Listen to Mary J. Blige's "Nobody But You" f/ Sam Smith

 
Mary J. Blige is prepping for the release of her new album, London Sessions, and today, she unleashes her latest offering, "Nobody But You," which features Sam Smith. Over some traditional R&B production with an up-tempo and experimental twist, Mary once again proves why she is a legend in the game, as she belts out notes about longing for that special someone. Add in the additional and glorious vocals from Sam Smith at the end and this one will surely have you in your feelings in no time.

Nike's Newest Hybrid and Winter Sneaker Struggles

Winter can be a struggle. Snow, sand, salt… almost everything is positioned against keeping your sneakers crispy (unless they get wet and freeze solid, but that’s the wrong kind of crispy). Some ‘heads reach for beaters, some risk it for the look, others box their sneakers up and move to boots. Nike doesn’t want anyone to have to choose this year and decided to winterize the Air Max 90. Kind of.
The Nike Air Max 90 Sneakerboot Winter redefines the word “inspiration,” by taking some solid Air Max 90 elements and putting them on a rugged boot.

Brooklyn Teacher Charged for Having Sexual Relationships with Seven Students

A Brooklyn teacher who was arrested for sending a student an inappropriate picture faces 36 new charges for allegedly engaging in sexual relationships with seven students over a three-year period.
According to the New York Times, Sean Shaynak, 44, taught math and science at Brooklyn Tech High School. The Times adds that the investigation began after a student told school officials that Shaynak sent her a picture of his penis on Snapchat in June.
He was subsequently arrested in August, and authorities learned about more of his alleged actions, which included "grooming" students for sex between 2011 and 2014:

The 10 Best Auto-Tune Rap Songs of the Last Five Years

In 2005, T-Pain ushered in the often ridiculed, yet undeniably catchy use of Auto-Tune with "I'm Sprung." The Tallahassee native has gone on to deliver a multitude of hits using the vocal tool, and he's not the only one. Snoop Dogg has banked in on Auto-Tune, as has Kanye West and Lil Wayne, who have released full-length projects centered around this sound. Naturally, there needed to be a template of examples in which Auto-Tune was used well. Since then, artists like Kanye and Wayne have continued to use it, with even some newer acts like Future making it their shtick. After letting our last list marinate, we present The 10 Best Auto-Tune Rap Songs of the Last Five Years.

Listen to Jaden Smith's "Trophy"

 

Yesterday, Jaden Smith took his fans on an emotional seven-minute journey with his song, "Blue Ocean." Jaden appears to be serious about his musical career though, as today, he returns with another new song titled "Trophy," which is actually pretty good. Over some uplifting production that will remind you of a summer day in California, Jaden displays a rather legit flow while rapping about his day-to-day life. This song is set to eventually land on Jaden's upcoming mixtape, Cool Tape Vol. 2, which is reportedly coming soon.
Check out the new song below.

Ranking Every Scoring Champion in NBA History

The game of basketball has changed a lot since Dr. James Naismith first invented it all the way back in 1891. The offenses that basketball teams use today are more complex. The defenses are, too. And the hoops that players try to score on aren't made out of peach baskets anymore. But the concept behind the game remains the same—the team with the most points at the end of a contest wins.

With that in mind, players who can score the basketball are still the most valuable players in the game. Take Kevin Durant, for example. KD—who turns 26 tomorrow—is arguably the best player in the NBA (and the entire world) right now. And he's the best because he can take the ball and put it in the basket at will during games. He can score from behind the three-point line, he can drive the ball to the bucket, and he can knock down his free throws. It's why he won the NBA scoring title last season—and why he won three other NBA scoring titles before that.

Report: "Walking Dead" Spinoff Characters Revealed

In the coming years, AMC will roll out spinoffs to two of its most successful TV series: Better Call Saul (the continuation of the Breaking Bad universe) and an untitled companion to The Walking Dead. While the former will feature a character previously introduced on its predecessor, the Walking Dead spinoff won’t be connected to the current show – other than existing in the same zombie-infested world.

Walkinng Dead will serve as executive producers on the new series, with Dave Erickson (Sons of Anarchy) as showrunner. The pilot script, written by Erickson and Kirkman, was well received by AMC, which gave the series the green light earlier this month. Now, new information about the companion’s six central characters has been released.

Coke Puts Names On Cans and Bottles

Sales of Coke have risen significantly since the world’s best-known drinks brand started printing people’s names on its labels.
Coca-Cola’s carbonated soft-drink sales have climbed by more than two per cent in the US after it launched its “Share a Coke” campaign this summer.
Under the initiative, shoppers could choose personalized bottles and cans of Coke, Diet Coke and Coke Zero carrying names from Alex to Zoe and endearing terms such as “Friends” and “BFF”.
The marketing idea – designed to get consumers to buy drinks for friends and family as well as themselves – appears to have paid off. It reversed a 10 year decline in consumption in the US, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Authorities Interview Oklahoma Man Who Beheaded Coworker

On Thursday, an Oklahoma man reportedly beheaded one of his co-workers and stabbed another in a horrific attack. According to authorities, police have questioned the man and charges are expected to be filed soon.
Alton Nolen, 30, stands accused of beheading 54-year-old Colleen Hufford and injuring 43-year-old Traci Johnson at the Vaughn Foods plant on Thursday. CNN adds that Nolen had just been fired from the Moore, Okla. food processing plant prior to the incident. His attack was stopped when company CEO and Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy Mark Vaughn shot him.
Jeremy Lewis, spokesperson for the Moore Police Department, said that Nolen regained consciousness at the hospital on Friday. Police interviewed him, though the specifics of that conversation have yet to be revealed.
Furthermore, CNN reports Nolen had recently converted to Islam and made Facebook posts using the name Jah'Keem Yisrael. The FBI looked into the incident, though no link to terrorism has been made. Nolen is likely to be charged with first-degree murder and assault and battery with a deadly weapon, though federal charges could be filed as well.

Kicks of the Day: Reebok The Answer Black / White / Gold

Michael Jordan has his own brand. LeBron has Nike. Dwayne Wade has LiNing. Derrick Rose has adidas for now. But Iverson is all about Reebok.
Most popularly, Iverson lent his name to The Question, a bold shoe with a hearty shape and creative paneling. It wasn’t until The Answer that things really got rolling. The Answer is a far less understood shoe, with unique design elements that are rarely seen together, making as much of a statement as Iverson made on (and off) the court.
Today’s Kicks of the Day are a pair of those oft’ misunderstood sneakers, The Answer in Black / White / Gold. Featuring a tumbled black leather upper,