Donald Trumps Says He ‘Strongly Supports’ IVF And Wants Alabama Lawmakers To Protect Access

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#Socialites, get into this: President Donald Trump has publicly declared his strong support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and urged Alabama lawmakers to protect access to the procedure. This statement comes in the wake of a recent ruling by the all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court, which has raised concerns and led to the suspension of IVF … Read more

Breaking: President Biden Cancels Another $1.2 Billion In Student Debt

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In a move that has been eagerly anticipated by student loan borrowers across the country, President Biden has once again demonstrated his commitment to tackling the student debt crisis by canceling an additional $1.2 billion in student loan debt for over 150,000 borrowers. This executive action, part of the Savings on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, … Read more

Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Accused Of Dressing Like A TV Gangster, Blowing Money Fast, Using Cops To Harass Enemies, And Shutting Down Local Businesses That Won’t Donate To Campaign

Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard Accused Of Dressing Like A TV Gangster, Blowing Money Fast, Using Cops To Harass Enemies, And Shutting Down Local Businesses That Won’t Donate To Campaign

Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard is catching major heat after being accused by residents of dressing like a TV gangster, blowing thousands in money fast on a lavish lifestyle and vacations, using cops to harass alleged enemies, and shutting down local businesses that won’t donate to her campaign. Henyard was first elected in 2021 and … Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin Says Country Is Close To Making Cancer Vaccine

Russian President Vladimir Putin Says Country Is Close To Making Cancer Vaccine

According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the country is very close to making and releasing a cancer vaccine. RELATED: Vladimir Putin Falls Down Stairs And ‘Soils Himself’ Amid Cancer Battle Rumors On Wednesday (February 14), Putin said that Russian scientists were close to creating vaccines for cancer that could soon be available to patients battling … Read more

New Poll Reports Whopping 86% Of Americans Believe President Joe Biden Is ‘Too Old’ For Second Term

New Poll Reports Whopping 86% Of Americans Believe President Joe Biden Is ‘Too Old’ For Second Term

After the release of a recent Robert Hur Report, a new poll by ABC News/Ipsos (a leading market research and global polling company) reports that a whopping 86% of Americans believe President Joe Biden is “too old” for a second term. On February 5, Special Counsel Robert K. Hur released a report speaking on President … Read more

U.S. House Rejects Republican-Led Bill Giving $17.6 Billion In Military Aid To Israel After President Biden Threatens To Veto

U.S. House Rejects Republican-Led Israel Military Aid Bill After President Biden Threatens Veto

After President Joe Biden threatened to veto the standalone bill if it reached his desk, the U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a Republican-led bill wanting to give $17.6 billion in military aid to Israel. The legislation, which the White House has slammed and deemed as a “political ploy,” was introduced as a standalone bill … Read more

US Rep. George Santos Arrested And Charged With Money Laundering, Fraud, And Theft

Another “L” for the Republicans: This Wednesday, Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., was charged by federal prosecutors with several crimes, including fraud, theft, money laundering, and making false statements. The 34-year-old was taken into custody this morning, according to the Department of Justice. The 13-count indictment alleges Santos not only spent campaign funds on luxury clothing … Read more

#BREAKING: House Republicans Pass Bill To Ban Transgender Women, Girls From Participating In School Sports Teams

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This Thursday, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing in female school athletics. According to The Hill, the bill— titled the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and authored by Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) — passed in a party-line 219-203 vote. It would amend Title IX to bar … Read more

Donald Trump Lists Plans Upon 2024 Election Win: ‘We Will Not Let Men Participate In Women’s Sports; We Will Secure Borders & Restore Public Safety’

Donald Trump Lists Plans Upon 2024 Election Win: ‘We Will Not Let Men Participate In Women's Sports; We Will Secure Borders & Restore Public Safety’

After announcing his candidacy for president for the 2024 elections, former president Donald Trump listed a few plans of action should he win — like banning men from women’s sports! RELATED: Are You Here For This? Former President Donald Trump Is Expected To Announce Tonight That He Is Running For President In 2024 Donald Trump … Read more

Pennsylvania State Lawmaker Tony DeLuca Re-Elected Despite His Death Last Month

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Imagine losing an election to a deceased opponent! In an awkward turn of events, Tony DeLuca, a former state lawmaker in Pennsylvania found himself re-elected during the midterm elections earlier this week, despite his passing last month. Tony reportedly had a brief battle with lymphoma prior to his death on October 9 — it’s believed … Read more

Ted Cruz Gets Booed & Middle Fingers At Yankees Game, One Heckler Reminds Him Of Trump Calling His Wife Ugly

Ted Cruz Gets Booed & Middle Fingers At Yankees Game, One Heckler Reminds Him Of Trump Calling His Wife Ugly

Yikes! Texas Senator Ted Cruz DID NOT get a warm welcome AT ALL as he attended the New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros game on Sunday (October 23) in New York. Hecklers booed him, gave him middle fingers, and reminded him of when Donald Trump called his wife ugly. RELATED: Former President Donald Trump Sues Federal … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan After 6 States Argue Against Program

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Pauses Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan After 6 States Argue Against Program

Oh no! According to new reports, a federal appeals court has just placed a temporary pause on President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Biden’s student loan cancellation plan originally sought to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for up to 40 million borrowers. In order to be eligible for the plan, borrowers … Read more

Candace Owens’ High School Classmate Reminds Her Of When The NAACP Defended Her After White Students Sent Her Death Threats, ‘Because She Was Black’

Candace Owens’ High School Classmate Reminds Her Of When The NAACP Defended Her After White Students Sent Her Death Threats, ‘Because She Was Black’

Yikes! Candace Owens is being dragged back down to Earth by a former high school classmate reminding her of the time when she had the NAACP defending her after being sent death threats, “because she was Black.” RELATED: Georgia School Officials Are Sorry & ‘Disappointed’ After Racist Photo Surfaces Of Students Spelling Out N-Word On … Read more

Texas Governor Calls Out Biden Administration & Sends 2 Busloads Of Migrants To VP Kamala Harris’ D.C. Home After She Said ‘The Border Is Secure’

Texas Governor Calls Out Biden Administration & Sends 2 Busloads Of Migrants To VP Kamala Harris’ D.C. Home After She Said ‘The Border Is Secure’

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is playing no games with the Biden Administration. Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that “the borders are secure” in the U.S., Gov. Abbott sent 2 buses full of migrants to her Washington, D.C. doorstep. RELATED: Appeals Court Confirms Trump Illegally Used Funds For US-Mexico Border Wall A few … Read more

Slavery Is Still Legal In America & It’s On November’s Ballot In 5 States: Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Vermont & Oregon

Slavery Is Still Legal In America & It’s On November’s Ballot In 5 States: Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Vermont & Oregon

#Socialites, did you know that slavery is still constitutionally legal in the United States of America? Well, it’s true and slavery is making its way onto November’s ballot for the midterm elections in the 5 states of Louisiana, Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee and Vermont. RELATED: Parents Outraged After NY Teacher Forces Black Students To Pick … Read more

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery & Voter Fraud After Using Missing Wife’s Name To Cast 2020 Ballot For Donald Trump

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery & Voter Fraud After Using Missing Wife's Name To Cast 2020 Ballot For Donald Trump

Donald Trump has some serious die-hard supporters out here as a Colorado man pleads guilty to forgery and voter fraud! Apparently, he used his missing wife’s name to cast a ballot for the former United States president. RELATED: Trump Claims He Was ‘Kidding’ When He Said A Border Wall Is Being Built In Colorado Colorado … Read more

Entire North Carolina Police Department Resigns After A Black Town Manager Is Hired

Entire North Carolina Police Department Resigns After A Black Town Manager Is Hired

Attention is being called down to North Carolina as Kenly Police Chief Josh Gibson and his entire police department resigns after hiring its new Black town manager back in June 2022. RELATED: 3 North Carolina Police Officers Fired For Conversation On ‘Slaughtering’ Black People, Second Civil War Entire North Carolina Police Department Resigns After A … Read more

Donald Trump’s Former Chief Of Staff Claims He Would’ve “Beaten Up” Protestors In May 2020

Former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows claims Trump would’ve beaten up protestors in May 2020 amid the tragic death of George Floyd. RELATED STORIES: Jeffrey Epstein’s Former Pilot Testifies Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew Flew On Epstein’s Plane In his upcoming book, “The Chief’s Chief’, Meadows recalled the moment when the White … Read more

Donald Trump Exclaims “We Will Take America Back!” During Speech At A Rally In Iowa

Former President Donald Trump made several remarks about President Joe Biden and shouted “We’re going to take America back” at a rally in Iowa. RELATED STORIES: Donald Trump Claims Haitian Immigrants Entering The US “Probably Have AIDS” And Letting Them Come In “Is Like A Death Wish” Trump appeared in front of a crowd of thousands … Read more

Caitlyn Jenner Labels Jimmy Kimmel ‘Transphobic’ After He Called Her ‘Trump In A Wig’

Caitlyn Jenner Labels Jimmy Kimmel Transphobic After He Called Her Trump In A Wig

Caitlyn Jenner Labels Jimmy Kimmel ‘Transphobic’ After He Called Her ‘Trump In A Wig’ After Jimmy Kimmel took to his late night show and called Caitlyn Jenner, 71, “Donald Trump in a wig,” the California gubernatorial candidate is now defending herself and labeling Kimmel “transphobic.” Following Jenner’s Thursday morning appearance on ‘The View,’ Kimmel took … Read more

Donald Trump Calls Mitch McConnell A “Dumb Son Of A B–tch” During Speech At Mar-A-Lago Resort

 Former President Donald Trump expressed his feelings about Mitch McConnell and his wife during an RNC donor retreat at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday. RELATED STORIES: Donald Trump To Pay Back $122 Million In Campaign Donations Trump said during the explosive speech that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not do enough to defend him during … Read more

Donald Trump To Pay Back $122 Million In Campaign Donations

Former President Donald Trump has been forced to pay back his supporters after they were reportedly duped into making recurring payments for his 2020 campaign. RELATED STORIES: Donald Trump Gives Speech At Wedding Claiming 2020 Election Was Rigged Trump’s fundraising campaign allegedly tricked his supporters into signing up for a subscription-based plan instead of making a … Read more

Kelly Rowland And Tim Weatherspoon Welcome Their Second Child Together!

Kelly Rowland And Tim Weatherspoon Welcome Their Second Child Together!

Socialites, join us in congratulating Kelly Rowland and Tim Withersooon who have welcomed their second child together!

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The singer took to Instagram this Saturday morning to share the exciting news with fans. “On the 21st day, of the 21st year, of the 21st Century, Noah Jon Weatherspoon greeted us,” she wrote alongside an adorable shot of her newborn spending time with his big brother Titan Jewell, 6. “We are truly grateful,” Rowland added, going on to note that her son was born at 8:13 p.m. on Jan. 21.”

The former Destiny’s Child member, 39, revealed in October that she had a little one on the way, debuting her bare baby bump in a Women’s Health cover. She said “SURPRISE!” in an Instagram post at the time.

While speaking with the magazine, she shared how excited she was to bring another bundle of joy into the world: “We had been talking about it loosely, and then COVID happened, and we were just like, ‘Let’s see what happens,” the Georgia native told the magazine. “Being able to have a child … I’m knocking at 40’s door in February. Taking care of myself means a lot to me.”

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Lawmakers Push President Biden To Offer Recurring $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Lawmakers Push President Biden To Offer Recurring $2,000 Stimulus Checks

While Congress is still going back-and-forth on President Joe Biden’s request for $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief funding — which is expected to include a third stimulus check pegged at $1,400 — several Democratic lawmakers are pushing for an even bigger COVID relief package: $2,000 monthly payments until the pandemic has come to end.

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Democratic rep Ilhan Omar and 50 other House members are trying to make this happen. According to a signed letter sent to Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the group is urging the Biden administration to back such a policy. It was noted that the January 28 letter also includes the signatures of other leading House progressives such as Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

“One more check is not enough during this public health and economic crisis,” they wrote. “Many families cannot afford to wait for eight months between payments. To truly build back better, families need stability and certainty through ongoing relief — they cannot be at the mercy of congressional gridlock,” CBS News quotes.

This would be the second known time a recurring stimulus check has been proposed. Last year Harris introduced a bill in the Senate that would have provided $2,000 a month for each adult and child in the U.S. until the pandemic ended, although the effort failed to gain traction. 

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SOPHIE, Grammy-Nominated Musician, Dies At Age 34

SOPHIE, Grammy-Nominated Musician, Dies At Age 34

Socialites, it is with our deepest regret to inform you that Grammy-nominated Pop producer and recording artist SOPHIE has sadly passed away.

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In a statement shared to Billboard along with several outlets, U.K. label Transgressive and Sophie’s publicist, Ludovica Ludinatrice, confirmed the news saying the musician, whose full name was Sophie Xeon, died in the early hours of Saturday morning: “Tragically, our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident,” in the Greek capital of Athens, the statement said. “True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell.” The statement added that the producer was “a pioneer of a new sound, one of the most influential artists in the last decade. Not only for ingenious production and creativity but also for the message and visibility that was achieved. An icon of liberation.”

“At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. We would also ask for respect for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity.” The Scottish artist had worked with stars likes Madonna and Charli XCX. Tributes have been pouring in all over social media from the LGBT community and fellow musicians like singer Sam Smith, rapper Cupcakke and more:

As ABC11 notes, she first used her own image and vocals for the single “It’s Okay To Cry” in October 2017. It paved the way for SOPHIE’s debut album, “Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides.” Released in June 2018, it received a Grammy nomination for best dance/electronic album.

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‘Second Gentleman’ Added To Merriam-Webster To Describe Doug Emhoff!

‘Second Gentleman’ Added To Merriam-Webster To Describe Doug Emhoff!

As the times have changed, Merriam-Webster is making some adjustments to its dictionary!

On January 20th, Kamala Harris became the first female Vice President and her husband Doug Emhoff was dubbed the Second Gentleman. Now Merriam-Webster is recognizing the groundbreaking title with a new entry.

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“Second gentleman” has been added and defined as “the husband or male partner of a vice president or second in command of a country or jurisdiction.” Emhoff took to social media to share his excitement over Merriam-Webster’s recognition writing “Well, now it’s official! @MerriamWebster’ just added ‘Second Gentleman’ to the dictionary. I might be the first, but I won’t be the last.”

Along with being the first male spouse of a VP, the second gentleman is also the first Jewish spouse of an American Vice President!

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Crook Accused Of Robbing Kim Kardashian In Paris Releases Tell-All Book

Crook Accused Of Robbing Kim Kardashian In Paris Releases Tell-All Book

Socialites, get into this! According to Page Six citing French Magazine Closer, one of the crooks who allegedly robbed Kim Kardashian at a Paris hotel back in 2016 has written a tell-all book about the heist!

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Yunice Abbas, who is accused of robbing $10 million in jewelry from the reality star went in-depth about the horrific night and even had the nerve to poke fun at it! Abbas revealed that Kardashian and her secretary “brainlessly” called 911 for help during the ordeal — despite being in France, where the US emergency line was useless, according to an excerpt published in the French magazine.

“Our two beauties stubbornly tried to call 911 … the emergency call number for the US. Not very efficient when you are in Paris,” Abbas mocks in his book, “I Sequestered Kim Kardashian,” according to the mag, which comes out Feb. 4. Abbas also revealed that he ended up with the star’s cellphone, and received a call from singer Tracy Chapman just shortly after the robbery:

“Right at the moment I cross a police car scouting the neighborhood, I jump at the sound of an incongruous cellphone ringtone,” he writes. “In front of my incredulous eyes, a name appears on the screen as it lights up. No way, I must be tripping,” he writes in the book, adding it was Chapman’s name that popped up.

Abbas is just one of five people who dressed like cops and tied up Kardashian and held her at gunpoint at the swanky Hôtel de Pourtalès. It is not clear why Abbas who is awaiting trial for his involvement in the crime, wanted to write a book confessing his involvement in the robbery.

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T.I. & Tiny ‘Emphatically Deny’ Allegations Of Trafficking & Sexually Abusing Women

T.I. & Tiny ‘Emphatically Deny’ Allegations Of Trafficking & Sexually Abusing Women

As we previously reported, business coach and owner of the Glam University, Sabrina Peterson dropped a bomb full of allegations against her former friends T.I. and Tiny Harris earlier this week.

Not only did she accuse the rapper of holding a gun to her head following a fight with his female assistant, but she took things to the next level by sharing alleged testimonies from multiple women accusing the couple of drugging, trafficking and sexually abusing them!

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While T.I. has remained silent on the assault claims, Tiny did go back-and-forth with Peterson, calling her out for bashing her family. However, she didn’t address the heavy sexual assault or trafficking allegations until now: “Mr. and Mrs. Harris want to be on record and more importantly want the public to know they emphatically deny in the strongest way possible the egregiously appalling allegations being made against them by Sabrina Peterson,” a spokesperson says. “The Harrises have had difficulty with this woman for well over a decade. They are taking this matter very seriously, and if these allegations don’t end, they will take appropriate legal action.”

Peterson has not directly responded yet to T.I. and Tiny’s statment. Until then, let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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Brother Of Rapper Tee Grizzley Indicted In Federal Case

Brother Of Rapper Tee Grizzley Indicted In Federal Case

According to Detroit News, the brother or Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley has been indicted on a federal gun charge.

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Marcellus Wallace, best known as Baby Grizzley, and another man, Nolan Dasgupta-Francis, aka “Nolo,” were hit with a charge for felony possession of a firearm. The news site notes that the charge came from an incident that happened back in December when law enforcement personnel stopped the two while riding in a car, State Department Corrections spokeswoman Joelle Craddy told The Detroit News via email.

What was found in the car was an open jar of marijuana along with a .45-caliber and another of the same type on Francis. Wallace pleaded guilty to having the open container and had a parole board hearing scheduled for January 13. But, Caddy explained it was adjourned due to pending criminal charges. If found guilty, both men could be serving up to ten years in federal prison. This latest indictment comes just four months after Grizzley welcomed home his younger brother after serving five years in prison for a robbery. Tee Grizzley took to social media on Thursday to react to the news. He said:

This also just weeks after the Detroit rapper celebrated the prison release of his mother, Latoya Perry. Wallace is currently being held at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson.

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Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Signs With IMG Models After Turning Heads With Inauguration Day Outfit

Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Signs With IMG Models After Turning Heads With Inauguration Day Outfit

Ella Emhoff, the 21-year-old stepdaughter of Vice President Harris is just one of a few people who made headlines on Jan. 20, over their fashionable Inauguration Day outfits.

Ella, who is a Brooklyn-based artist and fashion designer who attends Parsons School of Design in New York City, wore a brown Miu Miu coat with a check pattern and orange embellishments on the shoulders, which went with a Batsheva collared dress. She accessorized the stunning designer coat with a black face mask, gloves, headband, and round glasses. 

Thanks to her great fashion choice and viral moment, it has landed her in the spotlight and Emhoff has officially signed with IMG Models! She now joins the 22-year-old inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman — who also signed with IMG — as one of the global modeling agency’s newest faces, following the path of top models.

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Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models, said: “Ella communicates this moment in time. There’s a cheekiness and a joy she exudes.” He said when he saw her at the inauguration, he thought, “Wow, she’s communicating fashion.”

Congrats!

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Khloe Kardashian Says She’s Ready for Baby No. 2 in KUWTK Final Season First Look!

Khloe Kardashian Says She’s Ready for Baby No. 2 in KUWTK Final Season First Look!

On Thursday, Kim Kardashian shared an emotional first look of the last season of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”

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The sneak peek of the 20th and final season of KUWTK starts off with Kris Jenner announcing that they will no longer be filming the show. Kim can be seen getting extremely emotional as she thanks her family and crew memebers. The clip also looks back on their epic 14 years and iconic moments from “Don’t be f–king rude!” to Kim Kardashian taking selfies while Khloe Kardashian’s on her way to jail — Kourtney’s relationship Scott Disick and more. They also tease more life-changing moments including Khloe thinking about having another child with Tristan Thompson.

After much speculation and pregnancy rumors, Khloe finally shares that she wants to have another baby. In the clip she tells the NBA player, “I just feel like it’s now time to have another kid.” Khloe and Tristan already share a beautiful baby girl together, True Thompson.

Despite the big cheating scandal involving the Kardashian’s longtime family friend Jordyn Woods and Tristan Thompson, Khloe was able to reconcile with the athlete for the sake of their daughter.

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Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Create Their First Picture Book Inspired By Daughter Kaavia: ‘SHADY BABY’

We love to see it! Gabrielle Union-Wade is teaming up with her husband Dwyane Wade to drop their first picture book inspired by their sweet daughter, Kaavia James.

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According to the press release, the book titled “Shady Baby” celebrates “a powerful, funny, and super-cute, Black girl character who always keeps it real,” The children’s book, illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker, is set time be released by HarperCollins Publishers on May 18.

Although the actress published a bestselling kids’ book inspired by the arrival of daughter Kaavia last year, this will be her first picture book collaboration with her hubby. In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE Magazine, the couple said “This is our first children’s book we did together and we’re so excited for the world to read ‘Shady Baby.’ Inspired by our daughter, Kaavia James, we wanted to create a children’s book that not only had a little Black girl as the main character but that also reflects the global community we live in.” People notes that in “Shady Baby, the baby girl goes to the park to relax, only to meet some bullies. She quickly sets them straight and receives love and support from the other little ones nearby.”

The couple went on to say,

“We hope to give the word ‘shady’ a more positive association and use it to represent one’s moral compass to do the right thing and stand up for themselves and others,” they continued. “It’s important that little Black girls and boys get to see themselves in these fairy tales and for children of other races to see us in leadership roles.”

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Larry King’s Wife Shawn King Reveals His real Cause Of Death And His Final Words

Larry King’s Wife Shawn King Reveals His real Cause Of Death And His Final Words

While speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Shawn King opened up about her estranged husband’s passing, revealing his real cause of death and his final words.

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As we previously reported, television legend Larry King died over the weekend. Before his passing, Larry was hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19. Larry’s sixth wife, Julia Alexander, told The Post that he died from coronavirus, which he had contracted in late December. But Shawn told ET that he didn’t die from the coronavirus: “It was an infection, it was sepsis,” she told the outlet. “Well, he was finally ready to go, I will tell you that. You know, he never wanted to go but his sweet little body was just, it had just been hit so many times with so many things and once we heard the word COVID, all of our hearts just sunk. But he beat it, you know, he beat it, but it did take its toll and then the unrelated infection finally is what took him, but boy, he was not gonna go down easily,” Page Six quotes.

During her interview, Shawn also opened up about her final moments with late husband Larry King: “We were able to do FaceTime in the hospital and it was hard for him to talk, but the one message that he wanted to make sure I heard was, ‘I love you, take care of the boys,’” she told Entertainment Tonight. 🙏🏾

Shawn, who was in the middle of divorce proceedings from the legendary CNN host, said she never thought they would move forward with finalizing their split because of their partnership.

Larry King was 87.

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China Is Reportedly Using Anal Swabs Tests To Detect High-Risk COVID Cases

China Is Reportedly Using Anal Swabs Tests To Detect High-Risk COVID Cases

China is taking things to the next level: According to Bloomberg and the Washington Post, China is now using anal swabs to test patients considered to be high-risk, because they can detect the virus more accurately than a throat swab. However, it was noted that the country is still using that method as well as the nose swabs.

Li Tongzeng, a senior doctor from Beijing’s Youan hospital, told CCTV that the anal swabs method “can increase the detection rate of infected people” as traces of the virus linger longer in the anus than in the respiratory tract, The Guardian quotes.

As People magazine notes, the anal swab testing reportedly involves the insertion of a saline-soaked cotton swab about  3 to 5 centimeters (about 1 to 2 inches) into the anus. The sample is then tested for active traces of the virus.

“Of course, anal swabs aren’t as convenient as throat swabs, so they’re only being used on individuals in key quarantine areas,” said Tongzeng added. “This will reduce the return of false positives.”

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Plies Calls Out The NFL And Sports Outlets For Not Covering Chad Wheeler’s Domestic Violence Arrest

Plies Calls Out The NFL And Sports Outlets For Not Covering Chad Wheeler’s Domestic Violence Arrest

As we previously reported, Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was arrested over the weekend for allegedly getting into a physical fight with his girlfriend, according to police.

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In the report, officers say they responded to a call that a woman had locked herself in a bathroom and called 911 claiming she was being “killed” following a fight with her BF. The woman reportedly told cops that she was bleeding and had suffered a dislocated arm. Cops said in their report that when they arrived they heard screaming coming from the residence. When they entered the home, they said they continued to hear screaming coming from the bathroom — where they say they found Wheeler standing next to the woman.

The disturbing report also details how it started — revealing an altercation began after the woman refused to bow to the NFL player! Cops say that’s when Wheeler allegedly grabbed the woman, threw her on the bed, and choked her until she was unconscious. According to the report, when the woman regained consciousness, Wheeler reportedly said, “Wow you’re alive?” He was later booked at 1:19 A.M. on Saturday and released at 9:18 A.M. on Tuesday. Wheeler is currently trending on social media as users share their disgust over the incident. Rapper Plies even called out the NFL and sports outlets who haven’t been covering this big news. He tweeted:

“Dear @nfl @espn (An all other news/sports outlets) U Should Be Embarrassed. I’ve Been Watchin ESPN All Morning & Y’all Haven’t Said One Thing About Chad Wheeler Arrested For Beaten Up His GF. An This Happen Monday Night & It Still Ain’t News!! #ItsTwoDifferentAmericas”

Plies later shared another tweet after coming across Sports Center’s latest post about Wheeler:

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The-Dream Responds To VH1 “Signed” Colorism Controversy

The-Dream Responds To VH1 “Signed” Colorism Controversy

Social media users lit Rick Ross and The Dream up last week after a resurfaced clip of the VH1 show “Signed” ft Lenny S. of Roc Nation made its rounds online.

The viral clip in question showed contestants Just Brittany and Kaiya trying their best to impress Rozay with their renditions of “Aston Martin Music.” Although fans pointed out that Brittany was a bit off beat, she still got praised from the judges who appeared to be more impressed with her look overall. Meanwhile, viewers loved Kaiya’s strong vocals and her cover of Ross’ hit song, yet the judges felt like it wasn’t anything compared to Brittany’s version.

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Following all the backlash, The-Dream has decided to speak out after being accused of colorism: He tweeted, “Recap: I’m completely surprised by even the smallest amount of people that would ever test my Blackness and my love for my people and my culture in everyshade esp. the darkest of u. I’m not overly surprised. But as much as I’ve done to move women forward through songs and always.” He went on to explain, “Being the one that make sure shit looks a certain way. I’m sure every director and every artist or person who have saw me work and been around me know exactly how I prefer things. Black ass fuck all the time. With all I’ve done this is what y’all have for me. Makes you think diff.”

“And for no particular reason, as a unapologetic figure as I’ve kept it beyond and taken falls for past exes even publicly to save themselves from things they have done against me and to harm my word and upbringing. I protected a lot of people and ate it. I could’ve been said it. That means I took all that for no reason. So basically I should’ve snitched right. I hurried the truth. I watch you all talk and still I took the higher space. I always do I always did. Now me I’m not black enough even though I walked out of labels left 5ms cause race shit.

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Tory Lanez Reportedly Seeks Right To Publicly Talk About Megan Thee Stallion Case

Tory Lanez Reportedly Seeks Right To Publicly Talk About Megan Thee Stallion Case

According to TMZ, a judge had ordered Tory Lanez to keep his lips shut about the info he gets from prosecutors in his case and was also blocked from contacting Megan Thee Stallion on social media. But the entertainer is calling out the unfairness in a new court filing.

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As we previously reported, Megan Thee Stallion went off last week after reports stated that charges against Tory were dropped in their shooting case. After shutting down those reports, Megan said in a series of tweets: “I can’t wait until the MF FACTS come out! Bitch you shot me AND MY STORY NOT CHANGING AND BITCH YOU GOING TO JAIL.”

Lanez claims there’s evidence refuting Megan’s side of the story — including “evidence of gunshot residue implicating others.” He can’t publicly say this because of the protective order, he’s not able to disclose any of it, according to the docs obtained by TMZ. In addition to this, Tory’s also worried about how bad things may look on the side — He worries his silence might make it look like he’s conceding what Megan says is true. So now, he’s asking the judge to modify the gag order against him.

As we previously reported, Tory has denied shooting Megan Thee Stallion back in July after a poll party. But the rapper along with her fans are confident that just will be served in her case.

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Remembering Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, And 7 Others Who Tragically Passed Away On This Day Last Year

Remembering Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, And 7 Others Who Tragically Passed Away On This Day Last Year

Today marks one year since the tragic and heartbreaking loss of sports legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others, who tragically died in a helicopter crash.

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Although their deaths have been very difficult to deal with for their families, friends, and sports fans all over the world, many are using this day to remember the group, who formed a loving bond through sports:

Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christina Mauser, and Ara Zobayan.

Kobe’s wife Vanessa Bryant took to social media to remember them with a sweet letter that was sent by one of Gianna’s close friends. Take a look below:

#Socialites, let’s continue to send love and prayers to their loved ones during this difficult time.

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Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Inks A Deal With IMG Models!

Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman Inks A Deal With IMG Models!

Amanda Gorman, the poet who took the world by storm after her moving speech at Joe Biden’s inauguration has inked a deal with IMG Models!

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That’s right! Gorman, who became the youngest known inaugural poet in U.S. history, secured an agreement with the leading modeling agency, who will work to build her profile in fashion and beauty with brand endorsements and editorial features. According to the agency’s website, “IMG Models is the international leader in talent discovery and model management.”

The 22-year-old poet also became an instant style icon, too when she appeared at Biden’s swearing-in ceremony. The star wore a bright yellow Prada coat along with a red headband and jewelry gifted by Oprah Winfrey. According to WWD, web searches for “yellow coat” increased on Jan. 20 by 1,328 percent. 

The agency represents a plethora of stars such as Gigi and Bella Hadid, Chrissy Teigen, and Naomi Osaka. 

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UPDATE: Trey Songz Released After Arrest — Kansas City Police Claim He Refused To Wear A Mask During Chief’s Game

UPDATE: Trey Songz Released After Arrest — Kansas City Police Claim He Refused To Wear A Mask During Chief’s Game

Kansas City Police is sharing their side of the story of Trey Songz’s arrest. As we previously reported, the singer was arrested Sunday for trespassing and resisting arrest after he got into an altercation with a police officer at the Kansas City Chiefs’ game.

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Reports initially stated that Trey was being heckled by fans a few rows behind him and he asked them to chill out. However, an officer approached Trey, and without warning, went after him! A witness told TMZ that Trey was completely caught off guard when the officer got physical and started to defend himself. The singer was later arrested and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Now, Kansas City Police who spoke with the news site claims Trey was actually in the wrong. They say he refused to follow the stadium’s coronavirus protocol — allegedly refused to wear a mask and fans kept complaining. After he allegedly didn’t cooperate with security, the officer reportedly stepped in to assist. KCP says Trey refused to obey orders and was eventually told he was under arrest. They allege he punched an officer and put him in a headlock…

According to the latest update, Trey was just released from custody. Sources
tell TMZ that he believes the cop in question had it in for him long before the altercation, and when the officer came over to him he was immediately aggressive. KCPD says the case is being referred to the Jackson County Prosecutor for further review.

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Spike Lee Says Trump Aka “President Agent Orange Will Go Down in History With the Likes of Hitler”

Spike Lee Says Trump Aka “President Agent Orange Will Go Down in History With the Likes of Hitler”

While accepting an award for his new short film, “New York, New York,” filmmaker Spike Lee shared a few words about Donald Trump aka “President Agent Orange,” and compared the former Prez to Adolf Hitler!

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“We’re at a crossroads now, and everybody please be safe. This is not a game. These people got guns with ammunition,” Lee said in a video recorded on Jan. 6, the same day as the deadly Capitol riot. As the The Hollywood Reporter notes, the video was played during the virtual annual ceremony for the New York Film Critics Circle over the weekend.

Lee added, “I hope to God that I’m wrong, but people are gonna get killed behind this bullsh*t. This president, President Agent Orange, will go down in history with the likes of Hitler. These guys – all his boys – they’re going down on the wrong side of history.”

Before ending, Lee, a frequent critic of Trump, then gave thanks for the award given for his pandemic-era short film.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Expected To Lift Strict Stay-At-Home Orders

California Governor Gavin Newsom Expected To Lift Strict Stay-At-Home Orders

According to a letter from the California Restaurant Association to its members, which was obtained by NBC, Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to announce Monday that the stay-at-Home Order will be lifted in all regions of the state.

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The letter, dated Sunday, said senior officials in the Newsom administration confirmed this with the association. The Deputy Director for Crisis Communication & Public Affairs from the Governor’s Office also said that an update should be expected this Monday morning:

“We see promising signs that California is slowly emerging from the most intense stage of this pandemic. We continue to look at what that means for the Regional Stay at Home order and anticipate that the state Department of Public Health will provide a formal update tomorrow morning,” said Brian Ferguson, the Deputy Director for Crisis Communication & Public Affairs from the Governor’s Office.

Despite finding new strains, specifically in California, hospitalizations and newly confirmed cases have been falling and health officials are growing more optimistic that the worst of the latest surge is over, NBC Los Angeles notes. The number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 has slipped below 19,000 statewide, a drop of more than 10% in two weeks.

In addition to this, it was said that the state’s most populous, the test positivity rate has plummeted 39% over the past three weeks.

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Kodak Black Reportedly Deletes Tweet Pledging $1M To Charity If Freed

Kodak Black Reportedly Deletes Tweet Pledging $1M To Charity If Freed

Is Kodak Black a man of his word? Well, fans are trying to figure that out after some noticed he seemingly scrubbed an old tweet, pledging to donate to charity once he is out of prison.

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Back in November, Kodak’s Twitter account tweeted: “If The President Them Free Me, I’m Gonna Spend 1 million on Charity within The First Year I’m Out. That’s on Everything.” Donald Trump commuted Kodak’s sentence last week, along with 142 other people he either pardoned or freed from prison, but it appears Kodak’s tweet has been deleted!

While it’s not clear why the tweet is no longer there, fans are wondering if he’s really going to drop $1M for a good cause now that he’s finally out of the slammer.

Now, although he’s a free man now, the rapper is still dealing with another case that could put him in the slammer again. As we previously reported, Kodak is accused of forcing himself on an 18-year-old woman in a hotel room after a Feb. 2016 concert — allegedly raping her and biting her — and prosecutors in the state have vowed to “aggressively” go after him in their pending case, TMZ notes.

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Piers Morgan Slammed For ‘Tasteless’ Larry King Tribute

Piers Morgan Slammed For ‘Tasteless’ Larry King Tribute

This Saturday morning, we received the sad news that television legend Larry King had passed away.

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Fans along with several celebrities and close friends have been pouring in tributes all over social media about the King. Oprah Winfrey tweeted, “It was always a treat to sit at your table. And hear your stories. “Thank you, Larry King.” Magic Johnson added, I’ve known Larry King since I arrived in LA 42 years ago. Larry King Live changed CNN in the 80s blending entertainment with news & I loved being on the show. Larry was one of the best interviewers on TV. Always well prepared, asked intelligent questions, & always made the interviews fun, serious, & entertaining! He was the biggest Dodgers fan & if you lived in LA you could catch him at his favorite booth in Nate and Al’s or at Brooklyn Bagels which he owned. Rest In Peace my friend! 🙏🏾 Cookie and I extend our prayers to the entire King family.”

Former CNN host Piers Morgan also made a post about King but came under fire over his tribute. He tweeted: “Larry King was a hero of mine until we fell out after I replaced him at CNN & he said my show was ‘like watching your mother-in-law go over a cliff in your new Bentley.’ (He married 8 times so a mother-in-law expert) But he was a brilliant broadcaster & masterful TV interviewer,” the tweet reads. His post didn’t sit well with some of King’s fans, who immediately called out Morgan for the insensitive message.

One user said: “Instead of a simple RIP, Piers Morgan makes Larry King’s demise all about himself. Rest in peace legend Larry King!” Another added, “Of all the things Piers Morgan could have said to tribute Larry King, THIS is what his dried up muffin shaped faced ass decided to type up.”

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Breonna Taylor Grand Jurors File Petition To Impeach Attorney General Daniel Cameron

Breonna Taylor Grand Jurors File Petition To Impeach Attorney General Daniel Cameron

On Friday, three grand jurors in the Breonna Taylor case filed a petition with the state House of Representatives, calling for the impeachment of Attorney General Daniel Cameron for mischaracterizing their findings and presenting bs to the media to make himself look better.

According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, the petition alleges Cameron failed in his duties and breached public trust for his handling of the big case. As we previously reported, Cameron was the special prosecutor in the case who presented evidence against the police officers accused of killing Taylor, who was home with her boyfriend when cops opened fire in a botched drug raid. The grand jury indicted just one of the cops, Brett Hankison, after Cameron’s presentation to the panel, but only for bullets that went through a NEIGHBORS’ unit.

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Some of the grand jurors said they weren’t given the opportunity to consider homicide charges and at least one of the grand jurors said that Cameron’s public statements about the grand jury involved in the case have been misleading. Kevin Glogower, one of the attorneys representing the petitioners explained: “These are randomly selected citizens who were compelled to sit on a grand jury and were terribly misused by the most powerful law enforcement official in Kentucky,” Glogower said in a news release.

“Neither Cameron nor anyone from his office mentioned any homicide offense to the grand jury. Not only were no homicide offenses presented as alleged, no charges of any kind were presented to the Grand Jury other than the three wanton endangerment charges against Detective Hankinson,” the petition states, according to the Journal. They allege Cameron used the panel as “a shield to deflect accountability and responsibility.”

The petition seeking the impeachment of Cameron on charges of “breach of public trust and failure to comply with duties for misrepresenting to the nation the findings of the Grand Jury” and “abuse of office and breach of duties of professional responsibility and ethics,” — also calls for charging Cameron with incitement of insurrection for the US Capitol riots that took place on January 6, the same charge on which the US House of Representatives impeached former President Donald Trump.

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Television Icon Larry King Dies At 87

Television Icon Larry King Dies At 87

Socialites, it is with our deepest regret to inform you that Larry King has died.

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According to a statement posted to his official Twitter account said that the radio and television personality, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this Saturday. Although the statement did not say how, TMZ noted that Larry was diagnosed with COVID-19 over the holidays, and was hospitalized in the ICU at one point, but had recently been moved to a regular hospital room, and was breathing on his own. However, things took a turn, and King passed away this morning.

The star who conducted more than 30,000 interviews in a storied 60-year career is survived by 5 children: Cannon, Chance, Danny, Kelly, and Larry Jr. He was 87. Read the full statement:

“With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the death of our co-founder, host, and friend Larry King, who passed away this morning at age 87 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles,” For 63 years and across the platforms of radio, television and digital media, Larry’s many thousands of interviews, awards, and global acclaim stand as a testament to his unique and lasting talent as a broadcaster. Additionally, while it was his name appearing in the shows’ titles, Larry always viewed his interview subjects as the true stars of his programs, and himself as merely an unbiased conduit between the guest and audience. Whether he was interviewing a U.S. president, foreign leader, celebrity, scandal-ridden personage, or an everyman, Larry liked to ask short, direct, and uncomplicated questions. He believed concise questions usually provided the best answers, and he was not wrong in that belief.”

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UPDATE: Soulja Boy Addresses Beatings And Rape Claims Made By Former Assistant

UPDATE: Soulja Boy Addresses Beatings And Rape Claims Made By Former Assistant

Soulja Boy is responding to the heavy allegations that were recently made against him!

As we previously reported, Soulja’s former assistant filed a lawsuit claiming he raped and assaulted her for nearly 2 years. In her suit, she claimed that he began to abuse her shortly after he hired her in December 2018 beginning with sending her unsolicited photos of his penis within the first month. It also was noted that they eventually developed a romantic relationship and she moved in with him but things allegedly got violent. She said the first time she was sexually assaulted by him, Soulja paid her $1,000 to show that he was sorry.

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While there’s a mountain full of accusations made by the woman who prefers to go by Jane Doe in the case, the rapper has released a statement to TMZ, denying these harsh claims. He said: “I vehemently and unequivocally deny these allegations.” He adds … “I am in contact with my legal team and the appropriate legal action will be taken against these lies.”

After news first broke out about the lawsuit, a rep for Soulja told TMZ: “Soulja would never put his hands on a female. He wouldn’t beat a woman or put his hands on a woman … this is non-sense!!!”

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Baseball Icon Hank Aaron Dies At Age 86

Baseball Icon Hank Aaron Dies At Age 86 The sports world has lost another star. According to WSBTV, Hank Aaron — one of the greatest baseball players of all time — has sadly passed away. Aaron’s daughter confirmed that the Hall of Famer died this Friday morning. RELATED: Joe Exotic’s Father Dies From COVID-19 — … Read more

AOC Offers Her Office To National Guards After They Were Reportedly Sent To Sleep In Freezing Garage After Shift

AOC Offers Her Office To National Guards After They Were Reportedly Sent To Sleep In Freezing Garage After Shift

Socialites get into this! According to multiple reports, National Guard members were ordered out of the Capitol Building Thursday by Capitol Police, and told to either take their rest breaks outside or in a nearby parking garage!

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The guards were moved after they were told they could no longer use space within the US Capitol Complex, including areas like the cafeteria of a Senate office building, as a rest area, multiple Guardsmen told CNN. “We honestly just feel betrayed,” one told CNN earlier Thursday “After everything went seamlessly, we were deemed useless and banished to a corner of a parking garage.”

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has decided to step in to help out. She took to Twitter to offer them her office. She tweeted: “Yeah this is not okay. My office is free this week to any service members who’d like to use it for a break or take nap on the couch. We’ll stock up on snacks for you all too. (We’re in the middle of moving offices and it’s a bit messy so don’t judge, but make yourself at home!)”

According to CNN, members of the National Guard have been allowed back into the Capitol Complex this Friday after a slate of lawmakers voiced their outrage at guardsmen being banished to a parking garage as a rest area, a guardsman told the news site. They will now be allowed to rest in the US Capitol Visitor Center, the guardsman said.

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Woman Who Made Bernie Sanders’ Viral Mitten Says She Has No More To Sell

Woman Who Made Bernie Sanders’ Viral Mitten Says She Has No More To Sell

Welp, if you wanted a pair of Bernie Sanders Inauguration Day mittens, it looks like you may be out of luck because the Vermont school teacher who made them says they’re no longer available.

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The creator, Jen Ellis, explained on social media that she’s been flooded with requests from people wanting to buy a pair. Although they are high in demand, she said they’re no longer for sale. “Thanks for all the interest in Bernie’s mittens!” Jen Ellis wrote on Twitter. “I’m so flattered that Bernie wore them to the inauguration. Sadly, I have no more mittens for sale. There are a lot of great crafters on ETSY who make them.”

Ellis told the Jewish Insider that “there’s no possible way I could make 6,000 pairs of mittens, and every time I go into my email, another several hundred people have emailed me. I hate to disappoint people, but the mittens, they’re one of a kind and they’re unique and, sometimes in this world, you just can’t get everything you want,” she told the news site.

Sanders’ mittens have become an iconic accessory in the “grumpy chic” meme of Sanders sitting with his arms crossed in a big jacket and blue mask. So how does he feel about being the firsts meme of 2021? Well here’s what he had to say: “It “makes people aware that we make good mittens in Vermont. We have some good coats as well,” The senator told CNN.

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UPDATE: Saved By The Bell Star Dustin Diamond Completes First Round Of Chemo For Stage 4 Cancer

UPDATE: Saved By The Bell Star Dustin Diamond Completes First Round Of Chemo For Stage 4 Cancer

Dustin Diamond’s team has given an update on his health. While speaking with TMZ, they shared that the “Saved By The Bell” star completed his first round of chemo after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer earlier this month.

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It was said that he’s still in the hospital and is doing everything he can to deal with his diagnosis: stage 4 small cell carcinoma. It was shared that the cancer started elsewhere in his body and metastasized in his lungs. Dustin’s next round of chemo is being scheduled soon and will also begin physical therapy. 🙏🏾

His team adds that Dustin is keeping a positive outlook and is looking forward to spending more time with his girlfriend.

Dustin’s team says he’s been receiving a bunch of fan mail wishing him well and will be getting it to him at the hospital, hoping it will lift his spirits, TMZ reports.

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President Biden Tells New Staff Members ‘I Will Fire You On The Spot’ If They Disrespect Others

President Biden Tells New Staff Members ‘I Will Fire You On The Spot’ If They Disrespect Others

President Biden is not playing! He’s demanding that his staff members treat others with dignity and if they don’t, they will be fired!

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After Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, he held a virtual swearing-in ceremony later that day for incoming administrators and said that regardless of their background, they’re “entitled to be treated with decency and dignity.” He added, “That’s been missing in a big way the last four years. I expect you to do that for all the folks you deal with,” he said.

Biden went on to make it real clear: “I’m not joking when I say this: If you’re ever working with me and I hear you treat another colleague with disrespect, talk down to someone, I promise you I will fire you on the spot,” he added. “On the spot. No ifs or buts.”

On his first day in office, President Joe Biden also signed more than a dozen executive actions, some of which reverse decisions made by his predecessor, former President Donald Trump.

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Lil Wayne Drops New Song ‘Ain’t Got Time’ Following Trump Pardon

Lil Wayne Drops New Song ‘Ain’t Got Time’ Following Trump Pardon

Lil Wayne is celebrating his freedom with a new song! Just a day after Trump pardoned him, he decided to drop a new track titled, “Ain’t Got Time.” The rapper was among 140 people to be pardoned by the former president before he left office on Wednesday, January 20.

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As we previously reported, Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter – was found with a loaded, gold-plated .45-calibre handgun while traveling to Florida on a private jet in 2019, and was facing up to 10 years in prison. Thanks to the former President, that won’t happen.

In his song, Wayne seems to reference the incident he was pardoned for: “The Feds, they hot on us, one hundred on the thermometer,” he raps. “They raided my private plane, I went got one that’s more privateer.”

This Thursday, he took to Twitter to personally thank Trump for giving him a second chance: “I want to thank President Trump for recognizing that I have so much more to give to my family, my art, and my community. I also want to thank @bradfordcohen for working so diligently to secure another chance for me. Love!

– Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.”

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Joe Exotic Says He Was ‘Too Gay’ To Be Pardoned By Trump — Carole Baskin Says ‘He Belongs In A Cage’

Joe Exotic Says He Was ‘Too Gay’ To Be Pardoned By Trump — Carole Baskin Says ‘He Belongs In A Cage’

Tiger King’s Joe Exotic is heated that he’s still sitting in the slammer after having high expectations that Trump would pardon him before he left office.

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Exotic, real name Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, took to Twitter to release a statement on Trump who refused to commute his sentence in a murder-for-hire plot against his archrival, Carol Baskin, claiming he was denied for being “too gay” for the President.

“I was too innocent and too GAY to deserve a Pardon from Trump. I only mattered to Don Jr. when he needed to make a comment about me to boost his social media post,” the post from Exotic’s account reads. Boy were we all stupid to believe he actually stood for Equal Justice? His corrupt friends all come first,” it continues. Meanwhile, Baskin is ecstatic that he will remain in prison. In a statement to Buzzfeed News, Baskin said it would have been outrageous “for anyone to pardon someone who walked up to five tigers and shot them in the head in order to clear cage space for the circus.” She added, lTigers are the world’s favorite animal and Joe Schreibvogel Maldonado Passage is right where he belongs: in a cage.”

Joe’s team had a limousine waiting outside his prison on Wednesday and he even pre-recorded a thank you video to send to Trump if he was pardoned. However, it looks like that will all now be thrown away.

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Kodak Black Sexual Assault Case Reportedly Still Pending Despite Trump Commutation

Kodak Black Sexual Assault Case Reportedly Still Pending Despite Trump Commutation

Soon, Kodak Black will be somewhat of a free man all thanks to former President Donald Trump. However, the rapper will still have some legal things he would need to take care of, like his pending sexual assault case, according to TMZ.

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Ed Clements, the 12th Circuit Solicitor in Florence County, tells TMZ that their pending case against Kodak from 2016 has been disrupted because of COVID. Although jury trials are suspended and there’s no court date scheduled, TMZ notes that prosecutors still want to “aggressively” go after Kodak.

The rap star was indicted in South Carolina on a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Prosecutors tell the news site that they plan on pressing the case against Kodak until he gets a plea deal or there’s a trial. It was said that Trump commuting his sentence for a federal crime has NO impact on cases in state court, like the one he’s facing in South Carolina. Meanwhile, Kodak’s attorney in S.C., Beattie Ashmore, seems livid over their attempt. He said, “Aggressively prosecute? It’s been four years. That speaks volumes. Kodak was on bond and on tour for two years before his federal case even began. Ed’s a very fine and experienced prosecutor and I look forward to once again speaking with him about this case. It’s been a while,” Ashmore said in a statement to TMZ.

Prosecutors in S.C. claim Kodak forced himself on an 18-year-old woman in a hotel room after a 2016 concert then allegedly raped her and biting her neck and right breast, according to legal docs. Kodak repeatedly faces up to 30 years in state prison, if convicted.

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Michelle Obama Did Not Come To Play! Social Media Reacts To Her Inauguration Day Look

Michelle Obama Did Not Come To Play! Social Media Reacts To Her Inauguration Day Look

One thing Mrs. Obama is always going to do is pop out in style! The former First Lady made her appearance at Joe Biden’s inauguration this Wednesday and she almost stole the show!

This morning, Michelle Obama gracefully came out of her motorcade rocking a plum-colored turtleneck, wide-legged trousers, with a matching overcoat by Sergio Hudson. To add a nice touch to her fit, she also wore a statement belt with a gold circle buckle that was cinched at her waist.

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Aside from her fit, Mrs. Obama rocked a side-feathered swoop with fluffed curls, and let’s just say Michelle stans were here for it ALL! One fan tweeted, “Michelle Obama is here to remind you that she’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she will always be the moment.” Another added, “The high waist, the wide leg, the floor-length coat, the belt. #MichelleObama.”

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It’s Official! Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Sworn In As 46th President And Vice-President Of The United States!

It’s Official! Joe Biden & Kamala Harris Sworn In As 46th President And Vice-President Of The United States!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for: This Wednesday, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President of the United States, becoming the first Black VP, first Asian-American VP, and first female VP in U.S. history!

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Harris was sworn in by Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the supreme court. Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, held the Bible as she took the oath.

Surrounded by his family, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States! His wife could be seen getting emotional shortly after as Biden looked to the crowd to take in the historic moment.

After his swearing in, Mr. Biden is expected to sign a range of executive orders. The actions include revoking a permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and reversing a travel ban from several largely Muslim and African countries.

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Donald Trump Declines To Pardon ‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic

Donald Trump Declines To Pardon ‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic

Welp, “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic is still in the slammer after Donald Trump declined to pardon him.

As we previously reported, Joe, real name Joseph Maldonado-Passage, and his legal team were so confident the Netflix star would be receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump, that they had a limo waiting outside the prison to take Exotic home.

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But, it looks like they’re going to have to take it back because Trump failed to pardon the man. Exotic was sentenced to 22 years in prison for a murder-for-hire plot against Carole Baskin and for violating several wildlife laws. Since “Tiger King” premiered, his supporters have mounted an aggressive campaign for Trump to grant his early release from prison. However, Trump on Tuesday pardoned 70 people and commuted the sentences of a further 73 people during the final day of his presidency but didn’t include Joe.

Among the notable names: former advisor Steve Bannon, rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy.

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Trump And Melania Deliver Final Remarks — Wishes Biden’s Administration “Great Luck And Great Success”

Trump And Melania Deliver Final Remarks — Wishes Biden’s Administration “Great Luck And Great Success”

Just minutes after Donald Trump walked out of the White House and boarded Marine One for the last time as President, he arrived in Maryland this Wednesday morning to give his final speech.

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Trump bid farewell to supporters and family, recounting his administration’s “successes” over the last four years. “We were not a regular administration,” he told a crowd of supporters, family, and staff at Joint Base Andrews, located in Maryland just outside Washington, D.C. “What we’ve done has been amazing by any standard.”

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump speaks to his supporters prior to boarding Air Force One to head to Florida on January 20, 2021 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump, the first president in more than 150 years to refuse to attend his successor’s inauguration, is expected to spend the final minutes of his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. (Photo by Pete Marovich – Pool/Getty Images)

After letting his wife Melania say her final words, Trump went on to send well wishes to Biden’s administration. “I wish the new administration great luck and great success. I think they’ll have great success,” Trump said of incoming President Joe Biden, even though he never mentioned his successor by name. “They have the foundation to do something really spectacular.”

Before concluding Trump said he promises to be back in “some form.”

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Donald Trump Leaves White House For The Last Time As President Of The United States

Donald Trump Leaves White House For The Last Time As President Of The United States

Look at him go: This Wednesday, Donald Trump took his final walk out of the White House and boarded Marine One for the very last time as President, leaving behind a poor legacy, chaos, and a divided nation.

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Trump, who doesn’t have the strength of character to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration, will be holding a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, bucking the long tradition of attending his successor’s ceremony.

Trump is also leaving office with an impeachment trial and a host of other legal problems on the horizon. As many are aware,
The impeachment trial, in particular, seems likely to ensure that Trump, and his role inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Meanwhile, Biden is gearing up to become the 46th president of the United States, with millions of excited Americans preparing to watch.

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Howard University Drumline Will Escort Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On Inauguration Day!

Howard University Drumline Will Escort Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris On Inauguration Day!

Kamala Harris is set to stroll in style! According to WUSA9, Vice President-elect Harris will be escorted by the drumline from her alma mater, Howard University, at the 59th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20!

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Howard University made the big announcement in a statement on Monday (Jan. 18). The band will escort Harris from 15th Street Northwest to the White House after she is sworn in as the vice president of the United States. It was said that the band’s drumline will also be joined by Howard University’s Flashy Flag Squad and Ooh La La Dancers.

“It is our esteemed honor to be involved in the historic inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris,” Howard President Wayne A. I. Frederick said in a statement. “Throughout her career, the vice president-elect has carried her Howard education with her, ensuring that she adhere to truth and service and inspiring her to achieve unprecedented levels of excellence. It is perfectly fitting that the Showtime Marching Band, the ensemble that captures and reverberates the heartbeat of our institution, should accompany her on this last leg of her journey to the White House.”

“It was that steady pulse of her Alma Mater’s legacy that propelled her forward, and it is that same rhythm that will carry her onward as she undoubtedly will become one of the most influential vice presidents in the history of our nation,” Frederick said.

The band will be downsized in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Harris — who will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor — attended the HBCU from 1982 to 1986.

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Trump’s Youngest Daughter Tiffany Trump Engaged To Boyfriend Michael Boulos

Trump’s Youngest Daughter Tiffany Trump Engaged To Boyfriend Michael Boulos

Get a load of this! Tiffany Trump has decided to mark her last day at the White House with an unforgettable moment!

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President Donald Trump’s youngest daughter took to Instagram this Tuesday to announce her engagement to Michael Boulos. She shared a photo of her and Boulos at the White House along with the caption that read: “It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House, none more special than my engagement to my amazing fiancé Michael!” she captioned the post. “Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!”

Boulos also shared the same photo to his own Instagram account, writing: “got engaged to the love of my life! Looking forward to our next chapter together.” He also commented on his soon-to-be wife’s post and said “Love you, honey.”

The 27-year-old’s big announcement comes just one day before President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ historic inauguration Wednesday. While several former presidents plan to attend the big ceremony, the impeached Prez said he will not be attending.

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Texas Realtor Who Attended Capitol Riots Says, “I Think We All Deserve A Pardon”

Texas Realtor Who Attended Capitol Riots Says, “I Think We All Deserve A Pardon”

Socialites get into this! a real estate agent who live-streamed from the attack on the US Capitol on Jan. 6 is hoping she will be one of President Donald Trump’s last pardons before he leaves office on Wednesday.

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Jenna Ryan, of Carrollton, Texas, was arrested Friday and charged with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority and “disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds”. Ryan, who is also a conservative radio host, told CBS 11 believes she should be pardoned for the misdemeanor charges she’s facing.

“I think we all deserve a pardon. I’m facing a prison sentence,” she told the news station. “I think I do not deserve that and from what I understand, every person is going to be arrested that was there, so I think everyone deserves a pardon, so I would ask the President of the United States to give me a pardon.”

Around 100 participants in the violence on Capitol Hill have been arrested and the FBI is sifting through more than 100,000 pieces of digital evidence submitted by the public.

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Capitol Rioter Who Allegedly Stole Nancy Pelosi’s Laptop, Arrested!

Capitol Rioter Who Allegedly Stole Nancy Pelosi’s Laptop, Arrested!

Riley Williams, The Capitol rioter accused of swiping Nancy Pelosi’s laptop — with intention of giving it to Russia has been arrested.

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According to CBS News, Williams’ former romantic partner called the FBI multiple times in the days following the riots to report that they had seen her in videos inside the Capitol, according to court documents. Her partner, referred to as Witness 1, allegedly said friends of Williams had shown them a video of her taking a laptop computer or hard drive from Speaker Pelosi’s office during the riot. The witness repeatedly told the FBI that Williams “intended to send the computer device to a friend in Russia, who then planned to sell the device to SVR, Russia’s foreign intelligence service.” However, the witness also said the plan “fell through for unknown reasons,” adding that Williams either still has the device or she destroyed it, the news site notes.

Williams eventually surrendered to authorities Monday night. As TMZ notes, she’s not facing theft charges … yet.

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Joe Biden Picks Dr. Rachel Levine, A Transgender Woman, As assistant Health Secretary In Historic First!

Joe Biden Picks Dr. Rachel Levine, A Transgender Woman, As assistant Health Secretary In Historic First!

This Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he has nominated Dr. Rachel Levine to serve as assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Levine, a pediatrician, would become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate, according to the Biden-Harris transition team. Biden said in a statement:

“Dr. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability — and meet the public health needs of our country in this critical moment and beyond,” Biden said. “She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts.”

Meanwhile, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris called Levine “a remarkable public servant with the knowledge and experience to help us contain this pandemic, and protect and improve the health and well-being of the American people.”

Levine also joins Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services secretary nominee Xavier Becerra, a Latino politician who rose from humble beginnings to serve in Congress and as California’s attorney general, WPXI notes.

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Tommy Williams Responds To Sister Wendy Williams’ Comments On Talk Show: “For You Not To Address Going To Your Mother’s Funeral Is A Travesty”

Tommy Williams Responds To Sister Wendy Williams’ Comments On Talk Show: “For You Not To Address Going To Your Mother’s Funeral Is A Travesty”

On Monday, Wendy Williams addressed her brother Tommy Williams who called her out for not attending their mother’s funeral. As we previously reported, Tommy had uploaded a video to his YouTube channel and explained that he was hurt that Wendy didn’t pay her respects to their mother Shirley Williams following her November 29 passing. In the clip, he questioned why she was a no show then went on to question why she went back to work like nothing ever happened.

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During Monday’s show, the talk show host said she initially didn’t address her absence because “I had no reason to say anything… What’s to say!?” She then sent off a warning to Tommy and his wife for her calling her out: “You and your wife better get your life before I get it for you.”

Just hours after her show aired, Tommy uploaded another video to respond to her comments. Tommy said that the family shouldn’t be fighting because that’s not what their mother would want. He added, “I love you, this isn’t right,” but said Wendy should take responsibility for what she’s done. “I wish one day we could sit down and explain some things because I think [her father] has a right to know.” Before concluding he said:

“I’m not trying to step in the way of anything that you’re doing. But I think that, to have mommy gone and to move on like nothing’s happened — and for you not to address the situation not going to your mother’s funeral to your father; I think that’s a travesty.”

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Capitol Rioter Reportedly Threatened To Shoot Kids If They Told FBI About DC Trip

Capitol Rioter Reportedly Threatened To Shoot Kids If They Told FBI About DC Trip

#Socialites, get into this! A Trump supporter who participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol allegedly tried to prevent family members from snitching on his participation by threatening them!

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Guy Reffitt threatened to shoot his daughter and son if they told the authorities he traveled to Washington to storm the Capitol with other Trump supporters! TMZ reports that Reffitt allegedly gave them the warning while arguing with his kids over his role in the incident, according to testimony given by his wife to an FBI agent. “If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and you know what happens to traitors … traitors get shot,” Reffitt allegedly said to his kids.

He was eventually tracked down by federal authorities after footage of him at the Capitol during the riot was played on YouTube and Fox News on the day of the siege, court papers states. To make matter’s worse, investigators found out he had previously posted a comment on a website for a militia extremist group known as the Texas Freedom Force, according to the FBI.

As the New York Post notes, when he has arrested him on Jan. 15, they reportedly found an AR-15 style rifle and a Smith & Wesson pistol. He’s now facing a charge for obstruction of justice charge for participating in the Capitol riot, which left five people dead, including a Capitol Police officer.

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Melania Trump Will Leave White House With Approval Rating Of 47% Compared To Michelle Obama’s 69%

Melania Trump Will Leave White House With Approval Rating Of 47% Compared To Michelle Obama’s 69%

While President Donald Trump will leave office with the lowest approval rating of his presidency, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, with more Americans than ever in support of removing him from office — it looks like Mrs. Trump will be joining him.

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According to the Daily Mail, a new poll showed that Melania will depart on Wednesday with 47 per cent approval of her tenure, 12 points less than Michelle Obama who left a 69 per cent approval rating of her job as first lady.

However, Melania Trump’s approval rating, s much higher than her husband’s – by double digits. Only 33 per cent approve of the job President Donald Trump has done. Though First ladies traditionally have higher poll numbers than their husbands given their roles is much less political, the Daily Mail notes.

On Trump’s last full day in office, he’s expected to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday.

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UPDATE: Rolling Ray Prepares For Surgery: “This Sh*t Tough” But I’ll “Beat This”

UPDATE: Rolling Ray Prepares For Surgery: “This Sh*t Tough” But I’ll “Beat This”

Socialites, let’s take a moment to send some prayers and encouraging words to Rolling Ray as the entertainer is preparing to go into surgery.

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Ray took to his Instagram Story this Monday morning to update fans from his hospital bed following the incident that happened a few days ago. As we previously reported, the internet personality shared that his wig accidentally caught on fire and “burnt my whole skin, legs, arms, feet, and everything.” He even gave fans an up-close look at his burns and explained that he wouldn’t even be alive it wasn’t for the help of one of his friends.

Ray explained that his wig caught on fire while he was trying to lite a cigarette and because he is wheelchair-bound, it was hard to put the flames out on his own. Thankfully his friend happened to he nearby.

Although he‘s been trying to stay positive, Ray told his supporters that today is going to be hard for him: “I’m getting ready for surgery b*tch,” Ray said adding, “I haven’t had a bowel movement in like four days. So the [doctors] had to stick something up in me to try to get me to use the bathroom before surg…” He went on to say, “I don’t know how to not hide the pain, hide the scars. This [is] just a part of a chapter in my life that I have to deal with.”

“This sh*t tough bruh but ima beat this.” Ray then ended off on a positive note saying, “Where there’s a will there’s a what!? Purrr there’s a way.”

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Wendy Williams Warns Brother Tommy And His Wife After He Called Her Out For Not Attending Mother’s Funeral

Wendy Williams Warns Brother Tommy And His Wife After He Called Her Out For Not Attending Mother’s Funeral

Wendy Williams is not playing with her brother Tommy!

As we previously reported, the talk show host’s brother, Thomas “Tommy” Williams Jr., uploaded a YouTube video where he explained that he was hurt that Wendy did not show up for their mother’s funeral following her November 29 passing. The funeral was stated to have occurred in Miami, where Shirley Williams lived.

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In the clip, Tommy starts by saying that “I really miss my mother” and goes on to explain how he doesn’t “understand so many things that have occurred during this time.” He then goes on to question specifically why Wendy missed their mother’s funeral and how she went back to work like nothing ever happened. Clearly, his comments rubbed Wendy the wrong way because she addressed his video on her show this Monday morning. “I had no reason to say anything… What’s to say!?” Wendy said referring to his comment before making a clear warning to Tommy and his wife:

“You and your wife better get your life before I get it for you.”

As we previously reported, during the Dec. 7 episode of her talk show, Wendy said Shirley died “beautifully and peacefully” while surrounded by “love.” “My mom passed away many, many, many, many weeks ago.” She noted that her sweet mother “didn’t suffer, not one bit.”

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Justin Timberlake Confirms He And Wife Jessica Biel Welcomed Second Child Named Phineas

Justin Timberlake Confirms He And Wife Jessica Biel Welcomed Second Child Named Phineas

After months of speculation, Justin Timberlake has finally confirmed that he and wife Jessica Biel welcomed their second baby over the summer — a son named Phineas!

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In a clip of his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which will air this Monday, the 39-year-old star opened up about life as a dad of two during his virtual appearance. “His name is Phineas, and he’s awesome and so cute, and nobody’s sleeping. But we’re thrilled, couldn’t be happier and grateful,” he said.

During the show, DeGeneres revealed that she was one of the few people that was “outside of the immediate family” who knew about Biel’s pregnancy. She recalled: “We were FaceTiming, and you asked me if I wanted to know a secret, and Jessica walked in and you put her hand on her stomach!”

The former NSYNC singer already has a 5-year-old son called Silas with actress Biel, whom he married in 2012.

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Trump Reportedly Set To Issue More Than 100 Pardons Before Leaving Office

Trump Reportedly Set To Issue More Than 100 Pardons Before Leaving Office

According to CNN, Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office Tuesday.

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Trump administration officials who spoke with multiple news organization say pardons are expected to be announced tomorrow before he leaves the White House for Florida and Biden becomes the 46th president on Wednesday.

His latest move will be a continuation of his controversial December spree that saw full pardons granted to more than two dozen people — including former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, the father of Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Trump’s next batch of pardons will be a mix of criminal justice ones and for people connected to the president, the sources said. According to NME citing Bloomberg, rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black are said to be on the list of individuals Trump may announce the pardoning of on January 19.

As Reuters notes, White House advisers have said the impeached presidential has also privately debated with advisers whether to take the extraordinary step of issuing a pardon for himself but some administration officials have cautioned Trump against a self-pardon because it would make him look guilty.

As we previously reported, Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House of Representatives last week on charges of inciting the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 by his supporters. His case is to face a Senate trial and if convicted, he could be disqualified from seeking another run for the presidency in 2024.

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Tyler Perry To Be Honored with Humanitarian Award At The 2021 Oscars!

Tyler Perry To Be Honored with Humanitarian Award At The 2021 Oscars!

Tyler Perry is set to be recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the governing body of the Academy Awards, during the 2021 ceremony!

Perry, 51, is set to receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic and charitable work at this year’s award show, which will take place on April 25.

“Tyler’s cultural influence extends far beyond his work as a filmmaker,” Academy President David Rubin said in a statement to Variety. “He has quietly and steadily focused on humanitarian and social justice causes from the beginning of his career, caring for people who are most often ignored.”

The entertainer and director will share the honor with the Motion Picture Television Fund. It will be the first time the Academy gives the award to two recipients and marks the first time an organization is awarded.

“The work of the MPTF is more vital than ever, and the organization has gone above and beyond to help our community,” Rubin continued. “The sheer number of individuals and families—from every corner of our industry’s workforce—aided during the pandemic and over the last 100 years is nothing short of extraordinary.”

Congrats!

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Wendy Williams Reveals “Serial Cheater” Ex-Husband Was Unfaithful While She Was Pregnant With Their Son

Wendy Williams Reveals “Serial Cheater” Ex-Husband Was Unfaithful While She Was Pregnant With Their Son

While speaking with “Extra” correspondent Billy Bush about her upcoming Lifetime project, Wendy Williams revealed that her ex-husband Kevin Hunter was a “serial cheater,” who was unfaithful even during her pregnancy.

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As the 56-year-old talk show host talked about the documentary “Wendy Williams: What A Mess” and its exploration of her 23-year marriage with Kevin that ended with their 2020 divorce, she explained: “Kevin cheated on me while I was pregnant with my son… and I found out and I could’ve divorced him then, but I said, ‘No, I have a son and I’m not going to have any more children.’ I didn’t want him to leave me by myself,” Wendy said referencing their 20-year-old son Kevin Hunter Jr, the Daily Mail reports.

Wendy added, “And I knew Billy, it was not till death do us part.” She went on to say, “Kevin was a serial cheater, Kevin had different mistresses. …This last one was the one he had the longest term relationship with,” she revealed.

During her interviews, she told Billy that she’s in a better place now despite her rough divorce and everything that led up to it:

“I’ve got a new life. I’ve got new boyfriends to make …and things to do. I don’t regret falling in love with Kevin …and I definitely don’t regret getting the best divorce attorney I could and fighting tooth and nail to get everything out of that divorce,” she said.

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Vice President Mike Pence Calls Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris To Congratulate Her Ahead of Inauguration Day

Vice President Mike Pence Calls Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris To Congratulate Her Ahead of Inauguration Day

While Trump is still having a hard time accepting his presidential “L,” Vice President Mike Pence seems to be handling things a little better.

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According to The New York Times, Pence reportedly called Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to congratulate her on the 2020 election. A source with knowledge of the call says that Harris and Pence spoke by phone on Thursday but could not share any further details.

The outlet described the conversation as “gracious and pleasant” while Politico reported that Pence called Harris “to congratulate her ticket’s win and to assist the transition.” Meanwhile, Mr. Trump has still refused to actually concede his 2020 election loss to President-elect Joe Biden.

It was also said that Trump is reportedly planning to leave the White House without meeting with Biden, and presumably without having conceded defeat in November’s election.

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Pennsylvania Teacher Uses His Stimulus Money To Buy Food For Students And Their Families

Pennsylvania Teacher Uses His Stimulus Money To Buy Food For Students And Their Families

A teacher from Pennsylvania is being praised for his kind and very thoughtful gesture during the coronavirus pandemic which has affected millions of families around the world, including some of his students from his school.

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Matthew Pierce, a teacher at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, which provides free education and on-campus housing for low-income kids — decided to use his stimulus checks to help students in need. According to CNN, Pierce has been using his stimulus payments to buy Uber Eats gift cards for many students and their families.

“This one is personal for me. Having been in need … I know what would solve one day’s worth of problems,” he said. “We have to model good civics. It’s not something we’re born with,” Pierce said. “We need to give back in times of need.”

The global case tally for the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 climbed above 93 million on Friday and the death toll rose above 2 million, with the U.S. leading all nations by cases as well as fatalities.

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John Legend To Perform At Biden Inauguration Event

John Legend To Perform At Biden Inauguration Event

Just a day after it was revealed that Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will perform at the inauguration of President-elect Biden on January 20, it was just shared that John Legend will also be hitting the stage!

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Legend, as well as Bruce Springsteen, are the latest stars set to perform on the TV special, Celebrating America, to commemorate the inauguration of Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris.

With the already announced Tom Hanks hosting, Celebrating America will also see Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington.

Celebrating America will begin airing Jan. 20 at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC and PBS. The special will be produced by Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss.

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WATCH: Rapper YFN Lucci Appears in Court on Felony Murder Charge, Denied Bond

WATCH: Rapper YFN Lucci Appears in Court on Felony Murder Charge, Denied Bond

As we previously reported, rapper YFN Lucci turned himself in to Atlanta Police on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a man. The entertainer is currently being held at Fulton County Jail.

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A judge denied bond on Thursday for the 29-year-old entertainer whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett. TMZ has released a video from his virtual court appearance where he can be seen wearing a mask.

The Atlanta rapper is accused of being the driver in the gang-related shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, authorities said. Lucci is facing charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, TMZ reports.

YFN Lucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, tells TMZ, “Our review of the initial evidence made available to us indicates there is no basis for any criminal charges against Rayshawn Bennett. We will continue our own independent investigation on his behalf.”

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‘QAnon Shaman’ Capitol Rioter Asks Trump For Pardon After Storming U.S. Capitol

‘QAnon Shaman’ Capitol Rioter Asks Trump For Pardon After Storming U.S. Capitol

#Socialites, get into this! The attorney representing the so-called “QAnon Shaman” who stormed the US Capitol in a bizarre costume wants President Trump to pardon his client before he leaves office next week.

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Attorney Al Watkins said his client Jacob Chansley, 33, was acting on Trump’s invitation when he and other Trump supporters broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6, as Congress began formally counting the Electoral College votes to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s win.

Watkins said in a statement to the Kansas City Star, “The words and invitation of a president are supposed to mean something.” He added that his client “took seriously the countless messages of President Trump. Like tens of millions of other Americans, Chansley felt — for the first time in his life — as though his voice was being heard.”

As we previously reported, Chansley turned himself in on Saturday and now faces charges of disorderly conduct, violent entry and illegally being on restricted spaces within the Capitol grounds. Despite that, Watkins said his client handled himself in a “peaceful and compliant fashion” during the siege, which left five dead, including a police officer.

No word if Trump plans to pardon any of his supporters since he too has big problems of his own after being impeached for the second time.

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Joe Biden’s $2 Trillion COVID Relief Package To Include $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Joe Biden’s $2 Trillion COVID Relief Package To Include $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Joe Biden is putting $2,000 stimulus checks back in play!

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According to CNN, President-elect Biden is expected to unveil a coronavirus relief plan this Thursday that includes the largest direct payment yet for American families, significant state and local funding — including for coronavirus vaccine distribution and other emergency spending measures — to help those struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Brian Deese, Biden’s pick to lead the National Economic Council, said Wednesday at a conference that the package will include $2,000 stimulus checks, and address other relief measures like unemployment insurance, the news site notes. Biden is set to announce the details of his plan in Wilmington, Delaware, this evening.

As we previously reported, current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell initially rejected a standalone bill on increasing the value of the checks from $600, but with Democrats about to take control of the chamber — and of Congress — following victories in two Georgia Senate runoff elections, Biden will likely have the votes to approve increased relief spending, CNN reports.

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Sherrick’s Widow Speaks Out After Wendy Williams’ Alleges That She Was ‘Date Raped’ By The R&B Singer: ‘Why Now?’

Sherrick’s Widow Speaks Out After Wendy Williams’ Alleges That She Was ‘Date Raped’ By The R&B Singer: ‘Why Now?’

While promoting her upcoming Lifetime biopic, “Wendy Williams: The Movie,” the talk show host held a panel and opened up for the first time about being sexually assaulted by late singer, Sherrick.

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Williams told reporters that Sherrick “date raped” her years ago before they went to a party together, according to People. “He flipped the interview around to where he was interviewing me — I was just gaga over this man and he asked me to go to an opening party, an album release party, with him that night. And before the party, I was date-raped by him,” she told the crowd and later shared that she was also date-raped when she was in college, the outlet noted.

Sherrick’s widow, Lynne Conner Smith, is now breaking her silence on Wendy Williams’ sexual assault allegations against her late husband, telling Page Six that Williams should let Sherrick “rest in peace,” as the man she loves “is not here to defend himself.” She added: “Sherrick was a beautiful man, a genius with a voice like an angel. We have three amazing children. This is quite painful to not only us but his nieces and siblings.” Smith then went on to question the timing of Williams’ remarks:

“Why would Wendy not call the police if it were true?” she told us. “Why did she go out with him? We have questions, too!” She added that Williams “waited 25 to 30 years” to speak up when she “tells the truth as a career!” It’s hard to believe,” she said. “Why now?!”

Wendy William’s biopic is set to be released on Lifetime on Jan. 30.

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New York Attorney General Sues NYPD For Excessive Force Against Black Lives Matter Protesters

New York Attorney General Sues NYPD For Excessive Force Against Black Lives Matter Protesters

On Thursday, New York state Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, NYPD, and the city’s police commissioner over the police who used excessive force against racial justice protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd last year.

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The suit that was filed in Manhattan federal court, comes after a monthslong investigation into the NYPD’s actions during the Black Lives Matter protests over the killing of Floyd that found that officers allegedly used “indiscriminate, unjustified, and repeated use of batons, pepper spray, bicycles and a crowd control tactic known as ‘kettling’ against peaceful protestors,” the release said.

“There is no question that the NYPD engaged in a pattern of excessive, brutal, and unlawful force against peaceful protesters,” said James adding, “Over the past few months, the NYPD has repeatedly and blatantly violated the rights of New Yorkers, inflicting significant physical and psychological harm and leading to great distrust in law enforcement.”

The suit which names the NYPD, the City of New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea and NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan blames them for failing to address a “longstanding pattern of abuse” by not properly training, supervising or disciplining officers to prevent and address misconduct, the release said, according to CNN.

In adding to James suit, she also wants to install an external monitor to oversee the department’s policing tactics.

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Snapchat Permanently Bans Donald Trump’s Account

Snapchat Permanently Bans Donald Trump’s Account

Donald Trump better find a new hobby because another big social media platform has decided to ban him!

The latest big tech company that gave the President the boot is Snapchat. Last week, the company announced that it would just suspend him but now it will not allow him to have any access… ever again.

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“In the interest of public safety, and based on his attempts to spread misinformation, hate speech, and incite violence, which are clear violations of our guidelines, we have made the decision to permanently terminate his account,” a company spokesperson said in a statement to POLITICO.

As we previously reported, a number of social media networks have ousted the president from their platforms after last week’s deadly attack on the Capitol by Trump’s supporters. Twitter and Facebook both put temporary suspensions on the president’s accounts shortly after, and Twitter permanently banned Trump on Friday.

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911 Call That Led To The Felony Murder Warrant For YFN Lucci’s Arrest, Released

911 Call That Led To The Felony Murder Warrant For YFN Lucci’s Arrest, Released

In an exclusive report, TMZ reveals the 911 call that led to the felony murder warrant for YFN Lucci’s arrest. As we previously reported, the rapper was wanted by Atlanta PD’s homicide unit for his alleged role in a man’s death. He has since turned himself into authorities and was booked into the Fulton County jail Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, in an audio clip of the 911 call obtained by TMZ, an Atlanta woman details what she saw last month — a white SUV speeding by “with a man hanging out of the car.” She says she eventually saw the man get shoved out onto the street. The witness also told the operator the victim appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head and begged them to get an ambulance to the location because she believed the man was “still trying to fight for his life.”

As the news site notes, the woman remained on the scene while waiting for the ambulance, standing near the victim — up until she saw him “taking his last breath.” The victim was rushed to Grady Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He was later identified as 28-year-old James Adams, according to CBS46.

As of right now, it is still unclear what exactly Lucci’s alleged role was in this murder.

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Lady Gaga To Sing National Anthem And J. Lo To Perform At Joe Biden’s Inauguration!

Lady Gaga To Sing National Anthem And J. Lo To Perform At Joe Biden’s Inauguration!

Lady Gaga is being tapped to sing the national anthem at President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ big inauguration next week.

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The inauguration committee unveiled on Twitter, early this Thursday, that the 34-year-old singer would perform “The Star-Spangled Banner,” adding some celebrity power to the swearing-in event.

In addition to this, the ceremony also will include a musical performance by Jennifer Lopez. The superstar even confirmed the news on Twitter this morning, sharing an official Flyer with the caption: ❤️🤍💙 #Inauguration2021

A virtual parade and other live-streamed events are also planned. More performances and guests are expected to be announced in the days leading up to January 20th.

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Trump’s Closest Advisor Hope Hicks Resigns Amid Second Impeachment

Hope Hicks has reportedly resigned from her position as President Trump’s aide as he became impeached for the second time. RELATED STORIES: GOP Lawmaker Derrick Evans Resigns After His Arrest For Role in Capitol Riots The senior advisor reportedly listed Tuesday as her last day in the White House, a day before the riots at the … Read more

Wendy Williams Shares Her Sexual Assault Story For First Time Ahead Of Lifetime Biopic

Wendy Williams Shares Her Sexual Assault Story For First Time Ahead Of Lifetime Biopic

During a panel promoting her upcoming Lifetime biopic on Tuesday, Wendy Williams, 56, shared her sexual assault story for the first time.

While speaking about the film which will revisit some of the TV personality’s toughest times, including her struggles with substance abuse and her divorce, it will also cover Williams’ never-before-told story of date rape at the hands of late R&B singer Sherrick, an artist from the 1980s, according to PEOPLE Magazine.

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During the panel Williams said she met Sherrick during an interview and explained that “he mesmerized me with his twinkling eyes,” she told reporters. “He flipped the interview around to where he was interviewing me — I was just gaga over this man and he asked me to go to an opening party, an album release party, with him that night. And before the party, I was date-raped by him,” she continued, sharing that she was also date-raped when she was in college, the outlet noted.

Williams went on to say, “ those types of things happen to girls all the time,” Williams added. “And they’ve been happening a lot, to a lot of our mothers, grandmothers, great-great-grandmothers, and their great-great-grandmothers, too.”

Earlier, Williams also talked about her relationship with her ex-husband Kevin Hunter. Despite their rocky past, the talk show host told PEOPLE that she has “no regrets.”

“The life that I’m living right now is my best life, and I have no guilt about saying that,” she said. “I don’t regret meeting Kevin, I don’t regret falling in love, I don’t regret staying with him for all 25 years, 21 of them married. I like who I am, so I have no regrets,” she added. 

Wendy Williams: The Movie premiere is set to premiere on Lifetime on Jan. 30.

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Trump Reportedly Told Pence He’d Go Down In History As A ‘P***y’ If He Didn’t Overturn Election

Trump Reportedly Told Pence He’d Go Down In History As A ‘P***y’ If He Didn’t Overturn Election

Welp, a discussion between Donald Trump and Mike Pence leaked and revealed the amount of pressure he put on the Vice President to overturn the election.

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Two people familiar with the call told the New York Times that the President used one of his favorite phrases to try and convince Pence to help change the results of the 2020 US Election. He made the last-ditch attempt to push Pence into intervening on 6 January, shortly before he was to head to the Capitol: “you can either go down in history as a patriot, or you can go down in history as a p***y,” Trump reportedly said.

It was said that Mr. Pence did allegedly look into whether he had the power to intervene, however, his counsel explained that he did not. Trump later took a jab at him on Twitter saying,

“Mike Pence didn’t have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution, giving States a chance to certify a corrected set of facts, not the fraudulent or inaccurate ones which they were asked to previously certify. USA demands the truth!” Trump wrote.

Now while Trump scolded Pence for not doing his bidding, it seems like the VP stood up for Trump in his final days. Since the Capitol riots, many have asked Mike Pence to pull the pin on Trump’s time as President. However, he has refused to do so.

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Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Accused Him Of Holding A Gun To Her Head In Divorce Docs Filed Days Before He Suffered Brain Aneurysm

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Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Accused Him Of Holding A Gun To Her Head In Divorce Docs Filed Days Before He Suffered Brain Aneurysm

#Socialites, get into this: In an exclusive report by the Daily Mail reveals that Nicole Young, the estranged wife of Dr. Dre, filed explosive court documents in their divorce days before he suffered a brain aneurysm.

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According to the news site, just days before hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital with a suspected brain aneurysm, his estranged wife Nicole filed divorce documents detailing years of violent and emotional abuse. She claimed in the court papers that the 55-year-old producer held a gun to her head, punched her in the face, and slammed her against a wall, lifting her off her feet by her neck.

“Andre held a gun to my head on two occasions, on January 8, 2000, and November 20, 2001,’ she claimed. “Andre has punched me in the head/face on two occasions, in 1999 and on January 8, 2000. Andre kicked down the door to a bedroom in which I was hiding from his rage in 2016,” she added.  “Andre has verbally and emotionally decimated my personhood to the extent that I currently suffer from post-traumatic stress syndrome,” the Daily Mail quotes. It was noted that Nicole, 50, who’s fighting in court for her share of Dre’s estimated $1 billion empire – made her shocking charges in response to her soon-to-be-ex husband’s declaration last week. As we previously reported, he denied her claims saying that “at no time did I abuse Nicole or threaten her physical safety,” during their 24-year marriage. 

In her filing she goes on to argue that Dre should pay for all her expenses in the manner he did during the marriage. As we previously reported, Nicole officially filed for divorce from Dre on June 29, after 24 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The estranged couple shares two adult children, son Truice and daughter Truly.

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Kardashians Drop $300k on 30 Rolex watches for KUWTK Crew After Filming Comes To An End

Kardashians Drop $300k on 30 Rolex watches for KUWTK Crew After Filming Comes To An End

As “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” wrapped its final day of filming last week, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kris Jenner gave their loyal crew members a special gift.

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According to TMZ, the family splurged a whopping $300,000 on 30 watches for the crew members who’ve been behind the camera for 15 years, filming the footage that turned the Kardashians into multi-millionaires.

Apparently, the gifts went down very well, as there were said to be “tears” amid the excitement as the crew was presented with the sweet, memorable presents. While Kardashians and the production team thanked everyone with speeches and sent well-wishes after the show wrapped, crew members also looked back on some of their favorite memories working on ‘KUWTK’ and several of them reportedly said they would have stayed with the show for so many years because it was fun working with the fam.

Although there will no longer be “KUWTK,” the famous family are set to head over to Hulu after 20 seasons with their E! crew.

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YouTube Is Suspending President Donald Trump’s Channel

YouTube Is Suspending President Donald Trump’s Channel

After Trump failed to show leadership during the deadly Capitol riots, several social media companies kicked him off their platforms. Twitter permanently banned Trump’s personal account on Friday amid the violent Capitol Hill riots. Facebook and Instagram also blocked the President “indefinitely” from posting for at least two weeks. Now, Youtube is also giving him the boot… temporarily.

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In a statement to The New York Post, YouTube explained that content from Trump’s channel was removed Tuesday for violating YouTube’s policies and over concerns it would incite violence. The tech giant then added it will also be disabling comments underneath videos on his channel.

“After careful review, and in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence, we removed new content uploaded to the Donald J. Trump channel and issued a strike for violating our policies for inciting violence,” a YouTube spokeswoman said in a statement to the outlet. “As a result, in accordance with our long-standing strikes system, the channel is now prevented from uploading new videos or livestreams for a minimum of seven days — which may be extended,” the statement continued. The company told The Post that it had issued one strike against Trump’s channel. A second strike would result in a two-week suspension and a third strike means the channel would be terminated.

Due to his poor handling during the riots that led to 5 deaths, the House will vote to impeach Trump for an historic second time today after Vice President Pence refused to invoke 25th Amendment.

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Black Police Officer Praised After He Lured Rioters Away From The Senate chambers During Capitol Riot

Black Police Officer Praised After He Lured Rioters Away From The Senate chambers During Capitol Riot

While several cops were seen letting violent Trump supporters into the U.S. Capitol and even took pictures with someone of them, one cop was trying his best to protect the property and those inside.

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A video posted on Twitter by HuffPost’s Igor Bobic shows the Black officer, identified as Eugene Goodman, being chased by white rioters as he heads to the second floor of the Senate side of the Capitol building. While it looked like he was trying to get away from them, he was actually diverting rioters from the Senate chamber, where lawmakers were taking cover.

The harrowing video went viral, with nearly 10 million views on Bobic’s post as of Monday. Goodman, who is an Army veteran who spent time in Iraq, is now being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and brave move during such an intense and very crucial moment. Meanwhile, the leader of the mob who chased him, the man is seen in the video wearing a QAnon t-shirt, has been identified as Doug Jensen of Iowa. Jensen was arrested Friday night and he was booked into the Polk County Jail. 

So far, two Capitol Police officers have been suspended for their actions during last week’s riots inside the U.S. Capitol building and several more are under investigation, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, according to Fox News.

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Jacquees Opens Up About Ella Mai “Trip” Controversy: “When I Met [Her], She Was Already A Fan”

Jacquees Opens Up About Ella Mai “Trip” Controversy: “When I Met [Her], She Was Already A Fan”

Jacquees went down memory lane while recently appearing on the Big Facts Podcast. During his interview, the singer looked back on the big controversy over his remake of Ella Mai’s hit song, “Trip.”

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Although his cover was scrubbed from both SoundCloud and YouTube back in 2018, Jacquees still isn’t sure why things went so left after his his version went viral. During his sit-down, Jacquees also explained to the hosts that before there was any “beef” over the track, he and Ella Mai were actually friends and later revealed that she was also a fan.

“I don’t think nobody know that,” said the singer. “We was friends. When I met Ella Mai she was already a fan. I remember I went  on tour with Chris Brown, I was onstage or whatever and my security was like, ‘Ella Mai backstage, she wanna meet you.’… I got backstage, she in the room and she’s like, ‘What’s up Jacquees, I’m a fan, I like your music, I’m from London or whatever,’” HotNewHipHop quotes.

He went on to say, “I just feel like a couple people made her think that I was doing something wrong. Of course, she just now steppin’ into the game. N*ggas been doing remixes and covers forever and they were tryin’ to say I was monetizing off of the record when I wasn’t.”

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Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death As She Accepts Gotham Award On His Behalf

Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Taylor Simone Ledward Speaks Out For The First Time Since His Death As She Accepts Gotham Award On His Behalf

Taylor Simone Ledward, Chadwick Boseman’s wife, accepted an honor on his behalf with a moving and powerful speech about the late star.

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During the virtual ceremony which took place in New York City on Monday, Jan. 11, Chadwick was honored with the Actor Tribute, while his Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom co-star Viola Davis received the Actress Tribute Award.  While accepting his award on his behalf at the 30th Annual IFP Gotham Awards, which is run by the Independent Filmmaker Project, Taylor Simone Ledward praised her late husband who passed away at the age of 43 in August following a battle with colon cancer.

“As an artist, an actor, and a person, Chad made a practice of telling the truth,” Ledward said. “He was the most honest person I ever met, because he didn’t just stop at speaking the truth, he actively searched for it – in himself, in those around him, and in the moment.” She added, “It became how he lived his life, day in and out. Imperfect and determined. In doing so, he was able to give himself over fully in every moment, to be totally present in his own life and in the lives of people he became. He was blessed to live many lives within his concentrated one,” E! News quotes. Taylor tearfully continued: “He harnessed the power of letting go and letting God’s love shine through… That’s what he was doing when he was acting. Not merely telling a story or reading lines off a page, but modeling for us a path of true fulfillment.”

Concluding her tribute, thanking god for “giving Chad these gifts, and instilling the strength to bear its weight.” She then added, “Chad, thank you. I love you. I am so proud of you. Keep shining your light on us.”

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Retired Air Force lieutenant Arrested For Role In Capitol Riot After Ex-Wife Reported Him To The Feds

Retired Air Force lieutenant Arrested For Role In Capitol Riot After Ex-Wife Reported Him To The Feds

The feds are cracking down on a bunch of Trump supporters who participated in the deadly Capitol riots last week.

The latest person to be taken into custody is Larry Rendell Brock — a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserves. He was identified as the man who was photographed wearing combat gear, including a green helmet, and carrying “white flex cuffs” while on the Senate floor. According to NBC 5 in Dallas, the 53-year-old surrendered to FBI agents on Sunday after he agreed to meet them at the police department in Grapevine, Texas.

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His arrest affidavit alleges that several people actually turned in Brock after recognizing him in the news footage, but his ex-wife of 18 years was one of the people who reported him to the FBI. “I just know that when I saw this was happening, I was afraid he would be there,” Brock’s ex-wife allegedly told the FBI, according to the affidavit. “I think you already know he was there. It is such a good picture and I recognize his patch,” People Magazine quotes.

The affidavit says a second witness also reported Brock to the FBI the same day, telling the authorities: “It looks like him and he has pilot wings on his chest in this picture. He was an A-10 pilot. Worked at L3, and he still has contacts that work with L3 that knew he was flying to Washington DC,” TMZ quotes.

So what was his reason for participating? he says it’s because “The President asked for his supporters to be there to attend, and I felt like it was important.” Meanwhile, he’s also denying that he had intentions with the zip ties though, claiming he found them inside the Capitol and planned to return them to police.

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Rioter Richard Barnett Who Lounged In Nancy Pelosi’s Office Says He Was ‘Pushed’ In

Rioter Richard Barnett Who Lounged In Nancy Pelosi’s Office Says He Was ‘Pushed’ In

Richard Barnett — the rioters who stormed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s room during the siege of the US Capitol claimed on video that he was “pushed” inside her quarters.

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A new video obtained by the New York post shows Barnett being interviewed right after the Capitol attack. He explained what made him partake in the illegal activity while speaking with YouTuber Brandon Buckingham.

“They started it! I came to peacefully protest! They Maced me,” Barnett tells the reporter. “I didn’t break in — I got pushed in,” Barnett adds as he holds an envelope with Pelosi’s letterhead. “I paid a quarter for this. I’m not a thief! It had my blood on it.” Barnett, who goes by the nickname Bigo, also said he left the speaker a note. “It’s on her desk right now and, Nancy, when you get back to work, you can read it,” he continues. “I’m gonna tell you what it says … it says, ‘Nancy, Bigo was here, you b—!’”

As we previously reported, the FBI last week arrested the Arkansas man Richard Barnett, who was photographed with his feet on a desk in Pelosi’s office. He confirmed his identity to multiple news outlets and said that he took a piece of mail from Pelosi’s office, in addition to leaving a profane note. As the Associated Press notes, he now faces three federal charges, including knowingly entering or remaining on restricted grounds without authority, violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, and theft of public property or records.

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First Lady Melania Trump Releases A Statement — Mourns Lost Lives But Places No Responsibility For Capitol Riot

First Lady Melania Trump Releases A Statement — Mourns Lost Lives But Places No Responsibility For Capitol Riot This Monday, First Lady Melania Trump made her first comments about the violence at the Capitol when pro-Trump rioters stormed the building last week. RELATED: FBI To Investigate Capitol PD As Part Of An Inside Job In … Read more

Diddy’s Los Angeles Home Reportedly Hit By Burglars

Diddy’s Los Angeles Home Reportedly Hit By Burglars According to the Daily Mail citing TMZ, Diddy’s house in Los Angeles has reportedly been targeted by burglars. RELATED: Attempted Burglary At Dr. Dre’s Home While He Remains Hospitalized Following Brain Aneurysm Law enforcement told TMZ that an individual reportedly pried open a side door to the … Read more

UPDATE: Dr. Dre Still In ICU As Doctors Try To Figure Out What Caused Brain Aneurysm

UPDATE: Dr. Dre Still In ICU As Doctors Try To Figure Out What Caused Brain Aneurysm

According to the latest update by TMZ, Dr. Dre is still in intensive care, one week after he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.

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Sources tell the news site that Dre is still in ICU at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. as doctors continue to do a battery of tests to get to the root of the problem. TMZ also reports that doctors want to keep him in ICU just in case he suffers another aneurysm.

It was said that the music legend is staying positive through it all and resting comfortably, and perhaps even more encouraging, sources say docs have cautiously informed his family that a “bad outcome” doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, TMZ reports.

As we previously reported, Dre suffered the aneurysm at his Pacific Palisades home Monday and was rushed by ambulance to Cedars. Since then, he has released a statement, ensuring fans that he will be ok:

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