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Fortnite Just Officially Became A High School And College Sport

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Fortnite Just Officially Became A High School And College Sport

#Socialites, check this out! Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular games, will now be an official high school and college sport, all thanks to an LA-based startup called PlayVS.

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Apparently, PlayVS, which is a software company that provides leagues, scheduling, and infrastructure for high school esports in America – partnered with Epic Games to bring competitive league play to the collegiate and high school level. This also marks PlayVS’s entry into colleges and universities.

So how will this work? Well, according to the site, schools will be placed in conferences based on where they’re located and compete with other schools in the neighborhood. The teams will be made up of two players, Duos. The players must compete on a campus with a coach, and can use any device they’d like. It was said that the first official season is set to start on March 2. Registration is open until February 17 for high schoolers and February 26 for colleges. The team who snags the most wins by the end of the season will head to the playoffs, and the championship will take place in May.

“Millions of people are already playing Fortnite – it’s become a part of a culture.” Delane Parnell, founder, and CEO of PlayVS, said in a statement. “We hope adding the title to our game lineup and expanding platform access to colleges inspires the gamer in everyone to get involved in their school’s programs. Epic’s been an instrumental partner in our mission to create a scalable program with no limitations on participation, and we look forward to working with additional publishers to power our college programs,” he continued.

Socialites, how do you feel about this? Sound off in the comment box below!

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Channing Tatum Claps Back At Fan Who Tried To Diss Girlfriend Jessie J

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Channing Tatum Claps Back At Fan Who Tried To Diss Girlfriend Jessie J

Back in December, actor Channing Tatum and singer Jessie J called it quits. At the time it was unclear why they had split, but the breakup didn’t last that long as the two recently rekindled their relationship.

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While many folks are happy to see the two as an item again, of course there are few salty nuts who would rather see them apart. Tatum posted a cute photo late Friday of Jessie planting a kiss on his cheek, confirming that the two are back on again. But one hater commented under the post, “Jenna looks better with you,” referring to Tatum’s ex-wife Jenna Dewan.

Tatum, who’s usually cool, calm and collected quickly jumped to his lady’s defense and said,

“Hey Alex I don’t usually address s–t like this. But you seem as good of a terrible happy people hating thoughtless person as any of them. Why don’t you seriously think about what you’re doing? It’s hurtful and I ain’t about it [sic],” the “Magic Mike” the star said in response to user alexisak184.

That wasn’t all. He went on to say,

“If you can’t not be a horrible hateful person on my page and support the infinite and untouchable beauty and woman that Jess is… please kindly get TF out of here. No one wants you here. Especially me. And ain’t nobody more stunning and beautiful to look at but even more as a human than Jess. And yeah that includes my ex.”

“And just to be super clear for the other people that love to turn s–t around. Jenna is beautiful and amazing in her own right. But no and I mean no one is more beautiful than anyone else. Beauty isn’t measurable. It’s in the eye of the beholder. So while all you infinitely beautiful people pour over these words and try and find s–t to start s–t with. I’m gonna be enjoying my MF night with my gorgeous lady and cuddle up in her beautiful heart.”

I know that’s right!

Tatum

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Cancels Surprise Grammys Performance

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Cancels Surprise Grammys Performance

Usually during this time of year, almost every artist and music fan look forward to biggest night in entertainment: The Grammys. However, this year, it looks folks are not as hype for the big ceremony.

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One of the reasons is probably because of the recent allegations of the award show being rigged. While that situation is reportedly being investigated, it has also been reported that Taylor Swift decided to sit out rather than perform amid allegations of sexism swirling around the Recording Academy by ousted CEO Deborah Dugan.

Although Swift is nominated in three categories this year, including song of the year for “Lover,” she reportedly decided to cancel her planned “surprise” performance of her song “The Man” at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. However, Page Six reports that the 30-year-old singer is still expected to attend the actual ceremony.

Swift’s exit was first reported by Variety, which added,

“It’s unconfirmed whether her quietly bowing out is directly related to the scandal involving the allegations flying back and forth between the Academy trustees and ousted CEO Deborah Dugan.”

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UPDATE: YG Released On Bond Following Arrest For Alleged Robbery

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UPDATE: YG Released On Bond Following Arrest For Alleged Robbery As we previously reported, rapper YG was arrested early Friday morning on robbery charges in a police raid at his San Fernando Valley home. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the rapper’s home very early in the morning. Apparently, … Read more

R. Kelly Misses Court Appearance Due To Emergency Hernia Surgery

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R. Kelly Misses Court Appearance Due To Emergency Hernia Surgery

Welp, R. Kelly missed a court appearance this week and apparently he had a pretty understandable reason as to why he was a no show. According to TMZ, the singer was unable to attend court because he reportedly had to undergo emergency hernia surgery.

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Sources close to the singer says he was briefly taken out of MCC Chicago and transported to a hospital earlier this week where doctors performed emergency surgery to repair a hernia. It was said that he was transported back to the slammer following the procedure.

The source also shared that Kelly wasn’t allowed to have any visitors during his hospital stay. But since returning to jail as of late Thursday, Kelly is currently recovering and taking his pain meds.

“He is still in recovery, so he can’t play basketball . . . but he had been taking meditation classes, attending church on Sunday and participating in church activities. He is NOT just sulking in his cell. He is trying to be positive. All this negative publicity has taken its toll on him. And he talks frequently about wanting to have a relationship with his children.”

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Will Meghan Markle Give Her First Sit-Down Interview To Ellen DeGeneres?

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Will Meghan Markle Give Her First Sit-Down Interview To Ellen DeGeneres?

Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal roles, many people were left with a bunch of questions. While the former royal couple was able to answer a few of them, there’s someone out there who’s really determined to get even more answers!

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According to reports, it was said that Ellen DeGeneres is set to sit down with Markle for her first one-on-one interview since their big move. The Daily Mail reported that Markle told her inner circle of friends that she has been planning this.

“Ellen and Meghan have already discussed a sit-down interview. That’s been in the works for quite some time now,” a source at the Ellen Show reportedly confirmed with the news outlet.

However, a royal source tells PEOPLE that reports of Meghan doing an interview with DeGeneres, or any interview in general, are “categorically untrue.”

It’s unclear if this is really going down. But in the meantime, what we do know is that the couple did release a statement through the Buckingham Palace, which explained the terms of their exit deal.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives,” the statement read. “As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.”

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Taylor Swift Reveals Eating Disorder In Netflix Documentary

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Taylor Swift Reveals Eating Disorder In Netflix Documentary

On Thursday, Taylor Swift premiered her new Netflix documentary titled “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana“ during the Sundance Film Festival. In the doc, the “Lover” singer revealed that she struggled with eating disorders in the past.

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She admitted that due to the paparazzi’s frequent scrutiny of her appearance it caused her to develop an “unhealthy” relationship with food. Swift admitted that there were times she’d even “starve” herself. She explained in her voice over,

“It’s not good for me to see pictures of myself every day,” adding that the unflattering snaps of herself triggered her to lose weight. 

“It’s only happened a few times, and I’m not in any way proud of it,” Swift continued. “A picture of me where I feel like I looked like my tummy was too big, or…someone said that I looked pregnant…and that’ll just trigger me to just starve a little bit — just stop eating.”

This is not the first time the 30-year-old singer opened up about her health. She elaborated on the origins of her eating disorder in an interview with Variety magazine that coincided with the Miss Americana premiere.

“I remember how when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine, and the headline was like ‘Pregnant at 18?'” she said. “And it was because I had worn something that made my lower stomach look not flat. So I just registered that as a punishment.”

The pop star says she now focuses on staying positive and often tells herself: “Nope. We do not do that anymore because it’s better to think you look fat than to look sick.”

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Singer Billie Eilish Reveals She Almost Took Her Own Life: ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Make It to 17’

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Singer Billie Eilish Reveals She Almost Took Her Own Life: ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Make It to 17’

Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish sat down with Gayle King for The Gayle King Grammy Special, which aired Thursday, and opened up about her previous struggles with depression and mental health amid her newfound fame.

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While speaking with King, the 18-year-old revealed that in 2018 she had spiraled into a depression and even had thoughts of taking her own life. Revealing that she used to self-harm, Eilish said, “I don’t want to be too dark but I genuinely didn’t think I would make it to 17. I didn’t ever think I would be happy again, ever.”

When King asked, “Did you think that you would do something to yourself?” Eilish simply responded, “Yeah.” The singer went on to explain, “I remember there was a window right there. And I, God. I remember crying because I was thinking about how the way that I was gonna die was I was gonna do it.”

She also admitted that’s the lyrics ‘I wanna end me” from her song “Bury A Friend” were about herself, “It was. It also rhymed. I was so unhappy last year. I was so unhappy, and I was so joyless.”

However, Eilish explained that she has been trying to connect and reach out to fans who are going through these same thoughts:

“I just grab them by the shoulders and I’m like, ‘Please take care of yourself and be good to yourself and be nice to yourself … don’t take that extra step and hurt yourself further and then you can’t take it back.’”

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UPDATE: Judge Allows Antonio Brown To Be Released From Jail On Bond, Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

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UPDATE: Judge Allows Antonio Brown To Be Released From Jail On Bond, Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

Former NFL athlete Antonio Brown recently faced a judge in a Broward County courtroom and appeared in handcuffs with a jail-issued jumpsuit for his bond hearing, and apparently, things got a little tense.

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According to TMZ, prosecutors argued that Brown should be kept in custody given the severity of his charges. They also believed that he is a legitimate flight risk. However, after his attorneys argued back, the judge eventually decided that he could leave jail. The judge reportedly set his bond for his burglary with battery charge at $100K — but said AB will have a lot of stipulations on him upon his release.

It was also said that the judge has ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation and abide by all of the ensuing recommendations. The judge ruled that the evaluation must take place within 10 days of his release.

As we previously reported, Brown allegedly threw rocks at a moving company truck and then attacked the driver over a dispute stemming from payment for a scheduled delivery at his Hollywood, Fla. home. Cops issued a warrant for his arrest then turned himself in on Thursday.

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Angela Simmons Shares How She Told Her 3-Year-Old Son About His Father’s Death

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Angela Simmons Shares How She Told Her 3-Year-Old Son About His Father’s Death

As we previously reported, Sutton Tennyson — ex-fiancé of Angela Simmons and father to her 3-year-old son, died back in November of 2018 while in Atlanta. While Simmons has shared little posts about how she’s trying her best to move forward and stay strong for baby boy Sutton, she’s now opening up about what it was like telling him about the heartbreaking news about his father.

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In Thursday’s episode of “Growing Up Hip Hop,” Simmons broke down in tears recalling the day she had to explain to her baby boy that his father had died. 

“I was with my son, and super emotional right, even to talk about it. He was looking out the window and he’s like, ‘Daddy, white car,'” Simmons says in the clip. “I question him, ‘Where do you see him?’ or ‘Who is Daddy? What does he look like?’ I’m asking him. I’m like, ‘Do you want to see your dad?’ and he’s like, ‘Yes.'”

“So he comes over and I start showing him videos and pictures and stuff, and he stopped,” she continues. “It’s not like he’s full conversational yet, so this is what kind of makes it emotional. He was like, ‘Is he alive?'”

At the moment, Simmons starts to choke up as she points out that her son doesn’t use the word “alive.” She adds, “So, for him ask that is like — whoa. Did you really just say, ‘Is he alive?’ I was just like, ‘No. He’s not.'”

Simmons tearfully continues,

“This is the first time I’m having to explain it to him, which is, like, super sad, because he’s three. How do you explain to a 3-year-old that they’re never going to see them again? Other than my own way, which is like, ‘He’s in Heaven, he’s with God.'”

She went on to say,

“He’s a happy kid, and that whole day, he was mopey and sad. It was super hard to have that conversation with him.”

Page Six notes that an autopsy revealed that Sutton Tennyson was shot 13 times. Authorities said he got into a heated argument with suspect Michael Williams, 44, that escalated, leading to the shooting that left Tennyson dead on the scene.

Fans who came across this clip of Angela continued to share prayers and also encouraged her to stay strong.

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Michelle Carter, Of Texting Suicide Case, Released From Jail Early

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Michelle Carter, Of Texting Suicide Case, Released From Jail Early

#Socialites, do you remember Michelle Carter, the woman who encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself in a series of texts? Well, according to Fox61, she has been released early from prison.

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Earlier this Thursday, the 23-year-old from Massachusetts walked free out of Bristol County House of Correction ahead of her scheduled release. Apparently, it was due to “good behavior” on the inside. Initially, Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Conrad Roy III’s suicide was sentenced to 15 months and 5 years probation last February. So, she’s getting out about 3 months early.

“Ms. Carter has been a model inmate here at the Bristol County House of Corrections. She has participated in a variety of programs, held a job inside the jail, has been polite to our staff and volunteers, has gotten along with the other inmates, and we’ve had no discipline issues with her whatsoever,” a spokesman for the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office said.

As we previously reported, Roy, who was 17 at the time, tragically died after filling the inside of his truck with carbon monoxide. Carter was just 18 at the time when she repeatedly encouraged Roy to commit suicide, according to reports. Roy eventually went ahead with his plans even though he had second thoughts. However, during a phone call, Carter reportedly told Roy to get back in the truck.

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UPDATE: Antonio Brown Surrenders To Police

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UPDATE: Antonio Brown Surrenders To Police

As we previously reported, the Hollywood (Florida) Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Antonio Brown Wednesday night following allegations that he and his trainer attacked a moving company truck driver near his home.

Antonio Brown
(Florida police department)

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Police spokesman Christian Latta explained that Brown is facing charges of burglary with battery — a felony — burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief. While it was unclear what the next move was going to be for Brown, it has just been reported that he has actually turned himself in!

According to TMZ, the NFL star just arrived at a Florida jail. He’s expected to be held in custody until he faces a judge at a bond hearing Friday morning.

No further details were shared on his arrest. Until then let us know your thoughts on this in the comment box below!

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Lil Nas X Reveals His Mother Is An Addict: ‘We Don’t Have The Closest Relationship’

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Lil Nas X Reveals His Mother Is An Addict: ‘We Don’t Have The Closest Relationship’

While talking with Variety about his latest accomplishment — receiving 6 Grammy nominations from the Recording Academy — Lil Nas X also talked about his rise to fame which included dealing with a mother who’s been battling some sort of addition.

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“I never really talk about my mom. She’s an addict so we don’t have the closest relationship,” he said. “Even trying to get her better — things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love… The biggest surprise of becoming globally famous? On the outside, everybody loves you — but on the inside, everything [feels] the same.”

While he didn’t speak further on his mom’s current battle, back in September of 2019, he did announce that he was taking a break from music because he was very overwhelmed.

“I wanted to do more performances last year, but it didn’t go as planned and I didn’t have confidence,” he said. The time off wasn’t particularly helpful.  “I would start to overthink it all and I’d get overwhelmed. Like, what song should I put out next? Or should I put out multiple songs? Or how do I prove this person wrong?”

Lil Nas
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The pressure of trying to stay at the top while dealing with personal issues can be very challenging, but as Lil Nas X has proved, a little break and some time to yourself is a great move to figure things out and find a clearer way to move forward.

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Kanye West Reportedly Asked Actor Danny McBride To Portray Him In His Biopic

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Kanye West Reportedly Asked Actor Danny McBride To Portray Him In His Biopic

Apparently, Kanye West is working on his biopic and according to The Guardian, he already has someone in mind to take on the lead role!

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”Pineapple Express” star Danny McBride recently spoke with the British newspaper and revealed, that ”Kanye asked me to play him in a movie of his life,” McBride said while laughing at the memory. “That was a pretty stunning phone call to get. I don’t know why he wanted me to do it. Maybe that sense of ego I’m able to portray? I have no clue.”

According to McBride, the rapper even flew down to visit his family and watched his young son play Fortnite while talking about plans for the possible West biopic, which would probably cover his rise to fame, marriage to reality star Kim Kardashian, his support of President Donald Trump and more:

“That was a pretty incredible day,” McBride said. “Maybe someday we’ll make the film. Who knows?”

While it’s unclear when this Biopic will happen, it doesn’t look like it will be any time soon as McBride is in the UK for the launch of his third HBO sitcom, The Righteous Gemstones!

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Lena Waithe & Wife Alana Mayo Split Just 2 Months After Announcing Their Marriage

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Lena Waithe & Wife Alana Mayo Split Just 2 Months After Announcing Their Marriage

Just two months ago, many of us were all excited to hear about the news of Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo tying the knot, and while we were just getting used to the lovely couple, it has just been reported that they have called it quits.

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Lena and Alana, who married last year after three years of dating, issued a joint statement through PEOPLE on Wednesday saying,

“After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways,” they said. “We have nothing but support for one another and ask that you respect our privacy during this time.”

The sad news comes just two months after the 35-year-old revealed on the Ellen Show that she and Alana had secretly married in San Francisco. “We snuck and did it, you know. We didn’t really make any announcements or a big … you know,” the Queen & Slim writer said.

As of right now, it unclear why the two have decided to split. In the meantime, let’s share some encouraging words to the couple as they deal with their separation.

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Wendy Williams And Kevin Hunter Finalize Their Divorce!

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Wendy Williams And Kevin Hunter Finalize Their Divorce!

Wendy Williams is officially and now legally a single woman!

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the 55-year-old daytime talk show host finalized her divorce from Kevin Hunter on Tuesday. It was said they both cited irreconcilable differences as the cause of the split.

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So here’s a breakdown of some of the things they settled in their divorce: Their Livingston, NJ home that was put up for sale is eventually gonna be split down the middle — 50/50. Wendy will be able to keep the house they have in Florida, where her mom lives. Meanwhile, Kevin will also get to keep the proceeds from another house he owned and recently sold in Morristown, NJ. The docs noted that they each have equal shares of their production company, and apparently Kevin is going to sell off his part to Wendy. She will remain the sole owner of Wendy, Inc.

The news site reports that Hunter will maintain ownership of his businesses and his cars, including a Ferrari and Rolls Royce and they each decided to pay their own legal fees.

As we previously reported, Williams filed for divorce back in April 2019 after it was revealed that Hunter’s mistress, Sharina Hudson, gave birth to a baby girl.

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Lira Galore Seeks Restraining Order Against Quality Control CEO “Pee”

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Lira Galore Seeks Restraining Order Against Quality Control CEO “Pee”

Model Lira Galore reportedly filed docs seeking a temporary protective order against her baby father, Quality Control CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas, according to TMZ.

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Apparently, Galore believes Pee is threatening and unpredictable. She pointed out his “menacing behavior” during a court hearing last week for their custody battle for 9-month-old daughter Khaleesi. Lira reportedly says in new docs that because of the past alleged verbal and physical abuse, she’s terrified of Pee, and says his latest antics in court only intensified her fear.

In addition to that, she claims Pee kept trying to speak to her, including approaching her in an “intimidating nature” and attempted to get her phone number, the news site reports. It was also said that Pee blocked the doorway and harassed her when she and her lawyer tried to leave the room. Apparently, they had to get a deputy to escort her out of the building.

She’s now asking for a court order to keep Pee 100 yards away and to not have any contact with her.

This latest situation just adds to their nasty battle. However, Pete and Lira have denied all of the allegations against them.

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Autopsy Reveals Juice Wrld Died From Accidental OD Of Oxycodone

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Autopsy Reveals Juice Wrld Died From Accidental OD Of Oxycodone

It’s been a little over a month since we lost rapper Juice WRLD. At the time, only a few details were shared on his tragic death. Law enforcement sources told multiple news outlets that he swallowed a bunch of painkillers in an attempt to hide them from the feds after landing in Chicago.

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Many speculated that he might have swallowed Percocet pills which ultimately caused him to have a seizure then go into cardiac arrest. However, nothing was confirmed at that time.

According to the latest updates by The Chicago Tribune, an autopsy performed on the body of the Chicago rapper found that Oxycodone and codeine were in his system and the Cook County Medical Examiner determined he died from toxic levels of those drugs. Juice WRLD was just 21 years old.

His family spoke out on the rapper’s struggle with prescription drug abuse. But the also shared his story in hopes that it would help others who are battling drug addiction.

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Social Media Reacts To The Death Of Mr. Peanut

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Social Media Reacts To The Death Of Mr. Peanut

If you’re wondering why #RIPMrPeanut is trending on Twitter it’s because the 104-year-old “spokesnut” for Planters has died.

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The passing of cartoon character was made public through his official Twitter account, which now says it is “The official Twitter of the Estate of Mr. Peanut (1916-2020) #RIPeanut.” The tweet said,

“It is with heavy hearts that we confirm that Mr. Peanut has died at 104. In the ultimate selfless act, he sacrificed himself to save his friends when they needed him most. Please pay your respects with ‪#RIPeanut”‬

‪Apparently, ‬Mr. Peanut was killed while saving Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh after the Nutmobile went off a cliff. Social media users took to Twitter to react to the death of Mr. Peanut which is all part of the Planters Super Bowl ad campaign.

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Socialites, how do you feel about this ad? Let us know in the comment box below!

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Parents Of Botham Jean Speak Out In PSA To Call For Change

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Parents Of Botham Jean Speak Out In PSA To Call For Change

In a new PSA produced by Roc Nation and the NFL, the parents of Botham Jean — the unarmed Dallas man killed in his home by an off-duty police officer — are opening up about his life and sharing the important message that police shouldn’t assume “our black boys” are threats.

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The PSA is narrated by Jean’s mother, Allison Jean, his sister, Alissa Findley, and also features his father, Bertram Jean. The video show pictures of beloved Botham growing up while the family shares memories of him along with a message about racial justice, unity, and forgiveness.

“I’m thankful that the NFL created this PSA to honor Botham’s legacy and deliver an important message about empathy and unity,” his sister Findley told ABC News in a statement. “I truly hope that our society learns from Botham’s story — and the stories of many others — so we can make a lasting change in this world. Together, we must all set a better example for future generations and leaders.” She went on to say, “The color of my skin can be perceived as a weapon and it’s not. What has happened to Botham should not happen to another family,” Findley said.

Botham’s mother added, “What I hope to see happening is that our black boys are not seen as a threat,” Allison Jean says in the PSA.

The former cop, Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison in October and could be eligible for parole in five years for killing Jean. As we previously reported, she claimed that she thought she was in her apartment at the time and shot Jean while thinking he was an intruder. Although she was given some time in jail, the verdict was still a disappointment to some of Jean’s family members at the trial.

“The launch serves as the third PSA of The Responsibility Program, a joint initiative between Roc Nation and the NFL to unveil PSAs that raise awareness about the need to come together to create change in our communities and respect one another,” according to information provided by the NFL to ABC News.

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