Delta & American Airlines Suspend All Flights to China Amid Coronavirus RELATED: U.S. State Department Elevates Do Not Travel Advisory After Coronavirus Outbreak The world is currently on high alert after reports stated that deadly coronavirus was spreading from China and many airlines just aren’t taking the risk! Delta Airlines announced on Friday that they would be … Read more
Instagram Influencers Exploit Deadly Coronavirus For Likes RELATED: Instagram To Start Labelling Photoshopped Images With “False Information” Warning Instagram influencers are known to hop on the latest trends and challenges, however, this time they might have taken it too far as they are using the deadly coronavirus as a means of getting traction to their posts. … Read more
Recently we reported that Mighty Ducks star, Shaun Weiss was arrested for Burglary while high on meth.
Well, it looks like Lindsay Lohan’s father Michael Lohan is stepping in to help the troubled child star. According to TMZ, sources close to the situation say that Lindsay’s dad is one of many people who are trying to help Weiss as he is familiar with the struggles of getting sober.
Apparently, numerous Hollywood hotshots contacted Michael about Shaun’s situation, and he was more than willing to help, and he reached out to a close friend who oversees a hospital rehab program in southeast Texas, where Weiss could get free treatment.
Per TMZ, the program specializes in medically-assisted detox and therapy. It can be costly but apparently the program agreed to cover $60k in expenses, as Long as Shaun is mentally evaluated, and shows no signs of physical danger to himself or others.
Shaun is stuck in jail at the moment and his friends are trying to get him the help he needs.
The Unicode Consortium revealed 117 new emoji images that are expected to be released later this year, and it looks like it’s continuing to push towards inclusivity.
Emojipedia, which approximates what all the new emojis might look like when they’re released on devices, shared an image of what’s in store. There will reportedly be a Transgender flag and symbol emoji and will also include everything from more gender-inclusive options (even Santa), new animals like a black cat, polar bear — more food and drink emoji like bubble tea and tamale, parents feeding baby, anatomical body parts, new tools, a boomerang, insects, and even ninjas!
(Photo Credit: Emojipedia)
While it’s not exactly clear when the new collection will be available on devices and systems, social media users are already excited to try them out.
Socialites, what are your thoughts on these new emojis? Let us know in the comment box below!
People Think This Mom Of 2 Is Meghan Markle’s Twin
Aside from the news about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from their royal roles, folks are now raving on about a mother of 2 who they believe looks exactly like the Duchess’ twin!
Social media users have been flooding the comment section of Missouri blogger mom and Influencer named Akeisha Land. She shared a sweet selfie of herself with her daughter Greyson on Monday and fans immediately mistook her for the Duchess of Sussex. One user commented under her post,
“You very much look like Markle! You’re [sic] beautiful! But let’s hope you’re as beautiful INSIDE! Your whole family are beautiful.” Another said, “Omg I thought you were Meghan Markle for a sec 😭, so cute❣️❣️,”
While speaking with E! News, Land said she’s both flattered and overwhelmed by all the attention.
“It’s been crazy,” Land told the news site. “The outpouring of comments that have been coming in just off a photo I posted of me and Greyson. Literally every comment about me. It’s very different! I’m not used to being in the forefront. I’m used to it being about my kids. It’s overwhelming. She added, “I take it as a huge compliment. I think she’s gorgeous.”
(Photo Credit: IG / Greyson Land)
She even joked with E! that she would be open to making appearances on Meghan’s behalf,
“I was joking and told one of the commenters on my post I need to reach out to her people and tell them if they ever need a doppelgänger. If they want me to go to a party as her, I’m your girl.”
LeBron James and Anthony David decided to get tattoos together as a tribute to Kobe Bryant. TMZ Sports reports James and Davis visited popular tattoo artist Vanessa Aurelia on Wednesday to get tattoos together. Earlier today, LeBron tagged Aurelia on his Instagram story and had his tattoo done on his right thigh. RELATED STORIES: The Top … Read more
The U.S. State Department has increased its travel advisory due to the recent coronavirus outbreak. CNN reports the State Department has issued a warning on Thursday advising travelers not to visit China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The statement says travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be in effect without notice and if they … Read more
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos credits Prime member for helping the company hit $1 trillion in value after earning $87.4 billion within the fourth quarter. According to Fox News, Bezos will become even richer starting Friday when Amazon shares will be priced at $2,000 after the market opens. He thanks his Prime members for the increase … Read more
A Dominos manager was caught on surveillance cameras assaulting an employee in the store’s freezer. The video went viral on social media after the manager was suspended for one day. According to the Daily Mail, the video shows employee Emily Frias being followed into the freezer by manager Clayton Floyd on Sunday, January 26 at … Read more
Hollywood Unlocked was in the building for the fourth annual Kodak Film Awards that was held at the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Clubhouse on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, in Hollywood. The night shined light the resurgence of film and the greats who continue to pave the way in filmmaking.
The night also celebrated Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros. where the committed to buying undisclosed amounts of motion picture celluloid!
President of Motion Picture and Entertainment, Steve Bellamy presented the winners with their awards, including Academy Award® winning director, writer and producer Quentin Tarantino who received the Kodak Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the industry and was presented with a speech from fellow Award-Winning director, Christopher Nolan.
Following his legendary Grammy performance, Tyler, the Creator received the inaugural Maverick award. Noah Baumbach(Marriage Story) and Greta Gerwig (Little Women) received Auteur Awards for their directorial work and our girl, Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim) received the First Feature Award. Dan Mindel (Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker) and Rodrigo Prieto(The Irishman) received Lumiere Awards.
Officials Reportedly Discussing Naming A Street After Kobe Bryant RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reaction To The Death Of Kobe Bryant And Hosts Blast Reporters Tarnishing His Name It’s hard to figure out the perfect way to honor someone that meant so much to people around the world. Kobe Bryant wasn’t only an NBA icon, but … Read more
Coronavirus Spreads For First Time In U.S., CDC Says
Well, this is not good. This Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that a close contact of one of the patients in the U.S. with coronavirus has been infected with the illness, which is now the first evidence that the new virus has spread person-to-person in this country.
While they didn’t give many details on this latest case, it was shared that the new patient lives with a Chicago woman in her 60s who was diagnosed after returning last month from Wuhan, China, where the outbreak started and has now sickened upward of 8,000 people.
KFOR reports that the woman is currently under quarantine at AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. Meanwhile, the husband is also hospitalized in stable condition, but health officials did not share his exact location.
NBC News reports that at least 170 people have died after contracting the deadly virus — all in China. As of right now, a total of six people have now been diagnosed with the new coronavirus in the U.S., two each in Illinois and California, and one each in Arizona and Washington state.
Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Breaks Silence On Kobe Bryant RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reaction To The Death Of Kobe Bryant And Hosts Blast Reporters Tarnishing His Name Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has broken her silence following the loss of Kobe Bryant and says that she feels as if she has lost a family member. Jeanie … Read more
NFL Announces Visual Album ‘Super Bowl LIV Live’ With J Lo, Shakira, Yolanda Adams & Demi Lovato!
Looks like Super Bowl fans are getting an extra treat this year! In conjunction with the major sports event, the NFL announced that it will be releasing a visual album that will contain every musical performance from Super Bowl LIV!
The album will include each performance from the big night, including the national anthem (Demi Lovato), “America the Beautiful” (Yolanda Adams accompanied by The Children’s Voice Chorus) and the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira).
According to the NFL.com, all proceeds from Lovato and Adams’ performances will go toward the NFL’s Inspire Change program, which works to create positive change in the areas of education and economic advancement, police and community relations, as well as criminal justice reform.
“With the abundance of technology in today’s world, it was extremely important to us that we are able to share the ground-breaking Super Bowl performances with our fans across the globe after they occur,” said Brian Rolapp, EVP and Chief Media & Business Officer. “This visual and audio album is the first of its kind and will allow fans to experience the greatness of the artists’ performance on Super Bowl Sunday at their fingertips and across multiple platforms anytime they choose so. We are happy to continue the way we enhance the fan experience for NFL fans everywhere.”
Genesis Removes Helicopter Scene From Chrissy Teigen & John Legend’s Super Bowl Commercial RELATED: ABC Reporter Suspended For Mistake In Kobe Bryant Crash Reports Chrissy Teigen and John Legend‘s Genesis Super Bowl commercial has been edited to cut out a scene featuring a helicopter to pay respects to Kobe Bryant, Gianna and seven others who … Read more
Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reaction To The Death Of Kobe Bryant And Hosts Blast Reporters Tarnishing His Name RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Jason Lee Talks His Run-In With Airport Amy In New Orleans & Police Profiling Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED is back and all three of our hosts have reunited after an intense week. Everybody’s hearts are … Read more
Manufacturer Of Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Urges Customers To Add Warning System
As we previously reported, NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna along with seven others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. At this time, it is still unclear what ultimately caused the helicopter to go down. However, some reports say that heavy fog might have been a contributing factor while other reports state that Kobe’s helicopter did not have certain emergency features.
While the crash is currently being investigated, it was said that the specific model flying Kobe was the S-76B and, as you know, the NTSB said it wasn’t equipped with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). Apparently, it was an optional feature until 2005 — Kobe’s was built in 1991, TMZ notes.
According to the news site, Sikorsky, the manufacturer of the helicopter that crashed in California is now urging other customers to take the extra steps to add the critical system feature.
As we also previously reported, the NTSB also revealed that Kobe’s helicopter did not have a cockpit voice or flight data recorder which is also known as a ”black box.” The reason being was because they weren’t standard until recently.
Sikorsky says it’s deeply saddened by the Kobe tragedy and is “actively supporting the NTSB investigation,” adding … “Safety is our top priority. If there are any actionable findings from the investigation, we will immediately inform our S-76 customers,” TMZ quotes.
#Socialites, join us in congratulating Ciara who is expecting another baby with her husband Russell Wilson!!
In Ciara-style, the singer announced the big news on Instagram with an epic picture of herself showing off her big baby bump. She captioned the post, “Number 3” and credited her hubby for taking the picture.
Fans have been speculating that she has been preparing for a new bundle of joy after she shared a picture of herself rocking a jersey with the number 3. While she didn’t confirm anything at the time, it looks like folks were actually right on point!
This will be Wilson‘s second child and Ciara’s third. She had her first son, Future Zahir Wilburn with rapper Future. She and Wilson share baby Sienna Princess Wilson.
While the couple didn’t share any other details about the baby that’s on the way, fans have been congratulating them all over social media.
Soulja Boy Sued For Allegedly Pistol-Whipping Woman In The Head
We haven’t heard from Soulja Boy in a good minute and last time we checked, he was focusing on getting his life together and staying clean after being released from jail for violating his probation.
While he’s trying his best to stay out of trouble, there are still a few situations that he has to deal with. According to The Blast, the rapper is reportedly being sued by a woman who claims she was violently bashed in the head with a gun by the rapper. She also claims he ordered for her to be tied up, and was allegedly victimized sexually by another person inside of his home.
This all reportedly went down back in February, according to the filing by a woman who claims she and SB had an on-and-off-again “romantic” relationship for 4 years. Apparently, she and another woman who worked for the rapper got into a physical altercation over backing a car out of his driveway. During the big fight, she says Soulja Boy, “approached yelling profanities and kicked her, stomped her on the stomach and bashed her head with a large gun.”
Soulja Boy, real name Deandre Way, also allegedly “held the gun to her (the woman’s) head and told her she was going to die that night and would not make it home.” She claims she was “hurt so badly that she had trouble breathing,” The Blast quotes.
From there, the woman claims he ordered his assistant to clean her up following the alleged beatdown then “instructed his assistant, to take her in the garage and tie her up with duct tape.” Eventually, she alleges one male inside the home told her:
“that he would let her go if she performed oral sex on him.” The woman claims, at the time, she “felt she has no choice but to perform oral sex on him in order to escape the garage.”
The Blast also notes that she was able to leave the next day. She claims she filed a police report and was then “taken to the hospital where she was told she had three fractured ribs and a facial contusion.”
As we previously reported, the rapper was arrested in April, for a probation violation after cops issued a search warrant based on an allegation he kidnapped a woman. It appears the cases are related. The news site notes that
the woman is now suing for assault & battery, false imprisonment, along with sexual battery.
The amount she suing for has not been shared but she says she continues to suffer from emotional distress, anxiety, depression, humiliation, and fear, The Blast reports.
An ABC News reporter was suspended after falsely reporting that all of Kobe Bryant’s daughters were involved in the crash that killed him and Gianna. RELATED STORIES: Petition To Change NBA Logo To Honor Kobe Bryant Garners Over 2M Signatures ABC’s chief national correspondent Matt Gutman was suspended after he poorly reported that Bryant’s daughters, Natalia, … Read more
Since the news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna’s tragic deaths, artists from around the globe have created various artworks to honor the NBA legend’s legacy. 1. Basketball Court Mural Artist Mike Swift painted a black and white mural of Kobe Bryant and Gianna hugging each other on the floor of an outdoor basketball … Read more
Man Arrested For Smoking Weed While In Court For Marijuana Charge
Spencer Boston from Wilson County, Tennessee is real bold! On Monday, he showed up to court to face a marijuana possession charge and while he was there, he did something extremely shocking.
While expressing to the judge that marijuana should be legalized, Boston reached into his jacket and pulled out a single marijuana cigarette along with some matches and just casually lit one up while folks looked on. Video shared to social media shows Boston inhaling the drug a couple times before security eventually detains him and then escorts him out of the courtroom. However, before being led out, he turned to the gallery and declared, “The people deserve better!”
The 20-year-old was later charged with disorderly conduct, simple possession of marijuana and is being held in jail for 10 days for contempt of court, according to CNN.
The news site reports that folks in the courtroom bursted out laughing following the incident.
Aaron Hernandez’s Shocking Confession To Mother Before Suicide, “I’m Gay” RELATED: Fiancee Of Late Aaron Hernandez Speaks Out On His Sexuality After Release Of Netflix Doc Aaron Hernandez reportedly told his mother that he was gay before committing suicide in prison. In a new interview, the former New England Patriots’ brother reveals that Aaron and his … Read more
Titanic Wreck Hit By Submarine, US Officials Covered It Up RELATED: Grandfather Of Toddler Who Fell Off Cruise Charged With Negligent Homicide US Officials reportedly covered up an incident where a submarine crashed into the wreckage of the Titanic. According to the Telegraph, a $35million submarine, which was hired by a British adventure company, smashed into the historic … Read more
Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Gave Out Movie Roles For Threesomes RELATED: Harvey Weinstein Reportedly Sent Penis Chocolates To His Alleged Accuser Harvey Weinstein reportedly gave out movie roles in exchange for threesomes. New testimony from Wednesday showed that Weinstein would name drop A-listers like Charlize Theron and Salma Hayek to get sexual favors from upcoming actresses. In … Read more
Fiancee Of Late Aaron Hernandez Speaks Out On His Sexuality After Release Of Netflix Doc
Shayanna Jenkins, the fiancee of Aaron Hernandez is speaking out for the first time since Netflix released its new docuseries on the life of the football-star turned-convicted killer. The doc titled “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” details claims from Aaron’s high school teammate, Dennis SanSoucie, who said the two had a sexual relationship before going to college.
While discussing this topic during the one-on-one interview, Jenkins says she didn’t know if he was gay but either way she wouldn’t have cared if he was.
“I wouldn’t have loved him any differently,” Shayanna Jenkins said on “Good Morning America” … “I would have understood.”
Jenkins also didn’t dispute the claim — but said it’s unfair to discuss someone’s sexuality when that person is no longer around to defend their self or explain.
“Although I had a child with Aaron, I can’t tell you how he was feeling inside,” Jenkins said. “If he did feel that way, or if he felt the urge, I wish that I was told. I wish that he would have told me because I wouldn’t have loved him any differently. I would have understood. It’s not shameful.” She went on to say, “I think it’s a beautiful thing. I just wish I was able to tell him that.”
As it was previously reported, Hernandez took his own life in his prison cell back in 2017 — where he was serving time for 2013 after being found guilty of murdering Odin Lloyd. Despite how things turned out, Jenkins When said she does believe Hernandez was innocent while being Interviews. She told the host,
“Yes. Of course I do.”
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Mighty Ducks Star Shaun Weiss Arrested for Burglary While High On Meth RELATED: Man Arrested After Turning Church Playroom Into Meth Lab Mighty Duck’s star Shaun Weiss, who played hockey goalie Greg Goldberg in was arrested and charged for burglary and for being under the influence of methamphetamine. According to the Marysville Police Department, Police apprehended Weiss around 7 a.m. … Read more
Popeyes Drops Clothing Collection Inspired By Beyonce's Ivy Park Brand
#Socialites, check this out! Popeyes has been so moved by Beyoncé latest Ivy Park x Adidas collection that they have decided to drop a clothing line of their own!
On Wednesday, the food chain said that it plans to sell a limited-edition collection. They even shared pictures of some of their items which looks very similar to Beyoncé’s Ivy Park outfits. It features 10 items ranging from a variety of hats costing roughly $10 to hooded jackets for upward of $40. The clothes are created with the brand's iconic color scheme, orange, and maroon. As hilarious as this may seem, it actually doesn’t come as a shock to folks who have been comparing the Popeyes brand and Beyonce's sold-out Ivy Park collaboration with Adidas since she dropped it.
A spokesperson for Popeyes told FOX Business.
"This campaign was created to have a little fun surrounding this conversation and offer fans the opportunity to sport some trending orange and maroon apparel.” It was noted that the proceeds from each purchase will go toward the Popeyes Foundation which was founded in 2018.
Fox reported that the foundation works to support Popeyes' employees and the surrounding communities through its partnership with No Kid Hungry. On top of that, the foundation also assists team members and/or their immediate family members who may be victims of natural disasters.
UPDATE: Washington Post Reinstates Reporter Who Was Suspended Over Kobe Bryant Tweets
As we previously reported, Washington Post journalist Felicia Sonmez was suspended after she tweeted out the 2016 story about the 2003 rape allegations against Kobe Bryant, while millions were mourning his tragic death. The headline she quoted by the Daily Beast, read, “Kobe Bryant’s Disturbing Rape Case: The DNA Evidence, the Accuser’s Story, and the Half-Confession.” The paper even said her comments “displayed poor judgment that undermined the work of her colleagues” at the time. But, it looks their feelings have changed.
According to the updated report, following an internal review of whether her tweets violated the newspaper’s policies, The Post ultimately decided it did not.
”After conducting an internal review, we have determined that, while we consider Felicia’s tweets ill-timed, she was not in clear and direct violation of our social media policy,” Tracy Grant, managing editor of The Post, said in a statement.
Grant went on to say,
“Reporters on social media represent The Washington Post, and our policy states ‘we must be ever mindful of preserving the reputation of The Washington Post for journalistic excellence, fairness, and independence,'” Grant continued. “We consistently urge restraint, which is particularly important when there are tragic deaths.” Before concluding she added, “We regret having spoken publicly about a personnel matter.”
Somnez also shared a statement in response to the lifting of her suspension:
I believe that Washington Post readers and employees, including myself, deserve to hear directly from @PostBaron on the newspaper’s handling of this matter. My statement on The Post’s decision tonight: pic.twitter.com/t5ULzUQhYT
Rick Fox Speaks Out On False Reports That He Died With Kobe Bryant In Fatal Helicopter Crash
As the breaking news of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash spread through the internet, conflicting and false reports began to follow. One news outlet claimed that actor and former NBA player Rick Fox had been on board the helicopter that crashed in California Sunday, taking the lives of 9, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.
At that time, we could only imagine what was going through Fox’s family’s mind when hearing the news. But, soon they would receive a sign of relief after close sources confirmed that he was not one of the victims. Fox even tweeted later that Sunday and said,
“Kobe and Gianna may your souls and the souls of the others who were with you Rest In Peace. My condolences and prayers go out to Kobe’s wife Vanessa, his daughters and the Bryant Family. I Love You Kobe and will miss you dearly.”
He’s also now breaking his silence and sharing how that false rumors of him affected his family as he joined Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Derek Fisher, and Kenny Smith for a special segment during Tuesday night’s episode of Inside the NBA on TN. Fox said that someone had told his best friend, King Rice, that he may have been on the helicopter.
“I’m seeing King’s number repeatedly going and going and going, and I think he’s worried about me, so I said, ‘I’m gonna talk to my best friend,’ so I answered and said, ‘Hey man, this is crazy about Kobe,’ and he just was bawling,” he recalled. “And I started crying. And he was like, ‘You’re alive!’ And I was like, ‘Well, yeah. Like what do you mean?’ And it was in that moment that my phone just started going, and my mom and my sister and my brother… This has been a lot to process for all of us.”
He went on to say,
“I’m glad that’s over with, but it was hard to deal with because it shook a lot of people in my life,” Fox, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics during his career in the NBA, said.”
Fox also shared that it was hard for him and his family to take in the news about Kobe and Gianna, even bringing them to tears as they tried to understand what just happened.
As we previously reported, Kobe and Gianna were just two of nine people to die in Sunday’s helicopter crash that included Christina Mauser, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester and pilot Ara Zobayan.
The cause of the crash is not immediately clear as of right now.
A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly texted 911 to ask for some advice about a divorce. According to FOX 10 Pheonix, Sylvia Shumaker of Largo,68, was arrested Friday after she misused the 911 system to ask for advice about divorce. Authorities reported that Shumaker texted the dispatcher six times from her cell phone … Read more
Almost everyone in the country has been rocked by the news of Kobe Bryant’s passing. Many people including celebrities, fans, and fellow players have been affected by this latest tragedy, not only because Kobe was considered the greatest NBA player of all time, but because he was more than basketball; a man who gave back to his community, a champion for women’s sports, a mentor, and most of all, a great husband and an incredible father to his daughters.
While his fans have promised to keep his legacy alive, the Oscars are planning to show their respects by honoring Kobe at the 2020 ceremony. A spokesperson for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter that the ceremony will pay tribute to the late basketball legend, who also took home an Oscar back in 2018 for Best Animated Short, all to thanks his heartwarming film “Dear Basketball.” The film was based on a poem he wrote about the sport when announcing his retirement in 2015.
As we previously reported, we lost Kobe, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna along with seven other passengers aboard a helicopter after it crashed in California on Sunday. Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa, 37, and three of their four children together: daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 months.
While the cause of the crash has not be revealed yet, reports by TMZ say heavy fog might have played a huge role into the fatal accident. We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.
All nine bodies have been recovered from the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. According to the New York Post, their bodies were transported from the crash site to the Forensic Science Center for examinations. The first three victims were recovered from the wreckage on Sunday and the remaining … Read more
Kobe Bryant Memorial Could Be Held At L.A Coliseum As Staples Center Isn’t Big Enough RELATED: No Black Box Found Inside Kobe Bryant Helicopter Wreckage Many are still in shock and disbelief following the death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning in Calabasas. … Read more
Nike Says Kobe Bryant Gear Sold Out, Despite Reports Claiming It Was Pulled
On Monday, a bunch of reports stated that Nike had removed all of its Kobe Bryant products to prevent stockpiling by fans who planned to sell it for more later on secondary markets. While many people liked that move and thought it was a great way to respect the NBA legend, the company said the clothing was not actually pulled, but instead sold out.
A Nike spokesperson confirmed that to Forbes in an emailed statement. A spokeswoman for the company also confirmed the sellout on its is online store but declined to comment on the volume or revenue.
As we previously reported, the 41-year-old legend died with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna along with seven other passengers Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. Heavy fog is said to be the cause of the crash. However, that report by TMZ was not officially confirmed by law enforcement sources.
News of his passing generated an outpouring of grief across the country, prompting celebrities, fellow athletes, and fans to pay tribute to Bryant on social media as well as on the national stage at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Rapper Lexii Alijai’s Cause Of Death Revealed To Be From Overdose RELATED: Rising Minnesota Rapper Lexii Alijai Dies At 21 Rapper Lexii Alijai’s cause of death has been revealed, weeks after her tragic passing. According to PEOPLE, the young artist passer after consuming a fatal concoction of drugs and alcohol, “This individual died due to mixed … Read more
Florida Man Sued By Neighbors For Painting His House Different Colors
Folks apart of a Florida community are livid over a home that has been painted in not one, but several different colors. The $500k house located in the small community of Il Regalo Circle in Naples is apparently blinding to other residents, and now the community is taking legal action.
Neighbor Alan Klawans told WBBH-TV that the unique paint job happened over the course of a week. “I can’t tell you,” he said. “Obviously has a drug issue or something going on because I have just never seen anything like this in my life.” It was said that the “artist” even spray-painted “Who is Omar?” on the side of a van parked out front. “I’m actually looking at the car, the van. I don’t know what that means. But the guy wanted to take something out on the house instead of getting help,” Klawans said.
According to the Collier County Property Appraiser, the man who owns the house is 40-year-old Jeffrey Leibman. Management said Leibman is no longer living in the home, and court records show he’s actually due in court this weekend for drug charges. It was also reported that the Naples homeowners association said it’s actually suing the man as they believe he purposely trashed his house.
ABC News reports that the Collier County Code Enforcement Division is investigating and said violations exist on the house, but it won’t be taking action at this time.
Hollywood Unlocked was in the building on Sunday night for the 62nd annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
As stars and celebrities got ready to walk the carpet for the biggest night in music, tragic news broke that NBA legend Kobe Bryant had passed away in a helicopter crash. The entire mood on the carpet shifted, but attendees and the Recording Academy made sure to remember his legacy.
Some of the biggest names in the industry graced the carpet and many more performed at the ceremony! Many paid their respects to Kobe while remembering the late Nipsey Hussle who had a tribute planned for him during the show. Celebrities opened up about the impact of these two legends’ deaths and how the industry will change.
A Florida man was arrested Monday after he frequently harassed a Sandy Hook shooting victim’s father and released his personal information online. According to the New York Post, Wolfgang Halbig,73, was arrested in Lake County and charged with unlawfully possessing personal information of Leonard Pozner. Pozner’s 6-year-old son Noah was one of the 20 victims … Read more
No Black Box Found Inside Kobe Bryant Helicopter Wreckage According to the NTSB, the helicopter that Kobe Bryant was in was not equipped with a ‘black box’ recording device which would detail the moments leading up to the deadly crash. RELATED: Celebrities And Social Media Users Call For A Change In NBA Logo To Honor … Read more
The NBA said in a statement that they have canceled Tuesday night’s Clippers Vs. Lakers game at Staples Center in light of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. According to TMZ, the NBA states the decision was made out of respect for the Lakers organization who are currently mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter … Read more
Tracy McGrady Becomes Emotional While Looking Back On Moments With His Friend Kobe Bryant
We heard from a bunch of celebrities and close friends of Kobe Bryant who paid tribute to the star following the fatal helicopter crash that took his life, his daughter’s and seven others.
The latest person to speak out is Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady. While appearing on “The Jump,” McGrady aka T-Mac shared how he found out about the heartbreaking news. He also recalled some specials moments as well as the time Kobe used to tell him that he wanted to “die young”.
“He used to say, ‘I want to die young, I want to be immortalized,'” a tearful McGrady said to anchor Rachel Nichols, who was caught off-guard. He added that Kobe respectfully wanted to have a better career than Michael Jordan. “I thought he was so crazy for saying that,” McGrady said. “I’m devastated.” McGrady went on to share the unique bond him and Kobe used to share during their legendary NBA careers.
As we previously reported, the 41-year-old legend died with his 13-year-old daughter along with seven others Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. Heavy fog is said to be the cause of the crash. However, that report by TMZ was not officially confirmed by law enforcement sources.
A Vestaburg, Pennsylvania woman was arrested and charged for keeping her sister locked in a cage and authorities say the victim has developmental delays. According to the Daily Mail, Leona Biser,51, appeared in court Friday on charges of neglect and false imprisonment. Police reported that they discovered Biser’s sister, Loretta Lancaster, 53, inside of a … Read more
Kobe Bryant To Be Mourned For A Full Week In Italy, Where He Grew Up
It’s been hard for fans to wrap their minds around the news of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who were among the 9 passengers killed during a helicopter crash in California.
While people are trying their best to stay positive by looking back on his incredible legacy that he leaves behind, folks out in Italy, where Bryant grew up — are planning to mourn the player’s death for a full week.
Apparently, every professional team in all levels of basketball will pay homage to Kobe with a moment of silence in every game for seven days, according to KTLA citing the Italian basketball federation. Giovanni Petrucci, Italian Basketball Federation’s president told CNN,
“We are shocked and saddened by what happened to him and his daughter Gianna and we hold his family close to our hearts in this moment of sorrow. It’s a small gesture to honor Kobe’s memory, but one that is heartfelt and deserved,” he added.
As of right now, the cause of the crash is still unclear.
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Legendary actor and Lakers fan Jack Nicholson is mourning the loss of friend Kobe Bryant, who passed away Sunday morning in a helicopter crash. Nicholson sat down for a rare interview with CBS Los Angeles
“My reaction is the same as almost all of L.A.,” Nicholson said. “Where we think everything’s solid, there’s a big hole in the wall. I was used to seeing and talking to Kobe that — it kills you. It’s just a terrible event.”
The actor spoke about the first time that he met Kobe,
“I teased him. … It was at the Garden in New York (Madison Square Garden) and I offered him a basketball and asked him if he wanted me to autograph it for him. He looked at me like I was crazy.”
Nicholson had a famed courtside seat where he would watch Kobe and the team,
“I remember the totality of how great a player he was. … We’ll think of him all the time and we’ll miss him,” he said sadly
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Social Media Reacts To JoJo Winning Her First Ever Grammy!
It was difficult for fans to focus solely on the Grammy awards last night following the sad news of the tragic helicopter crash that took the lives of 9, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
While mourning the loss of all the victims, fans also tried their best to acknowledge all the winners from last night’s ceremony. On top of sharing excitement for Lizzo, Billie Eilish and more, fans were extremely happy for JoJo who snagged her first ever Grammy award for Best R&B Song of The Year for “Say So” — which she features on with PJ Morton.
Jojo took to Twitter to react to the news by tweeting, “SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS MOMENT. R&B song of the year.” One fan also said, “jojo deserved to win a grammy when she released ‘too little too late,’” while singer Tinashe tweeted, “You deserve all the accolades !!”
This is exciting news for JoJo fans who have always followed her career. With big hits including “Too Little, Too Late” and “Never Say Goodbye” many would agree that this award is long overdue and well deserved.
UPDATE: All Nine Victims In Horrific California Crash Identified
All nine victims aboard the helicopter that crashed in Calabasas on Sunday have all been identified. As we previously reported, 41-year-old NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were the first confirmed victims of the tragic crash. Among those killed were sports coaches, parents along with teenage peers of Bryant’s basketball star daughter. According to The Daily Mail, the group was reportedly traveling to Bryant’s Mamba Academy for a practice session when the helicopter had gone down.
We noted that John Altobelli, a well-respected baseball coach at Orange Coast College, his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa and basketball coach Christina Mauser were later confirmed as the other passengers who perished during the incident as well. It was recently reported that Sarah Chester and her teen daughter Payton were also killed when the Sikorsky S-76 flew into the hillside and burst into flames. The report also identified Ara Zobayan, the pilot who also sadly died in the morning incident. TMZ reports that heavy fog is said to be the cause of the tragic incident. However, while the crash is being investigated, loved ones of the victims can only focus on the memories they have left as they try to push forward.
The husband of Christina Mauser, the basketball coach who also worked at the Mamba Academy, said:
“My kids and I are devastated. We lost our beautiful wife and mom today in a helicopter crash.” Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton were tempered as ‘two gorgeous human beings” by Todd Schmidt, the school principal at Harbor View Elementary.
Jared Yochim, a friend of the pilot also shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, writing:
“The pilot flying Kobe and crew today was my friend Ara Zobayan (white shirt and tie). Many of my friends were actually friends with Ara and not just pilot,” The Daily Mail quotes.
Celebrity and sports fans have been pouring in tributes to Kobe and his daughter all over social media. Many have also been sending condolences and prayers to his family.
We will continue to keep you updated on this story when more details have been shared.
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UPDATE: Three More Victims Of Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant & Daughter Identified
The news on today’s tragic incident involving NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna continues to get worse as the latest updates reveal the other victims.
According to TMZ’s latest report, Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, who was chosen as the American Baseball Coaches Association’s national coach of the year in 2019, was also among the victims, along with his wife, Keri, and daughter Alyssa. Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley confirmed that Christina Mauser, a girls’ basketball coach at Harbor Day School, also died in the crash.
“I just learned that our amazing Matt Mauser of TiajuanaDogs lost his wife Christina in the crash. She coached the girl’s team,” Foley tweeted. “This devastating tragedy gets worse by the hour. So much pain for so many local families. Our hearts are broken & grieving for the families impacted.”
While the cause of the crash hasn’t been confirmed just yet, TMZ notes that L.A. weather was extremely foggy Sunday morning. Law enforcement sources say that LAPD air support was even grounded because of it and apparently, flight tracker data shows Kobe’s chopper appeared to first encounter weather issues as it was above the L.A. Zoo. It was said that his helicopter circled that area at least 6 times at a very low altitude; around 875 feet, perhaps waiting for the fog to clear.
As we previously reported, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva refused to name the victims until they had been identified by the coroner and the news was first shared with the victims’ family.
“It would be extremely disrespectful to understand your loved one has perished and you learn about it from TMZ,” he said. “That is just wholly inappropriate so we are not going to be going there. We are going to wait until the coroner does their job.”
Starting with Beyoncé, the Grammys decided to put some respect on her name this year by giving her the Best Music Film award for her Netflix documentary HOMECOMING: A Film by Beyoncé. As many would agree, the award is well deserved as it was the most talked-about project for weeks, as it captures her iconic 2018 Coachella performance.
Making things even more special, the talented entertainer Lizzo snagged two Grammys in the pre-show premiere ceremony. Teenage phenomenon Billie Eilish and country-rap breakout Lil Nas X along with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus won their first Grammy Award as well. But that was all!
The iconic pop star Lady Gaga also got an award for Best Song Written For Visual Media. Late rapper Nipsey Hussle along with Roddy Ricch and Hit-Boy won Best Rap Performance For “Racks In The Middle” at the pre ceremony.
The night is just getting started. Keep it locked with us for more on the Grammys!
UPDATE: Officials Confirm 9 Were Killed In Crash That Took The Lives Of Kobe Bryant & Daughter Gianna
Earlier today we shared the heartbreaking news of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who was killed this Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. At the time, full details on the tragic incident were not shared but updates are now starting to come out.
The LA Sheriffs department held a press conference not too long ago where they confirmed that a total of 9 people were killed on board the helicopter at about 9:45 a.m. While LA officials did not want to release the names of the victims, The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the third confirmed victim was identified as Orange Coach College basketball coach John Altobelli,
There were no survivors in the crash around 10 a.m. local time Sunday, fire officials said in a press conference. The names of the other victims, which includes six additional passengers and the pilot, will not be publicly identified until next-of-kin are notified, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told reporters.
Bryant an NBA legend, one who many considers the best player of all time after making 18 All-Star teams during his long 20-year career with the Lakers, was just 41 years old.
We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.
Fans and celebrities are reacting to the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi after they both were killed in a deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Kobe’s former teammate Shaquille O’Neal shared a tearful statement on Twitter in light of father and daughter duo’s deaths and shared photos of himself and Bryant’s … Read more
We have more devastating news socialites. Kobe Bryant’s second daughter Gianna was among those who died in the helicopter crash. TMZ confirms Gianna Maria Onore,13, was also on the helicopter when it crashed and sources from Kobe’s rep stated that Kobe and GiGi were on their way to the Mamba Academy for basketball practice when … Read more
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Fortnite Just Officially Became A High School And College Sport
#Socialites, check this out! Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular games, will now be an official high school and college sport, all thanks to an LA-based startup called PlayVS.
Apparently, PlayVS, which is a software company that provides leagues, scheduling, and infrastructure for high school esports in America – partnered with Epic Games to bring competitive league play to the collegiate and high school level. This also marks PlayVS’s entry into colleges and universities.
So how will this work? Well, according to the site, schools will be placed in conferences based on where they’re located and compete with other schools in the neighborhood. The teams will be made up of two players, Duos. The players must compete on a campus with a coach, and can use any device they’d like. It was said that the first official season is set to start on March 2. Registration is open until February 17 for high schoolers and February 26 for colleges. The team who snags the most wins by the end of the season will head to the playoffs, and the championship will take place in May.
“Millions of people are already playing Fortnite – it’s become a part of a culture.” Delane Parnell, founder, and CEO of PlayVS, said in a statement. “We hope adding the title to our game lineup and expanding platform access to colleges inspires the gamer in everyone to get involved in their school’s programs. Epic’s been an instrumental partner in our mission to create a scalable program with no limitations on participation, and we look forward to working with additional publishers to power our college programs,” he continued.
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Taylor Swift Reportedly Cancels Surprise Grammys Performance
Usually during this time of year, almost every artist and music fan look forward to biggest night in entertainment: The Grammys. However, this year, it looks folks are not as hype for the big ceremony.
One of the reasons is probably because of the recent allegations of the award show being rigged. While that situation is reportedly being investigated, it has also been reported that Taylor Swift decided to sit out rather than perform amid allegations of sexism swirling around the Recording Academy by ousted CEO Deborah Dugan.
Although Swift is nominated in three categories this year, including song of the year for “Lover,” she reportedly decided to cancel her planned “surprise” performance of her song “The Man” at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. However, Page Six reports that the 30-year-old singer is still expected to attend the actual ceremony.
Swift’s exit was first reported by Variety, which added,
“It’s unconfirmed whether her quietly bowing out is directly related to the scandal involving the allegations flying back and forth between the Academy trustees and ousted CEO Deborah Dugan.”
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R. Kelly Misses Court Appearance Due To Emergency Hernia Surgery
Welp, R. Kelly missed a court appearance this week and apparently he had a pretty understandable reason as to why he was a no show. According to TMZ, the singer was unable to attend court because he reportedly had to undergo emergency hernia surgery.
Sources close to the singer says he was briefly taken out of MCC Chicago and transported to a hospital earlier this week where doctors performed emergency surgery to repair a hernia. It was said that he was transported back to the slammer following the procedure.
The source also shared that Kelly wasn’t allowed to have any visitors during his hospital stay. But since returning to jail as of late Thursday, Kelly is currently recovering and taking his pain meds.
“He is still in recovery, so he can’t play basketball . . . but he had been taking meditation classes, attending church on Sunday and participating in church activities. He is NOT just sulking in his cell. He is trying to be positive. All this negative publicity has taken its toll on him. And he talks frequently about wanting to have a relationship with his children.”
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Will Meghan Markle Give Her First Sit-Down Interview To Ellen DeGeneres?
Ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal roles, many people were left with a bunch of questions. While the former royal couple was able to answer a few of them, there’s someone out there who’s really determined to get even more answers!
According to reports, it was said that Ellen DeGeneres is set to sit down with Markle for her first one-on-one interview since their big move. The Daily Mail reported that Markle told her inner circle of friends that she has been planning this.
“Ellen and Meghan have already discussed a sit-down interview. That’s been in the works for quite some time now,” a source at the Ellen Show reportedly confirmed with the news outlet.
However, a royal source tells PEOPLE that reports of Meghan doing an interview with DeGeneres, or any interview in general, are “categorically untrue.”
It’s unclear if this is really going down. But in the meantime, what we do know is that the couple did release a statement through the Buckingham Palace, which explained the terms of their exit deal.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal Family for their ongoing support as they embark on the next chapter of their lives,” the statement read. “As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments. They will no longer receive public funds for Royal duties.”
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Taylor Swift Reveals Eating Disorder In Netflix Documentary
On Thursday, Taylor Swift premiered her new Netflix documentary titled “Taylor Swift: Miss Americana“ during the Sundance Film Festival. In the doc, the “Lover” singer revealed that she struggled with eating disorders in the past.
She admitted that due to the paparazzi’s frequent scrutiny of her appearance it caused her to develop an “unhealthy” relationship with food. Swift admitted that there were times she’d even “starve” herself. She explained in her voice over,
“It’s not good for me to see pictures of myself every day,” adding that the unflattering snaps of herself triggered her to lose weight.
“It’s only happened a few times, and I’m not in any way proud of it,” Swift continued. “A picture of me where I feel like I looked like my tummy was too big, or…someone said that I looked pregnant…and that’ll just trigger me to just starve a little bit — just stop eating.”
This is not the first time the 30-year-old singer opened up about her health. She elaborated on the origins of her eating disorder in an interview with Variety magazine that coincided with the Miss Americana premiere.
“I remember how when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine, and the headline was like ‘Pregnant at 18?'” she said. “And it was because I had worn something that made my lower stomach look not flat. So I just registered that as a punishment.”
The pop star says she now focuses on staying positive and often tells herself: “Nope. We do not do that anymore because it’s better to think you look fat than to look sick.”
Singer Billie Eilish Reveals She Almost Took Her Own Life: ‘I Didn’t Think I Would Make It to 17’
Grammy-nominated singer Billie Eilish sat down with Gayle King for The Gayle King Grammy Special, which aired Thursday, and opened up about her previous struggles with depression and mental health amid her newfound fame.
While speaking with King, the 18-year-old revealed that in 2018 she had spiraled into a depression and even had thoughts of taking her own life. Revealing that she used to self-harm, Eilish said, “I don’t want to be too dark but I genuinely didn’t think I would make it to 17. I didn’t ever think I would be happy again, ever.”
When King asked, “Did you think that you would do something to yourself?” Eilish simply responded, “Yeah.” The singer went on to explain, “I remember there was a window right there. And I, God. I remember crying because I was thinking about how the way that I was gonna die was I was gonna do it.”
She also admitted that’s the lyrics ‘I wanna end me” from her song “Bury A Friend” were about herself, “It was. It also rhymed. I was so unhappy last year. I was so unhappy, and I was so joyless.”
However, Eilish explained that she has been trying to connect and reach out to fans who are going through these same thoughts:
“I just grab them by the shoulders and I’m like, ‘Please take care of yourself and be good to yourself and be nice to yourself … don’t take that extra step and hurt yourself further and then you can’t take it back.’”
UPDATE: Judge Allows Antonio Brown To Be Released From Jail On Bond, Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation
Former NFL athlete Antonio Brown recently faced a judge in a Broward County courtroom and appeared in handcuffs with a jail-issued jumpsuit for his bond hearing, and apparently, things got a little tense.
According to TMZ, prosecutors argued that Brown should be kept in custody given the severity of his charges. They also believed that he is a legitimate flight risk. However, after his attorneys argued back, the judge eventually decided that he could leave jail. The judge reportedly set his bond for his burglary with battery charge at $100K — but said AB will have a lot of stipulations on him upon his release.
It was also said that the judge has ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation and abide by all of the ensuing recommendations. The judge ruled that the evaluation must take place within 10 days of his release.
As we previously reported, Brown allegedly threw rocks at a moving company truck and then attacked the driver over a dispute stemming from payment for a scheduled delivery at his Hollywood, Fla. home. Cops issued a warrant for his arrest then turned himself in on Thursday.
Michelle Carter, Of Texting Suicide Case, Released From Jail Early
#Socialites, do you remember Michelle Carter, the woman who encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself in a series of texts? Well, according to Fox61, she has been released early from prison.
Earlier this Thursday, the 23-year-old from Massachusetts walked free out of Bristol County House of Correction ahead of her scheduled release. Apparently, it was due to “good behavior” on the inside. Initially, Carter, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Conrad Roy III’s suicide was sentenced to 15 months and 5 years probation last February. So, she’s getting out about 3 months early.
“Ms. Carter has been a model inmate here at the Bristol County House of Corrections. She has participated in a variety of programs, held a job inside the jail, has been polite to our staff and volunteers, has gotten along with the other inmates, and we’ve had no discipline issues with her whatsoever,” a spokesman for the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office said.
As we previously reported, Roy, who was 17 at the time, tragically died after filling the inside of his truck with carbon monoxide. Carter was just 18 at the time when she repeatedly encouraged Roy to commit suicide, according to reports. Roy eventually went ahead with his plans even though he had second thoughts. However, during a phone call, Carter reportedly told Roy to get back in the truck.
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As we previously reported, the Hollywood (Florida) Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Antonio Brown Wednesday night following allegations that he and his trainer attacked a moving company truck driver near his home.
Police spokesman Christian Latta explained that Brown is facing charges of burglary with battery — a felony — burglary of an unoccupied conveyance and criminal mischief. While it was unclear what the next move was going to be for Brown, it has just been reported that he has actually turned himself in!
According to TMZ, the NFL star just arrived at a Florida jail. He’s expected to be held in custody until he faces a judge at a bond hearing Friday morning.
No further details were shared on his arrest. Until then let us know your thoughts on this in the comment box below!
Lil Nas X Reveals His Mother Is An Addict: ‘We Don’t Have The Closest Relationship’
While talking with Variety about his latest accomplishment — receiving 6 Grammy nominations from the Recording Academy — Lil Nas X also talked about his rise to fame which included dealing with a mother who’s been battling some sort of addition.
“I never really talk about my mom. She’s an addict so we don’t have the closest relationship,” he said. “Even trying to get her better — things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love… The biggest surprise of becoming globally famous? On the outside, everybody loves you — but on the inside, everything [feels] the same.”
While he didn’t speak further on his mom’s current battle, back in September of 2019, he did announce that he was taking a break from music because he was very overwhelmed.
“I wanted to do more performances last year, but it didn’t go as planned and I didn’t have confidence,” he said. The time off wasn’t particularly helpful. “I would start to overthink it all and I’d get overwhelmed. Like, what song should I put out next? Or should I put out multiple songs? Or how do I prove this person wrong?”
(Ryan Pfluger for Variety)
The pressure of trying to stay at the top while dealing with personal issues can be very challenging, but as Lil Nas X has proved, a little break and some time to yourself is a great move to figure things out and find a clearer way to move forward.
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”Pineapple Express” star Danny McBride recently spoke with the British newspaper and revealed, that ”Kanye asked me to play him in a movie of his life,” McBride said while laughing at the memory. “That was a pretty stunning phone call to get. I don’t know why he wanted me to do it. Maybe that sense of ego I’m able to portray? I have no clue.”
According to McBride, the rapper even flew down to visit his family and watched his young son play Fortnite while talking about plans for the possible West biopic, which would probably cover his rise to fame, marriage to reality star Kim Kardashian, his support of President Donald Trump and more:
“That was a pretty incredible day,” McBride said. “Maybe someday we’ll make the film. Who knows?”
While it’s unclear when this Biopic will happen, it doesn’t look like it will be any time soon as McBride is in the UK for the launch of his third HBO sitcom, The Righteous Gemstones!
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Baltimore native Bresha Webb stars in a new film that was recently released on Netflix. It’s called “A Fall From Grace” and it’s produced by Tyler Perry. Of course with any Tyler Perry movie, you are in for a ride, and you know our hosts got into what it was like on set.
Now, Tyler Perry caused a stir with his use of wigs for the main male role in the movie, and it had a few fans questioning why he constantly uses wigs for his characters. You know we got Bresha to address Mehcad Brooks’ wig in the movie and why fans were saying that his high-top fade looked like he had dipped a sponge in black hair dye.
#Socialites make sure you tune in as we get into the so white Oscars, Aaron Hernandez and more this week!
Video Shows Brooklyn Restaurant Workers Being Attacked With Soda Cans RELATED: Officer Who Recorded Delonte West During Questioning In Viral Video Suspended Shocking surveillance video captures the moment that three suspects violently attacked employees at a Brooklyn restaurant. PIX11 reports that the incident went down at Mr. King Asian Fusion restaurant near Flatbush Avenue. The surveillance … Read more
A Utah teen who was accused of killing his mother and three siblings is formally charged with murder. According to Fox 13 Now, 16-year-old Colin Jeffrey Haynie is charged with four counts of aggravated murder, five counts of felony discharge of a firearm with serious bodily injury and one count of attempted aggravated murder. Investigators … Read more
A Texas teen is suspended from his high school for three months after school officials stated he will not walk at graduation unless he cuts off his long dreadlocks. According to CBS News, Deandre Arnold is not allowed back to his high school and to walk graduation unless he cuts off his locs as ruled … Read more
New York Giants Quarterback Eli has announced his retirement after his 16-year career with the team. According to the New York Post, Eli Manning will announce his retirement from the New York Giants. He will become the first Giants player to have the longest career with the NFL team. The announcement will take place at … Read more
An Indonesian teen was stabbed in the neck by a needlefish while fishing in the city of Baubau. According to Metro UK, Muhammad Idul,16, was stabbed by a needlefish after it jumped out of the water and pushed its long, pointy jaws into his neck. Idul was knocked off of his boat when the freak … Read more
Wendy Williams And Kevin Hunter Finalize Their Divorce!
Wendy Williams is officially and now legally a single woman!
According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the 55-year-old daytime talk show host finalized her divorce from Kevin Hunter on Tuesday. It was said they both cited irreconcilable differences as the cause of the split.
So here’s a breakdown of some of the things they settled in their divorce: Their Livingston, NJ home that was put up for sale is eventually gonna be split down the middle — 50/50. Wendy will be able to keep the house they have in Florida, where her mom lives. Meanwhile, Kevin will also get to keep the proceeds from another house he owned and recently sold in Morristown, NJ. The docs noted that they each have equal shares of their production company, and apparently Kevin is going to sell off his part to Wendy. She will remain the sole owner of Wendy, Inc.
The news site reports that Hunter will maintain ownership of his businesses and his cars, including a Ferrari and Rolls Royce and they each decided to pay their own legal fees.
As we previously reported, Williams filed for divorce back in April 2019 after it was revealed that Hunter’s mistress, Sharina Hudson, gave birth to a baby girl.
Lira Galore Seeks Restraining Order Against Quality Control CEO “Pee”
Model Lira Galore reportedly filed docs seeking a temporary protective order against her baby father, Quality Control CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas, according to TMZ.
Apparently, Galore believes Pee is threatening and unpredictable. She pointed out his “menacing behavior” during a court hearing last week for their custody battle for 9-month-old daughter Khaleesi. Lira reportedly says in new docs that because of the past alleged verbal and physical abuse, she’s terrified of Pee, and says his latest antics in court only intensified her fear.
In addition to that, she claims Pee kept trying to speak to her, including approaching her in an “intimidating nature” and attempted to get her phone number, the news site reports. It was also said that Pee blocked the doorway and harassed her when she and her lawyer tried to leave the room. Apparently, they had to get a deputy to escort her out of the building.
She’s now asking for a court order to keep Pee 100 yards away and to not have any contact with her.
This latest situation just adds to their nasty battle. However, Pete and Lira have denied all of the allegations against them.
Men Are Dipping Their Testicles In Soy Sauce As Part Of New Trend RELATED: Man Donates One Of His Testicles To His Twin Brother Who Was Born With None The Internet is a very strange place and it seems young people are making crazier trends by the day. According to Buzzfeed, the latest weird viral movement … Read more
Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Sobriety & Sexual Abuse, ”I Was Killing Myself’ RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Chet Hanks Talks Golden Globes, Patois Accent, & Howard Stern Jessica Simpson is getting ready to drop her memoir “Open Book,” where she sheds light on alcohol abuse and her road to sobriety. According to PEOPLE, Simpson also … Read more
Parents Of Botham Jean Speak Out In PSA To Call For Change
In a new PSA produced by Roc Nation and the NFL, the parents of Botham Jean — the unarmed Dallas man killed in his home by an off-duty police officer — are opening up about his life and sharing the important message that police shouldn’t assume “our black boys” are threats.
The PSA is narrated by Jean’s mother, Allison Jean, his sister, Alissa Findley, and also features his father, Bertram Jean. The video show pictures of beloved Botham growing up while the family shares memories of him along with a message about racial justice, unity, and forgiveness.
“I’m thankful that the NFL created this PSA to honor Botham’s legacy and deliver an important message about empathy and unity,” his sister Findley told ABC News in a statement. “I truly hope that our society learns from Botham’s story — and the stories of many others — so we can make a lasting change in this world. Together, we must all set a better example for future generations and leaders.” She went on to say, “The color of my skin can be perceived as a weapon and it’s not. What has happened to Botham should not happen to another family,” Findley said.
Botham’s mother added, “What I hope to see happening is that our black boys are not seen as a threat,” Allison Jean says in the PSA.
The former cop, Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison in October and could be eligible for parole in five years for killing Jean. As we previously reported, she claimed that she thought she was in her apartment at the time and shot Jean while thinking he was an intruder. Although she was given some time in jail, the verdict was still a disappointment to some of Jean’s family members at the trial.
“The launch serves as the third PSA of The Responsibility Program, a joint initiative between Roc Nation and the NFL to unveil PSAs that raise awareness about the need to come together to create change in our communities and respect one another,” according to information provided by the NFL to ABC News.
Apryl Jones Says She “Should Have F*cked The Game” When She Had The Opportunity
As most of us know, Apryl Jones is never the one to shy away from a conversation about her love/ sex life. So it comes as to no surprise that she’s laying things out all on the table once again.
While speaking with Tiffany “New York” Pollard for VH1’s “Brunch With Tiffany” web series, Apryl talked about many things including that viral video where she named-dropped the celebrities that people claimed she had slept with. Some of those men included A$AP Rocky, Shaquille O’Neal, The Game, Lil Fizz and more.
Apryl kept it real and said,
“At this point… it’s like, you’re right. I f*cked every single one of them because that’s what you want to hear, so that’s what they captured,” she told Tiffany. The reality star went on to say, “Not that I have [had sex with those men]. I would have no problem when, sh*t, I should have. I mean, I should have f*cked The Game when I had the opportunity.”
Aside from her dating and love life, Apryl spoke about many more things like her singing career, her degree in radiology and co-parenting with the father of her two kids, Omarion. Check out the full video and let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!
A convicted child molester was beaten to death by a fellow prisoner last Thursday at a California prison. According to the New York Post, 41-year-old Jonathan Watson allegedly used a walking cane to assault David Bobb,48, and another inmate around 2:30 p.m. at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran. Bobb … Read more
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