New York State’s Plastic Bag Ban Officially Goes Into Effect

Kicking off the new month, New York’s plastic bag ban has officially gone into effect! This means that the thin wispy plastic bags can no longer be handed out for free at New York’s groceries and other retailers. Instead, folks will now have to use paper bags which will cost shoppers five cents.

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This move was made after it was estimated by the New York State Plastic Bag Task Force that New York residents use 23 billion plastic bags every year! It was also said that many times, those bags end up in waterways and landfills or littering trees, which could also harm wildlife.

However, the state will wait until April 1 to penalize stores that violate it. According to NBC New York, the state has planned to enforce the ban by issuing a warning to retailers who violate the law for the first time. Retailers could face a $250 fine for a subsequent violation and a $500 fine for violations in the same calendar year.

The news site notes that New York’s ban exempts bags used for restaurant takeout food, plastic bags used to wrap meat, and bags used for prepared food.

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Steven Spielberg’s Porn-Actress Daughter Mikaela Spielberg Arrested In Nashville

Following the big reveal that Steven Spielberg’s daughter Mikaela has decided to break into the adult-film industry, the 23-year-old is making headlines once again!

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According to Fox News, Mikaela was arrested early Saturday morning around 6:30 a.m. in Nashville, Tenn. The news site reported that she was arrested for the charge of domestic assault, a misdemeanor, and her fiancé Chuck Pankow even confirmed the news saying, “It is true,” Pankow told Fox News in a statement, adding that the incident was “a misunderstanding.”

Her fiancé, 47, did not disclose where the incident occurred or who was involved. However, he did confirm that the director’s daughter is ok. Fox News shared that Mikaela was taken to the Hill Detention Center, where an individual posted a $1,000 bond on her behalf, an official said.

Mikaela’s alleged arrest comes just a little over one week after she told The Sun that she wanted to become a sex worker. She described herself as a “sexual creature” who has already begun filming “solo” adult entertainment videos.

Despite the negative feedback, Mikaela also told the outlet that making porn has actually helped her overcome anxiety and bipolar disorder. Those were issues that apparently had been worsened by being bullied as a child, not only for her weight but because of her famous last name.

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Billionaire Activist Tom Steyer Ends His Democratic Presidential Campaign

#Socialites, check this out! Just less than 24 hours after we saw Tom Steyer shaking and gyrating at his presidential campaign event, the billionaire activist has decided to drop out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race!

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Yup, you read that right. According to The Washington Post, Steyer was set to make the announcement Saturday night in Columbia, S.C. that he was dropping out of the White House race. This comes as a shock to some as it was known that he spent nearly $24 million into his bid!

However, his departure did come after a disappointing finish in the South Carolina Democratic primary. With 56 percent of the vote in, Steyer had just 11.7 percent of the vote — even despite spending millions of dollars on campaigning there. It was said that he finished behind former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday.

As this is all still developing, we just got word that Steyers has made a small statement,

“This has been a great experience. I have zero regrets,” Steyer said, CBS News quoted.

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

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First U.S. Death From Coronavirus Confirmed In Washington State

Just a few days after Donald Trump addressed the nation on the coronavirus, letting folks know that Americans are at “very low risk,” it was reported the first death from the virus in the U.S., has just been confirmed this Saturday.

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The person died in King County, Washington, the state’s Department of Health said. Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement saying, “It is a sad day in our state as we learn that a Washingtonian has died from COVID-19. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. We will continue to work toward a day where no one dies from this virus.”

He went on to explain how they plan to handle this moving forward,

“In partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State Department of Emergency Management and local and community health partners, we are strengthening our preparedness and response efforts. I am committed to keeping Washingtonians healthy, safe and informed,” he said.

The novel coronavirus has killed more than 2,900 people worldwide, the vast majority in mainland China. There have been more than 85,000 global cases, with infections on every continent except Antarctica.

No further details were shared. However, President Donald Trump is currently at the White House getting ready to hold a press conference about the latest developments on the outbreak.

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Actor Jackie Chan Denies He’s Been Quarantined For Coronavirus

Jackie Chan is speaking out to let fans know that he is OK despite reports claiming he has been placed under quarantine over the coronavirus. Chan took to social media and released a statement through his official website to deny those reports. While doing that, he also made it clear that he’s “very healthy and safe.”

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In his statement, Chan also thanked fans from around the world for sending him gifts, including face masks. He even asked his employees to donate the supplies to various organizations.

“Recently, my staff told me about the news that’s been circulating around the world, saying that I’ve been placed under quarantine for COVID-19. Firstly, I’d like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” for everybody’s concern! I’m very healthy and safe, and haven’t been quarantined. I’ve received many messages from friends asking if I’m ok. Your love and concern is so heartwarming. Thank you!”

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“I’ve also received some very special gifts from fans all over the world during this very difficult time. Thank you for the face masks. Your thoughtfulness is well received! And I’ve asked my lovely staff to donate your kindness through official organizations to those who need it most.”

So far, the novel coronavirus has killed at least 2,800 people worldwide, the vast majority in mainland China. There have been more than 82,000 global cases with infections in every continent except Antarctica, CNN reports.

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Deputies Under Fire For Allegedly Sharing Graphic Photos Of Kobe Bryant Crash Scene

According to a report by The Los Angeles Times, it was recently discovered that LA County sheriff’s deputies shared graphic photos from the scene of the helicopter crash where NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others lost their lives.

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TMZ notes that a report says that at least one L.A. County Sheriff’s official had the gruesome photos on his cellphone “in a setting that had nothing to do with the investigation.” As of right now, it is not exactly clear who took the photos, but it was being talked about by first responders just 2 days after the crash, according to the L.A. Times.

While the Sheriff’s Department has not released a full statement on this situation, they did tell the news site that “the matter is being looked into.”

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TMZ just reported that Law enforcement sources say multiple L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies who responded to the crash scene took photos that included remains. However, it was said that one of the deputies —- reportedly a trainee — took photos and at some point went to a bar and, as one source put it, “He tried to impress a girl by showing her the photos.” Apparently, the bartender overheard the conversation and filed an online complaint with the Sheriff’s Dept.

The source told the news site that the cell phone photos were passed around at the Lost Hills Sheriff’s substation — the first responders to the crash. No further details were shared.

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“LHH” Stars Bambi And Lil Scrappy Reportedly Expecting Their Second Child!

Looks like Lil Scrappy’s family is getting bigger as his wife Bambi Benson is reportedly pregnant again!

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Close source to the couple tell TMZ that Bambi is currently around 18 weeks pregnant but they don’t know the gender just yet as it’s still a little too early to tell. However, it was said the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars are ecstatic about expecting their second child together.

As we previously reported, the couple had their first baby together in September 2018; 1-year-old son Breland. Although this will be Scrappy’s third child — he has a daughter, Emani, from a previous relationship — both Scrappy and Bambi are overjoyed and excited to add to the family.

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Congrats Bambi and Scrappy!

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First Person In U.S. Tests Positive For Coronavirus By “Community Spread”

While the Coronavirus has killed hundreds of people over in China, people here in the US are still on edge because of the updated reports. According to the latest one, for the first time, a US patient has contracted the deadly virus with no clue as to where it came from!

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Here’s what we know: the California patient didn’t travel anywhere known to have the virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was also said that the patient wasn’t exposed to anyone known to be infected. What this means is that this could be the first US case of “community spread” of the virus, when the source of the infection is unknown.

The Solano County resident was taken to UC Davis Medical Center last week. However, the
person wasn’t tested for coronavirus until Sunday, according to a letter sent Wednesday to UC Davis staff and obtained by CNN. Dr. Dean Blumberg, an infectious disease specialist at UC Davis Medical Center said the mysterious nature of this case is significant.

“That suggests that the virus is out there in the community, and that means pretty much that everybody’s at risk,” he told CNN affiliate KCRA. “We don’t know who might be carrying it. We don’t know who we can get it from.”

As for whoever passed the virus to the UC Davis patient, “that other person probably exposed other people,” Blumberg said.
“And you have to realize that this virus is so new, that none of us have any immunity to it. So, anybody who’s exposed is at high risk of getting infected with this,” CNN quotes.

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Quaden Bayles’ Family Donating The 500K From GoFundMe Page To Charity

As we previously reported, comedian Brad Williams set up a GoFundMe account to help send 9-year-old Quaden Bayles and his family to Disneyland. He made this move after Bayles’ mother posted a video which showed the little boy crying and saying he wanted to kill himself after being bullied at school due to his dwarfism.

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His mother also shared that Bayles has been bullied many times before and only wanted to post the video on social media to encourage folks to stop bullying. Now, despite social media users claiming this was all a scam and that Bayles was actually a teen, some of his family members spoke to local outlets in Australia and confirmed that he is 9-years-old, and provided old clips of news coverages on Bayles to prove it. It was also noted that the family never said they were in need of money, but still thanked the public for donating.

Nearly $500K has been raised on the GoFundme page and now many people want to know where exactly their donation is going. According to the latest update by The Blast, the Bayles family has decided to give all the money away. They also have declined the trip to Disneyland. The boy’s mother reportedly spoke to the media in Australia, telling them while they appreciate the touching gesture they are going to skip the trip to focus on the bigger issue at hand.

“What kid wouldn’t want to go to Disneyland, especially if you have lived Quaden’s life. To escape to anywhere that is fun that doesn’t remind him of his day to day challenges,” his aunt told NITV News.

She continued,

“But my sister said ‘you know what, let’s get back to the real issue’. This little fella has been bullied. How many suicides, black or white, in our society have happened due to bullying. We want the money to go to community organizations that really need it. They know what the money should be spent on, So as much as we want to go to Disneyland, I think our community would far off benefit from that,” The Blast quotes.

It was said that the family has chosen two organizations to receive the money: ‘Dwarfism Awareness Australia and Balunu Healing Foundation. “We need to come together and work out how to make sure young people like Quaden don’t have to deal with what they have been dealing with,” Ms. Bayles said.

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Trump Addresses The Nation On The Coronavirus, Claims Risk To Americans Is ‘Very Low’

Panic and concern over the spread of the Coronavirus here in the US continues to grow as the latest reports reveal that the World Health Organization (WHO) is now telling folks to prepare for a possible pandemic.

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The New York Post reports that the worldwide death toll from the infection currently stands at over 2,700 — with most of the cases still in mainland China. More than 80,000 global cases have been reported across every continent except Antarctica. It was said that there have only been 60 confirmed diagnoses across the US, according to the CDC.

U.S. President Donald Trump finally decided to address the nation today. While speaking to reporters this evening at a news conference at the White House to discuss how his administration was handling the virus threat, Trump said that a vaccine is being developed “rapidly” and “coming along very well.” He added that “the risk to the American people remains very low. The level has been very low and those people are getting better.” Trump then put Vice President Pence in charge of the administration’s coronavirus response.

“We’re doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge,” Trump said, noting that Pence’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities. “We’re ready to adapt and ready to do whatever we have to as the disease spreads, if it spreads,” he said.

According to NPR, Trump also said he would work with Congress on funding. His administration has asked for $2.5 billion, but he said lawmakers appear amenable to offering much more money.

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Prince Harry Wants Everyone To Call Him ‘Harry’ From Now On

Prince Harry has made some big changes in his life and it looks like he’s about to make another one!

According to CNN, Prince Harry has decided that he would like to be called just “Harry” from now on. This follows his decision to step down from his royal duties with his wife, Meghan Markle.

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The news site reported that Harry even asked attendees at a recent tourism conference to simply call him “Harry,” as he begins his final round of public engagements before starting his new normal life —- away from the British royal family. Ayesha Hazarika, the event host for his sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst, explained that Harry made the new request during his appearance on Wednesday. She said,

“He’s made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry, so ladies and gentlemen please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry,” CNN quotes. The news site also noted that Harry is still allowed to use his royal titles — Sir or His Royal Highness — but just for a few more weeks as he has agreed to give up the descriptors when he officially steps back from the family on March 31.

The Duke of Sussex recently returned to London to carry out his final public engagements before that date. Meghan is expected to join him in the coming days.

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Hot Pockets Heiress Given 5 Months Prison Sentence For Role In College-Admissions Scandal

Looks like things are heating up in the college admissions scandal as Hot Pockets heiress Michelle Janavs has just been handed down her prison sentence!

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According to NBC News, Janavs, whose family’s company developed the microwavable snack Hot Pockets, appeared at the federal courthouse before being sentenced in connection with a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme in Boston. Initially, she pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering in the big scandal. However, she eventually admitted to paying fixer Rick Singer $300,000 for help in fraudulently boosting college qualifications of her two daughters.

While addressing the court on Tuesday, Janvas said, “I’m so very sorry I tried to create an unfair advantage for my children.” The judge ordered her to report to prison on April 7, NBC Boston reported. Prosecutors had asked for 21 months but it looks like she got a slap on the wrist with 5 months given to her instead.

Defense lawyers claim their client Janavs has already been punished enough with public embarrassment and shouldn’t be sent to prison. They also said the dedicated mother and philanthropist fell for Singer’s “manipulative sales tactics.” “The fallout from Michelle’s actions stand as a beacon to others that illegal shortcuts are a recipe for disaster, regardless of the punishment the court imposes on Michelle,” her lawyers wrote.

Janavs is among a bunch of other affluent parents involved in the massive cheating scandal, which includes “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin.

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Donald Trump Jr. Receives A Permit To Hunt Alaskan Grizzly Bears

It looks like Donald Trump Jr. found something else to do with his free time when he’s not working with his dad or defending him from Twitter critics. According to the Daily Mail, he has just received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials recently shared.

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The 42-year-old was granted the permit to hunt north and east of Nome later this year. Now, apparently he was looking to get a license but the Alaska governor limited the number of “dignitary” licenses and game tags that he can hand out. So, he didn’t get one, a spokesman for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said. Instead, he managed to get one of 27 licenses designated for out-of-state hunters in the area.

As many people know, the president’s eldest son is an avid hunter and has made several trips to hunt in Alaska and Canada. He will be able to continue his hunting trips starting August 1 as his permit starts then and will last through May 31, 2021. It was said that since he’s an out-of-state resident, Trump Jr. must be accompanied by a licensed Alaska guide for his hunt.

Officials noted that for state conducts periodic drawings for permits to hunt bears, caribou, moose and other animals in various regions. Winners are chosen by a lottery, and there are typically many more applications than hunting tags awarded. 

“We get thousands of applications,’ Eddie Grasser, the wildlife conservation director for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said. Whether anyone wins, he said, comes down to ‘pure chance, luck of the draw.”

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Style Expert B. Smith Dies Of Alzheimer’s Disease At Age 70

#Socialites, we have some unfortunate news to share. Groundbreaking model, restaurant owner and lifestyle guru, B. Smith has unfortunately passed away. According to her husband Dan Gasby’s Instagram post, Smith died Saturday night.

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Gasby posted a sweet photo of his wife along with a caption that reads,

“It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith,” he wrote. “B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in Long Island, New York. She was 70.”

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It is with great sadness that my daughter Dana and I announce the passing of my wife, Barbara Elaine Smith. B. died peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:50 pm, of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in our home in Long Island, New York. She was 70. Thank you to Dr. Sam Gandy, East End Hospice and additional caregivers who helped us make B. comfortable in her final days. Thank you to all the friends and fans who supported B. and our family during her journey. Thank you to everyone for respecting our privacy during this agonizing time. Heaven is shining even brighter now that it is graced with B.'s dazzling and unforgettable smile. -Dan Gasby

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Gasby went on to thank Smith’s hospice and caregivers, as well as thanking their fans for their support. “Heaven is shining even brighter now that it is graced with B.’s dazzling and unforgettable smile,” Gasby wrote.

Smith, who was known for her modeling career and her television program “B. Smith With Style” was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2013. She and Gatsby had always shared her health journey with fans and gave them updates through every step of the way. Some of those same fans have commented under Gatsby’s posts sending him prayers and coldemces as he deals with this difficult loss.

B. Smith will be greatly missed.

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Pop Smoke‘s Family Taking Him Back To Brooklyn For Private Gathering

#Socialites, let’s continue to keep Pop Smoke’s family and close friends in our prayers as they prepare to say their goodbyes to the late rapper.

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According to TMZ, close sources tell the news site that the family will be transporting his body back to New York soon. From there, his loved ones will be gathering this weekend for a private prayer and grief service. It was noted that this event is not his final memorial service or burial. That will be held at a later date, TMZ reports.

As we previously reported, Pop, who was on the rise was shot and killed Wednesday morning at his Hollywood Hills home. Initially, it appeared to be a home invasion but surveillance video suggests his murder was a target hit and not a robbery gone wrong. As of right now, cops have not caught the person responsible for this crime. However, it was said that Pop’s family has been heavily involved in the investigation process as they’re desperately seeking for answers.

In the meantime, people have been trying to remain strong as Pop’s death comes right after the tragic helicopter California crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.

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

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Gay Man’s Touching Video To His Straight Best Friend Goes Viral

A young gay man named Adrian Alvarez wanted to show the world how great his straight best-friend has been to him so, he created this heartwarming video that has since gone viral.

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Alvarez initially shared the video to TikTok but also posted it to Twitter which has been viewed over 1.7 million times and garnered over 128,000 likes. In the caption of his tweet, Alvarez encouraged “Straight boys take notes” as the clip shows how straight men can have gay friends. In the video, you can see pictures and small clips of Alvarez and his friend Hector hugging, wearing wigs, and being happy together. Alvarez says, “I want to show how much I appreciate him for his fluid boldness to not giving a F*CK. He wasn’t scared to show that str8 guys can be as if not even more fem than gays. He broke every straight stereotype.”

Apparently, it hasn’t been easy for Hector, who has missed out on dates with women because they assume that he’s gay and also because he’s doesn’t tolerate any harassment or disrespect towards the gay community.

Alvarez’s video ended with a sweet message to his good friend, ”Hector u mean so much to me. I love you, bro.” Social media users were left emotional over the clip and even shared encouraging messages to both of the guys.

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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. 

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.”

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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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.

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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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“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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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.

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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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