Mighty Ducks’ Star Shaun Weiss Pictured Looking Healthier Since Meth Arrest
41-year-old “Mighty Ducks” star Shaun Weiss is on the road to recovery and looking much healthier than he did a few months ago! A close friend of Weiss’, Drew Gallagher shared an update on Facebook about the actor. In the picture, Weiss looks visibly healthier following his struggle with drugs.
“SHAUN WEISS UPDATE: Shaun is in a great new facility and is thriving! THATS the most important thing,” Gallagher wrote next a selfie with Shaun.
As we reported, back in January Weiss was arrested for allegedly breaking into a California home while high on meth. His arrested inspired many to come forward to try and help him, including Lindsay Lohans Dad.
Back in March, Gallagher revealed that he and another friend had set up a 90-day program to help Weiss on his road to recovery. A GoFundMe was made to help with Weiss’ treatment,
“His loss of his parents sent him into a depression and so he turned to drugs,” Gallagher wrote on the page. He put the goal at $25,000, and told donors that “not one penny will be touched by Shaun for drugs.”
FDA Approves At-Home Coronavirus Diagnostic Test The FDA has finally approved the first at-home coronavirus test that will allow people to take samples from home and send them to a lab for results. The FDA has authorized LabCorp to make tests for at home use. They will be available to the public and doctors in … Read more
Georgia Woman Gets Discharged From Hospital After Beating COVID-19 And Will Be Able To Celebrate Her 100th Birthday!
Here’s some great news to kick off your Tuesday! A Georgia woman named Maude Burke was recently released from the hospital after a 17 day battle with coronavirus. According to Fox 47, the 99-year-old was the oldest COVID-19 patient to be discharged from Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia.
A video shared by local news outlets showed medical workers lined up against the halls of the hospital in Albany to cheer on Maude Burke as she left the facility following treatment.
“Her strength and determination are amazing, and we wish her well as she continues to recover,” Phoebe Putney Health System wrote on Facebook. “Thank you for being an inspiration, Ms. Maude!” Burke will now be able to celebrate her special birthday very soon, happy and healthy.
This comes shortly after a 101-year-old Italian man was released from the hospital last month after recovering from the novel coronavirus. The man, who has been named only as “Mr P,” was born in 1919, during the Spanish flu pandemic, which is estimated to have killed between 30 million and 50 million people worldwide.
“Mr. P made it,” Gloria Lisi, the deputy mayor of the Italian city of Rimini, said at the time. “To teach us that even at 101 years the future is not written,” she added.
Earlier tonight, it was reported that North Korea leader Kim Jong Un’s health was in “grave danger” after undergoing surgery. However, other reports say the leader is not seriously ill. The report was originally published by CNN after a US government official stated that Kim Jong Un’s health was in danger after undergoing a cardiovascular … Read more
The Louisana pastor who defied lockdown regulations and asked for stimulus check donations is facing a warrant for his arrest. WAFB reports the Central Police Department is issuing an arrest warrant for pastor Tony Spell after he allegedly backed his vehicle in the direction of a protester on Sunday. Pastor Spell has previous charges for … Read more
Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly died of an apparent suicide in her home this weekend. She was 33. According to the Daily Mail, Mattingly took her own life on Wednesday after years of battling alcohol and drug abuse and left a suicide note. Police discovered the former Playboy model’s body two days later at her … Read more
Man Arrested For Breaking Into Disneyland Amidst Coronavirus Some people are taking the Coronavirus lock down a little harder than others! According to KABC, an 18-year-old man was arrested after he broke into Disneyland on Sunday night. The intruder was identified as Jeremiah Smith, a transient resident of Anaheim. He reportedly jumped over a gate into … Read more
Aaron Carter Reunites With Ex-Girlfriend Despite Her Domestic Violence Arrest Well that didn’t last long! Aaron Carter is back with his ex, Melanie Martin despite calling it quits a few weeks ago following a violent altercation. The 32-year-old shared numerous posts on social media of the two of them over the weekend while they “quarantined.” They … Read more
Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Went On Big Shopping Spree Following Prison Release
Now that Tekashi 6ix9ine is out of the slammer, it looks like he’s working on getting back to being a rap superstar. According to TMZ, the 23-year-old has reportedly been dropping thousands of dollars on luxury cars and clothes. Apparently, he has also been getting offers to do concerts.
A “close” source to the rapper shared that he purchased a number of cars including an Aventador, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Range Rover. In addition to that, Tekashi also copped himself 4 timepieces, including a Richard Mille watch, and dropped another $300,000 on a chain shaped like a shark. Sources tell the news site that he’s making the big purchases over the phone with the help of his trusted associates.
As for the concerts, TMZ reports that he’s getting offers for shows in Saudi Arabia, Australia, Europe, and South America. Apparently, they’re offering him $500,000 for him to come out in 2020 and 2021.
So where is all the money coming from? Well, according to the site Tekashi scored a massive record deal in October and got millions in an advance. In the meantime, while he’s on house arrest, he’s been working on an album, which is expected to drop in the coming months.
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Wissam Hilal: He Escaped The Syrian War. Now, He’s A Pop Star!
Wissam Hilal is an international Syrian pop singer-songwriter on the rise. Born in Sweida City, Syria, the singer escaped the Syrian Civil War back in 2012 to pursue his dreams in Dubai. Soon after, he was signed by some of the biggest producers. Then in 2013, Wissam made his first International collaboration in Los Angeles, with multi-platinum producer Bryan Todd for BT Entertainment.
As the rising star made a name for himself in the Middle East, as well as Europe, he was chosen to be an NRJ Music Tour artist in 2014 alongside UK pop sensation, Connor Maynard.
Today we meet Wissam on the heels of another hit. After dropping ‘This Feeling’ on Thursday, it has already garnered 550,000 views, while also airing on MTV France, as well as MTV Latin America. “This Feeling” has also debuted at #37 on iTunes charts in the United Arab Emirates and is expected to chart globally once the new major campaign launches.
Wissam Hilal’s manager Mams Taylor manages S-X who recently charted at #1 in the UK with “Down Like That” alongside KSI, Rick Ross, and Lil Baby. S-X composed and produced “This Feeling.”
Wissam has already had hits on the table, his 2018 single “Harmony” reached Top 30 Overall Chart on iTunes in the UK and the music video reached #3 on Apple Music in the UK also.
Wissam Hilal’s deal with Universal Music MENA is helping the rising star to expand into major markets around the globe and be able to release a new single every two months, which will be accompanied by a music video and remixes, so should we expect more music on the way?
Talking $15K Giveaway & Boosie Being Banned On Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] This week on On Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] Melyssa, Jason and Damage get into all the trending topics of the week Only fans have been popping since w have been on quarantine lockdown, with many making thousands. Our hosts might even consider it for some … Read more
Mayor Bill De Blasio Cancels NYC Parades And Other City-Permitted Events Through June
On Monday, Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that the city is extending its cancellation of permitted nonessential events through June as officials continue to work towards slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
During the news conference, De Blasio explained that the move will apply to parades, concerts, rallies, and other large gatherings. He noted that the big LGBT Pride, Puerto Rican Day and Salute to Israel parades, which brings out thousands each year would be impacted by the decision.
He explained, “The bottom line is to think about safety, to think about saving lives, protecting people’s health, speeding us to that day when we get more normal,” de Blasio said. “This is the right thing to do.”
Although many may be disappointed that these events have canceled, De Blasio added that many of the event organizers are already developing plans to hold the festivities later in the year.
“We’re going to miss them, but they will be back, and we will find the right way to do it,” de Blasio said.
As we previously reported, the New York metropolitan area has become the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. The health department had reported nearly 130,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York City. There are roughly 8,800 confirmed deaths as of Monday morning.
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5-Year-Old Daughter Of Two Detroit Emergency Responders Dies After Contracting Coronavirus
The family of Skylar Herbert is mourning the loss of their beloved 5-year-old daughter who sadly lost her fight to coronavirus.
While speaking with The Detroit News, Skylar’s mother LaVondria Herbert shared that her daughter had complained of a very bad headache a month ago. She eventually tested positive for COVID-19 in March and later developed a rare form of meningitis and brain swelling. LaVondria said Skylar’s improvement had stopped, and that doctors said she was possibly brain dead.
After spending two weeks on a ventilator, Skylar Herbert of Detroit died Sunday.
“We basically just knew she wasn’t coming back to us,” said the mother, The Detroit News reports.
(Photo Credit: COURTESY OF THE HERBERT FAMILY/ THE DETROIT NEWS)
The family noted that her first symptoms didn’t indicate coronavirus. LaVondria explained that when she brought Skylar to the pediatrician on March 23 for her headache that just wouldn’t go away with pain medication — she eventually tested positive for strep throat. Her doctor gave her antibiotics and sent the child home to rest.
But, because “she had been crying all night and saying the headache would not go away,” they “called the doctor back, and they told us that it takes the medication 48 hours to kick in and to give it some time, but because she was crying so bad, I told my husband we needed to take her to emergency because I just didn’t know.”
From there, they took her to Beaumont Royal Oak, and the doctors tested her for COVID-19, which came back positive the next day. They said her headache and mild fever were actually side effects of the virus. Shockingly, a day later the little girl was released, but the family returned to the hospital six hours later because her husband had also started experiencing symptoms.
However, while waiting in the car, Skylar began complaining about her “head hurting again and then she just threw up,” the news site notes. After taking her temperature — around 100 degrees — her mom held her in blankets because she was shivering. Skylar then had a seizure.
“(I told her) Skylar, look at your daddy, Skylar, look at your daddy,” Herbert said. “She came out of the seizure and me and her mother ran back into the emergency room,” Detroit News quotes.
Skylar was transferred back to the Royal Oak campus and admitted to the pediatric ICU for sedation and a series of tests, including a lumbar puncture. That’s when the family learned of the meningitis.
Sadly, little Skylar didn’t make it as she passed away on Sunday.
The news site says her parents do not know how Skylar contracted the virus and that she had no other health issues.
Both parents work in public safety: Ebbie has been a Detroit Firefighter for 18 years, LaVondria a Detroit Police Officer for 25 years. The daughter or the two first responders is believed to be the first child infected with the coronavirus to die in Michigan, The Daily Mail reports.
The director of the Wuhan lab where the coronavirus apparently originated denies that the virus accidentally spread from the site. According to the New York Post, Yuan Zhiming, director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, spoke with CTGN Saturday denying the virus’ origins in the lab. Yuan claimed the virus did not come from the … Read more
A Pennsylvania mother of three says she found out she was pregnant with her daughter minutes before she gave birth last month. According to Metro UK, Karin Fortwangler of Audubon said she was experiencing missing periods and fatigue but thought it was due to breastfeeding and being busy with her three children. She also experienced … Read more
Ten People Killed In Shooting Rampage In Canada A 51-year-old man who was reportedly dressed as a police officer went on a shooting rampage in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia early Sunday morning. As of now it has been reported that there are at least ten victims, one being a police officer. The suspect … Read more
Neiman Marcus Reportedly Plans To File For Bankruptcy
Neiman Marcus Group is gearing up to file for bankruptcy.
According to The Daily Mail, the US retail giant is reportedly ready to file bankruptcy amid the COVD-19 pandemic after defaulting millions in bond payments last week and furloughing 14,000 employees. As Reuters reports, the company had a number of options after the virus spurred lockdowns that shuttered non-essential businesses, including all 43 of their stores.
Apparently, the company is around $5billion in debt and is reportedly in the final stages of brokering a deal with its creditors, which could help keep some operations going during bankruptcy proceedings. A source told Reuters that the official bankrupt filing could happen in a matter of days.
If the clothing company decides to make this move, it would become the first major US department store to do so amidst the economic set backs from the coronavirus outbreak.
As many people are probably aware, a pandemic is a bad time to have a lot of debt, especially for businesses. As cash flow halts or stops completely, department store chains could eventually disappear. JCPenney also has debt around $4.2 billion and said it wasn’t going to make an interest payment last week.
Other retailers including Macy’s are negotiating to delay due dates for payments. Meanwhile Walmart, Target, and Costco are among the companies still paying vendors, according to Newser.com.
According to TMZ, the reality star has been hitting up different stores in the Los Angeles area early in the morning to pay for elderly customers’ groceries. It was said that the 35-year-old has been covering tabs for shoppers at different Trader Joe’s and Ralphs supermarkets for the past week.
In addition to this, the new site notes that Khloé also bought store gift cards for over 200 employees throughout the various stores!
Khlo-money is just the latest Kardashian-Jenner family member to give back during this cornoavirus pandemic. As we previously reported, her billionaire sister, Kylie Jenner donated $1 million to coronavirus relief.
Other celebs who have donated during this pandemic includes Oprah Winfrey who dished out $10 million. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey donated $1B of his wealth and additional funds after teaming up with singer Rihanna.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donated a total of $100 million to food banks across America, which is currently facing a severe and steep economic downturn because of the coronavirus epidemic.
As CNN reports, Covid-19 has infected more than 2.3 million people and killed at least 163,000 worldwide, the news site notes, citing Johns Hopkins University.
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Farm Creates Service That Offers Goats & llamas To Join Video Meetings The coronavirus has forced many people to get creative in finding different ways to continue to generate income and work remotely. One farm took it to the next level and is offering goats and llamas to join your work or school video meetings. … Read more
While chopping it up with Genius’ host Rob Markman about his wild Quarantine Radio show and his latest mixtape, “The New Toronto 3,” the 27-year-old entertainer shared how he connected with one particular quote from the music legend:
“I feel like honestly, and n***as is gon’ be like, ‘Yo, you’re bugging,’ but I feel like – remember when Pac was like, ‘I may not change the world, but I can spark the idea in the brain of the person who will?'” he said while adding, “I feel like, deadass, like that ‘spark’ was me, my n***a. I feel like there’s a lot of similarities between me and Pac.” Before going on, Tory made it real clear that he isn’t ‘The New Tupac.”
“Not saying like, I’m Pac. I hate when n***as say that. I’m not trying [to be him.] I’m me, my n***a, but I do love Pac and I do feel like there were similarities in the fact that when you really think about it, I say whatever the f*ck I want to say.”
“N***as hate me for that. Or they love me for it. I move how I want to move. I really punch your f*ckin; face off in real life. It’s been proven. This is a proven fact.”
Before concluding, Tory said,
“I’m really just me, but I’m a happy guy,” he concluded, “I don’t portray to be the most f**kin’ gangster n***a. I get love everywhere I go because I show love everywhere I go.” Lanez added that both he and Pac share the same “bluntness” which makes them alike.
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Donald Trump’s New Chief Of Staff, Mark Meadows Reportedly Cries At Work If you thought your job is stressful then think twice because apparently working for Donald Trump has some of his staff crying. The President’s new chief of staff, Mark Meadows has reportedly become emotional and cried numerous times during his new job. According … Read more
FDA States Wiping Down Groceries Is Not Necessary During Coronavirus Many of us are being extra cautious in order to protect ourselves from the Coronavirus, including wiping down our groceries when we get home! However, the FDA notes that this is not necessary because there is no evidence of contracting the virus in this manner, … Read more
Judge Seizes The Game’s Record Label And “Born 2 Rap” Royalties — Accuser Priscilla Rainey Becomes New Owner
As we previously reported back in October, The Game was ordered to pay $7 million to his sexual assault accuser, Priscilla Rainey after losing his appeal. However, according to the new updates by ALLHIPHOP.com, it appears that money isn’t the only thing he’s losing from this case.
The news site reports that the woman who’s trying to collect a $7 million judgment from Game just won the rights to his final album “Born 2 Rap” as well as his future royalties!
It was said that Priscilla Rainey was just granted “any and all rights, title, and interest” in any money, property or future payments due to the record label, which was set up to release Game’s last album Born 2 Rap.” This now makes Rainey the owner of his latest album, the royalties from the record, and even any salary Game may have been paying himself through LA Prolific, AllHipHop notes.
Judge Virginia A. Phillips specifically stated:
“All third parties who receive notice of this Order are directed to pay any and all money or property due, or to become due, under this Order, directly to Plaintiff either: (1) by check payable to “Priscilla Rainey,” and delivered to Plaintiff’s counsel” until the judgment is satisfied in full,”
Now, if he attempts to mess with the ruling and collect the money, he could be hit with a charge of contempt of court, according to the news site, citing the judge.
As we previously reported, Priscilla Rainey sued Game back in 2015 after accusing him of allegedly rubbing his hand on her vagina during a taping of his hit reality show “She Got Game.” While the entertainer denied doing this, he missed a series of key court dates and decided to skip the trial entirely in 2016. However, later in February of that year, the court awarded Rainey a judgment totaling $7,130,100.
Shortly after, an appeals court upheld the decision against Game in October of 2019 and ordered the rap star to pay Rainey the full $7 million.
The Game has not publicly commented on these latest reports.
The woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted inside Chris Brown’s home has dropped the $17 million lawsuit against him. According to The Blast, the woman’s lawyer, Gloria Allred, filed the court document for the case to be dismissed on Thursday. It was not clear if Chris Brown and the alleged victim settled the case … Read more
A Wisconsin teen has filed a lawsuit against a local sheriff’s department after they threatened to arrest her for posting a selfie along with a caption about coronavirus online. According to the New York Post, 16-year-old Amyiah Cohoon traveled to Florida for spring break and started experiencing symptoms after visiting Disney World and Universal Studios … Read more
YouTube star Steve Cash, known for his “Talking Kitty Cat” videos, has committed suicide at the age of 40. According to TMZ, Steve Cash died early Thursday morning and his cause of death was confirmed as a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. His wife, Celia DeCosta Cash, released a statement on her Facebook page … Read more
Comic-Con Cancelled for First Time in 50-Year History RELATED: Joel Osteens Megachurch Services Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic San Diego Comic-Con has officially been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. This marks the first cancellation in the events 50 year history. “Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action, we know it is … Read more
Khloé Kardashian Says She May Need To ‘Borrow Some Sperm’ From Tristan Thompson For Baby #2
In Thursday’s episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” the reality star chopped it up with Tristan Thompson to discuss a few things about their precious daughter, True. They also talked about the possibility of giving the 2-year-old a sibling!
The basketball star was going through his baby girl’s old toys at his house while he was on FaceTime with Khloe when he suggested not getting rid of everything, just in case they have another baby.
“What happens if we have another girl?” he told the 35-year-old. “We have to buy it all over again.” he said. Khloe responded, “Who is having another girl with you?” Tristan jumped in and said, “Listen, I’m just saying, True does need a sibling.” She jokingly responded, “I might get some embryos and get a sibling. I might need to borrow some sperm or get some from you. We’ll figure that out later. That’s a whole other episode… so awkward.”
The two have been taking things slow after the big scandal involving longtime friend Jordyn Woods. While they haven’t confirmed it they’re together or not, Khloé previously shared that they’ve been on great terms, especially when it comes to co-parenting.
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Von Miller Becomes Second Active NFL Player To Catch Coronavirus The NFL hasn’t been hit as heavily as the NBA when it comes to the Coronavirus, however more and more active NFL players are reporting that they have caught COVID-19. The latest to open up about his diagnosis is Denver Broncos’ All-Pro linebacker, Von Miller. … Read more
Landlords Reportedly Asking For Sex From Tenants Who Are Unable To Pay Rent Apparently some creepy landlords are taking advantage of those in need right now by asking for sex in exchange for rent payments. According to Buzzfeed, a woman reported that she couldn’t make rent on April 1 rent due to the crisis, so … Read more
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Personally Deliver Meals To L.A. Residents In Need
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are helping out! The beloved couple took the L.A. streets on Wednesday to help their new community during the coronavirus crisis.
As we previously reported, the royal family moved from Canada to L.A. last month with their son Archie. Instead of sitting around, they decided to take action and help distribute meals for Project Angel Food, a non-profit charity that cooks, prepares and delivers meals to people living with critical illnesses who are also at greater risk during this pandemic, according to PEOPLE.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 04: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the WellChild awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel on September 4, 2018 in London, England. The Duke of Sussex has been patron of WellChild since 2007. (Photo by Victoria Jones – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
A video obtained by TMZ shows Harry and Meghan walking around in caps, face coverings, and gloves while dropping off meals to different low-income housing units. Richard Ayoub, Project Angel Food’s executive director, told PEOPLE:
“They actually did two deliveries for us — one on Easter Sunday and one on Wednesday — and they’ve done it quietly. We’re completely honored.”
Ayoub went on to say,
“They were extremely down to earth and genuinely interested in every single person they met. “They engaged with our chefs, they engaged with clients — they just wanted to make sure that people felt the love and appreciation. Their goal was really to just honor our chefs and staff and volunteers by being of service.”
“What Meghan said is she wanted to show Harry Los Angeles through the eyes of philanthropy. It’s just beautiful,” he adds. “There’s obviously a great deal of love and selflessness between them. They both are individuals who want to know about others. Our clients are clients who are often forgotten. They really wanted to go visit these people. They wanted to see them and talk to them and hopefully put a smile on their faces,” The Magazine quotes.
An investigation is underway after a request for 25 body bags led police to discover more than a dozen bodies at a New Jersey nursing home.
ABC 6 reports state officials have opened an investigation at Andover Rehabilitation in Sussex County after multiple bodies were removed earlier this week. Police made the shocking discovery Monday after a request was made for 25 body bags and found 17 bodies in the center’s holding area.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer said in a statement that a total of 68 people from the nursing home have died and 76 residents have tested positive for COVID-19. 40 staff members also tested positive and two nurses died after contracting the virus.
“When they called Saturday, they were desperate for body bags and what can we do to help. Overall, we need to figure out what went on here. Did they take all the steps necessary upfront for PPE? Did they segregate those who are positive?”
The nursing home is the largest in the state holding 500 beds and Gottheim says their primary focus is saving lives:
“How do we help the residents there and how do we keep them safe? How do they get the care they need immediately, how do we save as many lives as possible? How do we stop the spread of the virus and how do we get PPE that staffing needs? It’s triage mode to help them,”
A Florida man was arrested after he threatened to shoot up a supermarket because some people were not wearing masks RELATED STORIES: Florida Scammer Places Fake Pizza Orders In New Jersey According to FOX News, 62-year-old Robert Kovner of Sebring was arrested earlier this week after he made the alleged mass shooting threat on a community … Read more
R. Kelly Begs Again To Be Released From Jail Early Over COVID-19 Outbreak
R. Kelly wants to get out of the slammer and he wants that to happen now! The R&B singer is upset, tired and completely fed-up that he’s still locked behind bars, especially now that the coronavirus has spread everywhere even in the jails!
As we previously reported, Kelly requested to get out early in fear that he would catch the virus. However, the judge shut his attempt down, saying he’s a flight risk to the community.
Despite that, the “Trapped in The Closet” singer has put in a request AGAIN. According to TMZ, he filed a renewed emergency motion asking to get released from lockup based on changed circumstances. Kelly and his legal team say when he last asked to get out, the court noted there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Chicago jail where he’s currently locked up. However, according to the docs, that has changed.
Kelly and lawyer says Chicago MCC admits there are at least 6 confirmed positive cases now among inmates along with 7 staff members. He argues that it will get worse and claims if he doesn’t get out soon, it’s an “absolute probability” he “will be infected with this deadly disease.”
Kelly reportedly reassured that he is not a flight risk and agreed to 24/7 surveillance and GPS monitoring to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere if he gets out the slammer, TMZ notes.
New Jersey police are on the lookout for a Florida man who placed thousands of dollars worth of fake pizza orders and claimed they were donations for police officers. According to the New York Post, Sudeep Khetani,34, placed several fraudulent orders at several New Jersey pizza shops from his location in Orlando, Florida. The South … Read more
Dr. Oz Comes Under Fire for Controversial Remarks on Reopening Schools Dr. Oz is not everyone’s favorite person right now. The talk show host appeared on Fox News Wednesday where he spoke with Sean Hannity about the coronavirus’s impact on the education system. During their conversation, Dr.Oz said: “I just saw a nice piece in … Read more
German Zoo Considers Feeding Animals To Each Other Amidst Coronavirus A zoo in Germany that is struggling to stay afloat has admitted that they might have to feed animals to each other in order to survive amidst Coronavirus lockdowns. ”We’ve listed the animals we’ll have to slaughter first,” Verena Kaspari, director of Neumünster Zoo said, … Read more
UPDATE: Governor Andrew Cuomo Extends New York Lockdown Until May 15
On Thursday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he’s extending the shutdown of nonessential businesses to May 15. Cuomo announced the news at a press conference in Albany and on Twitter, saying “New York on PAUSE” will be extended in coordination with other states.
The lockdown was previously scheduled to lift on April 30. However, Cuomo explained that,
“We have to continue doing what we’re doing. I’d like to see that infection rate get down even more. The New York Pause policies, the close-down policies, will be extended in coordination with other states to May 15,” Cuomo said.
He also expanded his latest order that New Yorkers carry face coverings when they are in public:
“You MUST wear a face covering or mask:
-On public transportation
-In for-hire vehicles
If you are a bus/train operator or a driver of a for-hire vehicle, you must also wear a face covering or mask. These rules go into effect on Friday at 8 PM.“
According to the latest updates by The New York Times, there have been 606 deaths in New York State, the fewest in 10 days, for a total of 12,192.
Sources are saying that COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan laboratory but not as a bioweapon but as China’s effort to prove to the United States that they can identify and combat viruses. In an exclusive report by FOX News, the sources allege that the initial transmission of the virus was from bat-to-human. A lab worker … Read more
Princess Cruise Lines is facing a lawsuit filed by a former passenger who claimed her husband died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus during their trip. According to TMZ, Juishan Hsu and her daughter have filed a lawsuit against Princess Cruise Lines, stating they were exposed to the coronavirus aboard the Ruby Princess. Hsu’s husband, … Read more
Fyre Fest Scammer Billy McFarland Requests Early Release Amidst Coronavirus It looks like the Coronavirus could be a get out of jail free card for numerous high profile criminals. The latest person to request to be released early due to COVID-19 is Fyre fest scammer, Billy McFarland. He believes that since Tekashi 69 was released, … Read more
Florida Woman Discovers $8.5M In Account While Checking For Stimulus Check It looks like the millions are flowing! Recently we reported that an Indiana man found over $8M in his bank account, and now a Florida woman discovered $8.5M in her account when she went to withdraw her Stimulus check! FOX 35 reports that Diana … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo Orders All New Yorkers To Wear Masks In Public
During a press conference earlier this Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a new executive order directing all New Yorkers to wear masks or face coverings while in public.
Cuomo also took Twitter to share the news. He tweeted,
“#BREAKING: I am issuing an Executive Order today that all people MUST wear a mask or face-covering in public in situations where social distancing is not possible.” He added in another tweet, “For example, if you are riding on public transit where it is impossible to maintain social distancing, or walking on a busy sidewalk, you must wear a face covering like a bandana or a mask.”
For example, if you are riding on public transit where it is impossible to maintain social distancing, or walking on a busy sidewalk, you must wear a face covering like a bandana or a mask.
— Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) April 15, 2020
During the conference, he noted that although new infections are “down to a manageable level,” the coronavirus remains a “serious public health issue” in his state. According to NBC News affiliate WGRZ, the executive order was signed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday. It goes into effect Wednesday at 8 p.m.
NBC reported that New York state added another 752 overnight, bringing its official toll above 11,500 as of Wednesday. Despite that, there were more signs of improvement as total hospitalizations showed a net decrease for the second consecutive day. It was also pointed out that the net intubations were down. Cuomo says 80 percent of people on ventilators never come off them.
“We are not out of the woods yet,” the governor said Wednesday. “Coronavirus is still a monumental public health crisis and we are losing New Yorkers every day to this virus. Each New Yorker lost to COVID is a heartbreaking loss.”
Police Supervisor Accused Of Attempting To Run Over Fellow Officer An Atlanta police supervisor has been removed from her duties after she reportedly tried to run over another officer. WSBTV reports that an APD officer was assisting with the traffic flow near a Wells Fargo bank when Lt. Sharonne Steed refused to follow the officer’s … Read more
CDC Director Says U.S Could Have Second Wave Of Coronavirus Next Year RELATED: California Cop Dies From Coronavirus After Being Denied Testing Twice The US could be impacted by a second wave of the Coronavirus, per the CDC director. Dr. Robert Redfield revealed that the Coronavirus could become something seasonal, similar to the flu and … Read more
Kanye West Says He Will Vote In This Upcoming Election: ‘And We Know Who I’m Voting On’
Back in March, Kanye West admitted in his WSJ Magazine interview that he was not registered to vote and said he does not follow politics. West made those comments while discussing all the backlash he received over the years for supporting President Donald Trump.
Singer Kanye West and President-elect Donald Trump speak with the press after their meetings at Trump Tower December 13, 2016 in New York. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
In West’s new interview for the May issue of GQ, the “Jesus Is King” rapper says this time around, he actually plans to exercise his right to vote in the upcoming presidential election. He also made it clear that he remains #TeamTrump and will vote for him to stay in office for four more years this November.
“I will not be told who I’m gonna vote on because of my color,” West told the magazine. He went on to say that he would not be swayed to cast his ballot a certain way because of his race and social status. “I’m definitely voting this time. And we know who I’m voting on,” PEOPLE Magazine quotes.
He added,
“Both my parents were freedom fighters, and they used to drink from fountains they were told they couldn’t drink from, and they used to sit in restaurants where they were told they couldn’t eat from,” he added. “They didn’t fight for me to be told by white people which white person I can vote on.”
(Photo Credit: Kanye West for GQ)
The 42-year-old remained firm about his position:
“I’m not going to be told by the people around me and the people that have their agenda that my career is going to be over. Because guess what: I’m still here! Jesus Is King was No. 1!” he said.
Before concluding, West noted:
“I was told my career would end if I wasn’t with [Hillary Clinton]. What kind of campaign is that, anyway?” West added to GQ. “That’s like if Obama’s campaign was ‘I’m with black.’ What’s the point of being a celebrity if you can’t have an opinion? Everybody make their own opinion! You know?”
Paris Jackson To Play Jesus Christ In Upcoming Thriller Movie
Paris Jackson is securing roles! The latest one she’s involved in is a thriller, according to Fox News. Paris, who is the daughter of late icon Michael Jackson, is set to play Jesus Christ in “Habit,” an indie flick which is currently in the post-production phase, producer Donovan Leitch shared.
The press release explained that “Habit” will follow a “street smart, party girl with a Jesus fetish [who] gets mixed up in a violent drug deal and finds a possible way out by masquerading as a Nun. The 22-year-old will star alongside former Disney star-turned-porn director Bella Thorne, 22, as well as musicians Josie Ho and Gavin Rossdale. Other cast includes Jamie Hince, Alison Mosshart, and model Andreja Pejic, the Post notes.
As of right now, it is unclear when “Habit” will be released as it does not have a release date yet.
While this may be a very exciting project for Paris, this is not her first acting gig. Paris appeared in several episodes of the series “Star” and in the film “Gringo.”
Socialites, are you excited to see Paris Jackson in this upcoming movie? Let us know in our Yappa comment box below!
IRS Ordered To Print President Trump’s Name On Stimulus Checks, Potentially Causing Delays
#Socialites, get into this! The delivery of stimulus checks meant to boost the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic may be a little delayed thanks to President Donald Trump. According to the Washington Post, he wants to have his name printed on them, before being distributed out to folks.
Apparently, the Treasury Department ordered that President Trump’s name be printed on stimulus checks that will be sent to millions of American workers impacted by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus outbreak, The Post reported, citing senior IRS officials.
Two senior agency officials told the newspaper that this move, which will be the first time a president’s name will appear on a disbursement from the IRS — will reportedly cause delays for some of the $1,200 payments Congress approved in the $2 trillion stimulus package last month.
Now, despite that, The Hill reports that the Treasury Department denied this process would cause a delay, telling the Post that the “Economic Impact Payment checks are scheduled to go out on time and exactly as planned.”
As promised, the first wave of stimulus checks have already been sent out. Some American have confirmed on social media that their checks officially hit their account this Wednesday, April 15.
Socialites, what are your thoughts on this? Sound off in the comment box below!
True Religion has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years. The denim company says the COVID-19 pandemic has played a role in affecting their revenue. According to Forbes, True Religion Brand Jeans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and said their business has been affected the pandemic due to the long-term … Read more
A Utah man was arrested after police found him covered in blood while driving a stolen golf cart. Police say the suspect told them he “fought and killed the Terminator” stealing the vehicle. Too Fab reports William Dennis Bradley,54, was caught by Salt Lake police officers after responding to a call about a stolen golf … Read more
President Trump announced during a White House briefing earlier today that the United States will be terminating all payments to the World Health Organization. According to the New York Post, President Trump said during Tuesday’s briefing that he is suspending all payments to the World Health Organization because they failed to provide accurate information from … Read more
Hollywood Unlocked’s $15k In 15 days Giveaway! RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked Launches Quarantine Chronicles & Women Wellness Wednesdays With Familiar Faces Hollywood Unlocked and a very special partner are excited to announce a giveaway to our #Socialites during this difficult time amidst the Coronavirus crisis. A Hollywood Unlocked Socialite has been reading the comments and has seen … Read more
McDonald’s Apologizes After Store In China Displayed Sign Banning Black People
There has been major racial tension between Africans and locals in China, even more since the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Due to recent warnings from Chinese officials about the rising number of imported coronavirus cases, it has stoked anti-foreigner sentiment, causing some Africans to get turned away from many places including local business and even their homes. According to CNN, Africans in the southern Chinese city have been evicted from their homes by landlords and stopped from entering hotels, despite many claiming to have no recent travel history or known contact with Covid-19 patients.
Just recently, a Mcdonald’s restaurant in China displayed a sign banning black people from the premises. The note, which circulated on social media, said the McDonald’s location in Guangzhou has “been informed that from now on black people are not allowed to enter the restaurant.”
Again, for those who still doubt that Black people and particularly #AfricansinChina are being targeted we feel it is our duty to share this. A sign at a @McDonalds restaurant seems to make this perfectly clear pic.twitter.com/FaveKrdQHi
Following a wave of backlash, McDonald’s has come out to apologize. “As a brand, as a company and as more than 2.2 million people serving nearly 120 countries around the world, this is not representative of our inclusive values,” a spokeswoman told Insider.
“Immediately upon learning of an unauthorized communication to our guests at a restaurant in Guangzhou, we immediately removed the communication and temporarily closed the restaurant.” The spokesperson said that during the temporary closure, staff will be retrained.
As BBC notes, Guangzhou is a hub for African traders buying and selling goods and is home to one of China’s largest African communities. The Guangdong provincial government has responded to concerns about discrimination by calling China and Africa good friends, partners and brothers, the new site notes while adding they’re “working promptly to improve” its way of operating.
New Jersey Landlord Praised For Waiving Over Three Months Of Rent For Tenants A New Jersey landlord is being praised for his act of kindness after he waived three months of rent for his tenants amidst the Coronavirus crisis. WABC reports that David Placek owns 12 properties in Montclair and is waiving over $50,000 through June to help … Read more
Experts Say Foot Lesions Could Be Early Coronavirus Symptom A group of Spanish experts state that bruises and lesions on the feet could be an early Coronavirus symptom. The Spanish General Council of Official Podiatrist Colleges said that some patients infected with the Coronavirus have lesions “similar to those of chickenpox or measles.” “They are … Read more
UPDATE: NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Fired For Saying The N-Word During Virtual Race
Welp, can’t say we didn’t see this coming. Just two days after NASCAR star Kyle Larson was caught during a live stream using a racial slur, his team has decided to officially let him go.
Chip Ganassi Racing announced this Tuesday that Kyle Larson is no longer a part of the organization:
“After much consideration, Chip Ganassi Racing has determined that it will end its relationship with driver Kyle Larson. As we said before, the comments that Kyle made were both offensive and unacceptable especially given the values of our organization. As we continued to evaluate the situation with all the relevant parties, it became obvious that this was the only appropriate course of action to take.“
The big decision was made just hours after NASCAR decided to suspend Larson who made a public apology to his fans and those he offended. Although Larson admitted that he “made a mistake and said the word that should never, ever be said and there’s no excuse for that,” it looks like it just wasn’t enough.
Larson has not publicly commented on his firing. Until then, let us know your thoughts on this in the comment box below!
Man Discovers Over $8M In Account After Checking For Stimulus Check An Indiana man got quite the surprise when he went to check his bank account for his $1700 Stimulus check and ended up finding $8.2 million. Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter from New Chicago, was confused when he found $8.2-million sitting in his account. He … Read more
Florida Man Coughs On Police, “I Hope You Catch Corona” A Florida man who was apprehended after threatening to kill his mother with a butter knife, was recorded on bodycam footage coughing on a deputy and telling him that he hopes he catches the Coronavirus. WFTV reports that the victim’s mother called 911 Saturday to report that … Read more
A source familiar with the situation confirmed this to Fox News, saying that an endorsement video from Obama will be released later this Tuesday.
The endorsement of Biden — Barack’s
vice president and running mate through two terms and presidential campaigns — will come one day after Sen. Bernie Sanders offered Biden his endorsement during a livestream on Monday. As we previously reported, Sanders ended his campaign for president last week, leaving Biden as the apparent nominee.
During the live streamed conversation between the two men, Sanders told Biden “we need you in the White House.”
“I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse,” Sanders said.
VP Joe Biden tells how his son Beau Biden loved President Barack Obama, before the signing of the 21st Century Cures Act, in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House in Washington, DC. on December 13, 2016. The legislation eases the development and approval of experimental treatments and reforms federal policy on mental health care. (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The endorsement by Obama, who remains one of the most popular and influential figures in the party, has sparked mixed feelings on social media. While many people agree that it makes sense for him to endorse Biden who’s also his good friend, others think it was a wrong move. Check out what some people had to say about this news below:
Yes. My Favorite President Endorsing My Favorite President To Be, @JoeBiden. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🧡❤
Now that President @barackObama has publicly come off the sidelines, he & @joebiden must put a team together to work on Black American voter engagement. Strong Black turnout makes the difference. 😏 Ask Bernie, he knows -now. #Biden2020#VoteBlue
Former President Barack Obama did the right thing in waiting until the primary was essentially over before endorsing the presumptive nominee, Joe Biden.
— Eric (ME LIKE SPACE MUD HENS) Hanke (@Eric_Hanke) April 14, 2020
Boosie Claims JAY-Z Tried To Get Him To Apologize To Dwyane Wade In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Boosie discussed the time he came under fire for condemning Dwyane Wade’s support of his transgender daughter Zaya. RELATED: Boosie Badazz Says His Mother Slammed Him For Transphobic Comments About Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Zaya As … Read more
Future Accused Of Refusing To Take DNA Test Despite Court Order The battle between Future and Eliza Reign continues as the model recently returned to court accusing the rapper of blowing off a court-ordered DNA test! RELATED: Future’s Alleged Baby Mama Eliza Seraphin Fires Back At Him Over Invasion Of Privacy Claim According to court … Read more
An evangelical pastor who held church services despite warnings about social gatherings with more than ten people has died from COVID-19. The New York Post reports Bishop Gerald O. Glenn held church services at the New Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Richmond and his last in-person service was held on March 22. He said during the … Read more
A former Senate worker is accusing Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her during his time as a US senator. USA Today reports Tara Reade sat down with the Associated Press to discuss her experience working with Joe Biden as an aide during the 1990s. Reade stated the alleged assault took place in … Read more
The Florida sheriff who is investigating the disappearance of Don Lewis believes his famous wife, Carol Baskin, may have been involved in a murder-for-hire plot.
According to the Daily Mail, Lewis’ mysterious disappearance raised eyebrows after Netflix’s “Tiger King” became a viral sensation. Viewers believed that Carole Baskin, the rival of Joe Exotic, may have been involved in her second husband’s strange disappearance. The couple was married in 1991 until his strange disappearance in August 1997 and Lewis was declared legally dead in 2002. Reports say he left $5 million in assets.
Now, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister stated to TMZthat he suspects that Baskin and other people were involved in Lewis’ disappearance:
‘I’m extremely suspicious but not just of her, of this whole circle here. I don’t want to allude to the fact or insinuate that she’s our person of interest we’re focusing on. I’m not comfortable saying that yet,’
Sheriff Chronister is encouraging those involved in the alleged murder-for-hire plot to come forward to help deputies put an end to the investigation.
‘There’s normally not one person that commits a homicide, it’s always a couple of people. This had to be extremely planned out, this had to be well thought out. There’s someone else involved in this. There’s someone who was paid to do it, there’s someone who helped do it,’
‘I hoping that person wants to come and get this off their chest and help law enforcement do the right thing,’
Inglewood Man Creates Clothing Line For The Community & Hosts Giveaway With Essential Items During Coronavirus The Coronavirus is affecting everyone, especially those who have lost their jobs and livelihoods during this time. Well, one Inglewood, California man made it his mission to help his community through thick and thin! RELATED: Two New Orleans College … Read more
White House Says Trump Will Not Fire Dr. Anthony Fauci Despite #FireFauci Retweet
On Sunday, the President retweeted a post calling for the government’s top infectious disease specialist to be fired after the doctor acknowledged that shutting down the country earlier could have saved many lives.
After Trump signaled his frustration with Anthony Fauci by his retweet, Democrats urged him not to fire the 79-year-old. However, according to a Monday statement, Trump was not planning on letting him go. White House principal deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley said, “This media chatter is ridiculous – President Trump is not firing Dr. Fauci,” The New York Post quotes. He went on to say,
“The President’s tweet clearly exposed media attempts to maliciously push a falsehood about his China decision in an attempt to rewrite history,” Gidley said. “It was Democrats and the media who ignored Coronavirus choosing to focus on impeachment instead, and when they finally did comment on the virus it was to attack President Trump for taking the bold decisive action to save American lives by cutting off travel from China and from Europe. Dr. Fauci has been and remains a trusted advisor to President Trump.”
For those wondering, Trump’s retweet of a supporter’s call to #FireFauci did not directly comment on Fauci and followed a New York Times article that said he was slow to react to the pandemic.
“Sorry Fake News, it’s all on tape. I banned China long before people spoke up,” Trump wrote.
Sorry Fake News, it’s all on tape. I banned China long before people spoke up. Thank you @OANNhttps://t.co/d40JQkUZg5
Despite all of this, according The Post citing a recent Quinnipiac University poll, Fauci is one of the most widely respected public figures during the crisis, with a 78 percent approval rating.
Tornadoes Kill Several People Across The South Leaving 1.3 Million Without Power
At least 20 people have been killed after tornadoes started ripping through the South on Easter, destroying homes and stores and leaving over 1 million people without power.
The tornadoes and severe weather struck Central Texas early Sunday, bringing “gigantic” hail and heavy wind while traveling east through Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas. As CNBC reports, eleven people were killed in Mississippi, and six more died in northwest Georgia. Two other bodies were pulled from damaged homes in Arkansas and South Carolina.
The National Weather Service tallied hundreds of reports of trees down across the region, including many that went through roofs and downed power lines. Meanwhile, Meteorologists warned the mid-Atlantic states to prepare for potential tornadoes, wind, and hail this Monday.
These tornadoes come in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Mississippi officials said the tornadoes’ threat to the community trumped that of COVID-19, forcing locals to flee their homes for safer shelters:
“That’s always an issue – we emphasized to everyone that if they went into a shelter they had to maintain hygiene, wash their hands and use sanitizer and use masks but at the end of the day, life safety had to persist over everything else and the greater risk of the tornado overcame COVID,” Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Greg Michel said to Good Morning America on Monday.
While speaking on the risk of coronavirus in shelters he said, “it’s still a concern but we’ve got folks who live in rural areas – shelters were the only option they had.”
Officials say the death toll is expected to go up.
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As we previously reported, Larson was competing in an iRacing event on Sunday when he appeared to lose communication on his headset with his spotter. While trying to check his microphone, he said, “You can’t hear me?” As he tried to get a response, Larson yelled out, “Hey, n—–.” Now, since the main race was broadcast live on several Twitch streams and eNASCAR.com, Larson’s slur made its rounds on social media where it upset many people especially his fans.
Following the news of his suspension, Larson uploaded an Instagram video to his page Monday morning to apologize for his behavior:
“I just want to say I’m sorry,” he started. “Last night I made a mistake and said the word that should never ever be said and there’s no excuse for that. I wasn’t raised that way and it’s just an awful thing to say. I feel very sorry for my family, my friends, my partners, the NASCAR community and especially the African-American community.”
He went on to say,
“I understand the damage is probably unrepairable and I own up to that. I just want to let you all know how sorry I am and I hope everybody is staying safe during these crazy times.”
Larson’s team, Chip Ganassi Racing, has suspended the driver without pay while it investigates the situation.
“We are extremely disappointed by what Kyle said last night during an iRacing Event,” the team said in a statement … calling Larson’s comments “offensive and unacceptable. As of this moment, we are suspending Kyle without pay while we work through this situation with all appropriate parties,” TMZ quotes.
Socialites, do you think he can come back from this? Sound off in the comment box below!
Fear Of The Coronavirus & Meg Thee Stallion’s Album ‘Suga’ Flop on Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED]
This week on Hollywood Unlocked [UNCENSORED] we are back digitally and get into the all trending topics of the entertainment world.
Our hosts give us an update of dealing with quarantine and the growing fear of the Coronavirus. Jason reveals he still has his barber and housekeeper over but became paranoid after one of them sneezed.
Jason remembers what Iyanla Vanzant said about the importance of remaining calm during a time like this. We don’t need to fear the Coronavirus as it is already here. We just need to make sure we take all the necessary precautions.
Now back to entertainment, Jason is passionate about successful black artists and public figures showing love to black media outlets and platforms. He specifically gets into Meg Thee Stallion after she appeared in Marie Claire, instead of on outlets where the people support her. Following the flop of her album ‘Suga,’ Jason believed Meg should have come to [UNCENSORED] to speak to her fans and audience. Meg’s fanbase is not in Marie Claire!
#Socialites make sure you tune in today as we get into Nene and Wendy’s Facetime feud, Kim and Kourtney’s epic fight and Drake’s mega-mansion!
Hollywood Unlocked spoke with Ross Williams, a rising star in the business and literary realm, he said that our interview was perfect timing.
Easter 2020 marks the third anniversary since Williams spontaneously quit his last job in corporate America. He stated that the rainy day he resigned, foreshadowed how the forthcoming months would go.
Williams used his rainy days from corporate America and growing up in the 7th ward of New Orleans to write and publish his first novel “Made It Out”. The book captured the hearts of readers by vividly detailing how the author prevailed from real-life situations where the odds were stacked against him.
After releasing another best selling novel, “Crabs In A Barrel” 8 months later, he launched a writing services company to empower job seekers, authors, and entrepreneurs. Williams concluded our interview by saying he is on a relentless mission to utilize his writing to impact as many people as possible.
“I would say the ability to intertwine entertainment, with deep and educational literature. One of my main intents is to take my readers to another world by providing them cinematic writing, provoking emotions, stimulating their minds, and giving them priceless laughs.”
Ross gave us some insight about why he wanted to provide literary services and help entrepreneurs,
“When I was in the process of creating my first novel, it was hard to find someone relatable to help me with everything. I wound up not being able to find someone to help me, so I had to learn every step of releasing a book, including writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. After having success with the process, I wanted to recreate it for others.”
“The motivation to help more than one person at once inspired that aspect of my business. I get the opportunity to make an impact on my client’s family and community when I help them advance economically.”
Williams concluded our interview by saying he is on a relentless mission to utilize his writing to impact as many people as possible.
Former NFL QB Tarvaris Jackson, 36, Dies In Car Crash In Alabama
Former NFL quarterback Tarvaris Jackson has unfortunately passed away.
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson #7 of the Seattle Seahawks on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 21, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 35-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
According to TMZ, Tarvaris Jackson, who famously backed up Russell Wilson in Super Bowl XLVIII died in a car crash in Alabama on Sunday night. Law enforcement, sources say Jackson’s vehicle hit a tree just before 9 PM on Sunday, causing the car to overturn. The news site notes that it was a single-car accident.
Jackson who recently had been working as a quarterback coach for the Tennessee State football team was just 36-years-old. Russell Wilson took to Twitter this Monday morning to remember his former teammate. He tweeted,
“TJack… you will be missed. Praying for your family…Love you man.” Other fans on social media paid tribute to the star while sending condolences to Jackson’s family.
TJack… you will be missed. Praying for your family…Love you man. 💔
As Fox New notes, The Minnesota Vikings selected Jackson in the second round of the 2006 draft out of Alabama State. He played five seasons and in 36 games with the Vikings and had 3,984 passing yards with 24 touchdown passes. Jackson joined the Seattle Seahawks prior to the start of the 2011 season where he backed up Wilson during their Super Bowl run. He was last on their team during the 2015 season.
Tarvaris Jackson is survived by his wife Lakitta and their three children.
ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ Anchor George Stephanopoulos Tests Positive For Coronavirus
During Monday’s show, “Good Morning America” anchor George Stephanopoulos revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19, just two weeks after his wife Ali Wentworth revealed she was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.
While the 55-year-old comedian said she experienced “horrific” symptoms, Stephanopoulos, 59, says he hasn’t had “any of the classic symptoms you’ve been reading about.” “I’ve never had a fever, never had a cough, never had shortness of breath, never had chills,” he told co-anchor, Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan, noting that he feels “great.”
Stephanopoulos said it wasn’t a shock to him that he tested positive for the virus. While Wentworth self-isolated in a separate room of their home, Stephanopoulos, who shares two daughters with Wentworth, has been his wife’s caregiver throughout her battle with COVID-19.
Stephanopoulos has been broadcasting from home after Wentworth developed symptoms. Despite his diagnosis, he says he feels “great.”
As CNN reports, Covid-19 has infected more than 1.85 million people and killed at least 114,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. At least 22,116 people have died in the US from coronavirus.
The news site notes that totals includes cases from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and other U.S. territories, as well as all repatriated cases. However, Wyoming is the only state or territory that is not reporting a death from coronavirus.
Johns Hopkins has reported 363 new cases and 37 reported deaths as of this Monday morning.
A group of tourists who broke a quarantine order was forced to write “I am so sorry” 500 times in Rishikesh, India. According to Ekiti Reporters, a lockdown was enforced in the city and residents are only allowed to leave their homes to pick up groceries or medication. During the lockdown, 700 tourists were stuck … Read more
UPDATE: First Batch Of Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Have Been Sent!
The wait is over… for some Americans. As promised, the IRS has started sending coronavirus stimulus payment to eligible Americans who have direct deposit.
The official Twitter account for the IRS announced the first wave in a tweet Saturday: “#IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank accounts today,” the tweet said. “We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we’ll continue issuing them as fast as we can.”
As we previously reported, the payments are part of the $2.2 trillion package passed by Congress at the end of March. It’s intended to help workers who have been laid off or furloughed due to the pandemic. As the New York Post reports, individual taxpayers who make less than $75,000 will be eligible for $1,200 checks while married couples filing jointly who make less than $150,000 will get $2,400. On top of that, they will also be eligible for $500 for each dependent child under 17.
(Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Couples who earn more than $198,000 will not get a check.
The income amounts are based on tax returns filed for 2018 or 2019. Those who do not use direct deposit will get physical checks. However, that could delay the process by weeks.
Facebook has announced a new feature on its app to help its users deal with quarantine. The “Quiet Mode” helps people take a break from the app when they are feeling overwhelmed by their newsfeed or notifications. The Daily Mail reports Facebook’s Quiet Mode will help users take a break from constant notifications and updates. … Read more
Michigan Woman Loses Entire Family To Coronavirus As Husband And Only Son Die Within Days
According to a report by The New York Post citing the Detroit News, a Michigan woman lost her entire family to coronavirus as her husband and her only child died within days of each other.
Sandy Brown of Grand Blanc found the strength to share her story with the news site although she’s suffering from indescribable grief after losing her husband and son, Freddie Lee Brown Jr. and Freddie Lee Brown III, in a span of three days.
Sandy said that her 59-year-old husband came down with symptoms mid March. Her husband, who had a kidney transplant, began having trouble breathing and was later admitted to Ascension Genesys Hospital. From there, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on a ventilator, which required he be put in a medically-induced coma, the report said. A few days later, Sandy received a call that his lung collapsed and to rushed to the hospital to be by his side. Although doctors urged her to not go into his hospital room, she insisted, and put on protective gear to say her final goodbyes to her husband. “I’m going in that room,” she reportedly told them.
“I’m going in that room,” she reportedly told them. “I don’t care what I have to do. I’ll sign whatever I need to sign,” The Post quotes.
As hard as that was to deal with, Sandy got even more frustrating news. The next day, her 20-year-old son, Freddie III, who had asthma, became sick with a fever and a cough, the outlet reported. Sandy brought him to the same hospital, where his health seemed to improve. However, later he began struggling to breathe, the report said.
Just three days after her husband’s death, Sandy got the same call from the hospital asking her how quickly she could get there, the outlet reported. From there, she learned that her son had also succumbed to the virus.
Sandy told the newspaper:
“In three days, I lost my husband and son to an ugly plague.” She added, “I watched my son go from completely well and whole and happy to being gone in three days.”
(Photo Credit: Facebook)
Sandy buried her husband and son on Good Friday, according to the site. The Friday service, which was livestreamed over Sandy’s Facebook page, 25 local people wearing masks walked, one by one, into the empty funeral home. After paying their last respects, they cleaned their hands with sanitizer. Brown watched the burial through a car window.
African students are facing mistreatment in China amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They are facing eviction and other types of discrimination due to public fears that they could spread the virus.
According to Al Jazeera, several African ambassadors have addressed the mistreatment of students and nationals in Guangzhou to China’s foreign minister. Several students exclaimed they are being evicted from their homes, been tested on multiple occasions without notice of any results and endure discrimination in public spaces.
Al Jazeera journalist Sarah Clarke said in a statement that there is an apparent concern among China’s officials that Africans could be spreading the second wave of infections in Guangzhou:
“There is escalating scrutiny of foreign nationals, but they are targeting the Africans and the African American community. Since last Thursday we saw 114 new cases reported in Guangzhou of coronavirus infections and 16 of those were Africans.”
A McDonald’s in #china is allegedly not permitting black people to dine in their restaurant. This follows weeks of rampant discrimination and racism towards foreigners in the China, particularly towards the African community. #blacklivesmatter#McDonaldspic.twitter.com/poyfQcBOXO
93-Year-Old Woman Goes Viral After She Pleas For Beer During Quarantine Many of us are stocking up on essential items to get us through the never-ending quarantine, and for one woman it was beer! A 93-year-old woman went viral after she made a heart-warming plea from the window of her Pennsylvania home, asking for more … Read more
Report States Coronavirus Can Spread 13 Feet In Air & Travels On Shoes According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Coronavirus can spread through the air for st 13 feet, which is more than twice the 6 feet social distancing guidelines. The Emerging Infectious Diseases journal notes that … Read more
WWE To Resume Live Matches Despite Employee Testing Positive For Coronavirus WWE will continue to film live matches without an audience despite an employee testing positive for the Coronavirus. WWE revealed that an employee who worked on Wrestlemania 36 tested positive for COVID-19 following the taping of the production, but has since recovered. The unidentified … Read more
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s lawyer revealed earlier today that he secretly fathered two children with her while being held at the Ecuadorean embassy in London and dealing with his legal battles from the US. According to the New York Post, Julian Assange,48, started a relationship with Stella Morris,36, in 2015 and had their first son … Read more
A video circulating social media shows a Pennsylvania man being removed from a SEPTA bus by police officers for not wearing a face mask. Officials say the man refused to follow orders after the driver asked him to get off the bus.
According to NBC Philadelphia, the viral video recorded by Dupree Myers shows Philadelphia Police officers removing the male passenger around 8:25 a.m. on the Route 23 bus stop on Eleventh and Market streets. The unidentified man tries to resist officers as they are grabbing his legs and remove him off the bus. During the encounter, the passenger is yelling swear words and asking why he’s being removed.
After being temporarily held by officers, the man said: “I want all y’all’s f—ing badge numbers, too.” SEPTA has released a statement in light of the incident saying that passengers were encouraged to wear masks in public but they will not be banned from using its transportation.
“While SEPTA urges riders to cover their faces, those who refuse will not be barred entry to the system,”
The incident is currently under investigation and city officials stated the officers involved in the video were not enforcing the mask policy. They responded to the driver’s request after the man refused to leave the bus.
“When a bus driver says he’s kicked somebody off for any reason, our officers are going to support SEPTA in that effort. Especially given some of the challenges SEPTA has faced during this crisis.”
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Kanye West Reportedly Pulls Out Of Easter Sunday Service With Joel Osteen
Earlier this week it was reported that rapper Kanye West was slated to join Joel Osteen‘s planned virtual Easter Sunday Service. It was said that Kanye was going to perform from Los Angeles with his choir but according to TMZ, that’s not happening anymore.
The news site reports that Ye has pulled the plug due to safety concerns. Sources with knowledge tell TMZ that Joel and Kanye spoke on Friday trying to work out the final details of Sunday’s virtual spot. While Kanye’s choir was planning to wear masks and maintain appropriate social distancing positions, apparently, Kanye just didn’t feel safe enough for everyone involved. Not only that, but the sources say he couldn’t carry out his vision, so he decided to pull the plug.
Kanye has not publicly confirmed these reports and as of right now it is not clear if he’s planning to hold his own church Sunday for Easter. In the meantime, Joel’s virtual service is expected to move forward with celebrity guests Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry, the Lakewood website has confirmed.
The service will stream on Sunday, April 12 at 8.30 pm CDT on the church’s website and social media channels.
Kanye and Joel have teamed up in the past. Just last year, Kanye and choir visited Joel’s Lakewood Church in Houston and his appearance was one of the most popular Joel has ever had, TMZ notes.
Several workers at a wildlife trust were stunned after discovering that a rescued zebra gave birth to a “zonkey” in Nairobi, Kenya. UPI reports the female zebra escaped out of Tsavo East National Park and was rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in May 2019. The zebra was placed at the Kenze Anti-Poaching Team’s base … Read more
A Florida woman was arrested this week after she placed Easter eggs containing pornographic images in her neighbors’ mailboxes. According to Complex, Abril Cestoni,42, was arrested Thursday after she confessed to placing over 400 pornographic images in her neighbors’ mailboxes. Flagler County Sheriff Ricky Staley said on a Facebook post that Cestoni distributed the pamphlets … Read more
Several coronavirus patients say they are experiencing a new symptom that causes a strange buzzing or “fizzing” sensation in their body. According to the New York Post, multiple coronavirus patients are reporting their experiences on Twitter and called the new symptom “fizzing.” It is described as a weird tingling sensation felt throughout the body but … Read more
Sandra Bullock Donates 6,000 N95 Masks To Hospitals In Los Angeles
In an effort to help frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, actress Sandra Bullock has decided to donate 6,000 N95 masks to hospitals in Los Angeles!
The 55-year-old star’s boyfriend, Bryan Randall, shared an image of Bullock standing behind a worker at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles as he accepts three large boxes that are presumably filled with the protective masks. Randall said in his caption,
“Kids wanted to give masks. 6000 of them went to the warriors on the front lines in downtown LA,” Randall wrote in the image’s caption. “Thank you Olivia at #adventistwhitememorial. Thank you Ricardo at #childrenshospitallosangeles… Louis and Lailas note could not have said it better,” PEOPLE Magazine quotes.
( Provided by People Bryan Randall instagram https://www.instagram.com/bryrandall/)
As of right now, it’s unclear exactly where the actress got her hands on a bunch of masks in the first place. Regardless, it was said that those hospital workers will be very happy to receive the extra N95 masks by the star since many hospitals are short Of supplies.
Other stars including, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and more have also stepped up to help healthcare workers and other people in need during this pandemic.
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Willow Smith Says Cutting Back on Marijuana Was A ‘Big Eye-Opener’
In the latest episode of Red Table Talk, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris talked about coping with addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. During their conversation, the 19-year-old revealed that she quit smoking weed.
Smith explained that she made this big decision after realizing her social recreational use became “excessive,” while admitting that she had not smoked THC in three months.
“When I stopped smoking it was a really big, like, eye-opener,” she began. “There are so many people that I called friends in my life who kind of like… [drifted away]. It really made me think like, ‘This is really interesting.’” The singer said that after she quit smoking, she found a way to channel that energy into other things like exercise. She went on to say,
“I know this sounds cheesy but… around the time I stopped smoking, I started doing a lot of yoga and I just excelled because I was putting all of my energy into that, I wasn’t doing anything else,” she said. “And I was like, ‘Wow, what if I was doing this with everything?’ And it really made me think, ‘What have I been missing? What have I been not putting my all into or putting all of my brain power into?’”
Smith ended things off on a positive note and even encouraged her viewers to think deep about their motivations for smoking:
“Just really think about what is the first thought in your head before you smoke. What is your first thought? And if that’s a thought of stress or using it as a crutch in any way, try to think about that,” she noted. “And if that comes from a negative place, examine that. Because if it comes from a negative place, that could snowball. Just think about what are some other things that you could utilize that are physically or mentally dampening.”
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Human Centipede Star Dieter Laser Passes Away At Age 78
The Hollywood world has lost another star. Dieter Laser, the actor best known for his character in the outrage-horror film, The Human Centipede, has died.
According to TMZ, Laser’s death was just announced by his wife, Inge. She shared that Laser had actually passed in Berlin back on February 29. As of right now, his cause of death is unknown at this time.
While some fans are remembering him on social media, Tom Six, director of the cult horror series, remembered him as a “force of nature, a unique human being and an iconic actor. I’m so damn proud we created pop culture together,” TMZ quotes. He was 78-years-old.
(Photo Credit: Dieter Laser the German actor best known for playing the evil Dr. Heiter in “The Human Centipede”)
The German star has more than 60 acting credits to his name including appearing in the Glenn Close film, “Meeting Venus,” in 1991. But, the controversial horror film, ‘Centipede,’ in 2009 is what helped in achieve international fame. He later appeared in ‘The Human Centipede III’ in 2015.
As TMZ notes, Laser’s other notable credits over the years include the sci-fi TV series, “Lexx,” and the 2003 thriller, “Baltic Storm.”
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As we reported last month, the beloved superstar’s nonprofit organization, the Clara Lionel Foundation, pledged $5 million to support groups in the United States and around the world. Shortly after, the singer joined forces with Jay-Z’s foundation, The Shawn Carter Foundation, to also donate $2 million for COVID-19 response efforts.
According to Billboard, it looks Riri is at it again! In a joint statement posted Thursday, Rihanna and Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey announced that they have teamed up together to donate $4.2 million to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to help domestic violence victims in LA amid the coronavirus lockdown. TMZ noted that the big donation from the 32-year-old singer’s foundation and the Twitter CEO comes amid reports that at least 90 people are being turned away from full domestic violence shelters in L.A. per week, ever since California declared a safer-at-home order last month.
It was said that the money will be able to cover housing, meals, and counseling for 90 victims per week for 10 weeks. It will also cover an additional 90 victims per week for 10 weeks after that.
This move is now also the latest contribution from Dorsey, who earlier this week who gave up 28 percent of his wealth — $1 billion to coronavirus relief efforts.
Ronald Fenty has tested positive for COVID-19 and received treatment at a local hospital in Barbados. In a report by the Jasmine Brand, Ronald Fenty experienced severe symptoms such as high fevers and received a ventilator from Rihanna. He said in a statement that Rihanna constantly checked on him every day while he had fallen … Read more
President Trump said in a statement that he might waive student loan payments during a White House briefing earlier today. According to the Daily Mail, President Trump responded instantly to whether he would waive student loan debt payments during a White House coronavirus briefing. He said “Previously, student loan payments have been waived for 6 … Read more
Rikers Releases 28 Inmates Amidst Coronavirus Rikers Island released another 28 inmates on Thursday amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. According to Legal Aid Society, the 28 inmates had violated the terms of their parole and had been given the option to transfer to a 90-day or 45-day drug treatment program at a Department of Corrections and … Read more
Researchers concluded in a report that the rapid COVID-19 outbreak in New York originated from Europe, not China. According to the New York Post, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and NYU School of Medicine analyzed several strains of the virus that entered New York City but came up with the … Read more
Bill O’Reilly Slammed For Saying Many Who Have Died From COVID-19 ‘Were On Their Last Legs Anyway’
Welp, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly sparked major backlash online this week for saying that many of those who have died from COVID-19 “were on their last legs anyway.”
His remarks were made Wednesday during an appearance on Fox News host Sean Hannity’s radio program shortly after they chatted about lowered projections for coronavirus deaths in the U.S.
O’Reilly said:
“Many people who are dying, both here and around the world, were on their last legs anyway,” O’Reilly said. “And I don’t want to sound callous about that.” “Hold on – you’re going to get hammered for that,” Hannity jumped in and said. But, O’Reilly replied, “Well, I don’t care. I mean, a simple man tells the truth.”
From there, Hannity tried his best to help clarify O’Reilly comments for his listeners: “You mean people that have underlying conditions and compromised immune systems, any virus, you’re saying would’ve -”
“Yes, yes, and not only that, they were damaged,” O’Reilly added. “For example, one of the reasons the death rate in Italy and Spain is 10 times higher than in the United States, 10 times -” “Age,” Hannity said.
The 70-year-old later said in Wednesday’s interview:
“Well, you’re going to see the Centers for Disease Control, at the end of all this, say this percentage of people who died from the virus, also had other things that killed them.”
Of course, O’Reilly’s overall comments sparked a big wave of criticism. However, on Thursday morning, O’Reilly pushed back against the criticism in a tweet saying the “far-left wants chaos and carnage so President Trump will lose re-election.”
The pandemic is extremely deadly but not the Black Plague. Far-left wants chaos and carnage so President Trump will lose re-election. They are not interested in facts and will try to punish people who provide perspective.https://t.co/bO41JPJYCt
