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A man credited with bringing 50 years of informative, educational and thought provoking news to the Rochester community passed away. James Blount, the publisher of “ABOUT…TIME Magazine” was 80 years old. His children released a statement Thursday evening sharing that their mom Carolyne Blount was with their dad at the time of his passing early […]
Tinder announced a $499 per month invite-only subscription, Tinder Select, on Friday, Bloomberg reports. As part of the premium plan, subscribers can message people they’ve not matched with, while the “most sought-after” users will see their profiles. Tinder says it only offers the plan to less than 1 percent of its users it considers “extremely active” and that […]
Get ready for the “Ice Spice Munchkins” beverage. It will join the Fall Dunkin drink lineup. This latte boasts a multi-layered composition featuring Dunkin’s frozen coffee, Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Hole Treats, an additional drizzle of caramel, whipped cream, and an extra layer of caramel drizzle. Ice Spice shared an image featuring a donut hole wearing […]
Not getting ESPN and ESPN2? You must be a Spectrum customers right now. The two companies have failed to reach an agreement about how much Spectrum has to pay for Disney’s programming. It’s called a carriage agreement, and there’s no word on how long the dispute will continue. Some local Spectrum customers headed out to […]
According to Billboard, P. Diddy has given several former Bad Boy Records artists the rights back to their music publishing. Mase, Faith Evans, The LOX, 112, and the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. were amongst the grantees. Rapper Cam’ron let it slip that his longtime friend and It Is What It Is co-host Mase was awarded his publishing back from Diddy after […]
According to a recent Bloomberg report, NBA icon Michael Jordan’s net worth currently sits at $3.5 billion, the largest fortune any athlete within the organization has earned. This is attributed to a licensing deal with Nike the recent sale of his majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, and other major investments. According to a report […]
A big change is on the way for the cigarette market in New York State. Starting on September 1, the tax rate on cigarettes will increase by $1 per pack. The Hochul administration is hoping raising the cigarette tax would prevent more youth from taking up the habit. For resources on how you can receive […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and the NFL’s Washington Commanders have a new multi-year partnership with Sire Spirits. As part of the partnership, Sire Spirits’ Branson Cognac will be the Official Cognac of the Washington Commanders, and Le Chemin Du Roi will be designated as the Official Champagne of the Washington Commanders. Jackson’s 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm, […]
Popular comedian and actor Druski is now crossing into the sports world. 4Lifers is looking to make a name for himself and his agency in the world of sports, the social media star said in a statement. The first signee to 4Lifers is University of Florida Gators defensive end Princely Umanmielen, a four-star recruit from Manor, […]
Three months since construction began on their new stadium, the Buffalo Bills are already facing a potential cash crunch with the latest projections having the team on the hook for as much as $300 million in cost overruns, four people with direct knowledge or who were briefed on the financial details told The Associated Press this […]