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Stephen A. Smith Speaks Out After Receiving  “Thumbs Down” Award From NABJ: “I Received A Lot Of Insults In My Day But That Might Be The Lowest” 

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Stephen A. Smith is officially firing back. The sports commentator made good on his word to address the National Association of Black Journalists after they handed him a “thumbs down” award at their gala this past weekend—and he didn’t hold anything back. In his official response, Smith called the moment the “lowest” insult he’s ever … Read more

Donald Trump Goes Off On CNN Reporter: “You’re A Loud, Boisterous Person”

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The tension in the Oval Office reached a boiling point today as President Donald Trump clashed with CNN White House correspondent Kristen Holmes during a Q&A session. The heated exchange erupted when Holmes attempted to press the President for more details regarding his recent communications with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Earlier in the … Read more

Authorities Complete Autopsy In Hayden Panettiere’s Death, No Signs Of Trauma

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The entertainment world is mourning a major loss. South Carolina authorities have just released new details following the heartbreaking death of actress Hayden Panettiere. The beloved star, best known for her iconic roles in Heroes and Nashville, passed away this past Sunday at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. According to reports, police and … Read more

Yung Miami Reveals Where She Stands With Tyla After ‘Chanel’ Song Drama: ‘I Never Spoke To Her After That, But She’s Been Very Supportive’

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Yung Miami Reveals Where She Stands With Tyla After ‘Chanel’ Song Drama: ‘I Never Spoke To Her After That, But She’s Been Very Supportive’

Yung Miami is offering more insight on her relationship with Tyla and where they stand after accusing the South African singer of stealing her “Chanel” song concept. RELATED: Feud Over! Tyla Vibes To Yung Miami’s New Song “Tea Time” After Rapper Accused Her Of Stealing “Chanel” Song! As we previously shared, things began in April … Read more

Ray J Talks Emotional Redemptive Boxing Win And Walking Out With Brandy; Ray Calls Out Jake Paul For Next Fight: ’I Think I Can Beat Him And F**k Him Up Really Bad’

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Ray J Talks Emotional Redemptive Boxing Win And Walking Out With Brandy; Ray Calls Out Jake Paul For Next Fight: ’I Think I Can Beat Him And F**k Him Up Really Bad’

 Ray J has officially redeemed himself as an amateur boxer as he defeats  Orlando Brown during fight night in Atlanta. After his redemptive bout, Ray told Hollywood Unlocked how “emotional” the experience was, he talked about walking out to the ring with his sister Brandy, and he called out professional boxer Jake Paul for his … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Issues Stark Warning To National Association Of Black Journalists After Giving Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award For ‘Reoccurring, Public Disparaging Commentary On Prominent Black Women’

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Stephen A. Smith Issues Stark Warning To National Association Of Black Journalists After Giving Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award For ‘Reoccurring, Public Disparaging Commentary On Prominent Black Women’

Yikes! Sports analyst and political commentator Stephen A. Smith has issued a stark warning to the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after the organization gave him the “Thumbs Down” Award for his “public commentary on prominent Black women.” RELATED: Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Michelle Obama Claiming America Isn’t Ready For A Female President: … Read more

Brandy Walks Out With Ray J Ahead Of Redemptive Boxing Defeat Against Orlando Brown, Later Says She’s ‘So Proud’ And Doesn’t Want Him To Fight Again

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Brandy Walks Out With Ray J Ahead Of Redemptive Boxing Defeat Against Orlando Brown, Later Says She’s ‘So Proud’ And Doesn’t Want Him To Fight Again

Before sitting ringside during Ray J and Orlando Brown’s fight, Brandy walked her brother out into the arena and later shared how she was “so proud” of his redemptive boxing defeat. RELATED: Ray J’s Recent Public Antics Caused Brandy To Put ‘Distance’ Between Them, Explaining His Absence From Her Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony  Now, … Read more

Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather ‘Extremely Proud’ Of ‘Female T.B.E.’ Claressa Shields: ‘I’m Behind Her 100% But Other Women In The Sport Aren’t Giving Her Her Credit, She’s The Best Out There’

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Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather ‘Extremely Proud’ Of ‘Female T.B.E.’ Claressa Shields: ‘I’m Behind Her 100% But Other Women In The Sport Aren’t Giving Her Her Credit, She’s The Best Out There’

If it wasn’t already known, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has officially given fellow champion Claressa Shields a huge co-sign as he shares how “extremely proud” of her he is and how he is “behind her 100%.” RELATED: Claressa Shields Offers $100K For Any Woman Who Can ‘Whoop Her A**;’ Tells Laila Ali To ‘Let It … Read more

NLE Choppa Claps Back And Slams ‘Pillow-Talking’ Pooh Shiesty After Jailed Rapper And Woman Called Him ‘Gay’

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NLE Choppa Claps Back And Slams ‘Pillow-Talking’ Pooh Shiesty After Jailed Rapper And Woman Called Him ‘Gay’

Oop! NLE Choppa is clapping back and slamming “pillow-talking” Pooh Shiesty after the jailed rapper and a woman, allegedly a baby mama, called him “gay.” RELATED: NLE Choppa Addresses Sexuality Upon Release Of Raunchy New Single “Slut Me Out 2” Pooh Shiesty Says NLE Choppa ‘Is Gay’ During Leaked Jail Phone Call With Woman Back … Read more

Color Me Badd Singer Kevin Thornton’s Daughter Accuses Him Of Being In A Cult, Religious Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, And More

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Color Me Badd Singer Kevin Thornton’s Daughter Accuses Him Of Being In A Cult, Religious Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, And More

Mikayla Thornton, the youngest daughter of Color Me Badd (“I Wanna Sex You Up”) singer Kevin Thornton, is accusing her father of being in a cult and subjecting her to religious abuse, subjecting to her childhood sexual abuse, and much more.  RELATED: Mýa Opens Up About Surviving Abuse, Finding True Self-Love, Becoming Vegan, Her New … Read more

Luigi Mangione To Plead Guilty To Federal Charges In Assassination Of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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Luigi Mangione is slated to enter a guilty plea this Friday in his federal case regarding the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Sources tell the Post this move is a calculated play to sidestep a life sentence. The 28-year-old, who is due in Manhattan federal court Friday morning, faces two counts of stalking … Read more

Chris Brown Responds To Lionel Richie Calling Out Him And Usher: “We Love Ya Paw Paw” 

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Lionel Richie just brought the shade! The music legend appeared to take a dig at Chris Brown during a recent concert, and the internet is absolutely buzzing.  While performing alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, Richie took a moment to chat with the crowd about the current R&B tour featuring Chris Brown and Usher. Comparing their … Read more

Suge Knight Says He Doesn’t Want Anything To Do With 2Pac’s Murder Trial: ‘I Don’t Get Paid to Solve Homicides’

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The legal drama surrounding the murder of Tupac Shakur has officially reached a historic turning point. Nearly 30 years after the legendary rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas, the murder trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis—who was arrested in 2023 for orchestrating the attack—began with jury selection this past Monday, August 10. While the … Read more

Donald Trump Explains Why He Secretly Switched Planes In Turkey And Left Staff Behind As Decoys: ‘I’m A Consequential President With A Lot Threats’

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Donald Trump Explains Why He Secretly Switched Planes In Turkey And Left Staff Behind As Decoys: ‘I’m A Consequential President With A Lot Threats’

President Donald Trump is addressing reports claiming he secretly switched planes last month due to a possible threat. RELATED: U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran As Billboard In Tehran Shows Donald Trump In Coffin With Threat To ‘Kill’ Him At the time, Trump was departing July’s NATO summit amid a credible threat from Iran. It was … Read more

Megan Thee Stallion: ‘The Internet Made It Really Easy To Become Famous, Even With A Terrible Song’

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Megan Thee Stallion: ‘The Internet Made It Really Easy To Become Famous, Even With A Terrible Song’

#Socialites, do you agree? Megan Thee Stallion believes social media has “made it really easy” for people to become famous, even with a “terrible song.” RELATED: Carl Crawford Thanks Megan Thee Stallion For New RIAA Plaques And Says He’s ‘Sorry For Rough Patch,’ Tells Critics: ‘This Wasn’t My Work, But It Was My $2 Million’ … Read more

Houston High School Teacher Breaks Down In Tears After Watching Seniors Struggle To Read And Write On Second Day Of Classes: ‘They Couldn’t Fill In Four Words’

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Houston High School Teacher Breaks Down In Tears After Watching Seniors Struggle To Read And Write On Second Day Of Classes: ‘They Couldn’t Fill In Four Words’

Darius Williams, a Houston high school teacher, is going viral after breaking down in tears after watching senior students struggle to read and write on the second day of classes returning to session. RELATED: Education Department Eliminates Special Education Office Amid Government Shutdown Williams is currently listed in the staff directory at Houston Independent School … Read more

Surrogate Mom Welcomes Baby Boy After Biological Parents Demanded Abortion Due To Heart Defect, Texas Court Rules Child Must Receive Treatment And Surrogate Cannot Contact Child

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Surrogate Mom Welcomes Baby Boy After Biological Parents Demanded Abortion Due To Heart Defect, Texas Court Rules Child Must Receive Treatment And Surrogate Cannot Contact Child

McKenna West, a surrogate mom, has welcomed a baby named Gabriel after the child’s biological parents demanded an abortion upon learning the child would immediately be born with a heart defect. RELATED: Cops Rescue 21 Kids, Including 17 Toddlers, From California Couple Running Alleged Baby Factory That Misled Surrogate Mothers Gabriel was diagnosed in utero … Read more

Los Angeles Lakers Sell Ownership To Josh Kushner And Bob Iger For Over $12 Billion

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More changes are happening in the NBA! The Los Angeles Lakers are switching owners, once again.  Just 14 months after Mark Walter snagged the team for a record-breaking $10 billion, he’s already passing the torch. According to a source, Walter is selling the legendary franchise to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner in … Read more

Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons — Uses Michael B. Jordan To Narrate His Story 

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End of an era for NBA royalty! Russell Westbrook is officially hanging up his jersey. After an incredible 18-year career, the 37-year-old legend is stepping away from the court. The announcement came in a super emotional video narrated by none other than Michael B. Jordan, which highlighted his most iconic career moments while reflecting on … Read more

Nolan Wells’ Friends Seemingly Blame Bis Mother For The Online Hate They’re Receiving: “I Wish That Would’ve Never Happened” 

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The drama surrounding the tragic death of teen Nolan Wells is reaching a boiling point. In a new interview on “The Officer Tatum Show,” YouTuber Brandon Tatum sat down with Nolan’s friends—Morgan Seymour, Warren Hudson, and Jax Pitalo—to address the intense public scrutiny they’ve faced since the tragedy. During the conversation, Jax pointed a finger … Read more

Shyne Clears Up Brandy Rumors, Makes Peace With Diddy, Talks Integrity And Politics, And ‘The Honorable’ Documentary And Album On ‘The Jason Lee Show’

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Shyne Clears Up Brandy Rumors, Makes Peace With Diddy, Talks Integrity And Politics, And 'The Honorable' Documentary And Album On 'The Jason Lee Show'

Shyne is the latest guest to sit down on the ‘Jason Lee Show,’ where he clears up rumors surrounding Brandy, makes peace with Diddy, talks about integrity, and ‘The Honorable.’ Shyne was born Jamal Michael Barrow and changed his name to Moses Michael Levi Barrow in 2006. He did so after becoming observant and practicing … Read more

Detroit Teen Accused of Shooting Father, Then Fleeing to Ohio With Family SUV and Dog

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A Detroit teenager is in police custody after authorities say he shot his father before fleeing to Ohio in the family’s vehicle. According to Detroit News, investigators believe the shooting stemmed from “an instance of discipline” involving the teen and his father. Officers responded to the home around 5 p.m. Tuesday after receiving reports of … Read more

Funky Dineva On D4vd, 21, And Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, Case: ‘Is It Stunted Growth? Mental Retardation? I Feel Bad For Anyone Waking With A Natural Attraction To Children’

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Funky Dineva On D4vd, 21, And Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, Case: ‘Is It Stunted Growth? Mental Retardation? I Feel Bad For Anyone Waking With A Natural Attraction To Children’

TV and media personality Funky Dineva is sharing a controversial take on the D4vd, 21, and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, case. While attempting to view the case with a psychological and neurological lens, Dineva posed some serious questions. He also admitted how he “feels bad for anyone who wakes up with a natural attraction to … Read more

Former NBA Player Royce White Says His Wig Arrived After Announcing Declaration For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘After 35 Years I Now Identify As A Sometimes-Identifying Black Transgender Lesbian’

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Former NBA Player Royce White Says His Wig Arrived After Announcing Declaration For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘After 35 Years I Now Identify As A Sometimes-Identifying Black Transgender Lesbian’

Former NBA player and Republican Senate candidate Royce White has updated followers and said the wig he ordered after declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft has finally arrived. White also says, “After 35 years, I now identify as a sometimes-identifying Black transgender lesbian.” RELATED: Former NBA First Round Pick Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For 2027 WNBA … Read more

Spice Shows Love To Rihanna And A$AP Rocky After They ‘Wuk Up’ To Her Song, Dancehall Queen Warns Promoters ‘My Price Gone Up! All The Way Up!’

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Spice Shows Love To Rihanna And A$AP Rocky After They ‘Wuk Up’ To Her Song, Dancehall Queen Warns Promoters ‘My Price Gone Up! All The Way Up!’

The Dancehall Queen Spice says her “price has gone up, all the way up” after Rihanna and A$AP Rocky “wuk up” to her song, “So Mi Like It.” RELATED: A$AP Rocky Talks Legacy, Harlem Pride, Rihanna, Fatherhood, A$AP Mob, Ferg, Drake, And Is Honored With New York State Citations On ‘The Jason Lee Show’ As … Read more

Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Officially Signs Paperwork Declaring For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘Let ‘The Transition’ To The WNBA Begin’

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Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Officially Signs Paperwork Declaring For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘Let ‘The Transition’ To The WNBA Begin’

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has officially signed paperwork to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft. He says he is ready for his “transition.” RELATED: Former NBA First Round Pick Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For 2027 WNBA Draft While Citing League’s Eligibility Rules For Transgender Athletes Former NBA Player Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For … Read more

St. Louis Cop Admits To Sexually Abusing 18 Men That He Detained While On Duty 

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A former North County Police Cooperative officer made a shocking admission in federal court this Monday. Marcellis Blackwell, 36, pleaded guilty to 18 counts of deprivation of rights under color of law, a move that came just moments before he was set to face trial. The details revealed in court were truly disturbing. Prosecutors laid … Read more

Source Says Michael B. Jordan And RAYE Are Not Dating After Being Spotted at Six Flags

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While fans were buzzing about a potential romance between RAYE and Michael B. Jordan after their recent Six Flags outing, sources confirm the pair is strictly keeping things professional. The duo is actually teaming up for a movie soundtrack, proving their recent time together was all about business, not pleasure. RAYE and Michael B. Jordan … Read more

Arkansas State Trooper Slams Then Punches 18-Year-Old Black Woman During Traffic Stop 

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A traffic stop in Mississippi County is making rounds on social Media after recently released dashcam video showed an Arkansas State Police trooper slamming and punching an 18-year-old woman. The incident, which occurred on August 1st, appears to show the trooper punching the woman in the face after bringing her to the ground. RELATED: Another … Read more

New Orleans Has Been Testing Israeli-Developed AI System To Route Low-Priority 911 Calls To Robots And More Severe Emergency Calls To Human Dispatchers  

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New Orleans Has Been Testing Israeli-Developed AI System To Route Low-Priority 911 Calls To Robots And More Severe Emergency Calls To Human Dispatchers  

New Orleans has become the first major U.S. City to deploy and begin testing a new Israeli-developed AI system to route low-priority 911 calls to robots and more severe emergency calls to human dispatchers. RELATED: Android Users Will Soon Be Able To Share Live Video With 911 Responders As 911 centers continue facing surges in … Read more

Man Shot In West Hollywood Shooting At Harriet’s Rooftop Bar 

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A night out on the Sunset Strip took a terrifying turn on Sunday night when a shooting broke out at a popular rooftop hotspot. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. in the 8400 block of W. Sunset Boulevard, right near La Cienega Boulevard. While authorities are still … Read more

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Adult Son Tyler Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

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Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, is finding himself at the center of a major legal scandal. According to court records, he is facing multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado—and this comes just weeks before he is set to be sentenced in two … Read more

Courtney Clenney Accepts Plea Deal in Fatal Stabbing of Christian Obumseli, Could Walk Free in Under 2 Years

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#Socialites, come get into this: Courtney Clenney, the OnlyFans influencer known online as “Courtney Tailor,” has officially agreed to a plea deal in the April 2022 fatal stabbing of her 27-year-old Black boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.  Instead of facing a jury on second-degree murder charges that could have locked her tale in the slammer for life, … Read more

Kim Kardashian’s Home Broken Into; 27-Year-Old Man Arrested After Allegedly Taking Car for Joyride

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Just when you think people would finally learn that messing with Kim Kardashian comes with a heavy cost, somebody else turns around and proves the message still ain’t sinking in. On Sunday afternoon, deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lost Hills Station rushed over to the reality star’s locked-down neighborhood around 3:45 p.m. … Read more

Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington Blames ‘White Privilege’ For Ejection After Flagrant 2 Foul On Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham; Sophie Says Incident ‘Had Nothing To Do With Race, It Was ‘Intentional’

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Chicago Sky’s DiJonai Carrington Blames ‘White Privilege’ For Ejection After Flagrant 2 Foul On Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham; Sophie Says Incident ‘Had Nothing To Do With Race, It Was ‘Intentional’

Chicago Sky star DiJonai Carrington calls out “white privilege” after she was ejected for a flagrant foul on Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham. RELATED: Chicago Sky Announces They Have Cut Kysre Gondrezick From Their Roster  On Saturday (August 8), the Chicago Sky guard was fouled during a transition play where the Fever guard attempted a layup. With … Read more

Blueface Reunites And Spends Quality Time With Chrisean Rock And Chrisean Jr.; His Pregnant Boo Nevaeh Akira Drags ‘Disrespectful A**’ Blue And ‘Dirty Evil Hypocrite’ Chrisean

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Blueface Reunites And Spends Quality Time With Chrisean Rock And Chrisean Jr.; His Pregnant Boo Nevaeh Akira Drags ‘Disrespectful A**’ Blue And ‘Dirty Evil Hypocrite’ Chrisean

Blueface, 29, and Chrisean Rock, 26, have once again reunited and now they are spending quality time with each other and their soon-to-be 3-year-old son, Chrisean Jesus, aka Chrisean Jr. Meanwhile, Blue’s pregnant boo, Nevaeh Akira, 25, is nearing delivery and went AWF on her man’s latest link-up with his on-again/off-again ex. RELATED: Blueface Talks … Read more

‘Demure’ Creator Jools Lebron Tearfully Asks Fans For Donations While Revealing Addiction ‘Severely Destroyed’ Her Teeth, Later Deletes GoFundMe After Backlash

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‘Demure’ Creator Jools Lebron Tearfully Asks Fans For Donations While Revealing Addiction ‘Severely Destroyed’ Her Teeth, Later Deletes GoFundMe After Backlash

Jools Lebron — the transgender influencer who went viral for created the “very demure” trend — is facing backlash after tearfully asking fans for donations while revealing her past addiction “severely destroyed” her teeth. RELATED: ‘Demure’ Named Word Of The Year By Dictionary.com On Saturday (August 8), Lebron took to her TikTok with a nearly 5-minute … Read more

Usher Gets Steamy With DreamDoll, And Brings Out Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Ashanti, Future, And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie On Night 2 Of His & Chris Brown’s ‘R&B Tour’ In New Jersey

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Usher Gets Steamy With DreamDoll, And Brings Out Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Ashanti, Future, And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie On Night 2 Of His & Chris Brown’s 'R&B Tour' In New Jersey

Night 2 of Usher and Chris Brown’s ‘R&B Tour’ was star-studded as Usher brought DreamDoll on stage to serenade her, and also brought out Mary J. Blige, Method Man, Ashanti, plus cameos for Future and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. And on Night 1, fans saw 50 Cent, Jadakiss, and Fat Joe. RELATED: Icons Unite! … Read more

Former NBA Player And Republican Senate Candidate Royce White Joins Enes Kanter Freedom In Declaring For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘I Am Now A Transgender Woman, Wig Is In The Mail’

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Former NBA Player And Republican Senate Candidate Royce White Joins Enes Kanter Freedom In Declaring For 2027 WNBA Draft: ‘I Am Now A Transgender Woman, Wig Is In The Mail’

Former NBA player and Republican Senate candidate Royce White joins former baller Enes Kanter Freedom in declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. RELATED: Former NBA First Round Pick Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For 2027 WNBA Draft While Citing League’s Eligibility Rules For Transgender Athletes As we previously shared, Freedom — who was a first round … Read more

Toni Braxton Shares New Wedding Photos While Celebrating 2nd Anniversary With Birdman, Social Media Users Ask ‘Where’s The Groom?’

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Toni Braxton Shares New Wedding Photos While Celebrating 2nd Anniversary With Birdman, Social Media Users Ask ‘Where’s The Groom?’

#Socialites, join us in wishing Toni Braxton and her husband Bryan “Birdman” Williams a happy second wedding anniversary! Today marks two years of marriage for the R&B legend and music mogul and rapper.  RELATED: Toni Braxton And Birdman Reportedly Got Married Last Year, Almost Divorced But Called It Off The two first started dating in … Read more

Former NBA First Round Pick Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For 2027 WNBA Draft While Citing League’s Eligibility Rules For Transgender Athletes

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Former NBA First Round Pick Enes Kanter Freedom Declares For 2027 WNBA Draft While Citing League’s Eligibility Rules For Transgender Athletes

#Socialites, get a load of this! Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he’s declaring for the May 2027 WNBA Draft. RELATED: NFL’s First Transgender Cheerleader Justine Lindsay Alleges Carolina Panthers TopCats Fired Her Due To Transphobia And ‘Right After Donald Trump Became President’ Freedom, who was a first round pick in the 2011 NBA … Read more

France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls, Violators Could Face Fines of Up to $435,000

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France is officially banning unsolicited telemarketing calls beginning August 11, as part of a new law aimed at protecting consumers from persistent marketing calls and phone scams. According to the Associated Press, businesses will no longer be allowed to contact consumers for marketing purposes without first obtaining their consent. The legislation comes after years of … Read more

Woman Critically Injured After Police Say 7- and 4-Year-Old Boys Took Parents’ Car and Crashed Into Her

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Woman Critically Injured After Police Say 7- and 4-Year-Old Boys Took Parents’ Car and Crashed Into Her

A California woman is fighting for her life after police say she was struck by a vehicle allegedly taken by two young children in Oakland. According to ABC7 News, witnesses reported seeing a white sedan speeding down 35th Avenue before it hit the woman Thursday while she was walking her dog. The victim has been … Read more

Memphis Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke Reportedly Died From Effects Of Heroin And Cocaine

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More information is being revealed about the tragic death of Memphis Grizzlies star Brandon Clarke. Authorities confirmed on Friday that the 29-year-old forward passed away in May due to the effects of heroin and cocaine. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has officially ruled the basketball player’s death as accidental. RELATED: Memphis Grizzlies … Read more

Jacquees Says It Would Have Been ‘Dope’ To Be A Part Of Usher & Chris Brown’s Tour, But Refused To Sing ‘Background’ Like ‘Mario And Tank’

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Welp, it looks like Jacquees is making crystal clear to the culture that he’s not trading his spot in the spotlight to play second fiddle to anyone… even R&B royalty. Sitting down on Streetz Morning Takeover, the self-proclaimed “King of R&B” pulled back the curtain on why fans won’t be seeing him on stage for the … Read more

Michael Jackson’s Nephew TJ Offers Prayers To Perez Hilton Following Self-Harm Incident, Despite Him Not Being ‘Nice’ To His Family 

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The Jackson family continues to move with grace. Following a deeply disturbing social media incident involving veteran gossip blogger Perez Hilton, singer and nephew of the late King of Pop took to X to address the situation with pure class, proving that taking the high road is always in style. As we previously reported, Perez … Read more

Erica Raven Asks For Prayers While Revealing She And NLE Choppa Are No Longer Engaged: ‘I Did The Best And I Gave As Much Love As I Can’

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Erica Raven Asks For Prayers While Revealing She And NLE Choppa Are No Longer Engaged: ‘I Did The Best And I Gave As Much Love As I Can’

Singer and TV personality Erica Raven, 23, has revealed she’s no longer engaged to rapper NLE Choppa, 23, and is now asking for prayers. RELATED: NLE Choppa Addresses Sexuality Upon Release Of Raunchy New Single “Slut Me Out 2” On Thursday evening (August 6), Erica took to her Instagram with a video making the announcement … Read more

Stefon Diggs Heads Home And Signs Reported 1-Year $12 Million Deal With Washington Commanders; Free Agent Wide Receiver Reportedly Turned Down Chiefs, Dolphins, Raiders

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Stefon Diggs Heads Home And Signs Reported 1-Year $12 Million Deal With Washington Commanders; Free Agent Wide Receiver Reportedly Turned Down Chiefs, Dolphins, Raiders

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, 32, has signed a reported one-year deal with the Washington Commanders, worth up to $12 million, according to ESPN. It’s also reported that the Maryland native was also contacted by the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders. However, he ultimately turned down those deals. RELATED: Stefon … Read more

Congrats! ‘Black-ish’ And ‘Grown-ish’ Star Marcus Scribner Tied The Knot With Childhood Sweetheart Gracie Globerman

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Congrats! ‘Black-ish’ And ‘Grown-ish’ Star Marcus Scribner Tied The Knot With Childhood Sweetheart Gracie Globerman

#Socialites, join us in congratulating ‘Black-ish’ and ‘Grown-ish’ star Marcus Scribner on his nuptials as he officially tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Gracie Globerman. The two got married back on May 9, 2026 in a dinner-party ceremony at Los Angeles’ République restaurant. RELATED: ‘Black-ish’ Star Anthony Anderson Finalizes Divorce From Ex-Wife The 26-year-old … Read more

29-Year-Old Mississippi Woman Tasia Fortune Found Hanging From A Tree Behind Vacant Home, Jackson Councilman Calls On US Attorney’s Office To Investigate 

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29-Year-Old Mississippi Woman Tasia Fortune Found Hanging From A Tree Behind Vacant Home, Jackson Councilman Calls On US Attorney’s Office To Investigate 

A Jackson, Mississippi councilman is calling on the United States Attorney’s Office after the body of 29-year-old woman, identified as Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree behind. Her body was found behind a vacant home in a mostly Black neighborhood around 9:05 p.m. Residents called the police. Initially they were unsure how long … Read more

Senator Mitch McConnell Speaks Out After  Returning Home Since Being Hospitalized

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Senator Mitch McConnell is officially heading home! After a scary fall and a lengthy stint in rehab, the Senate Minority Leader is finally checking out and shifting his recovery process to his own house. McConnell shared the update on Thursday, releasing a statement that read, “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to … Read more

Misconduct Investigation Into Nolan Wells’ Mother Closed by Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Misconduct Investigation Into Nolan Wells’ Mother Closed by Mississippi Board of Nursing

A misconduct investigation involving Christine Wells Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has officially been closed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing following an anonymous complaint. According to WLOX, Wonsley said she had never received a complaint from patients throughout her nursing career prior to her son’s death. The investigation stemmed from an anonymous complaint … Read more

Florida Steakhouse Launches Monthly Nude Dining Experience With Five-Course Dinner

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Florida Steakhouse Launches Monthly Nude Dining Experience With Five-Course Dinner

A Florida steakhouse is inviting guests to leave more than just their worries at the door. According to People, CLASS Soiree Steakhouse is hosting a monthly Nude Dining Experience, where patrons can enjoy a multi-course meal while dining without clothing. The experience includes a champagne toast followed by a five-course steakhouse dinner shared with other … Read more

A$AP Rocky Talks Legacy, Harlem Pride, Rihanna, Fatherhood, A$AP Mob, Ferg, Drake, And Is Honored With New York State Citations On ‘The Jason Lee Show’

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A$AP Rocky Talks Legacy, Harlem Pride, Rihanna, Fatherhood, A$AP Mob, Ferg, Drake, And Is Honored With New York State Citations On 'The Jason Lee Show'

A$AP Rocky is the latest guest to join ‘The Jason Lee Show,’ where he talks wifey Rihanna, fatherhood, his legacy and Harlem pride, A$AP Mob, Ferg, and Drake. Rocky is also honored with a couple of New York state citations. RELATED: A$AP Rocky Dubs Himself Rihanna’s Husband Again, Talks Finding Peace And Happiness In Being … Read more

Miami Police Respond To Perez Hilton’s Home After Alleged Self-Harming Incident On TikTok Live, Blogger Rushed To Hospital

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Miami Police Respond To Perez Hilton’s Home After Alleged Self-Harming Incident On TikTok Live, Blogger Rushed To Hospital

PRAYERS: Famed blogger and media personality Perez Hilton has left fans deeply concerned for his well-being after going live on TikTok with alarming behavior in an apparent self-harming incident. Miami Police ended up responding to his home and had him rushed him to the hospital. Before this concerning incident, Hilton went viral in March after … Read more

Diddy Release Date Pushed Back Days After Officials Moved Mogul’s Release Up Despite Prison Fight

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Diddy Release Date Pushed Back Days After Officials Moved Mogul’s Release Up Despite Prison Fight

Diddy’s prison release date has been pushed back after a report last week claimed it was pushed up following his brawl inside FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal correctional facility in New Jersey. RELATED: Diddy Reportedly Caught With Homemade Alcohol In New Jersey Prison Weeks After Begging To Serve Time In Fort Dix’s Drug Abuse … Read more

Martha Reeves Critiques ‘Out Of Tune’ Backup Singers Before Viral National Anthem Performance, Later Blames Tech Issues And Wet And Windy Weather On Rocky Rendition

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Martha Reeves Critiques ‘Out Of Tune’ Backup Singers Before Viral National Anthem Performance, Later Blames Tech Issues And Wet And Windy Weather On Rocky Rendition

After Motown legend Martha Reeves, 85, went viral for her recent National Anthem performance, video of her critiquing her “out of tune” backup singers has now surfaced. RELATED: Singer Loomis Issues An Apology After Butchering National Anthem And Being Compared To Viral Fergie Rendition The R&B and Pop singer sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the … Read more

Shamar McCoy Arrested After He And His Boyfriend Allegedly Jumped A Man 

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Reality star Shamar McCoy was taken into custody on a misdemeanor battery charge following allegations that he and his boyfriend jumped a man, TMZ reports.  According to court filings and online records, Shamar was booked this past Monday regarding an alleged incident from November 2024. He was released just hours later after posting a $2,000 … Read more

Nolan Wells’ Mom Says She Heard He Was ‘Perfectly Fine’ and Not ‘Sloppy Drunk’ Before His Death

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While the details surrounding Nolan Wells’ final moments remain a mystery, his mother maintains that the 18-year-old student-athlete wasn’t “sloppy drunk” during that Fourth of July gathering on Horn Island. She points to a witness who crossed paths with him that afternoon, noting that the individual described Wells as “perfectly fine” during their exchange. From … Read more

Sidney Starr Breaks Silence To Deny Child Molestation, Statutory Sexual Battery, Sodomy Charges; Her Mother Says Allegations Don’t Match Daughter’s Character

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Sidney Starr Breaks Silence To Deny Child Molestation, Statutory Sexual Battery, Sodomy Charges; Her Mother Says Allegations Don’t Match Daughter’s Character

TV personality Sidney Starr, 37, is breaking her silence after being arrested on child molestation and sodomy charges. Her mother is also speaking out to deny allegations, claiming the child sex charges don’t match her daughter’s character. RELATED: OMG: Sidney Starr Arrested In Atlanta On Child Molestation, Sodomy Charges As we shared earlier, Georgia’s Hapeville Police … Read more

K. Michelle Slams Shaboozey Claiming He Ignored Her Feature Request After Praising Her: ‘Once They Find Out You Don’t Like Black Women It’s Over For You’

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K. Michelle Slams Shaboozey Claiming He Ignored Her Feature Request After Praising Her: ‘I Didn’t Reach Out To You, Once They Find Out You Don’t Like Black Women It’s Over For You’

While comparing Black Country Music artists and White Country artists, K. Michelle calls out Shaboozey, claiming he ignored her request for a feature after he first praised her, and that he allegedly doesn’t like Black women. RELATED: K. Michelle Speaks Out On Past R. Kelly Relationship, Secret Marriage & Country Music Controversy On Season 4 … Read more

Claressa Shields Shares A Few Posts After Remy Ma Changes Lyrics During Performance To Mention Estranged Husband Papoose: ‘Ha Another Clout Chaser, Unfazed In All Aspects Of My Life’

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Claressa Shields Shares A Few Posts After Remy Ma Changes Lyrics During Performance To Mention Estranged Husband Papoose: ‘Ha Another Clout Chaser, Unfazed In All Aspects Of My Life’

Champion boxer Claressa Shields fired off a few tweets this morning after rapper Remy Ma changed up the lyrics during a recent performance to mention her estranged husband, and Claressa’s current boyfriend, rapper Papoose. RELATED: Remy Ma Shares New Post About ‘Haters Turning Into Fans’ After Claressa Shields Urges Athletes Not To Walk Out To … Read more

USPS Worker Accused of Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket From the Mail and Cashing It In

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USPS Worker Accused of Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket From the Mail and Cashing It In

A U.S. Postal Service employee is facing criminal charges after investigators say she stole a winning lottery ticket from the mail and fraudulently claimed the prize for herself. According to KNOE, 28-year-old Lakaysha Lockhart worked at a post office in Oakland Park, Florida, when the alleged theft occurred. Investigators said a Tampa woman won $2,600 … Read more

Congrats! Vybz Kartel And Fiancée Sidem Öztürk Expecting First Child Together, Dancehall Legend Holds Her Belly Before Performing “Come Breed Me”

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Congrats! Vybz Kartel And Fiancée Sidem Öztürk Expecting First Child Together, Dancehall Legend Holds Her Belly Before Performing “Come Breed Me”

Congratulations are in order for Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel and his fiancée Sidem Öztürk as he subtly announced they are expecting their first child together. He shared the announcement before performing “Come Breed Me.” RELATED: Dancehall Legend Vybz Kartel Wins Appeal Of Murder Conviction, Case Overturned After Being Sentenced To Life In Prison In 2014 … Read more

Florida Dad Allegedly Killed His Infant Son With a Leaf Blower Because He Thought It Would Be “Fun”

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Socialites, get into this wild story coming straight out of the Sunshine State. Authorities in Marion County have officially leveled murder charges against a Florida father after a horrifying investigation revealed he subjected his infant son to unthinkable abuse, reportedly using a high-powered leaf blower directly on the baby’s face for fun. The tragic and … Read more

Tyla Sets Record Straight On Claims She Stole Yung Miami’s Song ‘Take Me To Chanel,’ Recalls Caresha Playing Her Version And Months Later A Writer Sent Tyla ‘Chanel’

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Tyla Sets Record Straight On Claims She Stole Yung Miami’s Song ‘Take Me To Chanel,’ Recalls Caresha Playing Her Version And Months Later A Writer Sent Tyla ‘Chanel’

Tyla is officially setting the record straight on the claims that she “stole” the concept of Yung Miami’s song, “Take Me To Chanel.” RELATED: Feud Over! Tyla Vibes To Yung Miami’s New Song “Tea Time” After Rapper Accused Her Of Stealing “Chanel” Song! In April 2025, Miami, born Caresha Brownlee, first teased the song on … Read more

Idaho Man Opens Fire In In-N-Out Parking Lot; At Least 3 Dead And 2 Injured; Police Confirm Suspect Dead

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Idaho Man Opens Fire In In-N-Out Parking Lot; At Least 3 Dead And 2 Injured; Police Confirm Suspect Dead

An Idaho man was filmed opening fire in an In-N-Out Burger parking lot in Twin Falls on Saturday (August 1) afternoon, around 2 p.m. According to NBC News, a spokesperson said at least 3 people are dead and 2 others injured in the shooting. Josh Palmer, Twin Falls spokesperson, also reported the restaurant had just … Read more

Savannah Guthrie Makes New Appeal 6 Months After Mother’s Abduction: “We Are Begging For Help”

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Six months after a real-life nightmare began, the ache hasn’t eased up for Today show host Savannah Guthrie and her family. As previously reported, on February 1, Savannah’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken straight out of her Tucson home in the middle of the night. Now, half a year into an agonizing search with … Read more

Are You Here For This? Myspace Owners Say They’re Planning To “Relaunch” Platform

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You might want to make room for more social media platforms as MySpace is planning to make a return! That’s right, the original home of dramatic status updates, custom HTML layouts, and endless friendship beef over who made the cut for the “Top 8” is trying to slide back into our daily scroll. In director … Read more

Whew! Houston Funeral Director Accused of Stealing $2.2M Estate Pops Off on Reporters Outside Court

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Unique Mica Green-Battle, an unlicensed operator behind Third Ward’s A Community Funeral Home, pulled up to a Harris County courthouse on Friday facing five heavy felony charges after prosecutors accused her of stealing a staggering $2.2 million from a deceased man’s estate. Now, instead of keeping a low profile, Green-Battle decided to pop off on … Read more

Kandi Burruss Sets Record Straight On Tamar Braxton Essence Fest Moment: ‘I Do Not Like That Fake A** B*tch, I’m Gonna Pay You Dust, We Don’t F**k With Each Other’

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Kandi Burruss Sets Record Straight On Tamar Braxton Essence Fest Moment: ‘I Do Not Like That Fake A** B*tch, I’m Gonna Pay You Dust, We Don’t F**k With Each Other’

Kandi Burruss is breaking her silence on her latest controversy with Tamar Braxton, which follows an “awkward” photo moment at the July 2026 Essence Fest. RELATED: Tamar Braxton’s Fiancé JR Claims Todd Tucker Was ‘Embarrassed’ & ‘Apologetic’ When He Checked Him Over Threat Claims, Despite Kandi Burruss Denying Anything Happened Tamar Braxton Addresses ‘Awkward’ Moment … Read more

NIcki Minaj Continues Trolling Dr. Anthony Fauci After His ‘Diary’ Leaks And He Pleads Fifth To Origins Of COVID-19 During Senate Hearing

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NIcki Minaj Continues Trolling Dr. Anthony Fauci After His ‘Diary’ Leaks And He Pleads Fifth To Origins Of COVID-19 During Senate Hearing

Nicki Minaj is letting up on Dr. Anthony Fauci after he repeatedly pleaded the fifth to the origins of COVID-19 during a Senate hearing and after his “diary” leaks. RELATED: Nicki Minaj Drags Dr. Fauci For Pleading The Fifth In Senate Hearing, Says ‘Feeding Tubes Will Be His Portion’ Dr. Anthony Fauci Repeatedly Pleads The … Read more

Chrisean Rock Sets the Record Straight as Police Confirm Ronny Doe’s Murder Investigation Remains Active: “His Death Got Nothing To Do With Me”

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Chrisean Rock doesn’t want to be these wild headline so she’s addressing the lingering rumors surrounding her late ex-boyfriend, Karon “Ronny Doe” Cann. Law enforcement authorities recently confirmed that the murder investigation into Cann’s fatal shooting remains open and active.

Nicki Minaj Drags Dr. Fauci For Pleading The Fifth In Senate Hearing, Says “Feeding Tubes Will Be His Portion”

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Nicki Minaj has returned to social media for another drag session and her latest target is Dr. Anthony Fauci. The rap star took to X to completely slam the 85-year-old former medical advisor after he made headlines for pleading the Fifth Amendment during an explosive Senate hearing.

DeenTheGreat Reacts To Report Of Him Facing 15 Years In Prison In Felony Robbery/Battery Case Where Woman Alleged He Grabbed Her, Reached For Her Phone, And Threw Her Off Yacht

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DeenTheGreat Reacts To Report Of Him Facing 15 Years In Prison In Felony Robbery/Battery Case Where Woman Alleged He Grabbed Her, Reached For Her Phone, And Threw Her Off Yacht

While streaming on Kick, DeenTheGreat found out about reports claiming he’s facing 15 years in prison after an alleged robbery and battery incident on a yacht.  RELATED: Woman Sues Adrien Broner For Sexual Battery And Assault, Accuses AB And DeenTheGreat Of Defamation And Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress; Streamers Later React DeenTheGreat Arrested On Felony … Read more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Reacts To NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Seeking September Arrest Of ‘War Criminal’ — ‘This Hate-Spewing Elected Official Is Pitting New Yorkers Against Jews’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Reacts To NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Seeking September Arrest Of ‘War Criminal’ — ‘This Hate-Spewing Elected Official Is Pitting New Yorkers Against Jews’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is firing back at NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s repeated calls to arrest the foreign leader, and “war criminal,” upon his arrival in September for the U.N. General Assembly.  RELATED: Tamika Mallory And Rapper-Turned-Activist Mysonne Linen Join NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s Public Safety Transition Team To Help Shape Crime And Policing … Read more

California Man Arrested After Allegedly Sending Death Threats to Judge Ashlee Cole Over Nolan Wells Case

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California Man Arrested After Allegedly Sending Death Threats to Judge Ashlee Cole Over Nolan Wells Case

A California man has been arrested after federal investigators alleged he sent death threats through Facebook to the stepmother of one of Nolan Wells’ friends. According to TMZ, Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce has been charged with interstate transmission of a threatening communication. Investigators allege Dumarce used the Facebook account with the handle “yaeyae962” to send … Read more

Complex and adidas Drop the Hyperboost Euphoria with a Wild 24-Hour NYC Streamathon

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Complex and adidas are officially changing the game for sneaker drop culture, joining forces for an unprecedented 24-hour unscripted live-stream marathon. Dubbed the “Sidequest Summer Streamathon,” the non-stop broadcast kicks off Friday, July 31, bringing pure, unfiltered New York City energy straight to viewers’ screens. Anchored by Complex host Jordan Rose and viral Twitch streamer, … Read more

Pennsylvania Man Accused of Shooting Neighbor’s Rooster Because It Kept Waking Him Up

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Pennsylvania Man Accused of Shooting Neighbor’s Rooster Because It Kept Waking Him Up

A Pennsylvania man is facing criminal charges after police say he shot and killed his neighbor’s rooster because he was tired of the bird waking him up in the mornings. According to NBC Philadelphia, officers with the Pocono Township Police Department responded after the rooster’s owner reported that the animal had been shot while on … Read more

LisaRaye McCoy Condemns Woman Who Rejected Usher On Stage: ‘Her Rebuttal Was A Lot; You Should’ve Kept Yo A** In That Seat Pretty As F**k Or Not’

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LisaRaye McCoy Condemns Woman Who Rejected Usher On Stage: ‘Her Rebuttal Was A Lot; You Should’ve Kept Yo A** In That Seat Pretty As F**k Or Not’

LisaRaye McCoy is the latest figure to comment on the woman who went viral for rejecting Usher during his R&B Tour concert with Chris Brown. RELATED: Icons Unite! Usher And Chris Brown Announce Joint R&B Tour, The ‘Raymond & Brown’ Tour As we previously shared, the woman — identified online as Gabrielle Cheyenne — attended … Read more