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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event Revealed Many Upcoming Devices

There is no end to the advancements in technology! Inspiring ideas have been drawn from mobile devices of the early 2000s. For instance, the millennial generation is certainly one group of people that can recall getting their first flip phone. In the early 2000s, mobile phone users were ecstatic about the transition from bulky mobile phones of the 1980s to one-way pagers to cell phones with no features other than making and receiving calls to flip phones. In 2022, Samsung has truly outdone itself with its products. On August 10, Samsung held a virtual event entitled Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022, starting at 9 a.m. ET or 6 p.m. PT.

A live stream of the event is available to view on YouTube and Twitter. Additionally, Samsung Unpacked featured cast members from Netflix’s Emily in Paris. As part of their product announcement, several new devices were unveiled. In addition to some updated watches and earbuds, two new phone models came out with undeniably cool features, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Design and Features

The public immediately went back to the early 2000s when Samsung created the fourth generation Galaxy Z Flip 4, designed as a clamshell, similar to the flip phones of that period.

The Z Flip 4 has some improvements that make it a better device than its predecessors. Besides being lighter and slimmer, it is also more innovative. According to Samsung, users will be able to enjoy all the advantages of a smartphone while only having to carry half as much hardware.

There is no reason to believe that a device small in size is not of high quality. A product’s features can often overshadow its appearance if these features are robust.

Furthermore, unlike other mobile devices today, the Samsung device features an enhanced camera system that uses 65% brighter lenses, a more potent processor, and advanced artificial intelligence software. Regardless of the time of day, users can take highly transparent and steady photographs.

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Galaxy Z Flip 4. Credit: samsung.com

It is very convenient to use this feature since users no longer need to reposition themselves during the night or during very bright conditions to take a photograph. In addition to its exterior being made of Gorilla Glass, the alloy of the Z Flip 4 is Armor Aluminum, one of the most durable metal materials available. The device is available in various colors, including graphite, purple, pink, gold, and blue. Users can choose 75 color combinations for the frame and body with its personalized line, Bespoke.

Water Resistant?

Samsung seems to be on a mission to amaze the public with every new iteration of its products. Last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 were water resistant and had improved usability. A user will have peace of mind knowing that if they drop their phone in the water, there will be no damage.

The good news is that the company has decided to keep the same feature in the Z Flip 4. Per Samsung, the smartphone can absorb five feet of water for 30 minutes without sustaining damage. As you are performing this act, it would be a great idea to remain aware of the time.

How Much Does The Z Flip 4 Cost?

Starting on August 26, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be available in stores at the same price as its sibling, which is $999.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Features and Aesthetics

Samsung has done an excellent job of being creative in incorporating its versatile appearance into the phone. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 folds outward like a book into a tablet, providing a combination of tablet and smartphone functionality Z Fold 4 packs swiping gestures and a taskbar similar to a laptop. Aside from the interactive cover screen, the phone is lighter, more slender, and has narrower edges.

In an interesting twist, Samsung is integrating ideas from PCs into their phones to create a much more user-friendly experience. Considering the innovative nature of such devices, you cannot help but wonder what the future may hold for mobile technology.

Additionally, the design of the Fold changed, including an updated camera system that includes a 50MP wide-angle sensor and a 30x optical zoom and several new features, including night photography.

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Galaxy Z Fold 4. Credit: samsung.com

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,799.99 and comes in gray-green, beige and black. A burgundy option is also offered in 256GB and 512GB capacities. In the long run, $1,800 must be a worthwhile investment if it is to be spent on a mobile device. Don’t forget to get yourself one before it’s too late!

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Omarion, Mario, And Many Others Are Set To Appear On The R&B “Verzuz”

Verzuz is a series of cards that we have been enjoying for a long time at this point. However, next week’s event will present some exciting changes. Over the past few days, there’s been speculation that the next R&B Verzuz match will feature Omarion and Mario. However, on (June 17), Verzuz confirmed the rumor. The Verzuz stage has welcomed many artists from all fields of culture that have performed at the festival. Moreover, the B2K frontman, who faces off against his veteran counterpart, will be part of “A Night of R&B” next Thursday (June 23).

This will take place live in Los Angeles, but Omarion and Mario are not the only artists who will participate.

Verzuz surprised fans by revealing that this Verzuz will include openers in addition to its main event. Watching as DJs have packed the space with the hottest classic tracks, hitmaking artists will present all of our favorite classic songs from the past with their own spins. It does appear, however, that this R&B event might have a few differences from the usual R&B parties.

Who Else Will Perform At The R&B “Verzuz”

Furthermore, the flyer says there will be a gathering of musical groups who will open for the main event. As far as it appears, Ray J and Bobby V will face Pleasure P and Sammie in their showdown. However, there is a good chance that this will be a night that will feature some of the most popular hits from the 2000s. The lineup is incredible, and many people anticipate a fantastic show.

 

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Fans will witness a range of talented artists perform their popular throwback hits at The R&B Verzuz, which will be a memorable event. I believe the essence of real music must be reawakened in people and should be heard.

Check out some comments below from fans regarding the Verzuz.

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Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson’s Met Gala Afterparty Plans Featured Pizza And Donuts

Once again, the Met Gala has come and gone. The debate surrounding the many iconic outfits worn on the red carpet will continue for weeks.

This year’s theme was “Gilded Glamour,” which encouraged attendees to dress up based on their individual styles.

Several stars attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night, including Kim Kardashian. Her presence on the carpet has become a tradition since her first appearance in 2011 as Kanye West‘s plus one.

You may recall that at the 2021 Met Gala in September, she wore Balenciaga from top to bottom (in every sense). A shadow of herself appeared to be channeling through her, but she was still easy to identify because of her magnificent curves.

However, this year she switched it up and displayed her face. Despite this, she wholly altered her signature look to pay tribute to another iconic American sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe.

According to TMZ, Kardashian says she lost 16 pounds in a few weeks to fit into the famous gown the late actress wore when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago.

 

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Has Kim Kardashian given hints regarding her ensemble for the Met Gala?

For some time now, the mother of four has been giving hints regarding her look for the Met Gala. At first, she stated that she could not tailor her attire for the event. After that, she and her boyfriend were seen in Orlando at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, which usually displays the gown.

Davidson and Kardashian returned to their hotel after the main event, while many attendees headed to afterparties. Before boarding a flight back to Los Angeles with Khloé Kardashian, they had pizza and donuts waiting for them.

On a related note, yesterday was a very busy day for the reality stars. Moreover, they also secured a victory in their defamation trial against Blac Chyna. However, she did not receive damages. You can learn more about that here.

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Grammy Awards 2022: Best Looks From The Red Carpet

The biggest music event of the year returns! On April 3, the 64th 2022 Grammy Awards opened at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This year’s top artists’ received awards in categories such as an album of the year and song of the year. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the ceremony included performances by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish, Nas, H.E.R., J Balvin, and many others.

Moreover, last night, the Grammy red carpet was something to behold before the show aired live. You didn’t want to miss it. Similarly, there is a history of the Grammys veering away from the usual fashion in favor of riskier, more daring fashion choices than at the Oscars or Golden Globes. Furthermore, are you familiar with J.Lo’s plunging Versace dress in 2000 or Lil Kim‘s pasty purple moment from the previous year? The Grammys are all about being unique and making a statement!

This year’s evening featured notable fashion moments, too, given guest stars such as Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish. In addition to the red carpet, we also witnessed artists stunning styles on stage during their performances. Such performances are always noteworthy.

Look at what your favorite artists wore to the 2022 Grammy Awards below.

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
Saweetie in Valentino gown and Messika jewelry (Photo by: Getty Images) 

 

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
Ty Dolla $ign (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
Fivio Foreign (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
Jack Harlow in Givenchy (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
SZA in Jean Paul Gaultier gown and Messika jewelry (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Grammy Awards 2022 Artists' Red Carpet Looks
Chloe Bailey in Valentino (Photo by: Getty Images) 

 

Artists’ Fashion Choices From The Grammy Awards In The Past

Furthermore, the Grammys is the most stylish for red carpet looks, especially compared to the more formal but still gorgeous Oscars. Similarly, founded in 1959, the Grammy Awards have allowed musicians to experiment and make bold statements, resulting in a range of looks that reflect eras and genres throughout time. Therefore, on this night every year, celebs embrace trends: It’s not timeless or classic. Instead, it’s a breath of fresh air filled with adventure and risk.

Below, you can see what musicians wore to the Grammys from the 70s to the 90s.

Cher and Stevie Wonder, 1974
Cher and Stevie Wonder, 1974 (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Dolly Parton, 1977
Dolly Parton, 1977 (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Whitney Houston, 1986
Whitney Houston, 1986 (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Mariah Carey, 1991
Mariah Carey, 1991 (Photo by: REX)

 

Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, 1993
Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, 1993 (Photo by: Getty Images)

 

Erykah Badu, fashion
Erykah Badu, 1998 (Photo by: Getty Images)

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Wale’s Music And Pro-Wrestling Party, Walemania VI, Comes To Dallas Texas

Walemania, Wale’s annual wrestling event, is back for its sixth year. The pro-wrestling themed music powerhouse event will be in Dallas, Texas, on Mar. 31. Thanks to a new partnership with Spotify, this show should be even better than last year. The event will take place for the first time before the pandemic in 2019.

Information on Wale’s Event

The Ringer’s Masked Man Show Podcast will open the event. This event is a professional wrestling recap show hosted by David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide. This podcast is famous for featuring exciting guests from the world of hip hop and professional wrestling. As part of the event, Foot Locker is also dropping exclusive merch. In this merchandise, Wale’s passion for sneaker culture and wrestling is evident.

 

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“WaleMania has always been a passion of mine because it combines all of my loves into one place during a weekend that I always have the most fun,” Wale said. “I love doing this for fans of myself and my music as well as the fans of professional wrestling because at the end of the day, I’m one of you too. I love that WaleMania has become the unofficial welcome to the big weekend party so I’ve got a few things up my sleeve to make sure this one is unforgettable.”

Guests this year will include Swerve Strickland, Ricky Starks, IMPACT Wrestling’s Machine Gun Karl Anderson, Chris Bey, and AJ Gray. In addition, Big Swole, Joey Janela, Tasha Steelz, Luke Gallows, and many more will appear. Along with a few friends, Wale will perform on stage.

For information on tickets, please visit the House of Blues’ website.

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Stevie Wonder and Common to Perform at Special Cancer TV Fundraiser

Stevie Wonder and Common will perform at the Stand Up to Cancer telethon on August 21 (8 PM EDT), live from Los Angeles.

It is the seventh annual telethon held by the charity Stand Up to Cancer, or SU2C. Hosting the event will be the husband-and-wife team, actor and comedian Ken Jeong and Dr Tran Ho, joined by actors Anthony Anderson and Sofia Vergara.

Joining Wonder and Common will be Brittany Howard, of Alabama Shakes fame.

Other guests include Matthew McConaughey, Chandra Wilson, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, and many others. Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon and her husband, media businessman Tim Roth are producing the event.

Originally scheduled for the Fall of 2020, SU2C postponed the program until August of this year. The reason given was a concern due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wonder and Common, together again

This is not the first time that the two legends have worked together. They’ve shared stages in the past, such as Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday celebration in 2012.  

In addition to performing together, Common and Wonder have collaborated together on multiple projects. Most notably, they released Black America Again”, a lead-off single to the album of the same name back in 2016. Following this, American DJ and producer Amerigo Gazaway released A Common Wonder, a mash-up “imagined album” between Stevie Wonder and Common.

A great and noble cause

Since 2008, Stand Up to Cancer has raised more than half a billion dollars for cancer research. These contributions, large and small, have paved the way for groundbreaking therapies and at least two hundred and fifty clinical trials.

Back in 2017, SU2C created a new initiative for the company: help everyone get into clinical trials. The initiative aims to help minority groups get placed in clinical trials, so cancer research can represent a more diverse population.

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Brent Faiyaz is Dropping a New Single with Drake

Brent Faiyaz announced a new single featuring Drake, set to drop at midnight

Today, Brent Faiyaz took to Instagram to announce his latest collaboration with Drake. Titled “Wasting Time,” the iconic collaboration will be available on all platforms tomorrow. The song’s producers are The Neptunes, a production duo comprised of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Fans are excited to see the two artists finally collaborating, with many claiming people will finally stop sleeping on Faiyaz when this drops. Along with the song announcement, Faiyaz also announced a small venue where he will perform the new song with special guests in Los Angeles tonight.

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Brent Faiyaz via Instagram (June 2021)

So far, 2021 has been a good year for Faiyaz

Overall, fans have high standards for long-anticipated collaboration. With Faiyaz’s melodic flows and Drake’s smooth lyrics, we know the two will go together perfectly on a track. So far, Faiyaz has provided a lot of music for his fans this year. In March, he released the single “Show U Off,” possibly hinting at an album in the near future. In addition, he recently appeared on Tyler the Creator’s new album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. The Maryland artist is quickly becoming an R&B household favorite, and we can’t wait to see what he does next!

For more Brent Faiyaz, check out: Brent Faiyaz Releases Single Titled “Dead Man Walking” But Fans Want More!

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