go by and the youth become the adults, weed has assimilated itself more and more into everyday life, and therefore, everyday business. Medical marijuana, commercial marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, literal marijuana commercials, edible marijuana, marijuana oil, marijuana magazines, and now, COED marijuana articles. Everybody else in the United States seems to be getting in on the reefer madness, so we’ve decided to do the same by introducing a new franchise: Weed Strain of the Week.

When I think of weed strains, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2008 stoner comedy classic Pineapple Express. In one of the earliest scenes of the movie, Saul explains to Dale how fire his newest strain of marijuana — Pineapple Express — is by only referring to previous strains that Dale had smoked.

“This is like if that Blue Oyster shit met that Afghan Kush I had – and they had a baby. And then, meanwhile, that crazy Northern Light stuff I had and the Super Red Espresso Snowflake met and had a baby. And by some miracle, those two babies met and fucked – this would the shit that they birthed.”

The strain “Super Red Espresso Snowflake” always stood out because it’s the perfect skewering of drug dealers who tried tell you what kind of strain you were buying: they were really just making shit up. However, now that legal marijuana and dispensaries exist, actual marijuana strains are more prevalent than ever, so we figured it’s time we start learning them all, one by one.

This week’s Weed Strain of the Week? Blue Dream.

Blue Dream

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– Species:

Sativa

– About (via Leafly):

Blue Dream, a sativa-dominant hybrid originating in California, has achieved legendary status among West Coast strains. Crossing a Blueberry indica with the sativa Haze, Blue Dream balances full-body relaxation with gentle cerebral invigoration. Novice and veteran consumers alike enjoy the level effects of Blue Dream, which ease you gently into a calm euphoria. Some Blue Dream phenotypes express a more indica-like look and feel, but the sativa-leaning variety remains most prevalent.

With a sweet berry aroma redolent of its Blueberry parent, Blue Dream delivers swift symptom relief without heavy sedative effects. This makes Blue Dream a popular daytime medicine for patients treating pain, depression, nausea, and other ailments requiring a high THC strain.

– History:

Blue Dream, also known as Blueberry Haze, is a sativa-dominant hybrid strain of Cannabis. Blue Dream is a cross between the Blueberry and Haze strains, and was created around 2003 in Santa Cruz, California

– THC Content (via WikiLeaf):

– Genetics & Grow Info (via General Hydroponics):

We’ve all done it before: you’re curious about something, give it the quick Google, read up about it on Wikipedia, and next thing you know you’re delving into the history of the United States hemp industry (or lack thereof). That’s called a Wikipedia Hole: you hop on the internet’s encyclopedia to learn about one thing, only to click down so deep, you end up learning about something else entirely.

That happened to me this morning. I was Googling some information about Ohio State’s nightlight and came across the Ugly Tuna Saloona, one of OSU’s most popular bars. One thing led to another and before I knew it was I was reading the Wikipedia page of Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old OSU medical student who vanished seemingly out of thin air from the Ugly Tuna Saloona.

Shaffer’s disappearance happened in 2006 — before the smartphone revolution, before Twitter, before all of that — so unless you were an adult at the time (which I wasn’t), you’ve likely never hear his story.

The night of March 31, 2006, was the first night of Ohio State’s Spring Break, so Shaffer went out with his friends to celebrate. At 9 p.m., Shaffer met with his friend William “Clint” Florence at the Ugly Tuna Saloona, a popular bar in the South Campus Gateway complex on High Street. Approximately an hour after meeting with Florence, Shaffer called his girlfriend Alexis Waggoner — who was home visiting her family — to tell her that he loved her.

After meeting Florence at the Ugly Tuna Saloona, Shaffer and Florence went barhopping across The Short North, a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. Around midnight, after the bar crawl, Shaffer and Florence met up with Meredith Reed, who gave them a ride back to the Ugly Tuna Saloona for one last drink.

What happens next can only be described as unexplainable.

While at the Ugly Tuna, Florence and Reed were separated from Shaffer despite their repeated attempts to contact him. 2 a.m. came and went with Shaffer nowhere to be found. He was last seen on security camera entering the bar around 1:15am, but not leaving. Another camera showed he hadn’t slipped out an emergency exit, either. According to police, every single person who entered the Ugly Tuna Saloona that night was seen leaving on camera, except Shaffer.

Police say it’s possible that he could have escaped through an unwatched freight elevator, claiming that security cameras from nearby bars should have spotted him afterward, especially since Columbus has the most security cameras of any city in Ohio, more than Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo combined.

While foul play has been suspected, it has also been speculated that he might be alive and be living somewhere else. In fact, over the years, many theories about Shaffer’s disappearance cropped up. Some say he was murdered by the Smiley Face serial killer, others say he started a new life in the Virigin Islands, while some believe he’s actually still living in Ohio.

In the months after Shaffer’s disappearance, Waggoner, his girlfriend, would call Brian’s phone every night before going to bed, despite that fact that it always went to voicemail.

“I kept calling it to hear it purely because it was one of the best sounds I have ever heard, even if no one picked up”, she once wrote on her Myspace page.

But then, on one random night in September 2006, Shaffer’s phone actually rang… three times. Cingular, Brian’s wireless provider, said the ring Waggoner heard may have been due to a computer glitch. Furthermore, given that his phone was not GPS-enabled, it’s location could not be determined.

However, despite this, a ping from Brian’s phone was detected at a cell tower. The cell phone tower’s location? In Hilliard, Ohio, 14 miles northwest of Columbus, the city where Brian was last seen.

At the time of this writing, Shaffer has been missing for 12 years, 1 month and 22 days.

Where ever he may be, may he be in peace

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It was a slap in the face to many Americans when the U.S. Men’s National Team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The team has always been a shoe-in for the tournament so it’s quite a shock that such a staple team will not make an appearance. However, the more shocking news is Italy’s absence in the tournament. Sure, the United States team is good, but Italy has a long and impressive history with the World Cup.

Italy and the World Cup go waaaay back. The team secured four titles in 1934, 1938, 1982 and 2006. Not only that, but they made it to the finals in both 1970 and 1994, and walked away with third place in 1978. So what went wrong this time around?

The 1-0 defeat against Sweden in the World Cup qualifier was the obvious reason for Italy not advancing to the tournament, but the soccer-loving country doesn’t blame the team exactly. Instead, they’re looking at manager Gian Piero Ventura. The 69-year-old manager desperately clung to his old-school tactics and misused his best players. For example, Ventura failed to take advantage of the key player, Lorenzo Insigne who didn’t see the field time that a player of his ability should have.

Additionally, there was a noticeable rift between senior players such as Daniele De Rossi and Andrea Barzagli and management. Italy’s failure to qualify unfortunately resulted in the termination of the international careers of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and midfielder Daniele De Rossi. As for Ventura, he deservingly got the boot.

It’s the first time since 1958 that Italy hasn’t been included on the World Cup’s roster. Along with Germany, Italy has the second most World Cup appearances with a total of 18. Brazil currently has aggregated the most with 20 appearances. Even FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed his disappointment in regards to Italy’s no-show. He was quoted saying, “The fact that Italy didn’t qualify for the World Cup was a beautiful blow for all of Italian football.”

Guess we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed for 2022. Despite some World Cup veterans missing out this year, some new faces are being welcomed such as Iceland and Panama. The tournament certainly won’t be the same without Italy, but despite this, it will still be interesting to watch.

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Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports and a man of the people. The controversial unfiltered blogger, podcast host, and businessman has been dubbed many names over the course of his meteoric rise in the industry: El Presidente, El Pres, Pres, and Davey Pageviews. He took a small print newspaper and turned into a media giant and along the way spat with anyone who came at the brand, including NFL commissioner Roger Goodell many, many times.

He is responsible for bringing laughs and sports/lifestyle news to stoolies everywhere. We have Portnoy and Barstool to thank for giving up us Saturdays Are For The Boys, Viva La Stool, One Bite Everybody Knows The Rules and the Goodell Clown Face.

So, how much is the Barstool founder worth?

Net Worth as of 2018: $10 million

Portnoy has gained substantial wealth through the success of Barstool Sports. What started as handing out newspapers in the Boston Metro, turned into major media player the Chernin Group purchasing a majority stake in the company, with Portnoy remaining in control of the content produced. As of Jan. 2018 Barstool Sports is valued at over $100 million, built brick by brick and showing no signs of slowing down.

Early Life

Portnoy is a native of Swampscott, Massachusetts born on March 22, 1977. He graduated from Swampscott High School in 1995 and wasn’t the only future sports media talent at the school. ESPN’s Todd McShay was a classmate of Portnoy’s at Swampscott.

Portnoy also shined on the baseball diamond at Swampscott before succumbing to a shoulder injury. After high school, Portnoy attended the University of Michigan and received his degree in Education.

1999-2003

After college, Portnoy returned to the Boston area and began working at an IT market research firm, Yankee Group. At Yankee Group, Portnoy worked in sales, but his interests and aspirations for something larger were growing.

Portnoy began immersing himself in the world of sports gambling. Dave saw a niche market that his gambling brain could fill. He came up with the idea of presenting a publication discussing sports spreads and betting advice, effectively stealing the market from ad-filled online websites. And thus the Barstool empire was born.

2003-Present

Barstool Sports began as a free black and white newspaper that provided betting and fantasy sports advice. Portnoy first started growing the brand by handing out the newspapers at the Boston Metro. The publication sought to seek out the “common man” and the mantra “for the common man, by the common man” was born.

After years of being a print publication, Barstool launched into the internet world and became a website in 2007. The target audience is 18-34 year-olds and implemented lifestyle content to supplement its sports news. The site snowballed in popularity. What initially was just based in the Boston area began to grow to New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

Portnoy brought on some of the marquee talents during this time that would eventually grow Barstool into what could be described as a cult following. Bloggers such as KFC, Big Cat, Kmarko, and Feitelberg joined, and Barstool was off and running.

In Jan. 2016 Portnoy announced in an emergency press conference that the Chernin Group would be purchasing majority stake (51%) of the company. A new CEO was introduced, Erika Nardini and calming all stoolie fears Dave remained in control of content.

The Nardini-Portnoy combo has been on a lightning-speed profitable path taking Barstool to the “moon”. Since the Chernin investment, Barstool has launched many wildly successful podcasts, a Sirius XM radio channel, became a merchandise king, and hosts the best Super Bowl pre-game party out there.

As of 2018, the company that started out as a one-man free newspaper is worth over $100 million.

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Tired of drinking lukewarm Keystone Light out of a 6-month-old keg? Trying to move past Bud Light Limes and Coronas? Crushed enough 30-racks to last a lifetime? The point is, you’re likely at that stage in your life (or close to it) where you want to drink better beer.

Don’t feel bad, as it happens to all of us at one point or another. While shitty beer never really goes away — trust me, stale kegs and 30’s are still very much a thing in post-grad life — decent beer becomes further appreciated and desired the older you get. While I get f*cked up way less than I did in college, I actually kind of drink more now because I have a delicious new beer with my dinner every night. And buddy, let me let you in on a little secret … Shock Top and Magic Hat #9 don’t count.

So, with all that in mind, we decided to set the very obtainable (and enjoyable) goal of trying, and hopefully enjoying, a new beer every week.

Me in the meeting finding out COED is going to allocate budget to buy me beer.

From popular IPA’s to obscure chocolate stouts, this is COED’s Beer of the Week.

Beer History

via Neshaminy Creek Brewing:

Our search for a location to start this brewery took us across much of Lower Bucks County, many times traveling down the well known divider between northern Philadelphia, southern Bucks, and Montgomery counties, County Line Road. One of the original names we thought of for the brewery was that of County Line Brewing. We don’t know how or why we didn’t settle on that name, but in recognition of our location so close to Philadelphia and that potential namesake, we decided to pass the name on to our flagship IPA which comes in at 6.6% ABV and is chock full of Warrior, Chinook, Columbus, Simcoe, and Centennial hops. It’s got a bready malt backbone to counter some of that hop bitterness, but not so much that this five hop combination won’t put a smile on your face. Dry hopped for nearly two weeks, County Line IPA has a lingering hop bitterness showing a complexity of resinous pine notes, citrusy lemon, and grapefruit that many IPAs on the East Coast lack.

Beer Facts

ABV: 6.6%

IBU: 65

Calories:  198

Hops:  Warrior, Chinook, Columbus, Simcoe, and Centennial hops.

Malts: Base Malt – American 2 Row Barley

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With even the title being kept under the tightest of wraps, it’s honestly anyone’s guess as to what could happen next in Avengers 4. Even prior knowledge of the comics can only take one so far at this point.

But thanks to certain events in Infinity War and other recent Marvel movies, casting rumors, name drops, and even some of the aforementioned comic knowledge we managed to pick out a few characters we may very well see in next years movie.

A’lars of Titan

Little, if any, information has been given about Thanos’s homeworld and people aside from their self-destructive ways. One, in particular, was namedropped during Infinity War, however:  A’lars, his father. In the comics, A’lars, or Mentor, was the sole survivor of Thanos’s destruction of the Eternal colony on Titan and often allied with cosmic heroes against his bloodthirsty son.

In the film, there is no indication of any survivors on Titan after resource drain leads to both a mass extinction event and Thanos’s motivation for wiping out half the galaxy. But it’s still not out of the realm of possibility that one could appear, especially with Iron Man currently stuck on the planet. Even if he didn’t survive, A’lars and possibly other members of his family could still appear in either flashbacks (perhaps setting up the rumored Eternals movie) or as a Soul World manifestation like the one of young Gamora.

Adam Warlock

Multiple directors and Marvel execs have adamantly denied the presence of Adam Warlock in the MCU for years. Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn allowed us a hint of the character in a post-credits scene showing Adam’s gestation in a Sovereign cocoon, he’s shied away from confirming it as anything other than a random cameo similar to the first film’s Howard the Duck and Cosmo the Space Dog’s appearances. Still, it beggars belief that the cosmic character won’t have any presence whatsoever in a movie concerning not only Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet but the Soul World of the Soul Gem, and many fans hope for at least another after-credits scene.

(Teen) Cassie Lang

One particularly persistent casting rumor pertains to Ant-Man’s young daughter Cassie Lang and seems to indicate the already established character being aged up to a teenager. This is interesting for several reasons; aging Cassie up from a child indicates that there will either be an extremely long gap between Infinity War and Avengers 4 or the implementation of time travel (probably with the Time Stone). Additionally, in the comics the teenage Cassie is a hero herself, using Pym Particles to grow or shrink like her father. Cassie as a teenager could very well be a big step towards the next phase of the MCU and new generation of heroes.

The Celestials

A Celestial in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

In the comics, the Celestials are essentially the oldest living beings in the universe and nearly single-handedly responsible for the natural diversity of the evolutionary process. They more directly had a hand in creating the Eternals, a godlike race that includes Thanos and A’lars. While in the movies these beings seem to be either extinct or far from the occupied centers of the galaxy, the combined events of the last GOTG movie (where one of their number, Ego, was killed) and Infinity War could be enough to bring them into the scene. Perhaps they could even be the key to stopping the mad Titan or prove to be an even bigger threat once in possession of the Stones once more.

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The finale to an incredible 2017-18 NBA season tips off tonight from Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet again in a lopsided clash of titans, but a latently exciting one nonetheless — if LeBron James has shown us anything this postseason, it’s that he will not get caught on the wrong end of a suspenseful series. Here are some series-defining elements to watch for in Game 1.

No Andre, No Problem?

Having four prime-era All-Stars on hand is hardly a hardship for the Golden State Warriors. But somehow, losing old head Andre Iguodala messed enough with the Dubs’ psychology for them to tiptoe the brink of elimination during the Western Conference Finals. In the 2018 postseason, Iguodala gradually shifted from sixth man to starting swingman, rounding out the mega-destroyer Death Lineup much like he did in the 2015 NBA Finals — when the Warriors beat the Cavs the first time.

But Iguodala hasn’t suited up since Game 3 of the Conference Finals after an unlucky collision with James Harden left him with a stubborn bone bruise to his left knee. The Warriors subsequently dropped Games 4 and 5, and were down by double digits at halftime in Games 6 and 7. According to Steve Kerr, losing Andre and losing games was less correlation than causation.

Iguodala will be sidelined at least for Game 1 of these Finals, which presents a noted weak spot the Cavs will look to exploit. The Warriors are simply, evidentially more vulnerable without him. Andre’s absence means a loss of box score-repellent little things that he brings to the Warriors: at Media Day Wednesday, LeBron made note of Iguodala’s “very, very quick hands”, “ability to read and react to the ball” in practically any situation, and the weaponized athleticism that allows him to defend the top perimeter players in the league. Also, of course, his ability to go toe-to-toe with the King.

Iguodala nabbed Finals MVP in 2015 as a reward for his suffocating defense on LeBron, lethally injecting an already depleted Cavs team that had already lost Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving to injury. While the success of the Death Lineup is largely predicated on its ability to defensively switch, Iguodala hardly ever switched off of LeBron that year. Andre focused on not allowing LeBron clean looks at the basket, contesting hard, and wearing Bron out by forcing him to play iso ball. Andre ultimately helped to keep LeBron under 40% shooting for the series.

Andre shadowed LeBron in the 2016 Finals too, but wasn’t nearly as effective with Irving and Love flanking the King at full strength. The Warriors had two other All-Stars to worry about, and ultimately they were overpowered.

In the 2017 Finals, Andre, recovering from left knee tendinitis, took a step back and let his new teammate Kevin Durant take a stab at stopping the King; last year, Iguodala ultimately played fewer minutes than he did in the two previous championship series, but with KD filling the holes, the Dubs managed just fine.

The Cavs look much different than they did a year ago, than they did even half a season ago when they last met the Warriors. And while they may appear weaker, the matchups will have to unfold and speak for themselves. For Golden State, the Kyrie burden has lifted. As if they needed more luck, Game 1 will be Love’s first outing since sustaining a head injury in the Eastern Conference Finals; in general this postseason, his play has been off the mark (to say the least). The Warriors have no choice but to throw everything they have at LeBron and LeBron only.

If Andre were healthy, it’d be in the Warriors’ best interest (based on history) to let him focus on shutting down a considerably helpless Bron to make the series as short and sweet as possible. Instead, according to Kerr, the Dubs will employ a “by committee” defensive strategy on the bionic man. Durant guarded LeBron more than any teammate in two meetings this season; if this trend were to keep up, KD would expend far too much energy chasing the unassailable 2018 version of LeBron around the court. The Dubs need their 2017 Finals MVP to optimize offensively.

Look for Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Shaun Livingston to take on the King equilaterally. No one defender — neither Iguodala nor Marcus Morris — is LeBron’s kryptonite. The Warriors will have to sacrifice anyway. They’ll dare J.R. Smith and George Hill to have their way. They’ll pray that LeBron’s 101st game of the season begins to manifest itself physically. Because Year 15 LeBron has made us believers: he will not go down easily. If Andre and his bag of tricks don’t return before long, the Dubs will have far more to worry about than just contesting Bron’s shot — their rings could be on the line.

Dodging the Third Quarter Death Star

Honestly, it would probably suit LeBron, Ty Lue, and the Cavs best to just orchestrate their game plan around the third quarter. The Warriors have proven time and again that 80% of the time, nothing that happens before halftime ultimately matters. Their notorious scheduled avalanche is a transcendent insurance policy.

In the two closing games of the Western Conference Finals, the Rockets managed 10- and 11-point halftime leads, respectively. They had help, though: in the first halves of those games, particularly Game 7, the Warriors often looked as if they were assaulted by Nerdlucks; Steve Kerr even peddled the idea of quitting his job. But in the third quarters of those games, the Dubs went on to outscore Houston by an average of 17.5 points; their resilience and subsequent demoralization of the Rockets ultimately put them in the better position to win the series. It’s unclear whether the Dubs drink an elixir at halftime or if they simply choose not to exert effort until after the 24th minute, but their league-leading third-quarter plus-minus margin is just one reason why they’re (arguably) the greatest team ever assembled.

LeBron knows all of this. He also happens to be a master at conserving energy for when his dominance matters most. Look for him to facilitate for his teammates in the first half. Look for him to read his opponents like a book. Look for him to use the third quarter not just to make his offensive presence felt, but also to rally his team of misfits into playing their best 12 minutes of defense. One huge Warriors weakness is their clutch-time execution; if the Cavs can keep the game close down the stretch, it becomes a game of chess. At the end of the day, they’ve got this postseason’s most clutch performer on their side.

It’s a Rivalry!!!

We may be trapped in the malaise of a fourth consecutive Finals matchup with an almost-certain winner, but even if the games themselves may be insufferable, the games within the games shan’t be slept on. These players — including three of the best in the world — have (circumstantial) beef! They live to beat each other! And the NBA universe lives equally for when these teams get under each other’s skin.

The pinnacle of the tension between these two teams can be found in Game 4 of the 2016 Finals. After a signature flop by Draymond, LeBron stepped over him as if he were a puddle on the sidewalk. Draymond’s response? The now-notorious swipe at LeBron’s groin. Oh, the masculinity! The ego-induced “altercation” culminated in Draymond’s series-swinging Game 5 suspension.

Klay even felt some type of way about the Dray/Bron extracurriculars, accusing LeBron of having gotten his feelings hurt. It’s a man’s league!

LeBron and Steph aren’t just rival All-Star team captains. They, for all intents and purposes, hated each other in the 2016 Finals. In the latter half of the legendary series, LeBron pushed Steph to the edge of sanity en route to erasing that fabled 3-1 deficit. In Game 6, when Bron put up 41 points and 11 assists, he tantalized the Warriors with his dominance; this block — cushioned with a classic disrespect only LeBron can dish out — was the cherry on top.

Seconds after LeBron’s condescending defensive sequence, Steph fouled out (for the first time in two and a half years) after Bron overpowered his attempt at a steal. Steph’s frustration boiled over. He threw his beloved mouthpiece, hit a spectator, and was ejected. The Cavs had, at that point, bought all the real estate in the Dubs’ heads faster than Oakland gentrifiers.

The whole sequence led to the infamous Ayesha Curry tweet.

During their 2017 MLK Day matchup, Dray and Bron had another go at it. LeBron’s dramatization may have done him more damage than Draymond’s hard(-ish) foul, but I digress. Richard Jefferson makes a cameo.

In Game 4 of the 2017 Finals, otherwise known as the Cavs’ insane, relentless offensive barrage that guaranteed them a modest gentlemen’s sweep, KD and Bron got into it. Kind of. After KD called for refs to review a potential flagrant foul committed by Kevin Love, Bron took exception with his mentee. You could hardly call it an argument, but the jawing between the two greatest players on earth became a lasting image of the evolution of the Dubs/Cavs rivalry.

With the Cavs down 15 in the third quarter of Game 5, tension bubbled between Tristan Thompson-Kardashian and… David West? The unlikely pair turned a scramble for a loose ball into an angry kiss.

Look forward to the rivalry, if nothing else. It’s history before our eyes.

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The 2018 World Cup is right around the corner, and as the opening ceremonies approach, this year’s cup is filled with talent, speculation, and always, just a little bit of drama. Here is a list of the top ten stars you will want to pay attention to in this year’s tournament:

Kylian Mbappé (France)

The nineteen-year-old Frenchman has captured the hearts of fans around the world as he took Ligue 1 by storm, becoming one of the premier players. At just the age of eighteen, he was able to lead AS Monaco to their first semi-finals match in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2004, scoring 6 goals along the way. A star with superior goal scoring and dribbling ability, paired alongside players such as Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembélé, this France team is shaping up to be a serious threat for this World Cup.

Keylor Navas (Costa Rica)

Keylor Navas became a star during the 2014 World Cup, as he was able to hold the likes of Italy, England, and the Netherlands all scoreless. After the ’14 Cup, Navas was signed by powerhouse Real Madrid and has continued to establish himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the game today. Navas will be the anchor on a hopeful Costa Rica team, looking to build off of their performance in which they fell to the Netherlands in shootouts in the Quarterfinals.

Luis Suárez (Uruguay) 

One of the elite strikers in the tournament, Luis Suarez has been a focal point of Uruguay’s national team for years now, playing huge roles in both their semi-final run in the 2010 World Cup, as well as their Copa América title in 2011. The 31-year-old has continued to dominate throughout both the Premier League, and La Liga, and will be looking to put on another show in this upcoming World Cup.

Gabriel Jesus (Brazil)

One of the premier players on one of the top three favorites to win it all, 21-year-old Gabriel Jesus will be looking to continue his success for what is already a strong Brazil team. Jesus notched 3 goals in the 2016 Olympics, helping Brazil capture gold, and has already scored 7 goals in the World Cup qualifying matches. As one of the most promising rising stars in the game today, Jesus will be playing alongside fellow Brazilian star Neymar Jr. creating quite the threat to opposing defenses.

Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

The hero of the Egypt team, who struck a 95th-minute penalty in the team’s final qualification game, has sent Egypt to its first World Cup in 28 years. Salah broke out as a star this past season with Liverpool, as they reached the Champions League final where they suffered a loss to Real Madrid. Salah who was anticipated to have a spectacular World Cup suffered a shoulder injury during the finals loss, which forced him to leave the match.

Speculation immediately began that he would have to miss the tournament altogether, but after meeting with team doctors, it has been determined that his absence for this World Cup “will not exceed” more than three weeks. As someone who was set to be a premier player in the tournament, Salah will definitely be a player to keep an eye on once he returns to see if he can continue to help this Egypt team reach new heights.

Isco (Spain)

The next in a long line of stars for Spain’s international team, Isco has grown into an elite player during his time with Real Madrid. After scoring 6 goals for the team in the qualifying matches, Isco is set to be the leader for a Spain team that is looking to bounce back from a disappointing run of recent tournament performances.

Toni Kroos (Germany)

Regarded by many as the best player in the 2014 World Cup, Kroos played a pivotal role in helping Germany capture their 4th World Cup. As the German team chases history in tying Brazil for the most cups by any team, as well as defending their current championship, not much needs to be said about one of the best players on arguably the best team in the tournament.

Neymar Jr. (Brazil)

The highest paid man in soccer, Neymar Jr. shocked the world when he went to PSG, and while many have been skeptical about the move, it remains to be seen whether or not it will pay off as Neymar suffered a season-ending injury back in February, and underwent surgery in March. Many wondered if he would even be able to play in the upcoming tournament, but Neymar has since confirmed that he will, in fact, be ready for this year’s World Cup.

After suffering a fractured vertebra in the 2014 Cup’s quarter-final, and having to watch his team get decimated by the German team in the semi-finals, there is no doubt Neymar will be looking to make an even bigger impact in this year’s tournament. As one of the best players on the planet coming off of a serious injury, on one of the best teams on the planet, there is no doubt Neymar will be a player to watch this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo is a player to watch every time he steps on the pitch. As one of the best players of all time, and arguably the best ever, there is really only one achievement left for Ronaldo to obtain, and that is a World Cup.

After not even making it out of the group stage in the 2014 World Cup, there is no doubt that Ronaldo will be looking to lead his team to a much better run in this year’s tournament. If watching one of the most polarizing players the game has ever seen chase history isn’t enough, Ronaldo has also stated that he will begin answering questions about his upcoming free agency once he is settled with the national team, creating yet another headline to watch out for.

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Not much needs to be said for Lionel Messi. The Barcelona and Argentina star has dominated for over a decade now no matter the stage. The only achievement that he lacks, is a major championship for the Argentina team, and considering many have speculated this could be his last World Cup, he is running out of time. Although his legacy has already been cemented as one of if not the greatest player of all time, there is nothing Leo wants more than to raise that cup for the blue and white.

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Laura Ruth Harrier is an American actress and model best known for her portrayal of Liz in Spider-Man: Homecoming. In 2018, she will star in the Spike Lee-directed film BlacKkKlansman.

Harrier was born on March 28, 1990 in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Evanston, Illinois, where she attended Evanston Township High School until her graduation in 2008. Harrier left for New York at age 18 to attend the New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study before attending the William Esper Studio acting school in New York City.

She made her acting debut in the reboot of American soap opera One Life to Live as Destiny Evans. She has also been in projects such as The Last Five Years in 2014, and 4th Man Out in 2016. She then made her feature film debut in the Marvel Studios film Spider-Man: Homecoming as Peter Parker’s love interest.

In 2018, Harrier starred in Fahrenheit 451 (although her footage was cut from the film) and BlacKkKlansman, a Spike Lee-directed movie about an African American police officer who infiltrates the KKK using his “white man” voice.

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When the World Cup kits are released, it’s kind of a big deal. An overwhelming amount of attention is paid to the details of the jersey such as the color, fabric, collar, badge, and typefaces. With 32 teams represented, there are a variety of jerseys, each one designed with specific reasons in regards to the team’s identity. However, there’s a one-minute characteristic that you may or may not have noticed. Some World Cup jerseys have stars and you’re probably wondering why.

Not every team will sport a star on their jersey. This symbol is instead reserved for those who have previously earned a  World Cup title. The first team to start the tradition of including stars was Brazil in 1970. After their third World Cup win, Brazil took it upon themselves to add three stars above their badge. In the following years, other World Cup victors hopped on the bandwagon. The placement of the star is up to the team’s discretion, but usually, the symbol is found in or beside the badge.

The latest team to add another star was Germany in 2014 after they won their fourth World Cup tournament. In this current World Cup, eight teams are donning the look, including Argentina, England, France, Spain, Brazil, Australia, and Uruguay. While Argentina has two, England, France, Spain and Australia all have one. Brazil, with no surprise, has accumulated the greatest number of stars after winning the tournament five times.

Uruguay has four stars which at first doesn’t seem to fall in line with FIFA guidelines. As it’s stated in FIFA’s equipment regulations: “Those Member Associations that have won the FIFA World Cup may put a symbol on the playing shirt representing this accomplishment and the number of times won.” If you look at Uruguay’s history, the team has only won two World Cup tournaments, one in 1930 and the other in 1950. So where do the two other stars come from?

The World Cup was created in 1930, so prior to that, the Olympic games were recognized as the FIFA world championship tournament. It just so happens that Urguary scored two Olympic wins in 1924 and 1928 so technically, the four stars hold up. The more you know.

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Emma Stone is an American actress who made her feature film debut in Superbad and hasn’t looked back since, becoming one of the most famous and in-demand actresses in the country.  Since her debut in Superbad, Stone has gone on to star in Easy A, Zombieland, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Birdman. In 2017, for her role as an aspiring actress in Damien Chazelle’s  La La Land, Stone won an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Stone was born on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Krista Jean Stone and Jeffrey Charles Stone. Stone began acting when she was four and made her acting debut at the age of 11 in the stage production of The Wind in the Willows.

She attended Xavier College Preparatory‍—, an all-girl Catholic high school, for her freshman year but dropped out after one semester to become an actress. In 2014, Stone was nominated for her first Academy Award as she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for the role of a recovering drug addict in the black comedy-drama Birdman. In 2017, she won her first Academy Award, winning Best Lead Actress for her role in La La Land

In 2018, Stone will star in the Yorgos Lanthimos-helmed The Favourite opposite Rachel Weisz.

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Emma Stone Net Worth 2018: How Much Is Emma Stone Worth Now?

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Chances are that John Goodman is one of your favorite actor’s favorite actors. With a career spanning over three decades and a litany of classic, beloved roles under his belt (The Big Lebowski, Monsters Inc, Roseanne, Raising Arizona, Argo, Flight, etc) John Goodman is to acting what apple pie is to America.

However, unfortunately for John (and his wallet_, one of his most recent (and also one of his oldest?) roles got undone by some racist tweets from its star, Roseanne Barr. In case you’ve been living under a rock these last couple of days, ole’ Roseanne got a little too frisky on Twitter, posting some wildly repugnant, racist tweets about Valerie Jarrett, an African-American woman who was a senior adviser to President Barack Obama. Barr wrote — on TWITTER remind you — if the “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj.”

Anyway, ABC was quick to cancel TF out of her show, stating that her Twitter statement is “abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values.” In an even bolder move, Barr tried to blame the fact that she was “on Ambien” when she sent those tweets, the makers of Ambien were quick to remind her that racism is not, in fact, a side-effect of the sleep aid drug.

While seeing Roseanne finally get what she deserves was admittedly enjoyable, it’s a bummer that our boy J Goody had to lose a paycheck. But, because he’s John Goodman, he’s taking the show’s cancellation in stride, saying he “wasn’t gonna get an Emmy anyway.”

John Goodman, what a savage. Also, f*ck Roseanne Barr. Byeeeee Felicia.

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Ellie Kemper is an American actress, comedian, and writer who is best known for her roles in The Office, Bridesmaids, 21 Jump Street, and the Netflix original series The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. For her lead role as Kimmy Schmidt on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Kemper has received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Kemper, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, is the older sister of television writer Carrie Kemper. When she was five, her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where she attended Conway Elementary School in Ladue before graduating from John Burroughs High School. In high school, one of her teachers was actor Jon Hamm, with whom she appeared in a school play. After high school, Kemper graduated from Princeton University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After Princeton, Kemper attended the University of Oxford, where she studied at Worcester College towards a graduate degree in English. So not only is she hilarious, gorgeous, and talented but she’s wildly intelligent as well.

Kemper got her big break after she auditioned for a role in NBC’s Parks and Recreation. While she was not cast in the role, she received a call back to audition for a supporting role in The Office as Erin Hannon, a secretary filling in for the regular secretary Pam Beesly when she briefly left the job at the end of the fifth season. Kemper did eventually nail down that role and became an instant star.

Following The Office, Kemper went on to star in mega-hits such as Bridesmaid and Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

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As the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors get set to meet four the fourth consecutive NBA Finals, the rivalry between the two teams is now well documented. They are not the only teams to have met multiple times to be called the best in the world, and won’t be the last. But over the time since sports has come into the public eye, there have been matchups for championships that were legendary and will stand the test of time. Let’s take a look at some of the top rivalries in the championship histories of all time.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors

Times Met For The NBA Title: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Yes, the Cavs and Warriors will once again meet for the right to claim the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

For the past four years, these two teams have been the gold standard in the NBA and just seemed to have been destined to meet each other. They have the two best players on the planet in LeBron James and Steph Curry, and each year the teams have clashed has been must-see television.

Golden State spoiled James and the Cavs first title for the city of Cleveland since 1964 in their first matchup, giving them their first NBA championship since the early 70’s. King James returned the favor a year later, leading his team from 3-1 down to win the series in seven. In the third installment of the trilogy, the Warriors and off-season pickup Kevin Durant overpowered LeBron and the Cavs in five. That series win gave the Warriors a 2-1 edge.

Now as the two teams are set to square off again. Cleveland looking to settle the score and possibly set up a fifth and deciding matchup in 2019, and Golden State looking to cement themselves as a dynasty with their third title in four years.

Boston Celtics vs Los Angeles Lakers

Times Met For The NBA Title: 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2008, 2010

Probably the best championship rivalry of all time of the four major sports, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were put on this earth to meet in the NBA Finals.

Before the Cavs and Warriors took over this decade, the Lakers and Celtics were the storylines and the matchup the entire country wanted to see. These two teams have fought each other since the late 50’s and there’s been interviews, documentaries, and legendary games that show just how deep this rivalry is.

The amount of star power and bad blood made for some all-time moments. From Bill Russell to Jerry West, Kareem, and Magic, to Bird and Parrish, all ending with Kobe and Paul Pierce, this rivalry had everything a basketball fan would want in a championship series. This rivalry ruled the NBA in the late 60’s and middle to late 80’s and every time they met, it was a spectacle of epic proportions.

The hope is that these two teams meet again for the title in the near future to add to the great legacy that has captivated the sports world.

New York Yankees vs Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers

Times Met in the World Series: 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1963, 1977, 1978, 1981

Next to the Yankees and Red Sox, there has not been a matchup that comes close to when the Yankees and the Dodgers clash.

The 20th century was the golden era for these two teams find each other waiting in the World Series. The teams met three times in the 40’s where they ruled the roost of the not only the New York baseball landscape but all of baseball. Those three matchups were filled with some of the greatest players of all time (DiMaggio, Robinson, Berra, Reese, Mantle, Snider), and it was the Yankees who would own the Dodgers heading into the 50’s.

It wasn’t until 1955 that the Bums from Brooklyn finally got over the hump beating the Yanks in seven. A year later, the Bombers took the title right back, The two clubs would meet again in 63′ with the Dodgers coming out on top. The two teams threw it back to the 50’s in 1977 and 1978 when they faced off in back-to-back World Series. They met for the final time in 1981, with Tommy LaSorda’s squad getting the best of the Yankees in six.

The Dodgers and Yankees have yet to meet for a world series since 81, but the moments this rivalry has left — Jackie Robinson stealing home plate, Don Larsen’s perfect game, Sandy Koufax’s dominance, Reggie Jackson’s three-home-run game — only magnifies just how special it will be when they once again see each other in the World Series.

New York Yankees vs New York/San Francisco Giants

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Times Met in the World Series: 1921, 1922, 1923, 1936, 1937, 1951, 1962

It comes as no surprise that the Yankees and another New York turned California franchise championship rivalry has stood on its own.

The Yankees and Giants (before they headed West in 1958), shared the same borough in the Bronx. Yep, the first Yankee Stadium and the legendary Polo Grounds were a stone’s throw away from each other. The two clubs met three straight times in the early 20’s headlined by the greatest player who ever lived, Babe Ruth. John McGraw’s Giants were victorious in the first two installments. But in 23′, Ruth and the Yankees finally broke through winning the franchise first World Series title.

After a 13-year hiatus, the Yanks and Giants faced-off once again in 1936 and in 1937. Both times, the Yankees smashed their way to the title, giving them three titles to the Polo Grounders two. Following another long wait and the “Shot Heard Around the World”, the teams saw each other in 1951 ending in another Yankee championship. A few years after moving to San Francisco, the Giants lost in a memorable seven-game saga to the Bombers.

Now 56 years since they last met, the Yankees-Giants championship rivalry still ranks as one that shaped baseball. You can roll of the Hall of Famers and legendary ballparks, but baseball historians should hope these two teams will one day again square off in the Fall Classic.

Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Times Met in the Superbowl: 1976, 1979, 1996

Considered the two most prominent franchises in the National Football League, people forget that the legendary rivalry the Steelers and Cowboys had.

Both teams started their rise to glory in the early 70’s and they finally tangled for the first time in Superbowl X. Pittsburgh would win the first of the three overall matchups 21-17 after Cowboys Hall of Fame QB Roger Staubach was picked off in the end zone late in the game. Somehow they didn’t meet for another three years but in Superbowl XIII, the rematch was on.

The Steelers and Cowboys put on a show for the ages in Superbowl 13, with some believing it’s one of the greatest games of all time. A record 20 players, coaches, and front office executives who took part in the game ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pittsburgh would win that memorable game 35-31. It wasn’t until 1996, that the Dallas would finally beat the Steelers in the big game 27-17.

Since that 1996 matchup, the teams have come close to encountering each other again in the Superbowl, but haven’t been able to get over the hump. But one thing is for sure, the Steelers and Cowboys were what made the NFL so great.

Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier

Without a doubt, you can’t have a sports rivalry list without mentioning Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Ali and Frazier was the biggest sports rivalry of the 1970’s and maybe of the 20th century. Every one of their fights is not only recognized by name — “The Fight of The Century, “Super Fight II” and “The Thrilla in Manila” — but by how they captivated the globe. “The Fight of The Century” was the most one of the most hyped events in the history of professional sport. On that memorable March evening in 1971, Madison Square Garden and the world bared witness to a 15-round battle won by Frazier via unanimous decision for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Frazier and Ali wouldn’t clash until three years later in 1974. In that second historic fight, the combatants went for 12 rounds in front of The Garden crowd with Ali being declared the winner. A year later, the conclusion to the trilogy took place in Manila. The final installment saw Ali come out on top in a 14-round TKO, keeping his Heavyweight title.

“Smokin Joe” and “The Greatest’s’ rivalry still sits as one of the most iconic of all time. Many have come close, but no one will ever come near the attraction that Ali-Frazier was.

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News broke yesterday that Andrew Lincoln — the star of AMC’s hit (?) series The Walking Dead — would be leaving the show during its upcoming 9th season. Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead, has been the main character and star of the show since it’s premiere way back in 2010. But a lot, I mean a lot, has changed since then, first and foremost, the quality of the show.

The Walking Dead STINKS now, and if you feel any other way, then you’re likely just a fanboy homer. And that’s okay, but deep down, even you know the show has been a steaming pile of garbage for about three years now. And the reason for the show’s drop in quality is that it became both predictable and repetitive.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the typical Walking Dead episode, this is how it goes (all of them, every single episode is like this):

Which is why I CANNOT wait for Rick Grimes to finally die (which he is definitely going to, since survival is not really an option on this show): A) the episode where he does finally kick the bucket will be EPIC and B) Grimes’ death will force the show in a new, hopefully better, direction.

Will The Walking Dead be able to survive Lincoln’s departure? Probably not, considering he’s the only one with any star power on the show. Uproxx suggests that Norman Reedus — who plays Rick’s trusty right-hand man Daryl — could be in line to take over the reigns as the lead character. Now, while Daryl may be a fan favorite, he’s certainly no star, and I think that a show already suffering will only suffer more without its hero: Rick Grimes.

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Steve Martin is lauded as one of the most influential stand-up comedians in history. His comedic prowess is so widely recognized that modern stand-ups from all over the scene recognize his influence. From comedians like Bo Burnham who uses his personal demons and theatricality for his comedy to the creator of the internet juggernaut Nerdist, Chris Hardwick, it’s clear Martin’s reach is far and wide. He isn’t just a comedian though. He is a successful playwright and banjo player as well. He funds an endowment for the latter every year. With his vast influence, it has to amount to something substantial economically right?

Steve Martin Net Worth: $130 Million

Turns how a lot of influence can also turn into a lot of income. How did the man who was born standing up amass his fortune?

1945-1967

Steve Martin was born in Waco, Texas on August 14, 1945, but was raised in Inglewood, California with his brother Fred and sister Melinda. His father was a real estate agent and aspiring actor. He was a cheerleader for his high school and his first job was selling guidebooks at Disneyland. While working at Disneyland he would learn basic magic tricks, balloon animals, and juggling. After high school, he would begin attending Santa Anna College and begin performing in comedies on stage and with his first comedy troupe at Knot’s Berry Farms. He would later transfer to California State Universtiy, Long Beach before transferring one more time to UCLA. While in college he used his studies in logic and philosophy to form his comedic style while starting to perform at clubs. Martin would drop out of college in 1967.

1967-1981

Martin received his first writing job on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. He would also help on The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and The Sony and Cher Comedy Hour. Martin would go on to win his first ever Emmy for writing in 1969 at the age of 23. He would also make his first TV appearance with The Smothers Brothers in 1968. He would also garner another Emmy nomination for his writing on Van Dyke and Company in 1976.

His work in writing would not slow down his stand-up and performance career though. He would perform stand-up on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Gong Show, and  The Muppet Show. What arguably launched his career even further in the 1970’s was his multitude of appearances on the then new, Saturday Night Live. Martin appeared on the show an insane 27 times, guest hosting 15 times. That is second only to Alec Baldwin’s 17 hosting appearances as of February 2017. One of his more famous sketches was his song called “King Tut”. He originally recorded it with members of The Nitty Gritty Band and won a Grammy for the song. He would also write and star in the comedy classic The Jerk in 1979. He decided to step away from stand-up comedy in 1981 to focus on movies.

1981-Present

In the 1980’s Martin would star in a multitude of comedic classics like The Three Amigos, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Planes Trains and Automobiles with the late John Candy. When the early 90’s rolled around it didn’t seem like Martin was ready to slow down. He would continue to release classics in the form of My Blue Heaven and the Rom-Com staple, Father of the Bride. He would continue that success into the early 2000’s with movies like Cheaper By The Dozen and Bringing Down The House. Martin would begin to slow down his output but still star in both Pink Panther movies and a sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen. Martin would also continue to find success with his writing as well.

Not forgetting his roots Martin would write in all kinds of media. He wrote and starred in the 1999 movie Bowfinger with Eddie Murphy while also starring in 2005’s Shopgirl, a movie based on a novella that Martin himself wrote. Martin would not be held to just the screen, writing his first full length play Picasso at the Lapin Agile in 1993. He would also write multiple pieces for The New Yorker, a pair of novellas, and a memoir entitled Born Standing Up. He appeared on a multitude of albums playing banjo and started The Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass to help bring better visibility to the instrument and art

To call Steve Martin a Jack of All Trades is an understatement. This list of accomplishments barely scratches the surface of what the comedian, writer, and musician has accomplished. Needless to say, this is someone who worked incredibly hard for the money he has earned and has affected millions with his art.

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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

This is the Quick Fix for Thursday, May 31, 2018.

Pop Culture

– Arrested Development is back and it’s as cringe-worthy as ever:

– Drake responded to Pusha T’s ethering of him, particularly, the picture of him wearing blackface:

– Honest Trailers put Christopher Nolan in their crosshairs:

Honest Trailers Perfectly Summed Up Every Christopher Nolan Movie Ever Made

– Fallout announced their newest game, Fallout 76:

'Fallout 76': Release Date, Game Details & Trailer

Sports

– The Capitals evened up the Stanley Cups finals at one-game-a-piece with their Game 2 victory in Las Vegas.

– Tonight’s the night: the NBA Finals tip-off. Does LeBron stand a chance? Absolutely not. But will it be fun to watch? Certainly. Look, if LeBron can keep these games close going into the 4th quarter, he can pull out some wins — he’s that good.

– Who is “The Source” that found Bryan Colangelo’s Twitter accounts? We dive in:

Who Is "The Source" That Discovered Bryan Colangelo's (Alleged) Burner Accounts?

News & Politics

– Seriously, just kill me now. We’re living in The Matrix, so it really doesn’t matter:

– Steam pulls “Active Shooter” video game off of its marketplace:

"Active Shooter" Video Game: What Is It?

College

– The Women’s College World Series kicks off today:

Women's College World Series 2018: Bracket, Times and Schedule

Hottest of the Day

– Alexis Ren, man … I’m at a loss for words:

Song of the Day

Quote of the Day

“Life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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At long last, the NBA Finals are finally upon us. This series is between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers entered the season with hopes of dethroning the Warriors as NBA champions and the team now has its opportunity to do so. This is the fourth straight NBA Finals between these two teams with the Warriors winning two of the previous three matchups. Can the Cavaliers even it up and win another championship or will the Warriors win back-to-back championships? The Warriors are favored by a ton to win this series. However, the Cavaliers always have a chance with LeBron James on the roster. Despite the clear talent discrepancy between these two teams, expect this game to be more competitive than people think.

Cleveland’s success is due to its best player LeBron James. In the regular season, James  averaged 27.5 points per game on an absurd shooting percentage of 54.2% from the floor. However, James has been even better in the postseason. In 18 playoff games, James has averaged 34.0 points per game along with 8.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game. Although he is in his 15th NBA season, James has showed no signs of slowing down and the Warriors will need to find a way to stop him

In game seven, James went into full beast mode as he single-handedly carried the Cavaliers to a victory. In 48 minutes, James had 35 points along with 13 rebounds and nine assists. However, James will most likely need to duplicate this type of performance now that star teammate Kevin Love is expected to also miss game one of this series due to a concussion. Expect James to have a huge game if the Cavaliers plan on winning game one of the NBA Finals.

Golden State’s success has been due to its star point guard Stephen Curry and its star forward Kevin Durant. Both players are former MVP award winners and have proven that they are still elite in today’s NBA. This season, Curry averaged 26.4 points per game along with 6.1 assists per game. Curry’s statistics are even more impressive once one factor in his efficiency from the floor. Curry was shooting an absurd 49.5% from the field and 42.3% from the three-point line.

In the playoffs, Curry has struggled a bit with his consistency and is only shooting 38.5% from three point range thus far. However, Curry did dominate game seven against the Rockets as he went 7-15 from three point range on his way to scoring 27 points. Curry took over the third quarter and regained some of his signature swagger that he was lacking earlier in the playoffs. Look for Curry to continue where he left off as it appears that he regained confidence in his jumpshot.

Leading the Warriors now is fellow superstar Kevin Durant. This season, Durant averaged 26.4 points per game along with 6.8 rebounds per game. Similarly to Curry, Durant was also extremely efficient from the floor. He was shooting 51.6% from the field and 41.9% from behind the arc. In the playoffs, Durant has been unguardable and will likely keep it going in game one. In 17 playoff games, Durant has averaged 29.0 points per game while shooting 47.9% from the floor. Expect Durant to put up points in bunches tonight against Cleveland’s inconsistent defense.

As for my prediction, I have to side with the Warriors. The Warriors are clearly the better team and should be able to overpower the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers have struggled mightily on the road this postseason and traveling to Oakland will not change that. However, the Warriors have been awful in the first half of ballgames and I expect Cleveland to hang around before getting blown out in the second half.

Cavaliers vs. Warriors: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details

Event: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Start Time: 9:00 P.M. EST
Location: ORACLE Arena in Oakland, CA
Broadcast: ABC

How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Warriors: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device

You can live stream the game on the ABC app.

You can download the ABC app on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The ABC app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Fire TV.

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The college softball season is coming to a close in Oklahoma City. On May 31st, the 2018 Women’s College World Series begins and is set to be a true clash of the Titans. The University of Oregon and the University of Florida lead the way as the number 1 and number 2 seeds, respectively.

The Pac-12 conference is the heavy favorite to take home the national championship, as they represent four of the eight schools in OKC. There were no upsets in any of the regional rounds, as all of the top seeds advanced. Watch out for the University of Washington this year, as they started the season 28-0 and were the number one team in the country for nine straight weeks. All game times shown are eastern standard time.

Full bracket can be found here.

Thursday, May 31

Game 1: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Arizona State/ 12:00 p.m./ ESPN

Game 2: No. 4 Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Washington/ 2:30 p.m./ ESPN

Game 3: No. 2 Florida vs. No. 7 Georgia/ 7 p.m./ ESPN2

Game 4: No. 3 UCLA vs. No. 6 Florida State/ 9:30 p.m./ ESPN2

Friday, June 1

Game 5: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner/ 7 p.m./ ESPN

Game 6 : Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner/ 9:30 p.m./ ESPN

Saturday, June 2

Game 7 (elimination game): Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser /12:00 p.m./ ESPN

Game 8 (elimination game): Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser/ 2:30 p.m./ ESPN

Game 9 (elimination game): Game 5 loser vs. Game 7 loser /7 p.m./ ESPN

Game 10 (elimination game): Game 6 loser vs. Game 8 winner/ 9:30 p.m./ ESPN

Sunday, June 3

Game 11 (elimination game): Game 5 winner vs. Game 9 winner/ 1 p.m./ ESPN

Game 12 (elimination game): Game 6 winner  vs. Game 10 winner/ 3:30 p.m.

Game 13 (if necessary): 7 p.m./ ESPN2

Game 14 (if necessary): 9:30 p.m./ ESPN2

Women’s College World Series Finals (Best of 3) All Games on ESPN

Monday, June 4

Game 1: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 5

Game 2: 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6

Game 3 (if necessary): 8 p.m.

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Christopher Nolan is one of the most talented directors of the generation and there is absolutely no question about it. From The Dark Knight trilogy to The Departed to Inception and Instellar — Christopher Nolan is playing chess while the rest of the planet’s directors are playing checkers. However, that doesn’t mean he’s above getting clowned on, which is exactly what ScreenJunkies did.

ScreenJunkies has been producing these “Honest Trailers” for years, and while they’re not as funny as they used to be, they still pack a relatively decent punch. Taking aim at Nolan’s classic WOMPPPP noises, the lack of depth his female characters, the constant blue tint his movies seem to have, the same suit he always seems to be wearing, and his over-complicated timelines, Honest Trailers perfectly skewered Nolan and all of his (minimal) faults.

From Memento to Dunkirk, the Honest Trailer covers every film of Nolan’s career, finding (hilarious) common themes between them.

While Nolan’s next project has yet to be announced, fans can count on a couple things: it’ll have a weak female lead, it’ll be shot with a blueish tint, and it will very likely include an ear-shattering WOMPPPP sound.

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The WWE, largest pro-wrestling company in the world, is currently looking at Fox as their new home. With their contract with the USA network nearing its end, WWE has been looking to other outlets for their weekly television shows “Monday Night Raw”, and “SmackDown Live”. While it seems that Raw will stay on the USA network with a reported $265 Million a year, SmackDown looks as though it will moving. Fox is reportedly in talks in finalizing a deal with the WWE to air SmackDown Live. Since the UFC will no longer be airing on Fox, they are looking to WWE to fill in that gap. While the deal is not finalized, WWE could be paid 1 Billion dollars for five years of programming.

This deal if it becomes finalized will be a massive financial gain for WWE. SmackDown is widely considered the “B” show compared to Raw, which came as a surprise when it was revealed that Fox was willing to pay that type of money. This can mean changes for the brand in the future for when they do make the jump over to Fox.

SmackDown will most definitely step their quality of programming up with this much money hanging in the balance as well as top WWE stars moving over to the brand as well. Within the last few years, SmackDown had a resurgence to prominence in the eyes of the WWE audience as more storylines have become SmackDown exclusive, and with the brand split in 2016, it has become a staple in WWE programming.

One of the biggest stories coming out of the WWE/Fox deal is the idea for a weekly studio show. The details of what the show will be have not been released, but there is speculation that WWE will revive its original studio show “Talking Smack.” This show took place immediately after SmackDown went off the air and was hosted by interviewer Renee Young and then manager of SmackDown itself Daniel Bryan.

Since the show already has a built-in audience, this seems to be the most likely scenario. The show can be used to promote storylines, and hopefully used to bring new fans into the product. The show helped showcase the superstars and their personalities in a more intimate setting, with really help resonate with fans, and in turn, help get their characters over in the long run.

The Miz was the biggest beneficiary of this show because he was able to push his “heel” persona even farther in which he solely built an entire feud with Daniel Bryan, without the help of the television show itself. It was only after the WWE bring this feud to the limelight. Because of the success of this angle, there is a future match that fans are anticipating between these two. There is still much more to come in the new few weeks to follow about this deal,  and more news will surely come out.

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At long last, the NHL Stanley Cup Finals are finally upon us. This series is between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights. Both teams were able to win clinch their spots in the Stanley Cup on the road in the previous series which should be a good indicator about how unpredictable this series might be. However, the Capitals failed to win game one on the road and will now have to win game two in order to even up the series. Expect this game to be extremely competitive as both teams will lay it all on the line.

Washington’s postseason success is due to its elite scoring depth which consists of Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov. During the regular season, Ovechkin led the team in points with 87 and had an astonishing 49 goals in 82 games. During the playoffs, Ovechkin has continued to score regularly and has 12 goals in just 20 playoff games. Backstrom missed part of the playoffs due to injuries but has managed to average over one point per game in 16 playoff games. Kuznetsov has been phenomenal this postseason and leads the team in points with 24. If the Capitals plan on winning this game, all three of them will need to be at their best.

In game one, Ovechkin and Kuznetsov each had an assist on the team’s fourth goal. However, these two failed to make an impact throughout the rest of the contest. The fact that Washington was able to score three other goals without any contribution from Ovechkin and/or Kuznetsov is a good sign moving forward. With their goal scoring abilities, expect Ovechkin and Kuznetsov to be a lot more aggressive in game two.

Vegas’ success has been due to its star goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. Since it is Vegas’ first official season in the NHL, the organization partook in an expansion draft during the offseason. In the draft, Vegas decided to take goalie Marc-Andre Fleury from the Pittsburgh Penguins as the team hoped that he would carry it to a potential playoff berth. Since joining Vegas, Fleury has been godly. This season, Fleury went 29-13-4 with a 2.24 goals against average. However, he has been even better in the playoffs. In 16 starts, Fleury is 13-3 with a 1.81 goals against average. Fleury also has had four shutouts already this postseason and will look for a bounce back performance after giving up four goals in game one. Expect Fleury to play a lot better on Wednesday night as a result.   

As for my prediction, I have to side with the Knights. Vegas has a tremendous home ice advantage and has used it throughout the whole season. Vegas went 29-10-2 at home this season and I expect the T-Mobile Arena to be rocking on Wednesday. I think that the game will be really close but I think that Fleury will play a lot better as he carries the Golden Knights to a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details

Event: Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Start Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: NBCSN

How to Watch Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device

You can live stream the game on the NBC Sports app.

You can download the NBC Sports App on Google Play, Amazon, iTunes, and the Windows Store. The NBC Sports app is also available on the following devices: Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast, Android TV, Fire TV, and Xbox One.

How To Live Stream Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights Online Without Cable Subscription

You can also live stream the football game through Sling TV free trial.  Just click on the Sling website and click “Watch Now 7 Days Free” for the free trial. Choose the Sling Orange package, which costs $20 per month and comes with NBC along with many other sports channels.

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Late Tuesday night, The Ringer published a frankly bizarre investigation of five burner accounts that are allegedly operated by none other than Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo. The article is extensive, delving into a months-long analysis of the account’s tweets, likes, follows, and general activity.

The accounts  — @phila1234567, @AlVic40117560, @Honesta34197118, @Enoughunkownso1, @s_bonhams — tweeted criticisms of NBA players, including Joel Embiid, Jahlil Okafor, and Nerlens Noel, publicly debate the decisions of his own coaching staff, critique former Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie and Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri, telegraph the 2017 Markelle Fultz trade, disclose nonpublic medical information about Okafor and gossip about Embiid and Fultz to members of the national and Philadelphia media.

While nothing has been confirmed, the evidence against Colangelo is rather damning. For the full in-depth report, head over to The Ringer.

But even more interesting than the Colangelo Twitter accounts themselves, is how — and why — they came to the light in the first place.

Brandon Detrick, the author of the original Ringer story, says he was contacted in February by an anonymous source on Twitter claiming to work in artificial intelligence. This source, after noticing a “bunch of weird tweets” directed at Sixers writers, used an “open-source data analysis tool to link five accounts through commonalities including similarities in who the accounts followed and linguistic quirks.” That sounds like some shit that Q would try to convince James Bond to use, which seems rather advanced for the average Twitter egg.

As soon as the story dropped, multiple theories exploded onto the internet, questioning A) how the source could have even noticed/found these rather anonymous and insignificant tweets, B) how they had the ability to conduct such tests, C) why they would even bother putting in the effort, and most importantly, D) who could it be?

Conspiracy Theory #1: Danny Ainge

Anyone who watched the NBA Playoffs this season knows that there are three teams that will be fighting for supremacy in the Eastern Conference for the next few years: the Celtics, the 76ers, and whichever team ends up landing LeBron. Coincidentally, the Philadelphia 76ers are currently the favorites to land LeBron James (according to Las Vegas), which may permanently tip the scales in Philadelphia’s favor over Boston.

Knowing this, Danny Ainge, the Celtics general manager and arguably the best executive in the league, hired a team of investigators to turn up dirt on Philadelphia with the hopes of deterring The King from calling the City of Brotherly Love home. In this scenario, the “dirt” ended up being these alleged Colangelo burner accounts, one of which even tweeted criticism of LeBron, calling him “whiny”:

Update: Vegas dropped Philly from +150 odds of landing LeBron to +175, which ties them with Cleveland.

Conspiracy Theory #2: The Philadelphia 76ers

This is where the conspiracies become more complicated. If Danny Ainge is the “flat earth” of basketball conspiracies, then the Philadelphia 76ers are the next step up: the “lizard people” of basketball conspiracies.

In this scenario, members of the Philadelphia 76ers organization dug up (or created) these alleged Bryan Colangelo burner accounts with the hope of getting Colangelo fired from within. The reason? Once again, LeBron James. As I mentioned earlier, Philadelphia is currently the Vegas favorite to land LeBron, however, that dream pairing of James-Simmons-Embiid may never come to fruition if Colangelo remains with the team.

Colangelo’s father Jerry, a longtime NBA executive who ran USA Basketball in the 2000’s, actually had a couple of dust-ups with King James in the past, as he used to question James’ loyalty and commitment to his country’s basketball team. With that in mind, members of the 76ers may have used these Twitter accounts as a way of getting Bryan fired with the hopes of appeasing LeBron.

Conspiracy Theory #3: Sam Hinkie

My favorite conspiracy theory is that the anonymous source is none other than Sam “Trust The Process” Hinkie himself, who, coincidentally, currently teaches an artificial intelligence class at Stanford University.

Given that these burner accounts were critical of Heinke directly, that would explain how he ever came across them in the first place, and because he’s an artificial intelligence professor at Stanford, that explains how he had access to the technology required to run such “open-source data analysis” tests.

While I’m no lawyer, I’ve seen enough crime dramas in my day to know that figuring out the motive of a crime is a key component of solving a case, and Heinke’s motive seems to be the strongest. Colangelo was using these accounts to directly attack Hinkie, so when Hinkie discovered the tweets while using artificial intelligence technology provided to him by Stanford, he then realized that the accounts could be owned by Colangelo, thus contacting The Ringer.

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Jerry Colangelo may often be confused with his son Bryan for the wrong reasons, but has had quite a career of his own without his son’s help. Since becoming a part of the Phoenix Suns as their first general manager, Colangelo has turned Arizona, specifically Phoenix, into a sports staple. Before the Suns were brought into the NBA during the expansion, Arizona didn’t have a single professional sports team. Since then, Jerry Colangelo had been a part of bringing five new professional sports teams to Phoenix.

Jerry Colangelo Net Worth 2018: $300 Million

The former owner of five professional Arizona sports teams, including the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks, Colangelo’s net worth come in at a staggering $300 Million.

1968-1994

In 1968, the Phoenix Suns set out to be the first major professional sports team in Arizona. Already a scout for the Chicago Bulls, Colangelo was tapped to be the Suns first General Manager. Colangelo became the head coach for the 1970, and 1972-74 seasons, proving he was a much better GM, posting a 59-60 overall record as the coach.

In 1984, Colangelo put a group together and bought the controlling stake of the Phoenix Suns, becoming the team’s owner and GM. He remained with the team until 1995 when he was succeeded by his son Bryan.

1995-2018

After stepping away from the Suns’ front office, Colangelo set his sights on the MLB. In 1995, Colangelo and his group were selected to be one of the MLB’s next expansion teams, becoming the Arizona Diamondbacks. With securing some big names like Buck Showalter and Randy Johnson, the Diamondbacks had won their first world series just four years after their first game. That 2001 world championship was the first major title to be won by a Phoenix-area team.

Around the same time of the Diamondbacks formation, Colangelo brought Arizona its first NHL team. Formerly the Winnipeg Jets, the Phoenix Coyotes were formed in 1996.

In 2004, Colangelo decided to sell. That year he sold his ownership of the Phoenix Suns, Mercury, and Rattlers as well as his ownership of the Arizona Diamondbacks. This decision cleansed him ownership in professional sports.

In December 2015, Colangelo made his return to the NBA as a special advisor and chairman of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers. In 2016 he would once again give his role to his son, giving up his position as chairman of basketball operations, but choosing to stay on as an advisor.

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Valve Corp., the parent company of Steam, a video-game marketplace, has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread outrage. The game, called “Active Shooter”, allowed players to re-create school shootings by entering schools and killing students. The game was pulled days before it was set to be released on June 6.

“Active shooter” was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by developed named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the Steam platform under a different business name. Acid Publishing Group was planning to sell the game for $5 to $10 on Steam. In a statement, Valve said it would not carry any games by Acid and that it had removed other games that Acid had published on the Steam platform.

Before being deleted, the official description of the game was as follows:  “Pick your role, gear up and fight or destroy! Be the good guy or the bad guy. The choice is yours! Only in ‘Active Shooter,’ you will be able to pick the role of an Elite S.W.A.T member or the actual shooter.” Furthermore, on the game’s Steam page, a warning read: “Please do not take any of this seriously. This is only meant to be the simulation and nothing else. If you feel like hurting someone or people around you, please seek help from local psychiatrists or dial 911 (or applicable).”

According to the New York Times, Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jamie was one of the 17 victims in the Parkland shooting, said of the game: “This is gross, this is profiteering, this is unacceptable.” Data from the Gun Violence Archive states that there have been over 100 “mass shootings” in 2018 alone, 23 of which were school shootings.

On Tuesday, May 29, an online petition to stop the release of the game had gathered more than 100,000 signatures as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Kiana Lede, who was born Kiana Brown, is a singer and actress who first rose to fame as Zoe Vaugh on season 2 of MTV’s horror series Scream. The 21-year-old rising star is now looking to take her music career to the next level and recently dropped a new video for her standout single “Fairplay.” The new take on the single is an acoustic, stripped down version that allows Lede’s talents to really shine.

“I wrote this song when I went through a messy breakup,” she said in an interview with Stupid Dope. “I got cheated on, and I was in that angry phase that you go through when you have a breakup… It was a blessing in disguise because that relationship was affecting my growth. I needed that relationship to end so I could grow. A lot of good things were happening to me after that, so I thought, ‘Man, that’s karma.’ I feel like I put my whole heart into that relationship and good things still [came from it], even though he gave up. So what goes around, comes around.”

You can listen to the acoustic version of “Fairplay” below:

“I think that, most of the time, in movies and even in real life, the woman [who hooks up] gets the blame,” she said about the original version of the video. “It’s almost like the women are pitted against each other. That’s portrayed in a lot of stories. I didn’t want that in this. In my story, I felt like the woman he cheated with was the victim, too, almost. All the blame was not put on her, it was put on the guy. I don’t want women to feel like there’s any competition, because there is not. It had to do with my relationship with my man, and nothing to do with the other woman.”

Lede is currently working on the release of her debut EP with Republic Records.

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Another day, another bizarre NBA rabbit hole to fall down. In a story posted just past 9 PM ET on May 29, The Ringer‘s Ben Detrick revealed that Philadelphia 76ers team president Bryan Colangelo is, more likely than not, the owner and operator of a handful of incriminating Twitter burner accounts. Colangelo has, allegedly, used these accounts to disparage his own players, former colleagues, disgraced-slash-celebrated Sixers ex-team president Sam Hinkie, and anyone who’d dare criticize his shirt collars. He’s also used the platform to disclose private medical information about players, insider information on trades, and gossip. The story came on the heels of an evening rich with 76ers news — head coach Brett Brown agreed to a contract extension, and Rookie of the Year candidate Ben Simmons is apparently now dating Kendall Jenner — but nothing could distract from this strange, damning tale.

Seriously?

On one hand, it’s not entirely preposterous that a wealthy white man with a dream job would resort to anonymous social media to air his grievances and be publicly obnoxious. On the other hand, Colangelo had plenty of examples to learn from: Kevin Durant was caught doing something similar last September, and Jane Skinner Goodell, wife of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, was exposed a month later.

The 76ers have since launched an independent investigation into the Twitter accounts. In an official statement, the organization said,

An online media outlet filed a story linking multiple social media accounts to 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo. The allegations are serious and we have commenced an independent investigation into the matter. We will report the results of that investigation as soon as it is concluded.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday morning that Colangelo has been attempting to contact those whom he allegedly vilified via these accounts. Current 76ers Joel Embiid, Markelle Fultz, former 76ers Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor, and Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri drew his ire, according to Detrick. Embiid, according to Woj, said, “I talked to him and he said that he didn’t say that. He called me just to deny the story. Gotta believe him until proven otherwise. If true though, that would be really bad.”

Detrick links five total accounts —@phila1234567, @AlVic40117560, @Honesta34197118, @Enoughunkownso1, and @s_bonhams — to Colangelo, one of which (@s_bonhams) had been active as recently as May 22. Detrick approached the 76ers with two of the usernames, @phila1234567 and @AlVic40117560, that same day. Interestingly, later that afternoon, the three other accounts were switched from public to private, even though they had not been brought to the 76ers’ attention.

In a statement issued on the day of May 29, Colangelo admitted to using one:

Like many of my colleagues in sports, I have used social media as a means to keep up with the news. While I have never posted anything whatsoever on social media, I have used the @Phila1234567 Twitter account referenced in this story to monitor our industry and other current events. This storyline is disturbing to me on many levels, as I am not familiar with any of the other accounts that have been brought to my attention, nor do I know who is behind them or what their motives may be in using them.

The @Phila1234567 is the only one of the five which never shared original tweets. It was a blank profile, and presented itself no doubt as a decent cover-up. But one of the accounts that “went dark” also unfollowed 37 users with indubitable ties to Colangelo himself: his son’s college basketball teammates, his son’s high school basketball coach, and Colangelo’s former agent.

Libeling His Young Players

In February 2017, the 76ers attempted to trade Jahlil Okafor, but could not make the right deal. Okafor remained on the team until December, when he was shipped to Brooklyn in exchange for Trevor Booker. But one of Colangelo’s burner accounts spent a lot of time and energy @replying Philadelphia-based sports journalists, begging them to ask Okafor and the 76ers about failed physicals. When Okafor finally left Philadelphia, Colangelo via @Enoughunknownso1 replied to tweets by Wojnarowski with “Last year he was traded and sent back because he didn’t pass physicals. He asked FO not to let the info out…Still the FO is not leaking the truth to save face, Okafor abusing that. If the truth came out Okafor would be the one looking bad.”

Following the trade of Nerlens Noel in February 2017, Colangelo via @Enoughunknownso1 called Noel a “selfish punk” and accused him of “behaving like a vulture” for seeking a pay day. According to the same account, Noel was ultimately traded because Brett Brown didn’t like him. That November, the account posted, “Bad for locker room. Once again Colangelo protected coach and got sh@t on for it. Bc is class act not a bad guy.” Even this April, another account, @s_bonhams, complained, “Do you remember how Noel ELECTED sto have hand surgery at the beginning of the season? … Then he went down south to rehab (did not stay with team and teammates) and was caught playing laser tag instead of being careful?”

The only remaining public account with a history of tweeting, @AlVic40117560, shows a series of complaints about Joel Embiid in February 2017. At the time, Embiid had been ruled out for the remainder of the 2016-17 season with a meniscus tear. Even though Colangelo allowed Embiid to play in a nationally televised game against the Houston Rockets after the injury had already been afflicting Embiid, he was disgusted that Embiid would dance onstage at a Meek Mill concert in the following weeks.

He also accused Embiid of hiding the injury. @AlVic40117560 accosted journalists, requesting that Embiid be “called out on this”. Since then, Colangelo’s alleged accounts grew increasingly hostile towards Embiid, once calling for him (via @Honesta34197118) to be traded for Kristaps Porzingis because Porzingis is “such a smarter player.”

@Enoughunknownso1 said recently, “I am sure it is hard for him ‘to process’ the fact, that this is now Ben’s team. So he is acting up. This ego foul is costing us big!” and has also accused Embiid of being lazy, selfish, arrogant, and distracted. @s_bonhams predicted, “Ben is going to be better than Joel@snd less distracted by models and social media.” This past January, Colangelo via @s_bonhams directed a tweet at Simmons and Robert Covington’s official Twitter pages, “I am not voting for Joel, but I am voting for Ben at every change I get … I love his intensity, his passion and the pride for his team. Joel is a big selfish baby, not my leader anymore.”

The mystery behind Markelle Fultz’s rookie year was solved by Colangelo via @s_bonhams, or so he thought. In December 2017, Colangelo accused Fultz’s trainer, Keith Williams, of messing with Fultz’s psychology by way of his closeness with Markelle: “If somebody would care to go look for the story of what happened with his so called mentor/father figure… it would explain a lot about the shoulder and Fultz ‘ state of mind.”

The account seems to mock Williams and Fultz’s relationship, placing emphasis on the “mentor/father figure” relationship: “The so call mentor tried to force him to change the shot. Tapes have surfaced of the guy making Markelle shooting while sitting on a chair, while on his back on the floor etc. The guy denies it as doesn’t want to say Y was forced out of kid’s life. Y nobody reports this.” It’s not clear whether Colangelo is complaining more so about the shooting, Williams’s presence in Fultz’s training, or the very nature of their relationship.

In February 2018, @s_bonhams again took aim at Fultz and his family, possibly sharing private information he had no right to: “Supposedly he just had some really traumatic family personal experience which really messed him up, probably just needs some time to process () and heal.”

Insecurity Is a Hell of a Drug

Among defaming current and former players, Colangelo via these accounts takes credit for salvaging the franchise by drafting Simmons. He never speaks poorly on Simmons’s name. His disdain for Sam Hinkie is striking, and accused him, via @Enoughunknownso1, of being a martyr. In January 2017, @AlVic40117560 said, “BC has done nothing but clean up hinkie’s mess.” The accounts are equally overwhelmingly pro-Colangelo and conspicuously anti-Hinkie.

Before his stint with the 76ers, Colangelo worked in the Raptors’ front office, where he hired Masai Ujiri and eventually promoted him to assistant GM. Ujiri would eventually replace Colangelo as president of basketball operations in 2013. In February 2017, @AlVic40117560 expressed an inordinate deal with frustration with Ujiri for someone so preoccupied with the 76ers. He accuses Ujiri of not taking responsibility for the Raptors’ woes and points out his contract worth as an aberration. If the account does not belong to Colangelo, why would the 76ers-obsessed user be concerned with very specific Raptors issues?

Colangelo, via @AlVic40117560, took exception to Gabrielle Union’s own response to Martellus Bennett being criticized for choosing to not attend the Trump White House to celebrate a SuperBowl win. He accuses her and husband Dwyane Wade of being “rude nasty” to a child during the Beijing Olympics. Apart from the baseless accusations, Colangelo shoots himself in the foot — at the time of the 2008 Olympics, his father Jerry was the USA Basketball managing director, and Bryan was in Beijing as well. However, Union was not.

Union and Wade have since responded.

The Magic of Twitter

After Detrick’s article started to make waves, Twitter-savvy readers decided to dig deeper. By attempting to log in to the alleged burner accounts, @SixersAdam used the “reset password” option and pointed out that each account has the same linked phone number ending in 91.

Tom Moore, a Pennsylvania-based columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times, confirmed that the number ending in 91 is consistent with Colangelo’s phone number.

The email address linked to the accounts with the 91 numbers was eventually revealed to be bp*********@g****.***, likely bpcolangelo@gmail.com. Another user dug deeper, attempting to log into GMail with that address, revealing a second address, bry***********@si****.com, likely bryancolangelo@sixers.com

@Cole_Kev points out that the mole who anonymously leaked information on these burner accounts to Detrick may well be Hinkie himself, whose career has pivoted to artificial intelligence.

@_SeanDonnelly points out that @AlVic40117560 has a certain affinity for University of Chicago men’s basketball. Colangelo’s son plays for the team.

@NewmansBdayWish deduced that @SixersEnough could be the tipster.

All in all, this is a mess. There are far too many coincidences for these accounts to belong to anyone else. Colangelo could lose his job if he admits to being the face behind the defamatory posts, and frankly he might deserve it — how can you be trusted by your players, coaches, and organization at large if you’re on Twitter leaking inside information to the NBA Twitterverse? The evidence, while circumstantial, is incriminating. It would do Colangelo well to own up to his faux pas and take one on the chin.

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Come Thursday, June 7, 2018, music lovers, artists and hipsters from around the world will congregate in Manchester, Tennessee for a four day festival of entertainment, enjoyment and debauchery that is known as Bonnaroo. For 17 years now it has been a haven for an eclectic assortment of music listeners, often headlined by a mix of classic performers and modern pop singers. This year is set to be no exception with Muse, The Killers, and Slim Shady himself Eminem taking the stage on the festival’s three main nights.

It’s hard to categorize a band like Muse. Their hit single “Supermassive Black Hole” is probably their best-known song, but is in no way the only track they could use to deliver a transcendent set to the masses. The Killers are one of the biggest bands in the world right now and are almost singlehandedly proving that while the mainstream may be saturated by pop and hip-hop, rock’n’roll isn’t going away anytime soon. It’s safe to expect a murderously good performance from the band that brought you “Mr. Brightside.” And here’s hoping that Eminem, coming off the mixed reception of his latest album Revival, busts out some classic bangers to reaffirm that, at 45, he’s still as lively, angry and crazy as we remember him.

But enough of the headliners. The majority of the festival, the real meat of the show, is made up of the massive lineup of opening acts that precede the big names.

Bonnaroo 2018 Lineup

Though there are ultimately too many performers to catch each performance, a few names stand out from the block of artists in the early shows. Nobody of note is performing on the lackluster Thursday, June 7th show, but you can catch Saturday Night Live‘s Sasheer Zamata doing stand-up, a full-service party station and a surprise DJ set that’ll last until sunrise and will no doubt include some additional surprise appearances to hype up the crowd for an additional three days of music. The Friday, June 8th show will feature the likes of T-Pain, Sheryl Crow, Paramore and Khalid, leading into that evening’s performance by Muse. The Saturday, June 9th show is largely lacking in known names, but is unmissable for the dual Bon Iver performances which will bookend Eminem’s set. These promise to be unique, once-in-a-lifetime shows that Bon Iver’s been building up since he confirmed that he’d be there.

Sunday, June 10th will end things in spectacular fashion with performances by Dua Lipa, Future and renowned DJ Thundercat before the Killers take the stage. There will be progressive panels throughout the weekend, offering the opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics from gun control to sour beers, all interspaced with the appropriate amount of revelry. The festival landscape will be dotted with comedy sets, party opportunities, and even the occasional puppet show.

Here’s the full list for the festival lineup.

Bonnaroo 2018 Tickets

Tickets to Bonnaroo are pretty easy to get, if a little expensive. A standard 4-day general pass will set you back around $350, but you can get in with a shuttle package day pass for about $200. Add-ons such as parking and camping will cost at last $40 a day and can reach up to $800 for the weekend depending on what kind of vehicle you bring. VIP and Platinum tickets, which include benefits such as free camping, shuttle service to Nashville, access to exclusive lounge areas and convenient parking, can cost anywhere from approximately $230 for a single day pass to a ludicrous $5,000 for a pair of 4-day Platinum tickets, with the option to get more expensive with further perks.

All tickets can be purchased on Bonnaroo’s official site. Though tickets aren’t expected to sell out until later, it’s best to get them sooner rather than later. Also, when you get your entry bracelet in the mail, be sure not to put it on until you reach the festival itself. Once tightened, they aren’t meant to be removed.

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Noah Shebib, aka “40”, is a Canadian record producer and former child star.

Shebib, 35, is one of the top producers in the music industry. He’s worked with Drake, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys, Action Bronson, and Jamie Foxx. Shebib is also one-third of the founders of the OVO Sound label.

His style of production, down-tempo and ambient, has gained mass appeal amongst the music world. And that appeal has increased his worth tenfold.

And now as his popularity continues to grow, how much is Shebib really worth?

Noah “40” Shebib Net Worth 2018: $ 4 Million

The record producer and one time Grammy Award winner is worth $4 million dollars. Shebib should see that number go up with OVO continuing to set the standard for music production.

Early Life (1983-2000)

Noah James Shebib was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 31, 1983. He was born to mother and actress Tedde Moore and father and director Donald Shebib.

Shebib was of Lebanese and Irish descent. He was also brought quickly into showbiz in his teen years.

As a child actor, Shebib found roles in television and films. His first major role came in 1996 at age 13, when he performed on an episode of the television series Goosebumps. Other than Goosebumps, Shebib was a consistent presence on the award-winning show Wind at My Back.

Shebib’s biggest role as a child came as one of the lead male roles on the critically-acclaimed show, The Virgin Suicides.

The youngster before he transitioned to music, played small roles in The Last Don and the flick Perfect Pie. Perfect Pie would be Shebib’s last acting role before he decided to retire.

2000-2018

When Shebib started his music career, he began crafting his own beats. Performing alongside with artist MC Elite, Shebib DJ’d under the name DJ Decibel. After a short while, he turned from DJ to music producer.

As a producer, Shebib worked with many of Toronto’s most locally-known acts, including Empire, Knamelis, Stolenowners, and Christopher Morales, and Saukrates. Working with these artists, the Toronto native earned the nickname, “40 Days and 40 Nights”, which has stuck with him to this day.

Shebib got the “40 Days and 40 Nights” nickname for his method of working in the studio throughout the night and not sleeping.

In 2005, Shebib’s world would change when he began not just working, but creating a friendship with Degrassi star Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake. The two collaborated on Degrassi Unscripted, with Shebib producing. Shebib told the future hip-hop star after just a few days working together, “we’re going to take over the world together”.

2009, Shebib put himself on the map. He was the exclusive producer of Drake’s mixtape Gone So Far with fellow Toronto-based producer, Boi-1da. He recorded and mixtaped every track on Gone So Far and Trey Songz album Ready. Shebib’s work earned him a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.

That year, he also helped produce Lil Wayne’s single, “I’m Single”, and Alicia Keys’ song “Un-Thinkable“, and “Demonstrate”.by JoJo Shebib kept his roll going helping produce Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later. He would receive his second Gold from the RIAA for that album.

In 2012, Shebib, with Drake and Oliver El-Khatib founded the record label OVO. After founding OVO, Shebib and Drake collaborated again for Drake from 2011 to 2012 on his second album, Take Care. The track “Headlines” on Take Care earned Shebib a platinum award from Music Canada and a 3X Platinum certification from the RIAA.

The full album was some of Shebib’s most recognized. He received a 2X-Platinum recognition from the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association, gold from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), a 2X-Platinum award from Music Canada, and a Platinum award from Recorded Music NZ (RIANZ).

At the 2013 Grammy Awards, Take Care won the nomination for Best Rap Album and Shebib won the award for Best producer and engineer/mixer.

Following his Grammy Award win, Shebib continued to produce great tracks and albums. His production of Drake’s song “Hold On, We’re Going Home” was some of his best to date. He also produced Drake’s single “All Me” that got excellent feedback.

Over the past few years, the 35-year old just keeps going, working with new artists. He produced Young Money’s single “Trophies” in 2014, “Actin Crazy” from Action Bronson and “My Love” from Majid Jordan in 2015, “Summer Sixteen” (Drake), “Come and See Me” (Party/NextDoor), and “One Dance” on Drake’s acclaimed album Views all in the year 2016.

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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.

This is the Quick Fix for Tuesday, May 30, 2018.

Pop Culture

– Pusha T done murdered Drake. MURDERED HIM. From baby mama’s to bastard sons to his parents and his sick (literally) friend, Pusha T pulled no punches on “The Story of Adidon”

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– The newest game in the accalimed “Fallout” series was announced, Fallout 76:

'Fallout 76': Release Date, Game Details & Trailer

– The original ending to Avengers: Infinity War was much different.

The Ending of 'Avengers: Infinity War' Was Originally Much Different

Sports

– Well, not NBA or NHL last night, so nothing to report on that front. There were baseball games but it’s late May which means the games literally don’t count for another two months or so.

– But the Stanley Cup Playoffs return tonight and the Capitals are looking to even the series at 1-1. The Golden Knights won Game 1 in a 6-4 thriller.

News & Politics

– Roseanne fired off some racist tweets and promptly got her show canceled. Getting her own show canceled to own the libs, brilliant Roseanne!

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College

– A Northwestern Student fell from the fourth floor of a fraternity house.

Northwestern University Student Falls From 4th Floor Of Fraternity House

Viral Randomness

– Drake, bruh…

Hottest of the Day

– Elizabeth Hurley is 52-years-old. 52.

Song of the Day

Quote of the Day

“He lives long that lives well, and time misspent is not lived, but lost.” – Thomas Fuller

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The story of Arkady Babchenko is a bizarre one. The Russian journalist was an outspoken critic of the Kremlin and was reportedly shot and killed late Tuesday night. However, he surfaced at a press conference on Wednesday morning as Ukraine revealed that it staged the murder as part of an investigation to “expose Russian agents.” Babchenko surfaced at the press conference and apologized for the staged death. The plan was reportedly in place for more than a month as part of an investigation into threats made against his life.

Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian security service, said that Russia had recruited an assassin for $30,000.

“I have been forced to bury my friends and colleagues many times and I know the sickening feeling,” Babchenko said at the press conference. “Special apologies to my wife, Olechka, there was no other option. The operation was under preparation for two months. I’ve done my work. I’m still alive for the moment.”

Following the staging of Babchenko’s death, police said they have made one arrest in connection with their investigation. However, there is no word on exactly how the faked death led to the suspect’s arrest.

Babchenko fled Russia after a critical post of the Kremlin on social media. He commented on the plane crash involving military choir Alexandrov Ensemble which was on its way to Syria, while also saying that Russia was an aggressor in bombing Aleppo.

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available. 

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The critically-acclaimed Fallout franchise is back with a teaser trailer for their newest game Fallout 76. Fallout 76, which will take place in West Virginia, is the newest Fallout game since 2015’s Fallout 4, which took place in Boston.

Fallout is a series of post-apocalyptic role-playing video games created by Interplay Entertainment. The series is set during the 22nd and 23rd centuries, with its atompunk retrofuturistic setting and artwork are influenced by the post-war culture of 1950s America, and its combination of hope for the promises of technology and the lurking fear of nuclear annihilation.

The first two titles in the series, Fallout and Fallout 2, were developed by Black Isle Studios. Micro Forté and 14 Degrees East’s 2001 Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel is a tactical role-playing game. In 2004, Interplay closed Black Isle Studios, and continued to produce an action game with role-playing elements for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel without Black Isle Studios.

A third entry in the main series, Fallout 3, was released in 2008 by Bethesda Softworks. It was followed by Fallout: New Vegas in 2010, developed by Obsidian Entertainment. Fallout 4 was released in 2015 and Fallout 76 was announced on May 30, 2018.

Fallout 76 Release Date

The release date for Fallout 76 has yet to be announced. Given that the announcement was made halfway through 2018, one could expect the game to either be released in time for the 2018 holiday season or sometime in 2019.

Fallout 76 Gameplay Details

While fans of the franchise can expect the same gameplay they’ve come to know and love, not much about the game’s specifics is known. According to Jason Schreier, a news editor at Kotaku, Fallout 76 will be “an online game of some sort.”

via The Next Web:

Unlike the intro to Fallout 3, the teaser to Fallout 76 is set within a pristine, unburned, Deathclaw-free vault. Vault 76, to be precise. That’s where the name comes from.

Eagle-eyed Fallout fans should be nominally aware of Vault 76. Players learned about it in Fallout 3, while delving through the computer systems of the Citadel. It was also briefly mentioned in the Mothership Zeta expansion pack and Fallout 4.

According to the game’s canon, Vault 76 houses 500 people and is a control vault: which is to say that it’s one of the vaults where VaultTec refrained from playing mind games.

Bethesda Studios will release more information about the game during their E3 Showcase on June 10, at 6:30 PM PST.

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