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Tyra Banks says plastic surgery will be as easy as going through a drive thru!

Super model Tyra Banks has made bizarre futuristic beauty predictions. In an article for Wall Street Journal Banks said that she thinks everyone will have ”robot assistants” in the future.

The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ star believes people will all have electronic helpers to choose their outfits and even give them a boost of confidence if they are having a bad day.

In a piece about her beauty predictions for the future, she said: ”Everyone will have at least one personal robot/assistant/companion. If a person allows that robot/assistant to suggest products paid for by sponsors, that person’s robot will be free of charge. In fact, that person will actually be paid to use the robot by a pool of advertisers. The robot will have super artificial intelligence and will be able to sense if its owner is having a low-self-esteem day and will then strategically give boosts of confidence to its owner. ‘Wow, Eloisa! Your eyes look especially lovely today.’ ”

And the 40-year-old model is convinced couples will be able to select their children’s features just like at Build A Bear or as easily as they order food from a takeaway. She added in the article for the Wall Street Journal: ”The features of one’s baby will be as selectable as menu items at a fast-food drive-through window. Blue and green eyes will become so common that dark brown will become the rare and newly desired eye color.”

‘Plastic surgery will be as easy and quick as going to the drugstore for Tylenol,’ Tyra writes in the Wall Street Journal.

Some may not believe her predictions but I suggest you read The Extreme Future by Dr. James Canton or Futuring by Edward Cornish. It is really good!

OH SNAP: Gay Cartoon Rapper Frozen meets Orange is the New Black

This is just super funny! With all of the Orange is the New Black and Frozen craze it was only a matter of time before someone created a parody. After ‘Frozen’ ends, ‘Frozen is the new black’ begins, as Elsa must serve time in princess prison for freezing the kingdom of Arendelle.” That’s the basic gist of this pretty hilarious animated parody, where “Orange is the New Black” is populated with various Disney princesses, including Elsa in the Piper role.This is work of a creative mind!

Watch HERE:

Also Not safe for work!

World Cup 2014: Germany Defeats Argentina in Final

RIO DE JANEIRO — For years, Brazilians had a phrase they would inevitably utter when things went wrong. “Imagina na Copa,” they told one another after an endless traffic jam or a construction accident or an ugly rash of violence dominated the news — imagine if this happened during the World Cup. It was a foreboding warning, a pre-emptive sigh of the presumed disasters that lay ahead.

Over five weeks, though, Brazil avoided any of the major disasters it feared as dramatic games and entertaining soccer — as well as the national team’s own stunning collapse — generally overshadowed any logistical issues. It was fitting, then, that in the final game here, Brazilians narrowly dodged the ultimate on-field nightmare, too.

There was no celebration for Lionel Messi and Argentina on Sunday, no party at the famed Estádio do Maracanã for Brazil’s biggest rival. Instead it was Germany, on a gorgeous goal from Mario Götze just minutes before the game would have gone to a shootout, that celebrated, with a 1-0 victory in extra time. The win made Germany the first European team to prevail in a World Cup in the Americas and gave the Germans their fourth title over all (and their first since 1990).

How much did Brazilian fans want to see Argentina lose? When Götze chested down a pass from André Schürrle and then lashed the ball into the side netting, the stadium, which was still filled with plenty of fans in Brazil’s yellow jerseys, erupted. Germany eliminated Brazil from the tournament with a 7-1 rout in the semifinals, but it did not matter; as long as any team but Argentina won, the home fans were pleased.

The Argentine players and fans, meanwhile, hung their heads. Messi is often praised as the best player in the world, but he has struggled to gain universal acclaim in Argentina, where he will forever be compared with Diego Maradona — who, of course, delivered a World Cup title in 1986. This was seen as Messi’s opportunity to cement his legacy, but along with most of his teammates, he was never quite sharp enough in what was surely the biggest game of his life.

While organizers worried about a repeat of last year’s Confederations Cup, a tournament marred by violent protests and demonstrations, the level of visible vitriol over the past month has been relatively low. Even after Brazil’s national team was embarrassed in the semifinal — and then lost again in the third-place game on Saturday — predictions of widespread tumult were never realized.

That does not mean there was not unrest. Hundreds of protesters gathered at their usual spot in the city center here on Sunday afternoon and marched through the streets in an anti-FIFA demonstration. They were met by a large cadre of Brazilian police officers, and there were instances of tear gas being used on protesters, as well as batons, according to reports. Protesters also complained that leaders of their group had been arrested earlier in the weekend, presumably as a way to mitigate larger demonstrations.

The city was also filled with traveling fans, many of them from Argentina. It was estimated that as many 100,000 Agentines traveled across the border — many on flights but a fair number on long car or bus trips, too — and the vast majority seemed to settle in Copacabana or other neighborhoods along the water. That most did not have tickets to the final was irrelevant; they were here to eat, drink, dance and, once kickoff finally arrived, watch the match among the masses.

One Argentine who was not in Brazil, however, was the country’s president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Kirchner declined an invitation from President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, citing a lingering illness and a desire to celebrate her grandson’s first birthday with her family. Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany did make the trans-Atlantic trip, as did Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, which will host the World Cup in 2018.

The teams had met in two previous World Cup finals, one that was a thriller (Argentina’s 3-2 victory over West Germany in 1986) and one that is generally regarded as the worst final in the history of the tournament (West Germany’s slog to a 1-0 win in 1990), and Sunday’s game appeared more like the former from the start.

Both sides had injury issues — Argentina was without Ángel di María, and Germany replaced Sami Khedira just before kickoff because of a calf problem — but the speed of play was frantic all the same. Messi showed great speed in getting around Mats Hummels early to create a chance. A Gonzalo Higuaín shot somehow completely missed the net after Toni Kroos inexplicably headed the ball back toward his own goal, leaving Higuaín open from about 18 yards out.

As the ball rolled harmlessly wide, Higuaín stared, blankly, as his teammate Javier Mascherano grabbed his head in disbelief. Germany then had its own version of that reaction just before halftime when Benedikt Höwedes blasted a header off the goal post as Argentina’s goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, was flat-footed and helpless.

The first half also featured a familiar bit of controversy as for at least the third time in this tournament, a player who had clearly sustained a head injury was allowed to return to the field after what appeared to be, at best, a cursory examination.

If nothing else, the U.S. team can take pride in knowing that there is no shame in losing 1-0 to Germany. That's what 2nd place Argentina...

In this case it was Christoph Kramer, a young German midfielder who was placed in the starting lineup at the last moment, after Khedira was hurt. About 20 minutes into the game, Kramer crumpled after taking a shoulder to the face from Ezequiel Garay while battling for the ball. Kramer was disoriented and obviously dazed, but he re-entered the game just moments after play resumed.

About 10 minutes later, however, Kramer was substituted as he was obviously still feeling the effects of the collision. Critics of FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, have been vocal about the organization’s lack of a comprehensive protocol for dealing with head injuries, and Kramer’s injury should further inflame the debate.

Kramer was not the only player to topple after a taking a blow to the head. Higuaín was felled when Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer charged out and leapt to punch away a high ball that Higuaín was chasing. Neuer raised his leg — a common move from goalkeepers — but lifted his knee into Higuaín’s face. Oddly, the referee called a foul on Higuaín, and like Kramer, he returned to the game with little delay.

That collision fit with a second half that was more rugged and tenser, particularly as Messi faded out of the action after a bad miss. Lucas Biglia, a midfielder, flicked a savvy pass through the German defense that brought Messi in on the left side of the penalty area, but Messi yanked his attempt at the far corner well wide, bringing a flood of derisive cheers from the Brazilian fans in the crowd. For all of Argentina’s forays upfield — and there were many — it did not record a shot on goal in the 90 minutes of regulation time.

Extra time was largely forgettable — as might have been expected because the players, who were in their seventh game of the tournament, were clearly exhausted — but Argentina had one more chance to regret: Rodrigo Palacio sneaked in behind Hummels but saw his chip float wide of the goal.

Germany then seized its moment with Götze’s superb finish in the 113th minute, which brought a fevered celebration from the German bench as the substitutes poured out onto the field with delight. Argentina had a few last-ditch rushes upfield but struggled to penetrate Neuer’s penalty area. Perhaps the best opportunity came just moments before the final whistle when Messi lined up a free kick from about 20 yards away.

The Argentine fans craned their necks, and Coach Alejandro Sabella crouched down in anticipation, but there was no magic. Messi’s shot flew over the net. He turned away in frustration while, up in the stands, the German fans and the Brazilians shouted with glee.

It was an APEALICIOUS WEEKEND! 'Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes' Grosses $73M Weekend

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes debuted with a terrific $73 million. That includes $4.1m in Thursday previews and a $27.7m opening Friday. The 20th Century Fox (a division of 21st Century Fox , Inc.) sequel, which cost $170m to produce, opened well above the $54.8m debut weekend scored by Rise of the Planet of the Apes in August 2011. While some of the bump can be attributed to the sequel going 3D (Rise was straight 2D), this is still a case of a sequel breaking out. Rise of the Planet of the Apes had a strong 2.8x weekend multiplier, while the sequel had a surprisingly robust 2.63x, including a drop of just 5% on Saturday. Heck, if you knock off the Thursday previews, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes made more on Saturday (about $26m) than it did during normal Friday business hours ($23.6m). This is why weekend multipliers matter.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which features Andy Serkis and Gary Oldman in a saga taking place ten years after humanity has been mostly wiped out, jumped 33% from the opening weekend of Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which would put it above Iron Man 2 (25%) and Thor: The Dark World (32%). The 2D-to-3D explains some of the bounce (Iron Man 3 jumped 35% from the opening weekend of Iron Man 2), but thus far this is somewhat capitalizing on the positive buzz and slow-build success of Rise of the Planet of the Apes three years ago. That film earned $176m domestic and $481m worldwide, the second-biggest August release ever. Barring a complete collapse (unlikely with the strong weekend multiplier and relatively light July slate), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which played 36% 3D and 8% PLF, should cross $200m domestic.

It opened with $31.1 million in 26 markets overseas this weekend for a $104m worldwide debut. Overseas is an open question, but Fox’s unmatched overseas muscle means that I cannot imagine the film not crossing $500m worldwide. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (and The Help) basically closed out the summer 2011 box office season, resulting in a strong 3.25 weekend-to-final multiplier. A similar run, however unlikely, would give the sequel $240 million domestic. It will have to face an uncommonly strong August this time around (Guardians of the Galaxy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sin City 2, Expendables 3). Nonetheless, the comparatively leggy opening weekend, strong reviews, and strong buzz points to a healthy theatrical run.

LAVERNE COX MAKES HISTORY WITH HER EMMY NOMINATION

The nominations were announced for the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, and one of my favorite programs, Orange Is The New Black, racked up quite a few, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and noms for a few of the big stars from season one. One of those lucky ladies includes Laverne Cox, who was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Cox’s nomination is quite monumental, making her the first transgender person to ever be nominated for an Emmy. It’s also a very big deal for the actress because of the fact that she was told that she wouldn’t have much success in her career.

The actress told TIME,

“I was told many times that I wouldn’t be able to have a mainstream career as an actor because I’m trans, because I’m black, and here I am,” she said. “And it feels really good.”

She also said that it’s such a big deal because she wants to see more images of people like her on TV, and her role on the show and first Emmy nom could open the door for more opportunities for others:

“For me personally, I am an individual who consumes mainstream culture. I watch a lot of television. I go to mainstream films. And I want to see myself. I want to turn on the television and see people who look like me who have similar experiences that I have. And I think that trans people want and deserve that; everybody wants and deserves that. We should have representations that humanize our experiences and tell the diversity and the complexity of our experiences. I have mainstream sensibilities. Just because I’m black and trans does not mean I’m somehow not mainstream and not consuming the same culture everyone else is consuming. For so long we haven’t had that kind of validation of our experiences in mainstream culture, particularly as black trans women — but as trans people in general…”

She also said recently about how big of an impact that show has had on her life in general. She also told People that after she “jumped up and down and then cried” about her nomination, she felt a great sense of pride and happiness for her herself, something she doesn’t always feel.

“I’m [feeling] pretty awesome. I don’t feel coherent. I’m just like a giddy, effervescent creature of the universe who is blessed and highly favored.

I’m just really proud of who I am. I love myself today – and I don’t everyday. It’s something I have to work at. My career and my life changed when I started accepting and embracing myself more. I hope this inspires my other black, trans folks to pursue their dreams, too.”

Gotta love her! Super excited to see who will win when the Emmy’s air August 25. Big ups to OITNB, and congrats to Laverne!

NO BEEF: Chris Brown & DRAKE Spotted Working TOGETHER In The Studio!

We definitely didn’t see this one coming.*Gasp* This certainly caught us by surprise this morning. Looks like Chris Brown and Drake have put their beef behind them to cook up some brand new music. The two linked up in the studio early this morning, possibly working on a new track….TOGETHER. Hmm...

You know by now, Breezy and Drizzy have had an on-going beef allegedly over their former fling, Rihanna. A little backstory…Back in June 2012, a huge bottle-throwing brawl broke out between Breezy’s camp and Drizzy’s camp at W.I.P. nightclub in downtown Manhattan. NBA baller Tony Parker suffered an eye injury and Karrueche was allegedly treated for a concussion.

Both Chris and Drake were sued by the nightclub for millions of dollars but luckily for them, neither had to cough up any dough.

Since the fight, the two have steered clear of one another but it was reported months later the two had buried the hatchet. A"peace treaty" was worked out by Def Jam music exec Abou Thiam, one of Chris' managers (and Akon's brother). He supposedly worked with the two to try to get them to put their differences aside.

And It seems their talk may have worked. Good for them.

Breezy took to his Instagram and posted pics from inside the studio with the caption, "Studio like the club!" Looks like it was one big party in the studio early this morning.

And look who else was in the studio with Breezy:

His on-again/off-again “loyal” chick Karrueche. You’ll recall reports that the two had allegedly called it quits after deleting all of the pictures of one another on their Instagram accounts. Seems they have kissed and made up. Before hitting the studio, the couple was spotted leaving the Hollywood Hennessy party.

Guess their back "on"....for now.

Jason Segel, Cameron Diaz & Rob Lowe Premiere “Sex Tape” In LA

It’s sure to be one of the hottest date movies of the summer, and) the stars of “Sex Tape” showed up at the Los Angeles premiere.

Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz both looked to be in good spirits as they greeted fans outside the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood ahead of the screening.

The “Sweetest Thing” hottie got all gussied up in a Stella McCartney jumpsuit with Prada heels and a Cartier necklace while the “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” stud opted for a dark suit and white shirt.

Also in the house was Rob Lowe along with his lovely wife Sheryl Berkoff and their son John Owen Lowe.

Slated to hit theaters July 18th, “Sex Tape” is about “a married couple that wakes up to discover the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing. This leads to a frantic search for its whereabouts.”

Nicki Minaj Unveils New Minajesty Exotic Edition Fragrance On HSN

Nicki Minaj made an appearance on HSN, where she unveiled her limited edition Minajesty fragrance, Exotic Edition. The new scent - which Nicki describes as fun, euphoric, and playful - comes in a bottle similar to the original, only this one features a black corset and a blonde wig.

“I’m headed back to HSN!!!!! Call in n speak to me! It’s the only place u can order my limited edition #MinajestyEXOTIC fragrance,” she wrote as she prepped for her segment.

Next up in fragrance is her fan-inspired Onika.. available nationwide in September.

Tracy Morgan Suing Walmart For Deadly Car Crash

Tracy Morgan’s road to recovery following the June 7 car crash will be arduous one. The crash, which left one of his closet friends dead and several of his buddies severely injured has also left the 45-year-old comedian in a rehabilitation center.

Now, he and his legal team are seeking retribution from the company they are holding responsible for the crash: Wal-Mart.

Via MSN:

The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, claims Wal-Mart was negligent when a driver of one of its tractor-trailers rammed into Morgan’s limousine van. The complaint claims the retail giant should have known the driver had been awake for over 24 hours, and that his commute of 700 miles from his home in Georgia to work in Delaware was “unreasonable.” It also alleges the driver fell asleep at the wheel.

“As a result of Wal-Mart’s gross, reckless, willful, wanton, and intentional conduct, it should be appropriately punished with the imposition of punitive damages,” according to the complaint.

The June 7 wreck on the New Jersey Turnpike killed 62-year-old comedian James McNair, who went by the name Jimmy Mack. Comedian Ardley Fuqua and Jeffrey and Krista Millea, who were passengers in the limo, are also named as plaintiffs.

Morgan, the former “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” star, suffered a broken leg and broken ribs in the crash and is currently in a rehabilitation center. Fuqua is recovering from crash-related injuries.

Truck driver Kevin Roper, 35, of Jonesboro, Georgia, has pleaded not guilty to death by auto and assault by auto charges. A criminal complaint also accuses him of not sleeping for more than 24 hours before the crash, a violation of New Jersey law

It was previously reported that Roper had a history of being a negligent driver and Wal-Mart vowed to own up to any fault on their end following the investigation.

It appears that they will have to make good on that promise of passion.

Rappers React To LeBron James Returning To The Cleveland Cavaliers

The shocking announcement of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t fail to illicit a response from nearly every across the board. While embittered Miami Heat fans sulked and patient Cavs rejoiced, the middle ground bore witness to shameless fans hopping on the bandwagon back to the heart of the Midwest.

For a more level-headed reaction to the “Return of the King” news, look no further than the current crop of rap talent dominating Hip-Hop today. Rappers have long been associated with the inner workings of the NBA media, so their 2 cents have always amounted to charitable contributions for the cause.

Check out what the rest of the Hip-Hop community is saying about the LBJ “Decision II”

Whether they are guest starring as sports analysts or simply being court side fans, it’s not uncommon for them to be amongst the first to have an opinion on the situation. Drake, who spoke to Complex about the move, called it “great” for the city.

“Of course, I’m gonna go watch games in Cleveland,” the Toronto Raptors ambassador continued. “If not for LeBron—who I said is a brother to me, we’ve got three kids from Toronto on one team, plus Manziel who is part of our family and our brother. I definitely have to look into some real estate in Cleveland and spend some months of the year out there. Like I said, my teams will always forever be who they are but I will support the group who has shifted to Cleveland.”

Lil’ Kim Shares First Photos Of Baby Royal Reign

Friday was Lil’ Kim’s 40th birthday and the pint-sized rapper is sharing with us her greatest gift ever — her little princess!

Back in June, Kim gave birth to a healthy baby girl and she has finally revealed one-month-old Royal Reign Jones Neil for all the world to see.

Kim shared the precious image on Instagram along with this caption:

Thank U to all my fans #TeamLilKim #KillerBees #Beehive & friends for the Birthday love. I Love U guys so much and we will be together soon again. On my Birthday I want to share something special with U all…. The greatest gift I have ever received. My princess, Royal !!!!! This is her first picture on the day she was born. It was life changing and I want to share a small piece of my pride and joy with U on my special day today!!! Love U :) :) !!!! #HappyBirthdayLilKim #Royal #Reign #RoyalReign #TeamCancer

Royal Reign was born on June 9th at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. She came into the world weighing in at a healthy six pounds and six ounces, measuring 19.5 inches long.

And she gives a mean side-eye hunty!

Catch the photos below:

Congrats to Kim and her boyfriend/baby daddy Mr. Papers!

Robin Thicke Partners with 1-800-Flowers for Bouquet Named After Songs!

Robin Thicke is taking his heartbreak and public campaign to get Paula Patton back to the florist with his latest venture with 1-800-Flowers.

Check out the details below.

Somebody please tell Paula Patton to give Robin Thicke another chance. The heart-broken crooner wrote an entire album to his lady-love and now he’s creating bouquets to show his love and adoration.

The florist 1-800-Flowers is capitalizing on Robin Thicke’s campaign to win back his estranged wife, Paula Patton. Thicke has partnered with the company for two special bouquets named after songs from his latest album, “Paula.” Those looking to get back in their significant others’ good graces can now purchase the “Get Her Back” bouquet, which is made up of 100 long-stem red roses and runs 349-dollars. Another bouquet named after his song “Forever Love” includes a dozen or 18 long-stem roses. Each bouquet also comes with a digital download of Thicke’s new album.

Robin Thicke’s effort to get back Paula Patton hasn’t had much help from his fans. In its first week in stores, the album sold only 24-thousand copies in the U.S. The opening week numbers were even worse overseas. In Britain the album sold only 530 copies in its opening week, while in Australia it failed to even crack the ARIA Top 500 chart.

I wonder if the flowers will win Paula back? Time will tell.

Joseline Hernandez Disses Beyonce, Rihanna & Nicki Minaj

“Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” reality star, Joseline Hernandez may be trying to extend her fifteen minutes of fame these days.

When being ratchet on reality TV isn’t enough, Joseline is now opting to diss some of the hottest chicks in the game.

In a leaked footage, Joseline is seen dissing super stars and artists Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj while in the recording studio.

“Beyonce, Lady muthaf*ckin Gaga, Rihanna, you got Queen Bee Beyonce, you got Nicki Minaj, Little Kim, Katy Perry, you [are] hoes,” stated Hernandez.

And because you won’t get an apology from the self proclaimed “Baddest Puta,” Hernandez took to Twitter to say this to her haters, “I’m so glad I stay on everybody blog. I’m grown. I can go in any booth and say what the f*ck I want. You ain’t stopping nothing.”

Check the footage out below

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Thoughts anyone?

Lance Gross Gets Engaged & Expecting First Child

Congratulations to actor Lance Gross. Gross and his stylist girlfriend, Rebecca Jefferson, are reportedly engaged. In fact, the couple is said to also be expecting their first child together.

According to Hip Hollywood…

A source tells HipHollywood exclusively that the actor popped the question in Mexico sometime last year. Jefferson is due this fall, but the sex of the couple’s first child is not known. If you hippies follow Lance or Rebecca on Instagram, you’ll notice that the actor crops his lady’s stomach out of shots.

One of our readers also tells us that they spotted the expectant mother at Pampered Hands nail salon on Melrose where she confirmed the pregnancy.

“She was adorable. It was a day after the 4th of July and you could totally see her belly,” the witness tells us.

The actor was previously engaged to model and actress Eva Marcille, whom also had her first child, with singer Kevin McCall, earlier this year.

Congrats to the happy couple.

Meek Mill Sentenced To 3-6 Months In Jail

My how the tables have turned. Rapper Meek Mill closes a week of both positive and negative headlines behind bars.

Yes you read that right. According Philly.com, Meek will serve three to six months behind bars due to a parole violation. “Sir, I didn’t want to do this but you made me do this,” said Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. Brinkley, who continued, “After all the years I tried to get you on the right track.”

The MMG rapper and his lawyer Gary Silver spent nearly four hours pleading with the judge. But it’s being reported that Brinkley was concerned with some of Meek’s recent activity, which includes posting a picture of himself with a gun on Instagram. And there was also the business of him booking shows between July 11 and August 11 after the judge asked that he sit tight during that time as she attempted to resolve his probation woe.

There’s, of course, two sides of a story, and Meek has been rather candid about the Philadelphia courts looking for a reason to detain him.

After news broke, Karen Civil chimed in with an update from Mek’s team. “Meek Mill will be released in 3/4 weeks.. Not months per his team,” she wrote on Twitter.

Nevertheless, it appears that Meek Mill will be spending some time in jail.

Air Jordan 3 Retro “Wolf Grey”

One can debate that the iconic Air Jordan 3 silhouette is the best in the entire Jordan cannon. While classics like the “Black Cement,” “White Cement,” and “Fire Red” colorways are most familiar, newer takes on the shoe like the “Wolf Grey” show that there’s still endless potential.

The upper dons a grey hue that’s perfectly complimented by black and grey elephant print. The kicks also dons a white midsole and a grey sole.