Horrific Video Shows Moment Pole Vaulter Is Pierced In Scrotum

February 20, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Horrific Video Shows Moment Pole Vaulter Is Pierced In Scrotum

A horrific video caught the moment a college pole vaulter was impaled in the scrotum.

“That one time the pole went through my n**s… 18 stitches later… RIP to my future kids,” ZachMcWhorter posted in the caption next to the gut-wrenching video.

Brigham Young University pole vaulter Zach McWhorter shared the video on TikTok where the pole ripped through his shorts and pierced his balls. He ended up needing a total of 18 stitches!

“I could see right into my scrotum,” McWhorter told BuzzFeed.

Luckily, McWhorter’s coach, who is also his father, and a urologist took him to the hospital and put him back together.

“Immediately after the incident, we got in his car and drove to the hospital and he sewed me up. It required 18 stitches!” McWhorter added.

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Amazon Prime Launches Original Series “Hunters” With Killer After Party

February 20, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Amazon Prime Launches Original Series “Hunters” With Killer After Party RELATED: HU Exclusive: Elizabeth Ruiz Confirmed Alleged Rapist Peter Nygard Would Pay Women To S*** On Him Hollywood Unlocked was in the building for a killer night as we got an exclusive view of the pilot Amazon Prime’s series, “Hunters.” We were greeted with a special … Read more

Trump Loyalist And Ally Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

February 20, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Trump Loyalist And Ally Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

Well, look what we have here: Roger Stone, a longtime friend, and ally of President Donald Trump, was sentenced this Thursday to 40 months in the slammer and two years of probation. It’s a punishment that is likely to upset the president and cause speculation that he’ll pardon the flamboyant GOP operative.

As we previously reported, Stone, 67, was found guilty back in November of lying to the House Intelligence Committee and obstructing its investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential race. In addition to that, he was also convicted of threatening a potential congressional witness.

“This is intolerable to the administration of justice and the court should not sit ideally by, shrug its shoulders and say well that is just Roger being Roger,” US District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said before handing down the sentence. She later added, “The truth still exists, the truth still matters. Roger Stone’s insistence that it doesn’t … [is] a threat to our most fundamental institutions.” Stone, a self-described “agent provocateur” who spent a career in the shadows of Republican politics before helping to engineer Trump’s election, chose not to speak when given the opportunity to during the sentencing hearing.

Now, his lawyers did ask for a new trial this week, claiming a member of the jury was biased. However, Jackson said on Wednesday she would “defer execution of any sentence” until she rules on whether to grant a new trial — meaning Stone wouldn’t have to begin a prison term until that matter is resolved.

As of right now, Trump has yet to rule out pardoning Stone, 67, for his seven felonies.

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Yvette Nicole Brown On Twitter Beef With Isaiah Washington, Dating Black & Gayle King

February 20, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Yvette Nicole Brown On Twitter Beef With Isaiah Washington, Dating Black & Gayle King

This week on Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED, Jason, Melyssa & Damage are joined by actress, voice actress, and host Yvette Nicole Brown!

Brown has the most upbeat and kind energy so you know it is about to be a good show.

Yvette talks about her long history in the industry, from ‘That’s So Raven,’ ‘Community’ ‘ Avengers and many more. She sheds light on how it all started with commercials and voice acting, to becoming a staple part of our television memories.

Yvette also isn’t shy about any topic, especially when our host asked her bout he previous Twitter beef with Isaiah Washington, and she definitely stood her ground!

As someone who has a journalism degree, our hosts ask Yvette how she would have handled Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie on Kobe Bryant. While she understands what gayle was trying to fo, she says Leslie is the wrong person to ask and these things could have been addressed when Kobe was alive. All FACTS!

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Ouch: Video Shows Antonio Brown Getting Cracked In The Head By Gym Equipment

February 20, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Ouch: Video Shows Antonio Brown Getting Cracked In The Head By Gym Equipment Here’s a reminder to be extra careful in the gym! RELATED: UPDATE: Judge Allows Antonio Brown To Be Released From Jail On Bond, Must Undergo Mental Health Evaluation NFL star Antonio Brown, who’s currently out of work, was recently seen on video … Read more

Pop Smoke’s Murder Reportedly a ‘Targeted Hit,’ Not A Robbery

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Pop Smoke’s Murder Reportedly a ‘Targeted Hit,’ Not A Robbery As we previously reported on Wednesday, rapper Pop Smoke was tragically killed at his Hollywood Hills home. At the time, reports stated it was a robbery gone wrong. However, new reports suggest that it may have been a targeted attack. RELATED: Pop Smoke Shot & … Read more

Woman Tries To Kill Her Boss TWICE In One Day To Hide Fraud Scheme

February 19, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Gainsville, Florida woman tried to kill her boss twice in one day last month in order to hide a fraud scheme. Gainsville.com reports Linda Renae Williams,39, was apprehended by police last month after it was discovered she tried to murder her supervisor in order to hide a fraud scheme. A criminal complaint stated that … Read more

Two Diamond Princess Cruise Passengers Die From Coronavirus

February 19, 2020 by Deja Monet

Two passengers from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship have died a week after they were removed to recieve treatment for the coronavirus. According to the Daily Mail, the deceased was a man and a woman in their 80s. Investigators say both victims had underlying conditions and were taken off of the ship on February … Read more

School Behavioral Specialist Body Slams Student And Fractures His Skull

February 19, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Florida behavioral interventionalist was arrested after he failed to report that a fellow staff member bodyslammed a student, leaving him with a fractured skull. According to the Daily Mail, Jarvis Delon West,28, worked as a behavioral interventionalist at AMIkids Pinellas and allegedly failed to report an incident that occurred at the school for at-risk … Read more

Tasha K Is Problematic!

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Manny Halley Produces Sequel To “True To The Game” Starring Vivica Fox, Faith Evans, Rotimi, Waka Flocka & More!

February 19, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Manny Halley Produces Sequel To “True To The Game” Starring Vivica A. Fox, Faith Evans, Rotimi, Waka Flocka & More!

If you were a fan of “True To The Game,” then you are in for a treat because movie mogul and Producer Manny Halley is gearing up to release the sequel!

“True to the Game II” is currently in production and will be released in theaters 2020 and stars Jeremy Meeks, Vivica A. Fox, Faith Evans, Tamar Braxton, Waka Flocka, Rotimi, Erica Peeples, Andre Fuller, Lil Mama, Iyana Halley!

TRUE TO THE GAME II, picks up a year after the first installment of True to the Game, following the lives of the characters affected by Quadir’s murder. Separating herself from Philly’s dangerous scene while still mourning from the death of Quadir, Gena has reinvented herself as a journalist, living and working in NYC.

At a crossroads, in her career, Gena comes across an opportunity to go to LA , and decides to use the time to find herself. Although Gena is far from home, her life in Philly seems to always make an appearance. Someone with ties to Quadir has hijacked Jerrell’s shipment and Jerrel has hit the streets determined to find out who. Jerrell is determined to get paid by any means necessary and he’ll start with Gena.

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Former Australian Rugby Player Rowan Baxter Sets Fire To Wife & Three Kids in Horrific Murder-Suicide

February 19, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Former Australian Rugby Player Rowan Baxter Sets Fire To Wife & Three Kids in Horrific Murder-Suicide RELATED: ALL CAP: Pop Smoke Slams Social Media For Suggesting He Stole A Rolls-Royce Former pro Rugby player Rowan Baxter, reportedly killed his wife and their three young children in a horrific murder-suicide in Brisbane, Australia. CNN reports that 43-year-old … Read more

Pop Smoke Shot & Killed In Home Invasion

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Pop Smoke Shot & Killed In Home Invasion RELATED: ALL CAP: Pop Smoke Slams Social Media For Suggesting He Stole A Rolls-Royce Rapper Pop Smoke has reportedly been shot and killed in a home invasion robbery. He was just 20 years old. According to TMZ, the incident unfolded early Wednesday morning. Smoke, whose real name is … Read more

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Banned From Using “Sussex Label” Amid Leave

February 18, 2020 by Deja Monet

Prince Harry Had No Idea About Racial Bias Until Living A Day In Meghan Markle's Shoes

The royal couple are reportedly banned from using the title “Sussex Royal” as a part of their brand due to their exit. RELATED STORIES: Samantha Markle Believes Sister Meghan Intentionally Ruined Kate Middleton’s Birthday With Megxit According to Page Six, Meghan and Prince Harry were expecting to use “Sussex Royal” for global trademarking which included clothing, … Read more

‘Good Times’ Star Ja’net DuBois Passes Away At 74

February 18, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

‘Good Times’ Star Ja’net DuBois Passes Away At 74 RELATED: ‘Boyz n the Hood Actress Esther Scott Passes Away At 66 Actress Ja’Net Dubois, famous for her role as Willona Woods on the hit 70s show ‘Good Times’ has sadly passed at the age of 74. TMZ reports that a cause of death has not … Read more

Man Kidnaps Woman To Watch “Roots” So She Can Understand Racism

February 18, 2020 by Deja Monet

An Iowa man is facing a kidnapping charge after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and forced her to watch “Roots” in order to understand racism and privilege. RELATED STORIES: UPDATE: Man Arrested For Kidnapping Of Woman Caught On Doorbell Cam According to the New York Post, 52-year-old Robert Lee Noye of Cedar Rapids was arrested Monday … Read more

‘Boyz n the Hood’ Actress Esther Scott Passes Away At 66

February 18, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

‘Boyz n the Hood’ Actress Esther Scott Passes Away At 66 Beloved actress Esther Scott, known for numerous roles in movies and TV shows, has sadly passed away at 66. RELATED: Nipsey Hussle’s Death Certificate Reveals That He Passed Away 35 Minutes After Shooting According to TMZ, Scott had a heart attack last Tuesday in … Read more

Massive Brawl During Bernie Sanders’ Rally Caught On Tape!

February 18, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Massive Brawl During Bernie Sanders’ Rally Caught On Tape!

A huge brawl broke out in the middle of the Bernie Sanders’ rally on Sunday night at the Colorado Convention Center, and it was all caught on tape!

The fight started after one man confronted another man for wearing a T-shirt that said “Black Guns Matter.”

The man who was wearing the shirt is black and told CBS that he was filming Bernie’s rally when he was called “racist.”

“He had a problem with the shirt I was wearing,” the man, who was not identified, told the news station.

“I was recording the event, he walks up and calls me a racist. But I thought, ‘What’s he know about black lives, about discrimination, or, for that matter, the representation of the shirt.’”

At some point, the two men began to wrestle and ended up spilling over the metal barrier that was separating the stage from the audience.

The NY Post reports that the other man claims the brawl started because the T-shirt wearer knocked his phone out of his hand.

It looks like Bernie Sanders cannot catch a break!

Dwyane Wade Says Daughter Zaya Has Known Her Gender Identity “Since She Was 3“

February 18, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Dwyane Wade Says Daughter Zaya Has Known Her Gender Identity “Since She Was 3” RELATED: Dwyane Wade Addresses His Son Zion Coming Out & You Can Be Whoever, You Can Be Whatever Recently we reported that Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, came out as transgender, but the former NBA star just revealed that Zaya has known about … Read more

Sharon Osbourne Debuts White Hair After Dyeing It Red for the Past 18 Years!

February 18, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Sharon Osbourne Debuts White Hair After Dyeing It Red for the Past 18 Years!

Sharon Osbourne is icing things up!! The Talk co-host has decided to make a big change in her life by dying her hair white!! Now, as many know, the 67-year-old has been rocking her signature red hair for 18 years straight, according to PEOPLE Magazine. However, it looks like she finally wanted to switch things up.

Celebrity colorist Jack Martin was behind the big transformation and shared what it was like
to go through the process.

“Sharon has 100% white hair and she was coloring her hair once a week dark vibrant red for the past 18 years. She explained to me that she wanted to do this transformation long time ago but every time she attempts it ends up with a disaster,” Martin wrote along a side-by-side photo of Osbourne’s old and new hair looks. He went on to explain, “Sharon was very tired of coloring her hair once a week and she was obligated to since she is on tv almost every day hosting her popular tv show @thetalkcbs.”

While it looked like a smooth process, but it was a bit do challenge. However, he managed to pull it off! “It took me a total of eight hours from start to finish to get her to a platinum blonde so she doesn’t have to be committed to coloring her hair once a week anymore,” the colorist said.

Fans are loving the new hairdo and couldn’t help but to tell the star how much they like the new style.

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Pier One Imports Files For Bankruptcy

February 17, 2020 by Deja Monet

The home goods company Pier One Imports has filed for bankruptcy due to the high demand for eCommerce and competitive markets. According to Reuters, Pier One Imports Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is currently pursuing a sale. Last month, the company was warned about its potential of continuing in a struggling … Read more

Thieves Steal 600 Rolls Of Toilet Paper Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

February 17, 2020 by Deja Monet

A delivery man was jumped by a group of armed robbers while dropping off supplies at a supermarket in Mong Kok, China. According to Yahoo! News, the man was held up by three knife-wielding men who demanded the rolls of toilet paper. Authorities say toilet paper has become a hot commodity in the area due … Read more

Woman Brings Emotional Support Miniature Horse On Airplane

February 17, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Michigan woman traveled first class with her emotional support miniature horse, Fred, much to the shock of her fellow airline passengers. According to the New York Post, Ronica Froese started their traveling journey on Feb.7 to California. She said she paid a lot of money for her first class seats but she wanted to … Read more

Jeff Bezos Pledges $10B To Fight Climate Change

February 17, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Jeff Bezos Pledges $10B To Fight Climate Change

Jeff Bezos is stepping up to help fight climate change! The Amazon honcho who‘s worth around $130 billion, made a huge announcement earlier this Monday that he is launching the Bezos Earth Fund which will finance work by scientists, activists and other groups.

In a post shared to Instagram with a picture of the planet, Bezos included a caption that read:

“Today, I’m thrilled to announce I am launching the Bezos Earth Fund.⁣⁣⁣ Climate change is the biggest threat to our planet. I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore new ways of fighting the devastating impact of climate change on this planet we all share.” Jeff went on to say, “This global initiative will fund scientists, activists, NGOs — any effort that offers a real possibility to help preserve and protect the natural world. We can save Earth. It’s going to take collective action from big companies, small companies, nation states, global organizations, and individuals.”

⁣⁣⁣Before concluding he added,

“I’m committing $10 billion to start and will begin issuing grants this summer. Earth is the one thing we all have in common — let’s protect it, together.⁣⁣⁣ — Jeff.”

This will probably be great news for Amazon employees who have put pressure on Bezos for climate-friendly policies. As the Arstechnica reported, that pressure may have contributed to Amazon’s September decision to order 100,000 electric trucks and aim for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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Model Blasts ‘Racist’ Accessories In New York Fashion Show

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Model Blasts ‘Racist’ Accessories In New York Fashion Show RELATED: Gucci Sues More Than Three Dozen Web Sites Over Counterfeit Products An African American model has spoken out against ‘racist’ accessories that she was instructed to wear during a NYFW show. The accessories included ‘monkey ears’ and large synthetic lips that came from a sex doll … Read more

Samantha Markle Believes Sister Meghan Intentionally Ruined Kate Middleton’s Birthday With Megxit

February 17, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Samantha Markle Believes Sister Meghan Intentionally Ruined Kate Middleton’s Birthday With Megxit

Here we go again! Meghan Markle’s half-sister Samantha is speaking out for the hundredth time to share how she feels about the Megxit. As we previously reported, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the shocking announcement last month that they were stepping back as “senior royals.” Apparently, the move came on the eve of the Duchess of Cambridge’s 38th birthday and Samantha believes it was intentional as she thinks Meghan is “jealous” of Kate Middleton.

While speaking with the Daily Star, Samantha said,

“Sad she would do that on Kate’s birthday – I believe she was jealous of beautiful Kate,” she said. Samantha, who’s clearly bothered went on to say, “She could never compare – Kate is iconic! Perfect Queen material and lovely as a family member especially as a mother.” She added, that she was even “impressed with how Kate could make a $200 dress look like $2 million.”

That wasn’t all. Samantha went on to share how she thought it was a poor move of Harry to “persuade” Disney franchise boss Bob Iger to give his wife a job. She said,

“The Disney move would have been fine if initiated after leaving royal roles but seems inappropriate prematurely. And disrespectful of royal protocol. It’s like cheating on a spouse and giving a phone number for a dinner date before being divorced.” Samantha alps referred to the royal family as a “launchpad” which helped Meghan to get to the big places that her Suits wasn’t able to get her.”

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Supreme Reportedly Collaborates With Oreo for $8 Cookie

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Supreme Reportedly Collaborates With Oreo for $8 Cookie RELATED: Supreme Is Facing Lawsuit Over An Alleged Stolen Camo Print Supreme is apparently gearing up to release another unique collab and this time it’s in the form of a cookie! The popular fashion brand is about to drop their Spring/Summer collection and it reportedly features a collaboration … Read more

Brielle Biermann Opens Up About Her Old Lip Enhancers: ‘I Didn’t Realize How Crazy It Looked’

February 17, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Brielle Biermann Opens Up About Her Old Lip Enhancers: ‘I Didn’t Realize How Crazy It Looked’

Brielle Biermann is never the one to shy away from sharing big things that have been going on in her life. As we previously reported, the 22-year-old reality star, who started getting her lips injected at age 18, made the big move to dissolve her filler last month. She’s now opening up to PEOPLE Magazine about why she decided to make such a change.

She told the outlet,

“I’ve been getting them injected off and on since I was 18. I flew out to LA in June 2015 and wanted them done so badly. My mom took me to [celebrity cosmetic surgeon] Dr. Simon Ourian.” Brielle went on to explain that she continued getting her lips done by various doctors during routine trips to Los Angeles and even admitted that she lost track of the number of times she’s gotten it done: “I don’t even know how many syringes have been used on me over the past five or six years,” she told the outlet.

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Brielle says she loved the way her full lips looked with the fillers and even ignored advice from her close friends and family when she got a little carried away.

“I didn’t realize how big they were,” the star says. “I’d be like, ‘Oh, I’m going to LA,’ and they’re like, ‘Okay, well maybe let’s not inject the top lip. The top looks good. Let’s do the bottom.’ I was like, ‘F*** you guys. I’m going to do what I want.’ I didn’t realize how crazy it looked. I feel looking back, my lips really looked a little crazy,” she told the magazine.

Although she’s happy with her less-full lips, she does admit that it bothers her that people are extremely judgmental about enhancements:

“The [social media] engagement was through the roof,” Biermann tells PEOPLE. “Everybody was loving my [new] lips. It’s like people are so against any enhancements and are so judgmental. It made me feel bad. I feel bad for people out there who need the enhancements, who want the enhancements, but they’re scared to get judged or to go through kind of what I’ve gone through.”

She added,

“I don’t understand why somebody who doesn’t like their lips or hips or whatever can’t go get that fixed if they have the money to,” she says. We shouldn’t shame women for wanting to help themselves. It’s natural, but it doesn’t always have to be the goal.”

While fans also seem to love her dissolved lips, she recently shared that she re-injected them “just a tad” to correct unevenness from getting them dissolved. Fans have also been praising her for sharing her journey.

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Margaret Cho Talks Asian Stereotypes, Shaving Butthole & Polygamy

February 17, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Margaret Cho Talks Asian Stereotypes, Shaving Butthole & Polygamy

This week on Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED we are in for a laugh as we have Margaret Cho in the building!

Cho is an Asian-American stand-up comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially regarding race and sexuality.

Cho gets straight into it this week from talking about her career as an Asian comedian and dissecting the typical Asian stereotypes within the industry. She is not afraid to push the boundaries and say what’s on her mind!

Cho also gives us some interesting tips about shaving your butt hole, yes we said that, shaving your butt hole! Now you know Melyssa and Damage were confused.

In addition, Cho details her love life and some of the dating apps she uses to date men and women!
Sometime she finds herself going on three dates a day and she differentiates the date by wearing a different perfume for each one! Talk about a player!

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14 Americans Test Positive For Coronavirus After Evacuation From Cruise Ship

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

14 Americans Test Positive For Coronavirus After Evacuation From Cruise Ship

At least fourteen US citizens were found to have tested positive for the coronavirus as they were evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship to be brought home on Monday.

As we previously reported, thousands of people on the Diamond Princess cruise ship had been quarantined over the deadly coronavirus for more than a week. 300 US citizens were said to be on that same ship. However, the US finally offered flights home for its citizens on Monday morning. Though, fourteen of those passengers tested positive before boarding a plane home and had to travel in an “isolation box” at the back of the aircraft. The US State Department and Department of Health and Human Services said in a joint statement this morning,

“During the evacuation process, after passengers had disembarked the ship and initiated transport to the airport, U.S. officials received notice that 14 passengers, who had been tested 2-3 days earlier, had tested positive for COVID-19,” it said. The agencies added that the passengers had been evaluated, and “all were deemed asymptomatic and fit to fly before being processed for evacuation.”

Test — YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 07: A passenger jogs on the spot as another stretches as they wait on the balconies of their cabins on the Diamond Princess cruise ship as it sits docked at Daikoku Pier where it is being resupplied and newly diagnosed coronavirus cases taken for treatment as it remains in quarantine after a number of the 3,700 people on board were confirmed to have coronavirus, on February 7, 2020 in Yokohama, Japan. 61 passengers are confirmed to be infected with coronavirus as Japanese authorities continue screening people on board. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed infections to 86 in Japan, the largest number outside of China. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

According to Business Insider, the American passengers will likely travel to Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, just outside of Sacramento, Henry Walke, the director of the CDC’s Division of Preparedness and Emerging Infections, told the WSJ.

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Watch The Shocking Moment A Gunman Opens Fire At RHOA Star Kandi Burruss’ Restaurant

February 17, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Watch The Shocking Moment A Gunman Opens Fire At RHOA Star Kandi Burruss’ Restaurant

As we previously reported, a shooting took place on Friday at the popular restaurant Old Lady Gang in Atlanta, Georgia. A gunman entered the store on Marketplace Boulevard around 9 p.m. and shot another man while heading outside the place. During the shootout, two innocent bystanders happened to get hit. All three victims were immediately sent to a local hospital to be treated And thankfully none of them suffered any life-threatening injuries.

Dashcam footage obtained by FOX 5 showed the terrifying moment it all went down. In the clip, you can see a black car pulling up to Kandi, 43, and her husband Todd Tucker’s Old Lady Gang restaurant. From there, a man wearing a red or orange jumpsuit is seen walking inside the eatery then chasing another man out of the restaurant and pointing a gun at him. The video then shows the man running out of the frame, with one of the victims on the ground as a woman tries to help. An eyewitness told FOX 5: “We saw the muzzle fire, the gun. It was a very terrifying situation.”

According to the latest updates, police are still on the hunt for the gunman who fled the scene following the shooting. In the meantime, Kandi has released a statement on the incident saying she is sadden by the unfortunate event.

“My family and I are truly saddened by the unfortunate events that occurred at Old Lady Gang (OLG) Camp Creek, on the evening of February 14th, an evening that was meant to celebrate love, unfortunately turned into something quite different. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the individuals that were harmed or in any way negatively impacted. We are aware that this matter is being actively investigated by law enforcement and we are cooperating with law enforcement to bring to justice those involved. As African-American business owners, it has been our goal to invest in our community by bringing jobs, quality dining, and a positive experience to the greater Atlanta area; we hope that you know and understand that the acts of violence that occurred yesterday evening do not, in any way, serve as a reflection of OLG or its values.”

She concluded,

“We appreciate all of the love and prayers that have come our way and we encourage anyone with any information regarding any aspects of the events that occurred to please reach out to law enforcement as soon as possible.”

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School Bus Driver Caught On Camera Assaulting Deaf Student

February 16, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Michigan bus driver has resigned from his position after he was caught on camera assaulting a deaf student. He also faces two criminal charges.

MLive reports the assault took place on Feb.5 on a Genesee County school bus around 3 p.m. where 61-year-old Thomas L. Norton was caught on camera slamming a student’s head against the window. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson says based on the footage that Norton may have lost his temper when he grabbed the adult student by the head and slammed it multiple times while saying “Stop it”:

“… You know that students can push your buttons, but you have to have a good temperament, you have to have some good discernment of what you can do and what you can’t do. Physically touching, harming, assaulting a student is off-limits.”

“The adult (student) has some challenges … (and) wasn’t able to respond and because of that … the GISD brought it to our attention the next day when they found out…. (We) immediately made contact with the individual’s families,”

Norton and his assistant were initially placed on administrative leave but the pair have resigned from their positions. Assistant Superintendent Steve Turncliff said the Michigan School for The Death informed them of the situation last week:

“We immediately acted, working hand in hand with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Protective Services.”

Norton faces two single counts of third-degree vulnerable adult abuse assault and battery.

China Cleans Its Money To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

February 16, 2020 by Deja Monet

The Chinese government is finding different ways to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Quartz reports officials have announced during a press conference that they will begin the process to disinfect China’s money as a way to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Their central bank said in a statement that ultraviolet light is … Read more

Stuntwoman And Husband Killed In Shootout Between Her Ex And His New Wife

February 16, 2020 by Deja Monet

A well known Hollywood stuntwoman and her husband was killed during an ambush she planned on Wednesday.

According to the New York Post, Cheryl Sanders, 59, and her husband Reed Sanders, 56, traveled six hours from their home in North Carolina to confront her ex-husband, Lindsey Duncan outside of his home in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Sanders and her husband started shooting towards Duncan, leading to a deadly shootout. Duncan said he feared for his wife Molly’s life before he shot and killed Sanders.

“The most difficult of this whole process — besides listening to my wife say, ‘I’m going to die, they’re going to kill me’ — is having to tell my two daughters that their mother’s been shot,”

He added that Sanders’ husband pointed a gun inches away from Molly’s head and said: “what happened after that was instinct.” Reports from authorities say that Cheryl drove to Duncan’s home to discuss an educational trust fund but Molly said the couple started shooting out of nowhere.

“The word ‘ambush’ is exactly what it was. We were caught off-guard. They said nothing and they started shooting at us.”

Cheryl Sanders was a stuntwoman who worked in Hollywood for movies such as “Back to The Future II” and did stunt work for Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, and Jessica Alba.

Greene County Sheriff Gene Fischer said in a statement that Duncan contacted him previously about his ex-wife’s dangerous behavior.

Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ Actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dies At 15

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ Actor Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dies At 15

Nikita Pearl Waligwa, the youth actor who appeared in Disney’s biographical drama “Queen of Katwe,” has sadly passed away.

According to BBC and the Ugandan newspaper Daily Monitor, Waligwa had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016. While she seemed to recover a year later, another tumor was found just last year. It was said that “Queen of Katwe” director Mira Nair had helped organize efforts to fund Waligwa’s treatment during filming, according to BBC. The Monitor says that a funding campaign was also started for Nikita to get treatment in India, but local doctors were quoted as not having the proper equipment. She was only 15-years-old.

Waligwa was best known for her role in the Disney pic which was about a chess prodigy from Ugandan. The film was based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a 9-year-old chess player who famously competed in international tournaments. Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo also starred in the film. Oyelowo took to social media to pay tribute to the young star, calling her a “ball of light.”

“We mourn the loss of our beautiful Nikita Pearl Waligwa,” he captioned a photo of the actress via Instagram on Sunday. “She was a ball of light in @queenofkatwemovie and in life. Her battle with a brain tumor was humbling to witness. Her light will live on. #rip”

Nikita Pearl Waligwa will be missed.

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Black College Swimmer Sues Police For Pointing Gun At His Head Over A Selfie

February 16, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Black College Swimmer Sues Police For Pointing Gun At His Head Over A Selfie RELATED: Kentucky Police Department Faces Backlash Over Video Of An Officer Punching A Homeless Man A college swimmer is suing Illinois police officers for wrongful arrest after being threatened that he would be shot if he didn’t obey their commands. Jaylan Butler … Read more

Elton John Breaks Down On Stage, Unable To Perform Due To Walking Pneumonia

February 16, 2020February 16, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Elton John Breaks Down On Stage, Unable To Perform RELATED: List of Oscar Winners From The 92nd Academy Awards British Legend, Elton John broke down on stage while on tour in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday after he was unable to finish singing. I’ve just completely lost my voice. I can’t sing,” Elton told the crowd. “I’ve got … Read more

“Sex And the City” & “Hunger Games” Star Lynn Cohen Dies At 86

February 15, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

“Sex And the City” & ”Hunger Games” Star Lynn Cohen Dies At 86

Socialites, we have some unfortunate news to share. The Hollywood world has lost another star. According to Page Six, actress Lynn Cohen has sadly passed away at the age of 86, her rep confirmed.

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As of right now, the cause of death for the actress has not been shared just yet. However, it was said that Cohen passed away in New York on Friday which was Valentine’s Day. The veteran screen and stage actress was best known for her role on “Sex and the City.” Her character Magda was a housekeeper and a nanny by the character Miranda Hobbes, played by Cynthia Nixon.

She was also known for her role as Mags in the “Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Fellow actress Sarah Jessica Parker took to social media to pay tribute to her former co-star and good friend. She said,

“Beautiful Lynn Cohen. Miranda’s dear and necessary Magda,” Sarah, who famously starred as Carrie Bradshaw on the series, captioned a photo of Cohen. “Our dear SATC colleague. Talent, grace, inspiration. RIP X, SJ” Actor Willie Garson, who played Carrie’s BFF Stanford, also commented, “❤️❤️😢😢❤️❤️”

There were more celebrities who reacted to the death of the beloved star. “Watch What Happens Live” host, Andy Cohen, also shared his thoughts. “Nooooooooo!!!! I love Lynn Cohen!!! She did St. Louis proud…. RIP andy,” he said.

Lynn Cohen will be missed.

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NBA Renames All-Star Game MVP Award After Kobe Bryant!

February 15, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

NBA Renames All-Star Game MVP Award After Kobe Bryant!

During a press conference in Chicago at All-Star Weekend, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy will be renamed after the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. While speaking with the press, Silver said the first All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award will be presented after the game at the United Center in Chicago, where the league is currently celebrating the lives of Bryant, his daughter Gianna along with seven other people who tragically died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 in California.

“No one embodied All-Star more than Kobe Bryant,” Silver said in announcing the change. He went on to say, “Kobe Bryant is synonymous with NBA All-Star and embodies the spirit of this global celebration of our game. He always relished the opportunity to compete with the best of the best and perform at the highest level for millions of fans around the world.”

As ESPN reported, Bryant was named to the All-Star Game 18 times in his career, including every year from 2000-2016. He won the game’s MVP award in 2002, 2007, 2009 and 2011. The renamed award is expected to make its debut this Sunday following the exhibition between Team LeBron and Team Giannis.

The Saturday press event was the first time Silver has discussed the tragic event and why he decided not to cancel any of that day’s games.

“The immediate issue was whether games were going to be played that night on Sunday night. Through our operation center in Secaucus, New Jersey, we have a live look into every one of our arenas, and we realized that people were already assembling for some of the games that were scheduled. People were already in arenas, and there still had not been confirmation… that Kobe and Gigi had lost their lives.”

He added,

“So it didn’t feel appropriate to us that we should be canceling our events and acknowledging something that was not official yet. We were in touch with the family indirectly, and I think also, certainly in that moment, they were not prepared to acknowledge something that had not clearly happened.”

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Alabama Bill May Require Men To Get A Vasectomy At 50 Or After Third Child

February 15, 2020 by Deja Monet

An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a new bill where it will be required for men over the age of 50 to get a vasectomy or after their third child.

According to FOX 46 Charlotte, the bill would require all men living in the state of Alabama to get a vasectomy within a month of their 50th birthday or the birth of their biological child. It was introduced Thursday by state Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham and she said the man would have to pay for their own procedure. Hollis said on Twitter that the bill will allow men to be more accountable for their reproductive health:

“The Vasectomy bill is to help with the reproductive system. This is to neutralize the abortion ban bill. The responsibility is not always on the women. It takes 2 to tangle. This will help prevent pregnancy as well as abortion of unwanted children. This bill is to help men become more accountable as well as women,”

The bill states that there are “no restrictions on the reproductive rights of men”

“Under existing law, there are no 9 restrictions on the reproductive rights of men. This bill would require a man to undergo a vasectomy within one month of his 50th birthday or the birth of his third biological child, whichever comes first.”

Former Mayoral Candidate Posed As Baby Photographer To Drug Mother & Steal Newborn

February 16, 2020February 15, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Colorado woman and her daughter were arrested Friday after they posed as baby photographers in order to steal babies from their mothers.

According to the Daily Mail, Juliette Parker, and her unidentified 16-year-old daughter drugged a woman while posing as baby photographers. Police were made aware of the situation on February 5 when a woman contacted 911 for medical assistance after she started to experience numbness, drowsiness, lack of balance, and vomiting. The woman said she may have been drugged after Parker visited her home three times to take photos of her newborn. She met Parker in a Facebook group about babies and told the victim she was a photographer who needed to build her portfolio.

The victim told deputies that she saw Parker taking selfies with her baby and wiping her fingerprints off of items inside the home. Also, Parker’s daughter gave her a cupcake before she started experiencing the symptoms.

Despite telling Parker to leave, the victim added that she took her house keys. More victims were interviewed by investigators and they learned she was trying to steal a newborn baby to as raise as her own child. Parker and her daughter were arrested at her Spanaway home.

The mother-daughter duo was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and attempted kidnapping.

Amanda Bynes Announces She’s Engaged to Mystery Man

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Amanda Bynes Reveals She’s Engaged To Mystery Man RELATED: Congrats! Mya Secretly Got Married In East Africa Last December Amanda Bynes is loved up and engaged to a mystery man she met at her AA class. The 33-year-old actress revealed that she’s engaged on Valentine’s Day, while showing off an engagement ring on her finger. “Engaged … Read more

Man Becomes Distressed Because He Can’t Bring His Life Size Cutout Of Trump To Dialysis

February 14, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Florida man says he upset because he recently learned he cannot bring his life-size cutout of President Donald Trump to his dialysis appointments for emotional support. ABC News reports Nelson Gibson of Port St. Lucie was initially told by the dialysis treatment center that his family couldn’t sit with him during his hours-long treatments. … Read more

3 Shot At Old Lady Gang Restaurant Owned By #RHOA Star Kandi Burruss

February 14, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

3 Shot At Old Lady Gang Restaurant Owned By #RHOA Star Kandi Burruss

According to WSBTV, police are investigating a shooting at one the popular Old Lady Gang restaurants located in Atlanta, Georgia. So far, police shared that a man entered Old Lady Gang 2 on Marketplace Boulevard this Friday night and shot another man inside. During the shootout, two innocent bystanders happened to get hit.

WSBTV reports that the three victims are expected to be OK. However, the names of those who were wounded were not shared just yet. But, what we do know is that the police have confirmed that the targeted victim was a male but didn’t provide any details on the bystanders or their ages. It is also not clear if cops have a lead on the suspect. However, the news site notes that police are actively searching for the gunman.

Two witnesses recently spoke with 11Alive to share what they saw happen during the shootout:

The Old Lady Gang restaurants in metro Atlanta are owned by singer and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss. The 43-year-old has not publicly spoken out on this latest situation just yet. Until then, let’s send some prayers to the victims and those who have been affected by this latest incident.

We will continue to keep you updated on this story when more details have been shared.

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Woman Leaves Hibachi Restaurant With First-Degree Burns On Her Face

February 14, 2020 by Deja Monet

An Arkansas woman’s birthday celebration landed her in the hospital after the hibachi grill allegedly exploded in her face.

The New York Post reports Samantha Myers was celebrating her 26th birthday at the Kimono Japanese Steak House Sunday when the chef attempted a birthday trick. He drew a heart on the grill with a clear liquid and lit it but the flames flew into Myers’ face while setting himself on fire at the same time. She rushed to the bathroom to wash her face but she discovered the flames burned her eyelashes and hair off.

“It happened so fast, I kind of just jumped back and I was like, ‘I’m on fire,’”

Although the employees didn’t rush to help her out with the incident, the restaurant paid for her meal. Doctors reported that Myers’ sustained second-degree burns on her neck and chest. On Tuesday, she received treatment for an infection on her eyelids.

Myers’ stated that the entire ordeal has caused her to feel drained “emotionally and physically” and she plans to file a lawsuit.

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Wendy’s Employees Fired After Video Shows One Of Them Bathing In Kitchen Sink

February 14, 2020 by Deja Monet

A group of Wendy’s employees was fired after they uploaded a video of their coworker bathing inside of a kitchen sink.

According to Click Detroit, the video shows the employee bathing in a kitchen sink at the Wendy’s on N.Lafayette Street in Greenville, Michigan. As the person continues to bathe themselves, another employee talks to them. He says “It feels like a hot tub. I’m just enjoying life.”

Officials reported that the video was uploaded to TikTok then shared on Facebook.

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A statement from franchise owner Team Schostak Family Restaurants said all employees were fired from the location after they discovered the video:

“This egregious behavior is completely unacceptable and counter to our safety, training and operational standards. Upon learning of this situation, all employees in the video were terminated immediately and the restaurant has been completely sanitized. The health department visited the restaurant today and no violations were reported.”

The video was viewed over 100,000 times on Facebook. A similar incident occurred with a man taking a bath at a Wendy’s kitchen sink in Florida. Their video was also shared on Twitter garnering thousands of views.

Sam Smith Details Difficult Experiences Since Gender Pronoun Change

May 5, 2026February 14, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Sam Smith Details Difficult Experiences Since Gender Pronoun Change Since announcing that they identify as gender nonbinary and shared the preferred gender-neutral pronouns they/them, Sam Smith is now opening up about the difficult experiences since last September’s requests. While Smith initially wrote, “Today is a good day so here goes. I’ve decided I am changing … Read more

R. Kelly Hit With NEW Charges Alleging Sexual Abuse Against A Minor

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

R. Kelly Hit With NEW Charges Alleging Sexual Abuse Against A Minor

New day new charge for R. Kelly. The embattled singer has been hit with more federal charges in Chicago over allegations that he sexually abused another minor victim for four years starting in 1997!

Earlier this Friday, the superseding indictment that was just made public alleges that Kelly sexually abused a girl identified in the charges only as “Minor 6,” who was approximately 14 or 15 years old at the time. While further details on that were not shared, it was said that the new charges also detail Kelly’s businesses: Bass Productions, LTD and his co-defendants Derrel McDavid along with Milton BrownSteve Greenberg took to Twitter to say, “We are aware of the superseding indictment. We continue to fight for him and look forward to the day he is free #notguilty #rkelly.”

Kelly, who’s still in the slammer, is scheduled to stand trial in federal court in April in Chicago and again in federal court in Brooklyn in May. He is also set for a Cook County trial in September.

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Teacher Tells Hispanic Student “Go Back To Your Country” For Not Standing During National Anthem

February 14, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Chicago teacher is facing backlash after he told a Hispanic student to go back to her country when she didn’t stand during the National Anthem at an assembly.

According to the Daily Mail, the incident occurred last month at Nicholas Senn High School where the teacher told 17-year-old Yesica Salazar to return to her country, Salazar is a United States citizen. Before making the remark, the teacher asked her if her legs were broken since she didn’t stand up.

Salazar and her classmates performed a sit-in at the school on Wednesday in response to the school’s lack of effort to address the teacher’s racist remark. The teacher’s identity has yet to be revealed but sources on social media say it was a gym teacher who made the remark towards Salazar.

‘I felt very offended because my parents have fought hard to be part of this country,’

The Chicago Public School District released a statement stating an investigation has been launched after several of their students have demanded the termination of the racist teacher.

‘CPS is committed to fostering learning environments that embrace and support all students, and the alleged actions of the teacher in question run counter to our beliefs and priorities,’

Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Ticket Registration Now Open

February 14, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Kobe and Gianna Bryant Memorial Ticket Registration Now Open RELATED: Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reacting To Gayle King Explosive Interview On Kobe Bryant, Meek Mill Nicki Minaj Twitter Tirade Ticket registration the Feb. 24 memorial at Staples Center honoring Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and the seven others who sadly passed away in a helicopter crash, … Read more

The Best Celebrity Valentine’s Day Posts For 2020! [Gallery]

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

The Best Celebrity Valentine’s Day Posts For 2020! [Gallery]

It’s Valentine’s Day and as you can imagine, social media has been filled with a bunch of cute and heartwarming posts of all the V-Day love by celebrities. So far, we’ve seen pics and vids from celebs like Kevin Hart and wife Eniko, Quavo and Saweetie, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and more.

Remy Ma’s husband Papoose shared a sweet little message to his wife and mother to their daughter, Reminisce Mackenzie. He wrote under a picture,

“A woman is more precious than a treasured black pearl. Buried deep within the oceans waters. The diver who makes this discovery is a happy man. Gold and precious pearls are discovered. They exist… but the knowledge is not known to so many. @remyma So glad I discovered you! Be a discoverer … take the time to truly know your lady. Take the time to be loyal, genuine, & committed. You will discover happiness. Happy Valentine’s Day! To the Queen of all Queens @remyma Love you #blacklove.”

Actor and singer Justin Timberlake also shared a sweet post to his wifey, Jessica. He said under a throwback pic of them together, “I Iove you, my funny Valentine. Every day the 14th!!! Happy Love Day, y’all!!” Click over to see more celebs who shared sweet Valentine’s Day posts!

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Peter Nygard Exposed, Allegedly Raped 10 Women & Paid Them To S*** On Him!

February 14, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Peter Nygard Exposed, Allegedly Raped 10 Women & Paid Them To S*** On Him! RELATED: Surveillance Footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide Attempt Goes Missing Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has found himself in the center of a class-action lawsuit where ten women accuse the wealthy 77-year-old of raping them at his mansion in the Bahamas … Read more

Stripper Who Fell From 15-Foot Pole Gets $10,000 Scholarship From Wendy Williams!

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Stripper Who Fell From 15-Foot Pole Gets $10,000 Scholarship From Wendy Williams!

Socialites, get into this! The stripper who plummeted 15 feet off a pole and suffered major injuries including a broken jaw has made her first public appearance since the accident. Genea Sky appeared on The Wendy Show this Friday where she recalled the scary fall and the aftermath from it all.

As we previously reported, Genea’s accident happened over Super Bowl weekend. In the now-viral video shows Genea dangling from the top of the pole then suddenly falling off, landing straight to the hard ground. At the time, she didn’t appear to be in pain as she continued dancing. But, the next day she revealed on Instagram that she suffered multiple injuries including cuts and bruises, in addition to her broken jaw. In another clip, she also revealed that did have surgery, which went well.

While speaking to the host with her jaw still wired shut, Genea said the fall was “the worst pain I’ve ever felt and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.” The 24-year-old admitted that she has been praying for something to force her to quit stripping so she could put all her focus on going back to beauty school to become an esthetician. From there, Wendy surprised her with a $10k scholarship to help her fulfill that career goal!

Genea also shared that the general manager at the Texas strip club where she performed, also reached out to her to help with some of her medical bills.

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District Attorney Looking Into Murder Probe For James Brown’s Death

February 14, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

District Attorney Looking Into Murder Probe For James Brown’s Death An Atlanta district attorney is taking a look into the 2006 death of James Brown after a woman came forward claiming that he was murdered. RELATED: Manhattan District Attorney Looking To Reopen Malcolm X Murder Case The Godfather of Soul, was 73 when he allegedly … Read more

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Fire All UK Staff And Close Buckingham Palace Office

February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Fire All UK Staff And Close Buckingham Palace Office

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continue to make big changes. Following the move to step down from their royal duties and relocate to Canada, the couple has reportedly fired all of their UK staff and has closed the Buckingham palace office.

According to Fox Business, a total of 15 of the UK staffers who served their office in Buckingham Palace were let go. But, it was reportedly expected as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke the news to their employees last month following their Megxit. However, it was said that two of their axed staffers may find their way back into the royal house, but most are currently negotiating their severance packages.

Buckingham Palace has not released a statement on this matter but a close source told The Daily Mail,

“Given their decision to step back, an office at Buckingham Palace is no longer needed,” a source told The Mail. “While the details are still being finalized and efforts are being made to redeploy people within the royal household, unfortunately, there will be some redundancies [firings].”

The source went on to say,

“The Duke and Duchess have a small team, less than 15 people. The team are very loyal to the Sussexes and understand and respect the decision they have taken,” the source said. “They are all close and supporting each other. The team are busy helping to set their Royal Highnesses up for the future and working on a series of final engagements.”

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Karrueche Tran Sues Former Manager For $1.4M, Accuses Him Of Underpaying Her

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Karrueche Tran Sues Former Manager For $1.4M, Accuses Him Of Underpaying Her While booked and busy actress Karrueche Tran has been out here getting to the bag, it looks like she’s been leaving some behind due to bad business. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, the 31-year-old has reportedly filed a lawsuit against … Read more

Woman Who Ran Over Teen For Being “Mexican” Ruled Incompetent To Stand Trial

February 13, 2020 by Deja Monet

The Iowa woman who is responsible for multiple hate crimes along with running over a teen because she thought the girl was “Mexican” is ruled incompetent to stand trial.

According to ABC 11, A judge ruled on Tuesday that Nicole Poole,42, is incompetent to stand trial based on a “preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant is suffering from a mental disorder.” The judge stated that Poole is unable to truly understand her charges and act accordingly in regards to her defense. She also goes by the name Nicole Franklin.

All case proceedings have been suspended and the judge has ordered for Poole to recieve state treatment in order to have her fully aware in order to stand trial. Her hearing is scheduled for April 21.

Back in December, a judge ordered for Poole to be evaluated after her attorney reported that she appeared mentally incompetent. The defense did not recieve any opposition from prosecutors after they made a slight observation.

Poole is facing charges for driving her SUV onto a sidewalk and hitting 14-year-old Natalia Miranda in Des Moines. She also conducted the same act to hit a 12-year-old black boy. Thankfully, both children survived. After the attacks, Poole entered a store to yell racial slurs at a store clerk and several customers.

Woman Accidentally Becomes Her Date’s Getaway Driver

February 13, 2020 by Deja Monet

Prosecutors dropped several charges against a Massachusetts woman who accidentally became her date’s getaway driver. The incident occurred in 2016. According to the Daily Mail, Shelby Sampson was originally charged as an accessory for helping her date Christopher Castillo during a heist at the Bristol County Savings Bank while they were on their first date. … Read more

Man Arrested For Reporting Racism At His Former Workplace

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Deja Monet

An Oregon man was arrested back in February 2017 for reporting racism at his former workplace because his former boss called in a friend who worked for the West Linn Police Department to arrest him for making the report. He was awarded an additional $600,000 for the false arrest.

According to Raw Story, Michael Fesser,48, reported the racial harassment committed by his co-workers to former boss Eric Benson, the owner of A&B Towing in Portland. Fesser said he was called various racial slurs and was even asked if he would like a confederate flag placed on a pickup truck in the workplace’s parking lot. Shortly after the report, Fesser was arrested by police without probable cause and his belongings were seized without a warrant.

Fesser filed a lawsuit against his former boss which revealed dozens of racist text messages between Benson and the former police chief. During a November 2017 trial, Fesser was indicted but his former boss’ lawyers said they would offer to dismiss the charges against him if he dropped his lawsuit.

In March 2018, the company agreed to pay Fesser $415,000 in damages, wages, and attorney fees as a settlement but West Linn awarded an additional $600,000 to Fesser for the false arrest. Fesser’s lawyer, Paul Buchanan, hopes that his client’s case will spread more public awareness about reform and the mistreatment by law enforcement.

Kentucky Police Department Faces Backlash Over Video Of An Officer Punching A Homeless Man

February 13, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Kentucky Police Department Faces Backlash Over Video Of Officer Punching A Homeless Man

A disturbing video of a homeless man getting punched repeatedly by cops has made its rounds on social media and now people are looking for answers.

According to an arrest report obtained by WDRB, officers were called to the parking garage at the PNC Tower in downtown Louisville, around 9 a.m. Tuesday, after someone reported that a man was harassing people and causing a disturbance. From there, cops say they found a security guard holding 29-year-old Foussene Pemba in a bear hug. Apparently, security employees told cops that they tried to escort Pemba off the property, but he became combative and was not able to remove him. Police tried to put Pemba in handcuffs, but he reportedly put his hands in front of his waist.

They also claim Pemba swung at one of the cops who retaliated with at least a dozen punches to his head. Many people who came across the clip found the move to be very extreme, with some noting that officers used excessive force. The community has urged for an investigation into the policemen. According to the news site, Louisville Metro Police Department has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

Pemba recently appeared for a court hearing where the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office argued for an increased bond of $10,000, based on a previous criminal history.

“A prior misdemeanor conviction for Jefferson County is for resisting arrest,” a spokesperson for the county attorney’s office said. “He was out on a bench warrant for criminal trespass 3rd, and the facts and circumstances alleged here would certainly indicate an escalation in behavior and certainly cause concern for the safety of the community.”

However, the judge ultimately settled on a $5,000 cash bond.

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UPDATE: Missing 6-year-old Faye Swetlik’s Body Discovered

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

UPDATE: Missing 6-year-old Faye Swetlik’s Body Discovered

The body of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik, who went missing on Monday outside her home in South Carolina has been found.

“It is with extremely heavy hearts that we are announcing that we found a body that the coroner has identified as Faye Marie Swetlik,” said Chief Byron Snellgrove of the Cayce Department of Public Safety. “At this time no arrests have been made, we need you to know that this is a fluid investigation and we are working diligently.”

Police are treating the incident as a murder, they also found a body of a man during their search of the area.

A deceased male was found during the search, the police chief said, and that the investigation is only beginning.

“There is no danger to the community at this time,” police added.

Faye Swetlik was last seen playing in the front yard of her home around 3:33 p.m. on Londonberry Lane on Monday after she got off the school bus. Chilling surveillance footage from the bus shows her getting off before she disappeared.

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Video Of AA Passenger Annoying Woman Who Reclined Her Seat Sparks Big Debate

February 13, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Video Of AA Passenger Annoying Woman Who Reclined Her Seat Sparks Big Debate

A video taken from last month has hit the internet and now it’s causing a big debate! In the now-viral clip, a woman named Wendi Williams… says she was on a plane from New Orleans to Charlotte when she had a horrible encounter with another passenger.

Wendi says she just reclined her seat back and apparently it pissed the guy off who was seated behind her. In the vid, you can see the guy mumbling something to Wendi but it’s unclear what he says. However, it is clear that he’s extremely annoyed as he repeatedly pushes her seat back-and-forth in hopes of her adjusting it back up. Wendi says things got even more annoying when she reported him to a flight attendant, who she claims just “rolled her eyes,” told her to stop recording the video, and then gave the guy some rum for his troubles.

Wendi took to Twitter to share that American Airlines did apologize for the incident but she’s still going to press charges against the other AA passenger. She also said she’s had to get x-rays, still gets headaches and lost time from work since going a couple of rounds with her fellow passenger.

“I was contacted via phone by ‪@AmericanAir‬, they apologized but really didn’t accept any responsibility for the flight attendant’s actions. I will be calling the FBI to press charges against the “man” who mistook me for a punching bag. Anyone who doesn’t like it, I don’t care!”

The video has caused a big debate on social media with people trying to figure out who was actually wrong in this situation. Meanwhile, a rep for American Airlines also spoke with TMZ and said,

“We are aware of a customer dispute that transpired … The safety and comfort of our customers and team members is our top priority, and our team is looking into the issue.”

Socialites, whose side are you on? Let us know in the comment box below!

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Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Being Train Shamed By A Barb & Beyonce & Jay Z’s Super Bowl Protest!

February 15, 2020February 13, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Being Train Shamed By A Barb & Beyonce & Jay Z’s Super Bowl Protest!

This week on Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED, Jason is fresh off the second leg of his book tour and he has quite the story to tell Melyssa & Damage!

While heading to DC, Jason was waiting for the train like most people do the. commute and a homeless looking ‘Barb’ approached him to make fun of the fact that he was getting on the train. Now the Train-shamer didn’t even look like he had traveled before, but safe to say the video was soon online and you know Jason had to address it in his normal fashion! Safe to say there will be another Problematic on the way soon!

We also touched on the trending topics of the week, including rumors that Jay Z & Beyonce sat down for the National Anthem during this year’s Super Bowl, but Jay revealed they were actually in a DEEP conversation about music! You know our hosts had to sound off!

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Teens Pretend To Spill Coronavirus On NYC Subway

February 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Teens Pretend To Spill Coronavirus On NYC Subway

While many people are already on edge over of the deadly coronavirus, two teens have decided to freak folks out even more with their “virus prank.”

In a video shared to Instagram shows two boys sitting on a train in full-body hazmat suits pretending to spill a vat of COVID-19 on a packed subway. As passengers stare at them, one of the guys teases the people by opening up the container then spilling the fluid onto the ground.

Just a couple of passengers seemed to be really freaked out but other folks can be seen laughing as they knew it was just another prank, which are common on the New York City trains. So far, their now-viral video has surpassed 45,000 views and has over 400 comments.

While speaking with Insider, Morris Cordewell, 19, explained that “the first half [of the prank], people were kinda scared,” but “After we were like, ‘Yo, it’s a prank,’ people were laughing,” adding that a mother with her kids next to him “knew it was a joke the whole time.” His partner, David Flores, 17, said, “They kinda figured it out themselves.”

I don’t know about you guys but, I would’ve probably freaked out. Let us know how you think you would have reacted by uploading a video through our Yappa box below!

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Men Arrested After Posing As Wu-Tang Clan To Scam Car Dealerships And Hotels

April 28, 2026February 12, 2020 by Deja Monet

Two men were arrested in Atlanta, Georgia after they pretended to be a part of the Wu-Tang Clan so they could get free hotel stays and luxury car rentals. According to the Daily Mail, Walker Washington and Aaron Barnes-Burpo were arrested earlier this week for scamming more than $100,000 from various hotels in the South. … Read more

Brothers Hired For Jussie Smollett’s Hate Crime Are Jobless And Depend On Food Pantries For Survival

February 12, 2020 by Deja Monet

The Nigerian brothers who were hired to participate in Jussie Smollett’s hate crime scheme opened up about their job hunting struggles and relying on food pantries for survival. In an exclusive with Page Six, Abel and Ola Osundairo are facing difficult times by being “forced” to eat at local food pantries and can’t book any … Read more

Hollywood Unlocked Fashion Radar Finds JayQ The Legend At NYFW Withs Stars Like Saweetie

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Hollywood Unlocked Fashion Radar Finds JayQ The Legend At NYFW Withs Stars Like Saweetie

“Body Talk” singer, JayQ The Legend, stormed NYFW2020 in high fashion.

A fashionista himself always looked sharp.

“As a musical artist, says JayQ The Legend, I have always been into fashion and fascinated of how the art and musical worlds collide. As soon as I could afford to dress in designer clothing, there was no turning back”.

As a trial lawyer representing some of the hottest rappers in the south, he never disappointed the jury from head to toe. JayQ The Legend, always clean as the board of health, said,

“I always went into court with my Armani suits, Versace shoes, and coifed dreads – it was my look”.

Some of his favorite brands have historically also included Philipp Plein, D-Squared2, and Hugo Boss, but this season his eyes have been opened to some new options for his wardrobe, including Hakkan Akkaya and Romeo Hunte.

“I am sure there were many more brands and fashion artists to learn about, says JayQ The Legend, and I wish I had time to go to more shows, but will be back to NYC in the fall.”

When asked what was his favorite event at NYFW2020, he says hands down “Mary J Blige and fashion photographer Robert Ectors’ Sax 5^th Avenue event. It was so tastefully done, and I met incredible creatives.”

According to JayQ The Legend, Fashion Week is not only about watching the highest level of fashion pass before one’s eyes, but it is also about the incredible people you connect with, from Fashion Bomb Daily CEO Claire Sulmers to Grammy and Superbowl winners, to photographers and brand executives, it is really a special time. We are certain, JayQ The Legend will be back in NYC next September for more fashion and schmoozing.

Atlanta Couple On Japanese Cruise Ship Test Positive For Coronavirus

February 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Atlanta Couple On Japanese Cruise Ship Test Positive For Coronavirus RELATED: Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Finished Within 18 Months The deadly coronavirus continues to spread and now an Atlanta couple has been tested positive on a Japanese cruise ship. According to WSBTV, the couple is being treated after testing positive for coronavirus while on a cruise … Read more

Russell Wilson’s Mother Tammy Opens Up About Her Son Raising Future Zahir

February 12, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Russell Wilson’s Mother Tammy Opens Up About Her Son Raising Future Zahir Russell Wilson and Ciara pretty much have the greatest marriage, and Wilson is definitely a great father! Papa Russ has been there for Ciara’s son Future Zahir as though he was his own blood, loving him unconditionally and being an amazing dad. According … Read more

Jussie Smollett Charged AGAIN Over Alleged Fake Chicago Attack

February 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Jussie Smollett Charged AGAIN Over Alleged Fake Chicago Attack

Welp this is not good. According to the latest reports, Jussie Smollett has been indicted by a grand jury on six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about his 2019 attack. As we previously reported, the Empire actor filed a police report claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack last year. Chicago PD believed that it was all a lie and that he actually orchestrated the attack.

Following a six month investigation by special prosecutor Dan Webb, a Cook County grand jury handed down the new indictment on Tuesday. In a statement, Webb’s office said:

“The grand jury’s investigation revealed that Jussie Smollett planned and participated in a staged hate crime attack, and thereafter made numerous false statements to Chicago Police Department officers on multiple occasions, reporting a heinous hate crime that he, in fact, knew had not occurred.”

Smollett’s camp also issued a statement Tuesday night on the new indictment:

“This indictment raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation that led to the renewed charges against Mr. Smollett, not the least of which is the use of the same CPD detectives who were part of the original investigation into the attack on Mr. Smollett to conduct the current investigation, despite Mr. Smollett’s pending civil claims against the City of Chicago and CPD officers for malicious prosecution. One of the two witnesses who testified before the grand jury is the very same detective Mr. Smollett is currently suing for his role in the initial prosecution of him.”

As we previously reported, Smollett told Chicago police back in January of 2019 that two white men physically attacked him and called him racial and homophobic slurs. But prosecutors had insisted Smollett faked the racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his acting career. Smollett maintained that this all happened and eventually, all charges against him were dropped. In return, prosecutors said, the actor agreed to let the city keep his $10,000 in bail.

Smollett is due in court February 24 at the Criminal Court Building at 26th and California.

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School Resource Officer Caught On Camera Choking High School Student

February 11, 2020 by Deja Monet

An Arkansas school resource officer is currently suspended after he was caught on camera choking a high school student.

As reported by The Root, the video was captured by Auriana Mitchell where it shows school resource officer Jake Perry choking an African-American male student at Camden Fairview High School on Monday. The video shows Perry wrapping his arms around the teen’s neck and lifting him off of the ground. Camden Police Department Chief Boyd Woody said in a statement that Perry is indefinitely suspended:

“I was shown a video of Officer Jake Perry in an altercation with what appears to be a student. Officer Perry is assigned to the High School as a School Resource Officer. Effective immediately, Officer Perry has been relieved of duty pending an investigation. As the Police Chief, I will not tolerate misconduct from my officers and this matter will be dealt with accordingly and I will be transparent in doing so.”

Camden Fairview District Superintendent Fred Lily released a statement regarding the incident and said he is fully cooperating with the investigation.

Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Finished Within 18 Months

February 11, 2020 by Deja Monet

It will take approximately 18 months for the Coronavirus vaccine to be ready to help prevent infection as reported by the World Health Organization. According to the New York Post, The WHO made an announcement earlier today regarding the new vaccine saying it should be ready within a year and six months. “The development of … Read more

Man Who Survived Crash Dies From Electrocution After Exiting Vehicle

February 11, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Man Who Survived Crash Dies From Electrocution After Exiting Vehicle

A 20-year-old Texas man who crashed his car and survived was shortly killed after stepping out of the vehicle to assess the damage.

In a tragic twist of events, his girlfriend, who was also injured in the accident, was taken to the hospital where she discovered that she was pregnant.

KTRK reports that Fabian Garnica and his girlfriend Destiny Wallace were driving om Saturday in the northbound lanes of Highway 146 in Texas City when he hit a utility pole. Luckily, they both survived the accident, but when Garnica got out of the car he was electrocuted by power lines from the utility pole. Wallace later revealed on a Facebook post that a hanging power lane touched his head.

“I lost someone who showed me real & unconditional love,” she wrote. “Where do I start now? How do I do it? Especially since it’s not just me anymore.. How do I go through givin[g] birth [without] him when that’s something he always wanted to experience?”

Police are currently investigating what might have caused the accident.

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Blac Chyna Reportedly Blames Racism For Questions About Her Oscars Appearance

February 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Blac Chyna Reportedly Blames Racism For Questions About Her Oscars Appearance

Blac Chyna was just living her best life at the Oscars on Sunday but apparently, she couldn’t really take the moment in because of all the hate she was receiving for being there!

Now, although many celebs who are not in film usually attend the big awards show, many people were just confused as to why Chyna was on the red carpet and also sat for the ceremony. A rep is now speaking out to answer some of those questions.

The rep reportedly tells TMZ that she had a very good reason for being there. In Chyna’s view, she more than deserved to be there not only because she contributes to the entertainment industry as star of her own reality show, but as a black woman who “finds inspiration in supporting her friends, mentors, and other talents that have helped provide a blueprint for her career, TMZ quotes. Her rep also noted that the reason why she’s being picked on is because of her skin color, as many other stars like Chyna have graced the Oscars carpet many times before.

“Whether it be the fact that she is a reality star, a single mother, or the inevitable reminder that she was a former stripper … it does nothing to change the narrative that just maybe the Oscars indeed are ‘so white'” … says Chyna’s rep, adding, that this “highlights the fight that many African Americans in the Entertainment Industry face; yes, even during Black History Month.”

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Jon Peters Claims 12 Day Marriage To “Broke” Pamela Anderson Fizzled Out After He Paid Her Debts

February 11, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Jon Peters Claims 12 Day Marriage To “Broke” Pamela Anderson Fizzled Out After He Paid Her Debts RELATED: Pamela Anderson and Jon Peters Split After 12-Day Marriage We thought Pamela Anderson finally found the perfect man that she would stay with for the rest of her life, but 12 days later that marriage would end too! … Read more

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Zoo Offers To Name A Rat Or Roach After Your Ex And Feed It To A Snake On V-Day

February 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Zoo Offers To Name A Rat Or Roach After Your Ex And Feed It To A Snake On V-Day

You no longer have to sit at home and mope around about your horrible ex on Valentine’s Day. Instead, you could get up and do something very entertaining that might even cheer up your day.

According to CNN, a zoo is now letting people name a rat or a cockroach after their ex before watching it get swallowed up by a snake or a bird. Participants will only have to pay $5 for a cockroach and $25 for a rat, and the animals will be offered to reptiles and birds on Feb. 14.

Now, here’s the part that may suck for some people. The “Cry Me A Cockroach” event will only be held at The San Antonio Zoo… in Texas. But don’t worry! the zoo will be live-streaming the event on Facebook so “even if you (or your exes) don’t live in Texas, you can still participate in this “feeding frenzy,” according to the site.

WNEM reports that participants must submit the first name of your ex on the zoo’s website by Feb. 13. In the meantime, let us know how you plan on celebrating Valentine’s Day by uploading a video through Yappa below. Also, to submit a name or learn more about the event, click here.

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Dead Birds Found In Passenger’s Luggage At Dulles Airport

February 10, 2020 by Deja Monet

The US Customs and Border Protection have seized a passenger’s luggage containing tiny dead birds at Dulles International Airport. NBC Washington reports the passenger was on a flight from Beijing, China to D.C. and their luggage was inspected by agricultural specialists. During the search, they discovered a box containing dead birds and the passenger said … Read more

Fake Resume Apparently Belonging To Lori Loughlin’s Daughter Released In College Scandal

February 10, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Fake Resume Apparently Belonging To Lori Loughlin’s Daughter Released In College Scandal

As we previously reported, prosecutors in the college admissions scandal allege that actress Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli were part of the big nationwide college scam. It was said that the couple allegedly paid $500,000 to admissions consultant William “Rick” Singer to falsely designate daughters Olivia Jade and older sister Isabella Rose Giannulli, 21, as recruits to the USC crew team, even though neither of them participated in the sport.

While Loughlin and Giannulli face charges of federal programs bribery, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, along with honest services mail and wire fraud, they have pleaded not guilty to those charges, and say that they believe that the money was part of a legitimate donation to the school… While that’s all being sorted out, a falsified resume that appears to lie about the athletic achievements of Lori Loughlin’s daughter Olivia has been released by federal prosecutors!

Now, the document doesn’t specify which daughter it refers to. However, the high school graduation date is 2018, which is consistent with Olivia Jade’s. The allege resume states that the girl was a crew athlete. It listed several awards that she allegedly won and even says that her skillset includes, “awareness, organization, direction and steering,” while labeling her “highly talented.” It also claims that her sister is “currently on our roster and fills the position in our #4 boat.” Despite how good that all sounds, prosecutors note that Olivia Jade never participated in a crew program.

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Olivia has lost several endorsement deals as a social media influencer and moved out of her parents’ home. However, neither Olivia nor her older sister has been charged in connection with the alleged scheme.

Meanwhile, their parents face up to 45 years in prison.

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High School Students Facing Criminals Charges After Tripping Black Student For Tik Tok Video

February 10, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

High School Students Facing Criminals Charges After Tripping Black Student For Tik Tok Video RELATED: Authorities Issue Warning About Tik Tok’s Outlet Challenge After Reports of Small Fires Two Seabreeze High School students are potentially facing criminal charges after intentionally tripping a student to create a viral video for Tik Tok. The video was shared … Read more

UPDATE: Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 900 In China

February 10, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

UPDATE: Coronavirus Death Toll Exceeds 900 In China

As expected, the coronavirus death toll has gone up. According to the latest updates by CNN, the Wuhan coronavirus killed 97 people in China yesterday, bringing the total number of deaths to 910 globally as of Monday. It was also reported that more than 40,000 people have now been infected.

People have been extremely concerned over this latest outbreak as the toll has overtaken the global number of deaths caused by the (SARS) — the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virus, which killed 774 people in 2002-2003. While the growth of new cases could still accelerate, there‘s reportedly still a window of opportunity to contain the spread of the virus, World Health Organization Health Emergencies Program Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said.

Although all of the victims were confirmed to be in China, U.S. officials said a 60-year-old American who contracted coronavirus was among those who died in a Wuhan hospital earlier in the week. Meanwhile, in the U.S., a dozen people have been confirmed as having been infected with coronavirus: six in California, two in Illinois, one in Massachusetts, one in Arizona, one in Washington and one in Wisconsin. No official deaths here in the U.S. have been reported.

Doctors have been trying their best to treat the patiences. A 1,500-bed hospital was even built in two weeks in Wuhan, the city of 11 million people at the center of the outbreak, where they accepted its first patients on Saturday, the government announced. Another 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days opened last week.

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Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reacting To Gayle King’s Explosive Interview On Kobe Bryant, Meek Mill & Nicki Minaj’s Twitter Tirade

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED: Reacting To Gayle King’s Explosive Interview On Kobe Bryant, Meek Mill & Nicki Minaj’s Twitter Tirade & More

This week on Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED Jason returns to join Melyssa and Damage for 24 hours before jetting off again!

It has been an intense news week and you know we had to touch on all the hot topics, especially Gayle King’s interview drama after clips were released showing her press WNBA champion Lisa Leslie on her good friend, Kobe Bryant. Gayle received a lot of backlash for pushing the rape question and the whole world, including Snoop Dogg, came for her. Our hosts get into exactly where Gayle went wrong and how she could have worded her words to be respectful of the NBA icon who recently passed.

In other news, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj got into an explosive Twitter fight where shots were being thrown back and forth. Nicki accused Meek of domestic violence, and Meek said she supported and paid for her convicted rapist brother’s attorney fees. Well, you know our hosts had a lot to say!

#Socialites make sure you stay tuned as we also get into Gervonta Davis’ viral video violence, Megan Thee Stallion’s romance with G-Eazy and more!

Gervonta Davis Pleads Not Guilty To Domestic Violence Charges

February 10, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Gervonta Davis Pleads Not Guilty To Domestic Violence Charges RELATED: Gervonta Davis Reportedly Ordered To Stay Away From Baby Mama After Domestic Violence Arrest Gervonta Davis is pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges against his baby mama, Dretta Starr. According to The Blast, Gervonta’s attorney entered the plea in court for him. His next court … Read more

Janet Jackson Announces New Album & 2020 World Tour

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Janet Jackson Announces New Album & 2020 World Tour

On Monday, Janet Jackson took to Instagram to share some exciting news. Not only did the singer announce that she will be releasing a brand new album titled, “Black Diamond,” but she’s also going on a world tour!

The 53-year-old star wrote in her caption on Instagram,

“Hey U Guys! I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled ✨ ‘Black Diamond.’ ✨

She went on to explain the meaning behind her album title.

“Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut. I see that as the hardest to hurt or destroy. There is a lot that I have endured. I see myself as a Black Diamond in its purest form. I’m a rock, I have ruff edges but I keep moving forward. I want to show you my strength as well as give you strength.”

She concluded,

”I love u guys so much and I’m #SoExcited to share this new era with you. See u soon! #BlackDiamond 🖤💎😘”

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Hey U Guys! I’ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your ears. I’m working on my new album and going on a brand new World Tour this summer! Both titled ✨ “Black Diamond”. ✨ — Black Diamonds are the toughest of all the diamonds, the hardest to cut. I see that as the hardest to hurt or destroy. There is a lot that I have endured. I see myself as a Black Diamond in its purest form. I’m a rock, I have ruff edges but I keep moving forward. I want to show you my strength as well as give you strength. — I love u guys so much and I’m #SoExcited to share this new era with you. See u soon! #BlackDiamond 🖤💎😘 — A special pre-sale code will be sent to only my mailing list subscribers tomorrow, Feb. 11! Click link in bio to sign-up 🤗 Tickets go on-sale to the general public on February 13 at 12 pm!

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According to her post, a special pre-sale code will be available to mailing list subscribers tomorrow, Feb. 11. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on February 13 at 12 pm.

Socialites, are you excited for a Janet world tour? Let us know in the comment box below!

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Luke Perry & Cameron Boyce Left Out from Oscars 2020 ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

February 10, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Luke Perry & Cameron Boyce Left Out from Oscars 2020 ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

Like every year at the Oscars, the Academy Awards held a moment to pay tribute to the stars who have sadly passed away.

While the “In Memoriam” segment included NBA star Kobe Bryant, Kirk Douglas, John Singleton and more, viewers noticed that there were some people left out like, actors Luke Perry, Cameron Boyce, and Tim Conway.

As we previously reported, Perry died in March 2019 at the age of 52. He was hospitalized after suffering from a stroke and died five days later. Fans were extremely upset that the late actor was subbed especially because he appeared in “Riverdale” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” one of the evening’s top nominated movies. As actress Skai Jackson pointed out on Instagram, the academy also left out her good friend and fellow actor Cameron Boyce, who died in his sleep at the age of 20 due to a seizure in July of last year.

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Billie Eilish covered ‘The Beatles’ song “Yesterday” while a montage of stars from the film community were highlighted on the big screen. The academy did not explain the reason for leaving those stars out of the segment.

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“Hair Love” Wins Best Short Film At The 2020 Oscars!

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

“Hair Love” Wins Best Short Film At The 2020 Oscars!

“Hair Love,” the heartwarming film that inspires and encourages acceptance of natural hair has won an Oscar! That’s right!

Writer/director/producer and former NFL pro Matthew A. Cherry, and producer Karen Rupert Toliver took the stage and accepted the award for “Best Animated Short Film,” and even honored it to the late NBA star Kobe Bryant.

Cherry said he made Hair Love “because we want to see more representation in animation and to normalize black hair.” This is now the second time in three years that a professional athlete has won this category. Kobe Bryant and animator Glen Keane won the trophy back in 2018 for his film, “Dear Basketball.”

While accepting the Award, Rupert Toliver said,

”We have a firm belief that representation matters deeply.”

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10 Moments That Defined The Oscars

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

10 Moments That Defined The Oscars! RELATED: HU Exclusive: Giving You The Keys To Uptown Magazine’s Pre Oscars Gala The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony is about to start and for the past 90 years, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made the award show a staple part of the film industry. Whether it … Read more

Sean Kingston Detained And Released In California

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Sean Kingston Detained And Released In California

Sean Kingston was detained Saturday night after cops suspected he had drugs on him. LAPD tells TMZ that it all went down at around 8 pm at Dino’s Chicken & Burgers. Apparently, officers got a call that a man was brandishing a gun, and officers quickly arrived at the scene to check it out.

TMZ reports that once cops arrived, they ordered at least one man down on the ground and put Sean in cuffs as they led him toward a police car. Sean and several others were questioned but released shortly after because no gun was found.

Despite that, an eyewitness claims something completely different happened. The unidentified man claims Sean’s car was blocking the exit in the parking lot so no one could leave, and apparently that pissed off some patrons. The eyewitness went on to say Sean got angry and began throwing ice cubes at the glass windows of the restaurant, which created a loud noise.

Sean has yet to publicly speak out on this latest incident. Until then, let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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Man Charged After He Plows Into Trump Voter Registration Drive

February 9, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Man Charged After He Plows Into Trump Voter Registration Drive

One man was so ticked off with Donald Trump supporters that he was willing to get arrested to prevent them from voting!

According to the NY Post a man was charged for allegedly plowing his vehicle into a Republican Party voter registration drive in Florida.

Gregory Timm, 27, was arrested and charges with aggravated assault, criminal mischief and driving with a suspended license after he got into his brown Chevrolet van, and drove into a tent set up in the Kernan Village Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident went down around 4 p.m. on Saturday, and many people began to run in panic.

Luckily, nobody was injured.

“It happened so quickly,” Nina Williams, a volunteer, told WJXT. “I just barely got out of the way.”

After damaging the tents, the deranged driver flipped off the supporters, videoed what he had caused and then drove off!

Of course Donald Trump tweeted about the incident,

“Law Enforcement has been notified. Be careful tough guys who you play with!”

“These unprovoked, senseless attacks on @realDonaldTrump’s supporters need to end. I want to echo the @DuvalGOP in saying: We will not be silenced by cowards, and these disgusting acts will only make us work harder to win November,” McDaniel said.

Amy Schumer Defends Gayle King Against Backlash Over Kobe Bryant Interview

February 9, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Amy Schumer Defends Gayle King Against Backlash Over Kobe Bryant Interview

Oprah and Susan Rice aren’t the only ones standing by Gayle King’s side. Actress and comedian Amy Schumer are now speaking out in support of the CBS This Morning anchor after she received heavy backlash over her latest interview about Kobe Bryant.

As we previously reported, Oprah shared that her good friend has been harassed and even received death threats for asking about Kobe Bryant’s sexual assault case during the interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie. While most people have agreed that the question was uncalled for, there are folks defending Gayle and saying there is no need for any threats.

Amy Schumer feels the same way as she took to Twitter to sound off on all the hate against Gayle. She tweeted,

“I stand fiercely with @gayleking one of the most beloved journalists, mothers, and friends of our time,” Schumer wrote on Instagram Saturday. “However you feel about her interview, her receiving serious death threats is disgustingly unfair and unacceptable. Shame on you CBS for putting her in this position. #standwithgayle.” Schumer’s post was liked by model Ashley Graham.

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Man Paralyzes Teen After She Refused To Have Sex With Him

February 8, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Gary, Indiana man was arrested after he shot a 13-year-old girl in the back when she refused his offer for sex last month. ABC Chicago reports 18-year-old Shamar Walker is facing multiple charges for shooting a teen in the back on Jan.25. Court documents state the shooting occurred shortly after midnight. After responding to … Read more

NeYo & Crystal Smith Call It Quits, Reportedly Filing For Divorce!

February 8, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

NeYo & Crystal Smith Call It Quits, Reportedly Filing For Divorce! It’s not looking good for NeYo and his wife Crystal Smith. According to inside sources, the couple is heading for divorce because Crystal has “had enough.” According to The Jasmine Brand, Smith is preparing to file for divorce from Ne-Yo this month. The source … Read more

Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Sued by Miami Rapper Over “Stoopid” Track

February 8, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Tekashi 6ix9ine Reportedly Sued by Miami Rapper Over “Stoopid” Track

More problems for Tekashi 6ix9ine! The rapper is currently being sued by a guy who claims he jacked his work.

According to the latest lawsuit obtained by The Blast, Miami artist Yung Gordon — real name Seth Gordon—has accused 6ix9ine, producer Tay Keith, and Create Music Group for using his vocals without proper authorization. Yung Gordon accuses 6ix9ine of taking his “radio drop” and using it on his song “Stoopid”, which was released in October 2018.

The suite notes that the radio drop “consists of nine seconds of music, written and performed by the Plaintiff, with the following lyrics: ‘Y’all already know, it be the boy Yung Gordon / You rockin’ with Take Money Promotions / Ay Take Money Promotions / Give ’em that new sh-t, no fool sh- t/ Oh Yeah, let’s go.’” It also states, “While the Drop has been removed from the ‘Stoopid’ track that is currently available on Spotify, upon information and belief it remains on all other versions of “Stoopid” that are currently streaming or available for sale.)”

Yung Gordon says he never gave permission to anyone from Tekashi’s camp to use his radio drop for the rapper’s song. The Blast reports that Gordon is now suing for an injunction prohibiting Tekashi from continuing to make money off his work plus unspecified damages.

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Boy Dies Of Flu After Mother Takes Medical Advice From Facebook Group

February 8, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Colorado boy has passed away after suffering from flu symptoms this week. His mother says she took medical advice from a Facebook group instead of giving him the medication recommended by his doctor.

WIVB reports four-year-old Najee’s mother was a part of a Facebook group called “Stop Mandatory Vaccination” where users give each other medical advice about the flu and other illnesses. She said her ten-month-old son and her five-year-old were tested positive for the flu and their pediatrician had prescribed Tamiflu for the entire household but the group’s participants told her not to give it to her children.

She also stated that Najee had a fever of 102 and suffered from a febrile seizure but one user said she should give him vitamins and herbs instead of the medication. It was mentioned that Najee and his siblings never had the flu shot.

“You’re better off taking Vitamin D and C, Elderberry, Zinc, and eating lots of fruits and vegetables,”

She never used the Tamiflu and gave her sons a bath before sending them to bed. Her five-year-old son told her that “Junior” fell asleep and the woman found Najee lying on the ground where he apparently suffered from another seizure. Najee was airlifted to a local hospital in Colorado Springs for treatment. Unfortunately, he was taken off of life support on Wednesday.

Since Najee’s death, the Facebook post has been removed by the group but screenshots have been shared throughout social media. The group’s founder, Larry Cook, blamed the hospital for their poor treatment.

“Mom says they were treated poorly by the hospital, and of course, never offered any real treatments that would have likely cured her boy,”

Najee’s mother says the family is hurting since she did everything she can to help her son:

“I’m hurting so bad right now and so is his dad and brothers. Our whole family is hurting and it feels like we failed him because we did what we had to do.”

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First Grade Teacher Caught Trying To Buy Meth On School Campus

February 8, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Florida first grade teacher was arrested after she was caught trying to buy crystal meth while class was in session on Thursday. Action News Jax reports the Clay County Sheriff’s Office sent an undercover officer and tried to set up a deal with first-grade teacher Valerie Lee Prince so she could buy an “eight … Read more

Issa Rae Shuts Down ‘Set It Off’ Rumors, “I Would Never Remake A Classic’

February 8, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Issa Rae Shuts Down ‘Set It Off’ Rumors, “I Would Never Remake A Classic’ RELATED: Issa Rae Is Reportedly Developing a “Set It Off” Remake Fans of ‘Set It Off’ will be relieved to know that a remake is not in the works, at least not from ‘Insecure’ star Issa Rae. While many fans enjoy the … Read more

Soldier Goes On A Shooting Rampage And Kills 20 People At Mall In Thailand

February 8, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Thai soldier opened fire at a local shopping center in the city of Korat. Authorities say he shot and killed at least 20 people. Metro UK reports Jakraphanth Thomma committed a mass shooting at the Terminal 21 shopping mall around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Before the deadly shooting, Thomma killed his commander at a … Read more

Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Was Only 100 Feet Away From Clear Skies Before Crash

February 8, 2020 by Alyssa Lee

Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Was Only 100 Feet Away From Clear Skies Before Crash

The world is still in shock and mourning after Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others sadly passed away in a helicopter crash in California.

Following the tragedy, investigators have been working hard to determine what caused the crash, and the NTSB has revealed that Bryant’s chopper was just 12 seconds from clear skies before it hit a hill in Calabasas.

Experienced Pilot Ara Zobayan was just 100 feet away from exiting the heavy fog layer when, instead of increasing the altitude, he turned left turn and crashed into the hillside at 180 mph.

“If you exit the bottom of the clouds at 4,000 feet per minute at that high speed, you’ve certainly lost control of the aircraft,” air safety consultant Kipp Lau said. “Once you break out of the clouds it’s clear. Everything lines up with the body.”

The investigators believe that Ara was trying to quickly move out of the fog with the high speed, however, the final left turn resulted in the fatal outcome.

“When he went into the clouds, he had a full on emergency,” pilot Mike Sagely had said.

The NTSB is still investigating to uncover the definitive cause.

ICE Agent Shoots Unarmed Man In The Face In Brooklyn

February 7, 2020 by Deja Monet

A man was shot in the face by an ICE agent while his mother’s boyfriend was being detained by agents early Thursday morning in New York City. According to NBC New York, 26-year-old Erick Diaz arrived in the U.S. last week on a visitor visa and watched as ICE agents attempted to detain his mother’s … Read more

Man Kills Neighbor With A Crossbow After Trying To Save Him From Two Pit Bulls

February 7, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Massachusetts man was accidentally killed by a neighbor when they tried to save him from being attacked by two pit bulls. Adams Police responded to a call around 12 p.m. about a mauling in progress at an apartment on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, officers discovered two aggressive pit bulls in the home and killed … Read more

200 People Are Infected With Norovirus After Casino Visit In Louisiana

February 7, 2020 by Deja Monet

200 people are currently infected with the Norovirus after visiting a local casino in Louisiana. WSB-TV reports the viral outbreak began at the L’Auberge Casino and is spreading among the community in Lake Charles. Health officials say the virus is very contagious and can cause symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting as told … Read more

School Calls Cops On Student With Down Syndrome After She Pretended To Shoot Teacher With Her Fingers

February 7, 2020 by Deja Monet

A Pennsylvania mother accused her daughter’s school of mishandling an incident when the child pointed her finger at a teacher and pretended to shoot them last November. According to the Daily Mail, Maggie Gaines said the administration at Valley Forge Elementary School poorly responded to a situation regarding her daughter and a teacher last year. … Read more