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There are two reasons you should press play on the video above, 1) Nicki Minaj 2) to watch DJ Khaled trying to talk patoi.

Samsung may have already purchased 1 million copies of Jay-Z's upcoming new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," but a Nielsen SoundScan rep tells MTV that the bulk purchase won't count towards his sales tallies. "Nielsen doesn't count bulk sales," the spokesperson told MTV News. And apparently, even if Nielsen SoundScan did count Samsung's massive purchase, the album still wouldn't qualify for Platinum status. A spokesperson for the RIAA told MTV News on Tuesday that albums only become eligible for RIAA certification 30 days after their initial release date.Source: sohh.com

James Gandolfini, best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano in HBO's legendary series "The Sopranos," died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51. In a statement, HBO, and Gandolfini's managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders, said he died Wednesday while vacationing in Rome. His cause of death is being reported as a heart attack. "Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving," said Armstrong and Sanders. HBO called Gandolfini a "special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone, no matter their title or position, with equal respect." Gandolfini won three Emmys for his portrayal of Tony Soprano. Source: cbsnews.com

Machine Gun Kelly drops off a preview for the video to his “Dark Side Of The Moon” track. His Black Flag mixtape is coming soon.The post Machine Gun Kelly – Dark Side Of The Moon (Trailer) appeared first on Rap Dose.

A J. Cole fan landed himself in hot water after posting a photo of himself aiming a gun at his sister's head, and claiming he was going to shoot her if J. Cole didn't retweet him. The photo led to a police investigation by the New Braunfels Police Department in Texas. An officer told TMZ that they investigated the situation and the teen profusely apologized for his actions. A rep for the station told TMZ that the 19-year-old "is cooperating and it seems this was just a bad lapse in judgment." The teen also spoke to TMZ about the situation, saying "I'd like to apologize to America for the photo and to put J. Cole in that position. It was all a joke." He added, "It was an unloaded BB gun and my sister was in on it. I only tweeted it because I didn't expect a response. Mr. Cole please don't sue me. I want to formally apologize more to J. Cole and yeah my mom made me delete my twitter until I fixed it." Source: tmz.com

This is a step in a positive direction by labeling obesity a disease. Obesity Labeled A Disease According to CNN One word could have a big impact on the way doctors treat obesity in the United States. The American Medical Association has adopted a new policy that officially labels obesity as a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention,” according to an AMA statement. The physicians’ group voted to approve the obesity policy, among others, on Tuesday during its annual meeting in Chicago. The U.S. obesity rate increased almost 50% between 1997 and 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today, nearly 30% of American adults are considered obese, and the problem is almost as prevalent in kids. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in the past 30 years, the CDC says. Obesity for adults is defined as having a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher. BMI is a way to measure body fat based on your weight and height. (Calculate your BMI here) Being obese increases your risk factor for developing many serious conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, liver disease, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. In fact, obesity has been linked to almost every chronic disease in some way or another. “Recognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way the medical community tackles this complex issue,” AMA board member Dr. Patrice Harris said in a statement. Obesity has long been recognized as a disease by other groups, but this move by the AMA sends a strong signal to the medical community, said CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Some experts worry suddenly declaring one-third of Americans “ill” or “sick” will increase the desire for quick interventions or medications and discourage people from making the lifestyle changes known to combat obesity. On the other hand, AMA’s declaration could help increase funding for future obesity research. It could also lead to payment for doctors who want to simply talk to patients about nutrition or exercise — time that’s not currently reimbursed by insurance plans. Identifying obesity as a disease may also help in reducing the stigma often associated with being overweight, said Joe Nadglowski, president and CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition. “Obesity has been considered for a long time to be a failure of personal responsibility — a simple problem of eating too much and exercising too little,” he said. “But it’s a complex disease… we’re hoping attitudes will change.” Do you think obesity is like other diseases or is it a result of people feeding their faces? Shutterstock

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Borrowing inspiration from another Nike classic, the latest Air Force 1s from the “Blazer Pack” are starting to reach retailers. Pictured here in hyper blue and university red colorways, the “Blazer Pack” Air Force 1s feature full suede uppers with leather Swooshes and heel panels. Tonal laces and crisp with soles finish the looks on these classic kicks. 90 bucks on Saturday. Hypebeast

Wale joins Jourdan in the kitchen for a quick lesson on Caribbean-style BBQ chicken and freestyles a cocktail that he appropriately dubs the “Runway/Go-See Cocktail.”