Prince Philip’s Funeral Set for April 17 — Pregnant Meghan Markle Will Not Be Able To Attend

Prince Philip’s Funeral Set for April 17 — Pregnant Meghan Markle Will Not Be Able To Attend

It was just announced that Prince Philip’s funeral is set to take place next Saturday, as expected, and his coffin will be processed through Windsor Castle, royal officials confirmed.

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The first details were confirmed at a briefing held by palace officials on Saturday. The funeral will be held at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 3 p.m. U.K. time (10 a.m. ET) and will be broadcast live. The royal family plans to take into account the country’s COVID guidelines and the ceremony will be “much reduced in scale with no public access,” a palace spokesman said. The late royal is currently lying at rest at Windsor Castile.

Prince Harry, Philip’s grandson who stepped away from royal duties last year and now lives in California, will attend his funeral along with other members of the royal family. However, it was reported that his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle who is pregnant, has been advised by her doctor not to attend.

“While this is naturally a time of sadness and mourning for the royal family and the many others who knew and admired the Duke of Edinburgh, it is hoped that the coming days will also be seen as an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable life: Remarkable both in terms of his vast contribution and lasting legacy,” the Buckingham Palace spokesman said.

Philip who died Friday was 99 years old.

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UPDATE: Army lieutenant Sues Police For Pepper Spraying, Threatening Him During A Traffic Stop

UPDATE: Army lieutenant Sues Police For Pepper Spraying, Threatening Him During A Traffic Stop

We previously shared the upsetting video showing Army Lt. Caron Nazario’s horrific encounter with two Virginia Police officers. Now, he’s suing them!

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The incident that took place in December 2020 was captured on both body camera footage and Nazario’s cellphone. After it was shared online, it has become the subject of widespread criticism. Nazario who is Black and Latino and a second lieutenant/member of the U.S. Army Medical Corps, was in uniform when he was pulled over by the officers. He was on his way home from his duty station, according to the lawsuit. In the clip, he had his hands held in the air outside the driver’s side window as he told the armed officers, “I’m honestly afraid to get out.” “Yeah, you should be!” one of the officers can be heard saying. 

According to the AP, Windsor police officer Daniel Crocker radioed the station saying he was attempting to pull over a vehicle with tinted windows that appeared to not have a rear license plate. Officer Crocker reportedly labeled it a “high-risk traffic stop,” as he claimed the driver was “eluding police.” Nazario denied that he was trying to escape the officers. Instead saying at the time that he was driving home from his duty station and wanted to stop in a well-lit area “for officer safety and out of respect for the officers.” The other Officer Joe Gutierrez responded to Crocker’s call for backup and joined him in the traffic stop. 

“I have not committed any crime,” the Army officer says in the video, to which one of the officers shouts, “You’re being stopped for a traffic violation. You’re not cooperating, and at this point, right now, you’re under arrest. … You’re being detained for obstruction of justice,” The Hill quotes.

After being pepper-sprayed for not getting out of fear, Nazario eventually exits the vehicle with his eyes clenched shut from the pepper spray, the officers forcibly throw him to the ground as he repeatedly says, “Please talk to me about what’s going on.” 

The lawsuits state the “behavior consistent with a disgusting nationwide trend of law enforcement officers, who, believing they can operate with complete impunity, engage in unprofessional, discourteous, racially-biased, dangerous and sometimes deadly abuses of authority.” His lawsuit filed earlier this month said that officers violated his constitutional rights during the traffic stop in the southeastern town of Windsor, located about 46 miles west of Virginia Beach. 

Jonathan Arthur, Nazario’s attorney, told the AP that the Army officer is a graduate from Virginia State University and was commissioned out of the school’s ROTC program. He noted that “he’s definitely not doing too well” after the incident with police. 

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DMX To Be Honored In His Hometown; Yonkers, NY

DMX To Be Honored In His Hometown; Yonkers, NY

Yonkers wants to make sure DMX’s legacy lives on in the city, so they’re planning to honor the rap icon with a lasting gesture, according to TMZ. Mayor Spanos told the news site that it might mean a statue like another famous Yonkers native, Ella Fitzgerald, or a street mural or street naming. However, the Mayor says it will ultimately depend on what X’s family wants to do.

RELATED: LA Times Issues Apology To DMX Fans For Using Insensitive Headline To Announce His Death

As we previously reported, DMX died Friday after he was hospitalized in a coma for a week following an alleged drug overdose. A statement said that he “passed away at 50-year-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side.”

INDIO, CA – APRIL 17: DMX performs onstage with DJ Snake during day 1 of the 2015 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Weekend 2) at The Empire Polo Club on April 17, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for Coachella)

In addition to honoring the hip-hop star in his hometown, a source told TMZ that X’s family is planning both a private and public memorial, and a meeting Monday to work to finalize possible plans. Mayor Mike Spano who is focused on showing as much love to DMX and his family said he’s in favor of them holding the memorial service at Yonkers Raceway, the city’s largest outdoor venue, and wants to help make it happen. He believes it would help ease the burden on his family and is leaving the door wide open for them to use the grounds of the horse racing facility, if they want to do so.

No official plans have been made just yet. Until then, let’s continue to send prayers to DMX’s family and close friends during this difficult time.

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Travis Barker Gets GF Kourtney Kardashian’s Name Tattooed On His Chest!

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Looks like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s relationship is getting pretty serious as the Blink-182 drummer debuted his ink tribute to the reality star!

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While filming a video atop a tour bus on Thursday in Hollywood, a shirtless Travis was spotted with Kourtney’s name in cursive above his left nipple.

On Friday, the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star took to Instagram to give fans an up-close look at his new ink. She didn’t leave a caption as she’s clearly letting the pic speak for itself! As it’s been reported, Kourtney and Travis’s relationship had been rumoured since January, but the stars went public in February after they shared Valentine’s Day together.

Socialites, are you here for this new couple? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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“Track star Challenge” Creator City Boy J Opens Up About Not Being Included In Mooski’s Music Video

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Dies At Age 99

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Xzibit Reveals He’s Being “Targeted” After A Group Of Men Break Into His Warehouse: “This Was An Inside Job”

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Kim Kardashian Says “ALL” Her Siblings Have A Shot At Becoming Billionaires After She Secured Her Status

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Master P Says DMX’s Overdose Could Have Been Prevented — Believes Rappers Needs A Union!

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Andy Cohen Announces ‘Bravo Kids’ Special Featuring Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice, Brielle Biermann, Kairo Whitfield & More!

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Lil Nas X Comes For Haters After ‘Montero’ Hits Number One: ‘I Want Your Tears to Fill My Grammy Cup’

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Demi Lovato Admits DMX’s Overdose Gives Her ‘Survivor’s Guilt’ After Her Own Near-Fatal OD: ‘That Could Have Been Me!’

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Cops Reportedly Reviewing Southside’s “Threatening Comments” To Kodak Black Following Tallahassee Shooting

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President Biden To Announce All Americans Eligible For Covid Vaccine By April 19

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UPDATE: T.I. & Tiny Respond to New Sexual Assault Allegations From Three More Women

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Funk Flex Calls Out Industry Friends For Not Helping DMX

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Iggy Azalea Reveals Why She Would “NEVER, EVVVER” Join OnlyFans

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Kim Kardashian Is Officially A Billionaire!

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Larsa Pippen And Malik Beasley Reportedly Split After A Few Months Of Dating

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Kodak Black’s Security Guard Reportedly Shot In Tallahassee

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DMX’s Family To Hold Prayer Vigil Outside Of NY Hospital

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Mossimo Giannulli Released From Federal Prison Early After Serving Time for College Admissions Scandal

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DMX Reportedly In ‘Grave Condition’ Following Drug Overdose

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‘Bridgerton’ Star Regé-Jean Page Will Not Appear In Season 2

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Ex-Bodyguard Claims Trump Owes Him $130 For McDonald’s

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UPDATE: Takeoff Won’t Face Charges In Sexual Assault Case

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YouTube Star James Charles Apologizes For Messaging With Minors: ‘There Is No Excuse’

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Warriors Star Draymond Green Is Tired Of Women ‘Complaining’ Over Pay Gap

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NYPD Tells Its Cops The Smell Of Weed Alone Is No Longer Enough To Justify A Car Search

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UPDATE: Saweetie Speaks Out To Address 2020 Elevator Fight With Quavo

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UPDATE: NIKE Gets Judge To Halt Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes

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LAPD Investigating Quavo And Saweetie’s Elevator Fight — Both Could Be At Fault

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7-Year-Old Boy Charged With Rape in New York

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Social Media Remembers Nipsey Hussle As Today Marks 2 Years Since We Lost The Rapper

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Woman With Knife Tries To Get Into Drake’s Home In Canada!

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Joyner Lucas On Lil Nas X’s “Montero” Music Video: “He Dropped Some Left Field Ish & All Our Kids Seen It”

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Olympic Surfing Prospect Dies After Being Struck by Lightning During Training

Olympic Surfing Prospect Dies After Being Struck by Lightning During Training

A 22-year-old Olympic surfing hopeful tragically died after being struck by lightning while training for an Olympic qualifying event.

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Katherine Diaz was in the water at El Tunco beach in south-west El Salvador on Friday when she was struck by lightning, the country’s surfing federation (FESASURF) confirmed to CNN.

Her uncle Beto Díaz told Salvadorian outlet Cancha that “Katherine came over to hug her [friend]. As soon as she finished hugging her, the roar was heard. She, the friend, was thrown by the force of the lightning, too; the board threw me back. Katherine died instantly.” El Salvador’s National Institute for Sport (INDES) said: “We raise a prayer for the eternal rest of her soul and we express our most sincere condolences to her family.” As CNN notes, Diaz’s funeral was held on Sunday, with FESASURF reposting photos of her surfboard and flowers next to her coffin.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) 2021 Surf City El Salvador World Surfing Games are set to be held from May 29 to June 6 at the La Bocana and El Sunzal beaches. It will act as the final qualifying tournament for Tokyo 2020, where surfing will be making its debut Olympic appearance.

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Steve Harvey Praises Daughter Lori’s Boyfriend Michael B. Jordan And Reveals He “Got Rid Of All” Her Exes

Steve Harvey Praises Daughter Lori’s Boyfriend Michael B. Jordan And Reveals He “Got Rid Of All” Her Exes

Steve Harvey appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s Monday, March 22 episode and shared his thoughts about his daughter Lori Harvey’s current boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan.

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The 64-year-old “Family Feud” host revealed to Ellen, “You know, I have tried not to like him,” Steve said as seen in preview footage. “I have tried to find something wrong with him that I could dig in and go. ‘Cause I done got rid of all of them. All of them. Some of them that snuck in the back door on me and lasted a lot longer than I wanted it to.”

Now Mr. Harvey did not specify which of Lori’s exes he gave the boot. But as many know, Lori, 24, was with rapper Future back in 2019. She was also rumored to have dated Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Justin Combs in 2018. While speaking about her new man, Steve said “This guy is such a good guy, man,” the comedian continued. “He is one of the nicest guys, man. I’ve met his father. I’ve set up with him, we’ve talked for hours. I just can’t find nothin’ wrong with him.”

He added, “Between me and you, I’m hoping this lasts ’cause this is a really, really good guy, man. I can’t whoop him. Most guys, I say I can jump on ’em and take ’em out, but he just looks like a real ass-whoopin’ in the making. So I’m just hoping they make it.”

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Bella Thorne Engaged To Boyfriend Benjamin Mascolo

Bella Thorne Engaged To Boyfriend Benjamin Mascolo

Bella Thorne is going to be a wife!

Over the weekend, Thorne, 23, and her boyfriend of just under two years, Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo, announced that they are engaged.

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They broke the news on Instagram to their millions of followers. In a series of photos of him and Thorne showing off her massive pear-shaped diamond ring, Mascolo, 27, revealed, “she said YES @bellathorne.” He also shared the big news in a video posted to his IG Story, where he thanked Thorne for being “amazing,” before sharing that they’ll be having wedding celebrations “in Italy and America both.”

“He knows exactly my style,” Thorne captioned a video of her engagement ring. The couple has been linked romantically since 2019 after the former Disney star split with Mod Sun.

Thorne previously teased an engagement on Instagram back January while sharing a picture of Mascolo with several wedding ring emojis in the caption. “💍💍💍big announcement coming soon,” the star wrote. “I’m so happy.”

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UPDATE: Kylie Jenner’s $5K Donation To Injured Makeup Artist Explained After Backlash

UPDATE: Kylie Jenner’s $5K Donation To Injured Makeup Artist Explained After Backlash

Kylie Jenner faced heavy criticism over the weekend for donating $5K to an injured makeup artist’s GoFundMe account. As we previously reported, Samuel Rauda, who’s worked with tons of famous people like Bella Thorne, Bebe Rexha, Doja Cat, and more, recently got in a bad car accident that left him with major brain injuries and in need of surgeries.

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The beauty mogul took to her Instagram and sent well wishes to Sam while promoting his GoFundMe account to help him reach his goal. Kylie herself also made a big donation. So what’s the problem? Well, fans say she had the audacity to ask her followers to chip in, even though she’s super wealthy and could technically cover his fees on her own.

Sources close to Kylie just spoke with TMZ to help set the record straight amid all the donation drama. It was said that Sam was actually Kylie’s former MUA back in 2015, but they remained good friends with her current makeup artist, Ariel, so, she wanted to bring attention to the fundraiser to help his cause. It was noted that the original target amount for this GFM when it first launched was just $10k and after Kylie’s $5k donation, it put it over the top, as it was already at $6,000 at the time.

Of course, since then, the target amount has jumped, most likely because of the attention Kylie brought to it by posting the link on her IG Story to her 222M followers.

Neither Kylie nor her former makeup artist have publicly spoken out on all of this. Until then, let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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Quavo Reportedly Didn’t Repo Saweetie’s Bentley He Gifted Her Despite Reports

Quavo Reportedly Didn’t Repo Saweetie’s Bentley He Gifted Her Despite Reports

According to TMZ, Quavo did not snatch back the Bentley he gifted to his now ex-girlfriend Saweetie for Christmas, despite multiple reports.

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Rumors started swirling over the weekend that the Migos rapper had her Bentley repossessed after Saweetie confirmed their split over Twitter. She explained, “I’m single,” she wrote over the weekend. “I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character.” Quavo dropped a follow-up tweet and said he was ultimately “disappointed” that she publicly spoke out.

Saweetie was gifted a sweet light blue drop-top Bentley with the word “Icy” written inside.  Sources directly connected to Quavo reportedly told TMZ he didn’t repo the Bentley early in the morning over the weekend as claimed, and anything suggesting otherwise is completely false.

Per TMZ, Quavo leased the vehicle and never put it in Saweetie’s name. He reportedly got a deal with the dealership and it allowed him to end the contract early, which he’s alleged to have done in the wake of their split. After their break-up played out over social media, the rapper is said to have called for the car to be repossessed. But as TMZ notes, that didn’t happen at all.

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UPDATE: Joe Biden “Doing Fine” After Falling Three Times While Walking Up Air Force One Stairs

UPDATE: Joe Biden “Doing Fine” After Falling Three Times While Walking Up Air Force One Stairs

While on his way to Atlanta, President Biden fell three times attempting to board Air Force One.

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Biden, who is America’s oldest president at 78, managed to recover from his fall. He gave a salute at the top of the stairs before departing to meet with Asian American community leaders in the wake of the massage parlor massacre.

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While speaking with reporters, Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told them that the president was “doing fine” after the fall. She explained: “It was very windy. I almost fell coming up the steps myself. He is doing 100 percent.” She added, “He’s doing fine. He’s preparing for the trip just fine.”

President Biden’s fall comes after he suffered a hairline fracture in his right foot playing with dog Major in November, after which he was required him to wear a boot for weeks.

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Gary Owen’s Wife Kenya Duke Reportedly Files For Divorce

Gary Owen’s Wife Kenya Duke Reportedly Files For Divorce

Another celebrity couple has decided to call it quits.

According to TMZ, Gary Owen’s wife Kenya Duke just filed for divorce from the comedian after nearly two decades together. The news site reports that Kenya officially filed divorce docs Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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Gary and Kenya married back in 2003 and they share two sons and a daughter. As of right now, the reason behind their split is unclear and neither of them has publicly spoken out on these reports.

This latest breakup comes shortly after everyone’s favorite couple Saweetie and Quavo confirmed their split. The rapper claimed the Migos entertainer had been unfaithful during their relationship and she’s ready to be free.

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UPDATE: Over $600K Raised For Asian-American Woman Who Fought Off Attacker In San Francisco, Suspect Arrested

UPDATE: Over $600K Raised For Asian-American Woman Who Fought Off Attacker In San Francisco, Suspect Arrested People are coming together to support the Asian-American woman who was randomly attacked by a white man earlier this week in San Francisco. RELATED: Update: Elderly Asian-American Woman Who Fought Her Attacker Back Talks About Terrifying Assault In San … Read more

Demi Lovato Reveals She Was 5 to 10 Minutes from Death After 2018 Overdose

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Sharon Osbourne Reportedly Hires Security After Death Threats Over “The Talk” Drama

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Sharon Osbourne Reportedly Hires Security After Death Threats Over “The Talk” Drama

It’s been a pretty rough week for “The Talk” host Sharon Osbourne who was heavily criticized for her on-air dispute with co-host Sheryl Underwood over defending Piers Morgan, and his harsh comments about Meghan Markle. Apparently, Sharon and her family including the dogs have started receiving death threats! Now, she’s taking action to protect herself and everyone around her.

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According to TMZ, the 68-year-old has reportedly hired a private security team after being bombarded by angry folks on social media and receiving several calls to her home threatening her safety. It was said that Sharon’s personal phone numbers have also been blowing up, wishing harm on her and her dogs.

TMZ reports that the private security guards have been stationed outside the Osbournes’ Los Angeles-area home all week to keep an eye out for anyone who may try to harm her.

Although Osbourne has been talking publicly about the controversy surrounding her, she has not spoken out on these latest reports. Until then, let us know your thoughts in the comment box below!

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Britney Spears Reportedly Interested In Sit-Down, Tell-all Interview With Oprah

Britney Spears Reportedly Interested In Sit-Down, Tell-all Interview With Oprah

Oprah Winfrey has been widely praised for her interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and now, fans want her to sit down with pop star Britney Spears who has been making headlines for several months.

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According to Entertainment Weekly, the singer who is the focus of the recent New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” is also reportedly interested in sitting down for a tell-all interview with Winfrey to “tell her story.” A source close to the star said, “Britney has considered speaking out about her past, mostly because she doesn’t feel others should tell her story.”

“She’s always hated doing interviews, but if she ever takes that step, Oprah would most likely be her first choice,” the source added. “At this point, there is no plan in the works for her to do an interview, but when she does, there will be steps Britney would need to take before speaking out.” The source also told Entertainment Weekly that Spears has been “much happier lately” since the release of the documentary and it has inspired an “outpouring of love” for the pop superstar.

The doc chronicles her life amid a court-sanctioned conservatorship. Back in February, a judge ruled that Spears’s father, Jamie Spears, did not have the sole power to delegate the singer’s investments after she petitioned to have him removed as conservator last year. Though a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied her petition, a wealth management company was appointed as co-conservator,

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Update: Elderly Asian-American Woman Who Fought Her Attacker Back Talks About Terrifying Assault In San Francisco

Update: Elderly Asian-American Woman Who Fought Her Attacker Back Talks About Terrifying Assault In San Francisco

In a heartbreaking interview with KPIX, the elderly Asian-American woman who was randomly attacked by a white man is speaking out about the recent attack.

Xiao Zhen Xi, 76, was just waiting at the traffic light on Market St. in San Francisco Wednesday when the suspect punched her by her left eye. Although she was caught off guard, immediately, she went into defense mode and hit the guy with a stick that she found. While she suffered injuries that required medical attention, it was her attacker that ended up on the stretcher. In the video, the alleged assailant is handcuffed to a stretcher with his face bloodied. A sobbing Xie can be heard saying, “You bum, why did you hit me?” she said to the man on the stretcher in Cantonese.

While speaking to the news outlet from her senior retirement home in San Francisco, with her daughter Dong-Mei Li by her side, translating her story, Xie’s cries as she tries to detail more from the startling incident. “Very traumatized, very scared and this eye is still bleeding,” Li told KPIX 5. “The right eye still cannot see anything and still bleeding and we have something to absorb the bleeding.” Li said her mother cannot see at all out of her left eye and hasn’t even been able to eat. She added that the incident has left her mother completely scared for her life. Xie’s family has set up a GoFundMe account to help with her medical expenses.

Police did not disclose a motive for the attack and said it was not clear whether the victim’s race had anything to do with the assault… However, officers also say there was a second victim Wednesday morning, an 83-year-old Asian man.

A 39-year-old man is now being investigated for both attacks, and police say they are working to determine if bias was a factor.

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WATCH: Kendall And Kylie Jenner Get Drunk On Tequila — See The Results

WATCH: Kendall And Kylie Jenner Get Drunk On Tequila — See The Results

If you’re wondering why Kendall and Kylie Jenner are trending on social media right now it’s because fans can’t get enough of their hilarious latest YouTube video.

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The girls got pretty wasted together on the supermodel’s new tequila line and tried to do each other’s makeup. Clearly, Kendall got a little too turnt and fans got to see the destructive side of her. After throwing down a few shots, Kendall ended up smashing through the video backdrop with her fists.

Kylie was trying her best to hold it all together but it looks like the alcohol got the best of them.

Of course, there were more interesting moments in the video. Kendall spoke about feeling insecure in high school because of her acne struggles, but praised Kylie for telling her that she’s beautiful despite her blemishes.

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Famous Dex Reportedly Arrested For Gun Possession

Famous Dex Reportedly Arrested For Gun Possession

According to TMZ, rapper Famous Dex was arrested earlier this week for gun possession.

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Law enforcement sources tell the news site that the rapper was riding in the backseat of a car when LAPD pulled it over Tuesday night in North Hollywood for not having a rear license plate. Dex reportedly tried to dodge the situation by getting out and walking away once they hit a traffic stop. However, cops managed to detain him and then decided to search the vehicle.

While it’s not clear why they decided to search the car, sources say a loaded gun was found under Dex’s seat, so he was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. Police share that the rapper was booked on the felony charge and his bail is set at $35,000. He’s reportedly still behind bars.

This incident comes shortly after Dex had another encounter with police. Last week, he was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in the San Fernando Valley. He told cops the robbers made off with a $50,000 watch and thousands more in cash. No arrests yet in his robbery case. However, despite these reports, at the time, he took to social media and seemingly denied them.

We will continue to keep you updated as this story develops.

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Piers Morgan Slams Gayle King For Being Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s ‘PR Mouthpiece’

Piers Morgan Slams Gayle King For Being Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s ‘PR Mouthpiece’

Piers Morgan is coming for Gayle King: The ex “Good Morning Britain” host took to Twitter on Wednesday to slam the CBS host for acting as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “PR mouthpiece” after she talked about the couple’s latest problems with the royal family.

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“Hi @GayleKing — rather than acting as your Sussex friends’ PR mouthpiece to facilitate their ongoing public trashing of our Royal Family, how about doing your job as a journalist and ask them about all the lies they told in @Oprah’s interview?” Morgan tweeted. He then insisted, “America should hear THE truth.”

To keep you up to speed, Gayle, 66, recently shared on “CBS This Morning,” that she had a call with pals Harry and Meghan, revealing that Harry’s first chats with his dad, Charles, and brother, William, after the tell-all were “not productive.” She also said that “No one in the royal family has talked to Meghan yet.” That same Wednesday, Gayle took to her SiriusXM show and shared that the couple would have postponed the airing of their big Oprah interview had Harry’s then-ailing 99-year-old grandfather, Prince Philip, died.

Gayle King has not responded to Morgan’s tweet. But until then, check out the clip and let us know your thoughts in the comment box below:

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Ray J & Princess Love Call Off Divorce Again

Ray J & Princess Love Call Off Divorce Again

Love wins! Ray J and Princess Love are staying together.

Although the reality stars filed for divorce last year, it looks like the two have reconciled once again based on new legal docs. Princess filed the most recent dismissal docs in February, and Ray J signed off on it, according to documents obtained by TMZ. It was said that the clerk entered the dismissal, so the couple is no longer getting divorced.

As we previously reported, Princess filed for divorce back in May of last year but the two were able to reconcile…or so we thought. Later in September, Ray J filed one of his own. Though it seems like the two have finally managed to work things out, TMZ notes that the dismissal is without prejudice, which means they are free to file again if they choose.

Ray and Princess, who tied the knot back in 2016 and have the 2 kids together.

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Leyna Bloom Makes history As 1st Black, Asian Transgender Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model!

Leyna Bloom Makes history As 1st Black, Asian Transgender Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model!

Leyna Bloom is out here making history! This week, the model, became the first transgender woman of color to grace the pages of the “Sports Illustrated” Swimsuit Issue. 

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Bloom was snapped in 12 different one-piece suits for the groundbreaking shoot, calling the experience “bigger than my wildest infinite dreams” in an Instagram post: “This is what it looks like to be in full bloom,” the model, actress, dancer and activist wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of herself from the issue. “My spirit has reached new levels. This moment is bigger than my wildest infinite dreams. In this moment, I am a representation of all the communities I grew from, and all the communities I’m planting seeds in.” In her post, she also thanked Sports Illustrated for this amazing opportunity, “Your kindness has given me so much hope in the humanity of entertainment industry. I thank you for that.”

While speaking with The New York Times, Bloom, who is Black and Filipino, shared what this moment represents: “I’m promoting something that has been missing in the world: trans beauty in all shapes and all sizes. I’m representing Filipina, I’m representing Black, I am representing people who have been immigrants. For them, I’m a vessel of change.”

This special moment follows Valentina Sampaio’s big accomplishment with SI, as she became the first transgender model photographed for the publication in 2020.

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Iyanla: Fix My Life’ To End After 10 Years

Iyanla: Fix My Life’ To End After 10 Years OWN’s “Iyanla: Fix My Life” will be coming to an end after its upcoming season, the network announced this Wednesday. After ten years and eight seasons, the award-winning hit unscripted series will have produced 150 episodes by the end of its run. The series will premiere … Read more

LeBron James Slams Coward A**” Suspect In Horrific ATL Shooting, Sends Love To Asian Community

LeBron James Slams Coward A**” Suspect In Horrific ATL Shooting, Sends Love To Asian Community

#AsianLivesMatter is currently trending on social media as people are condemning anti-Asian violence following the deadly shooting spree in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The maniac behind the crimes have been identified as Robert Aaron Long. He went on a shooting spree in Atlanta Tuesday night, killing 8 people including 6 Asian women. Officials said the 21-year-old opened fire at Young’s Asian Massage Parlor in Cherokee County, Georgia — killing 4 people and injuring 1 more. Long then went to the Gold Massage Spa where he killed 3 more people. Shortly after, he allegedly went across the street to the Aromatherapy Spa and killed one more person. Officials captured Long Tuesday night by using a pit maneuver on his SUV to stop his car. He’s since been taken into custody and charged with murder.

Many people are speaking out in support of the Asian community. On Wednesday, basketball star LeBron James slammed the “coward a**” suspect in a tweet, saying, “My condolences goes out to the families of all the victims and the entire Asian community tonight on what transpired in Atlanta at the Aromatherapy Spa. Coward a** young man!! Just senseless and tragic!! 🙏🏾❤️👑”

NBA star Jeremy Lin also weighed in saying, “This is sooo heartbreaking … praying for our world. To my Asian American family, please take time to grieve but know youre loved, seen and IMPORTANT. We have to keep standing up, speaking out, rallying together and fighting for change. We cannot lose hope! #StopAsianHate #NOW.”

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Sharon Osbourne Denies Calling Former Co-Host Julie Chen “Wonton” And “Slanty Eyes” — Believes She Was Set Up On “The Talk”

Sharon Osbourne Denies Calling Former Co-Host Julie Chen “Wonton” And “Slanty Eyes” — Believes She Was Set Up On “The Talk”

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Sharon Osbourne speaks out to share how she’s been dealing with all the controversy surrounding her for defending pal Piers Morgan.

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As we previously reported, the hosts of “The Talk” all weighed in on Piers Morgan being labeled racist after he brutally criticized Meghan Markle for her explosive interview with Oprah. During the conversation, Osbourne’s co-host Sheryl Underwood explained why Morgan’s statements about Markle had been interpreted by some as racist, prompting Osbourne to indicate that Underwood was suggesting she herself had been racist! Osbourne then lost her cool and told Underwood, “Don’t try to cry, if anyone should be crying, it should be me.” She claimed she was blindsided by the loaded questions about Morgan and even felt like it was all a “set up.” However, she later realized she was wrong and should have never dismissed her friend like that.

During Osbourne’s interview on ET, the host also brought up another heavy claim against the presenter. Multiple sources including Osbourne’s former co-host Leah Remini told journalist Yashar Ali that Osbourne “would frequently refer to then-co-host Julie Chen, who is Chinese American, as “wonton” and “slanty eyes.” According to these same sources, Osbourne also referred to her out co-host Sara Gilbert, who is lesbian, a “p*ssy licker” and “fish eater.’” Osbourne denied all of these big claims.

“People who are let go along the way get pissed off. I’m the big girl with the big mouth so they fire it at me.” The Talk is currently on hiatus and slated to return on March 17.

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LeBron James Becomes Part Owner Of Boston Red Sox!

LeBron James Becomes Part Owner Of Boston Red Sox!

LeBron James has become a partner in the Fenway Sports Group, which makes him a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox!

The Boston Globe first reported the news about LeBron along with his good friend and business partner Maverick Carter being new part-owners of the Boston Red Sox. They’re also the first (and only) Black partners in the group’s history. 

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While James’ move may come as a shock to some, the megastar basketball player already has an ownership stake in English soccer team Liverpool Football Club, which is also owned by Fenway Sports Group, Complex notes.

It was said that LeBron has obtained shares in the Fenway Sports Group but as of right now, there’s no word on how many shares LeBron owns or how much money he put down. However, to note, the Boston Globe is owned by John Henry — the majority owner of the Boston Red Sox, who’s reportedly worth $2.8 BILLION.

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Four Killed in Argument Over $1,400 Stimulus Check

Four Killed in Argument Over $1,400 Stimulus Check

A family of four was killed following a dispute over a stimulus check.

According to reports, Malik Halfacre, from Indiana was arrested after allegedly shooting the mother of his child and killing four of her family members, including her 7-year-old daughter, following a domestic dispute over the most recent round of $1,400 stimulus checks issued by the federal government COVID-19 relief package.

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The Indianapolis man allegedly confronted the mother of their infant, believing she owed him half of the $1,400 given to her to help her through the pandemic. Despite his demands for $700 of her stimulus money, Jeanettrius Moore did not back down. Sadly, the domestic dispute allegedly ended in tragedy. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at 253 North Randolph Street just after 9:35 p.m. to find a woman shot in the upper back. Inside, officers discovered the bodies of 7-year-old Eve Moore, 23-year-old Daquan Moore, 35-year-old Anthony Johnson and 44-year-old Tomeeka Brown. All four were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds.

(The suspect is identified as Malik Halfacre (CBS Newspath)

Malik Halfacre, allegedly fled the scene in a 2012 Chevrolet Impala and took his six-month-old daughter Malia Halfacre, with him. Detectives later located the infant around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday safe and unharmed. Halfacre was arrested the same day for his alleged role in the murders following an hours-long standoff at a residence on the 6200 block of Eastridge Drive.

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12-Year-Old Graduates From High School — Set To Attend Arizona State University!

12-Year-Old Graduates From High School — Set To Attend Arizona State University!

Socialites, join us in congratulating Alena Wicker who just graduated from high school at the age of 12!

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According to ABC7, Alena, who is from Arizona, completed high school this year through at-home schooling. Now, the superstar is off to Arizona State University!

Alena is set to attend Arizona State University with plans to become a NASA scientist after graduation. As the news site notes, the 12-year-old will be double majoring in astronomical and planetary science and chemistry. If all goes well, Alena will be done with college at just 16-years-old: “Her goal is to, by the age of 16, be working for NASA,” Daphne Mcquarter, Alena’s mom said.

While speaking with the outlet, Alena said,
“I’m just planning it all as I go,” she said. “It doesn’t matter what your age or what you’re planning to do. Go for it, dream, then accomplish it.”

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Elliot Page Reveals He Underwent To Surgery As Part Of His Transgender Journey

Elliot Page Reveals He Underwent To Surgery As Part Of His Transgender Journey

In a moving cover story for Time Magazine, Elliot Page opened about his journey since coming out as transgender back in December.

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In his interview, the “Juno” star talked about what his life is like now that’s he “fully become” himself. “This feeling of true excitement and deep gratitude to have made it to this point in my life, mixed with a lot of fear and anxiety.”

Deeper into the conversation, Elliot revealed that he knew he “wanted to be a boy” when he was just nine years old – but says he had to “compromise” his true gender identity in order to pursue a career as a child actor. Following decades-long struggle with his gender, Elliot explained that isolating during the pandemic actually gave him time to focus on his gender identity. The actor later revealed that he underwent top surgery, which removes breast tissue to produce a more masculine appearance. “It has completely transformed my life,” he told Time mag.

Page said the surgery doesn’t define being trans. Instead, it provided him with freedom from the “total hell” that was puberty and allowed him to finally recognize himself when he looks in the mirror.

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Michelle Obama Reacts To Meghan Markle’s Claims Of Racism In Royal Family, Says She’s “Not Surprised” But Hopes She Can “Forgive” Them

Michelle Obama Reacts To Meghan Markle’s Claims Of Racism In Royal Family, Says She’s “Not Surprised” But Hopes She Can “Forgive” Them While appearing on the “TODAY” show, former First Lady Michelle Obama weighed in on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell Interview with Oprah Winfrey. RELATED: Samantha Markle Claims Half-Sister Meghan & Prince Harry … Read more

Vatican & Pope Francis Says Catholic Church Can’t Bless Same-Sex Marriages Because God ‘Can’t Bless Sin’

Vatican & Pope Francis Says Catholic Church Can’t Bless Same-Sex Marriages Because God ‘Can’t Bless Sin’

The Catholic Church will not be able to bless same-sex unions because God “does not and cannot bless sin,” the Vatican said in a statement that was approved by Pope Francis this Monday.

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In a lengthy statement on Monday, The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, explained their decision, describing same-sex unions as “sinful” and said they “cannot be recognized as objectively ordered” to God’s plans.

“The presence in such relationships of positive elements, which are in themselves to be valued and appreciated, cannot justify these relationships and render them legitimate objects of an ecclesial blessing, since the positive elements exist within the context of a union not ordered to the Creator’s plan,” the response said. God “does not and cannot bless sin: He blesses sinful man, so that he may recognize that he is part of his plan of love and allow himself to be changed by him,” it said.

Although Pope Francis has endorsed providing gay couples with legal protections in same-sex unions, Francis — who has frequently been praised for his welcoming tone towards LGBTQ people both within and outside the Church, approved this note.

Sadly for some, the decision is a setback for Catholics who had hoped the institution would modernize its approach to homosexuality, CNN notes.

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Samantha Markle Claims Half-Sister Meghan & Prince Harry Are Heading For Divorce And Urges Them To Go On An ‘Apology Tour’ 

Samantha Markle Claims Half-Sister Meghan & Prince Harry Are Heading For Divorce And Urges Them To Go On An ‘Apology Tour’

Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister Samantha Markle is speaking out on her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey and she has a lot to say.

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While speaking with TMZ, Samantha, who has no real relationship with Harry or Meghan whatsoever believes the two are heading for divorce! The 56-year-old also called on the Sussexes to go on an “apology tour” after the couple made accusations of racism within the Royal Family during their sit-down interview.

“I see it ending in divorce unless they get extensive counselling and can agree to work on being honest, to work on apologies to everyone that they’ve damaged in the course of this bull in a china shop two-year spiel.” Samantha went on to say, “I mean, nothing about any of this has been honest, and the damage to the Royals has been massive – especially now.” She said of Harry: “Maybe he’s already questioning it, he has to be if he has a functioning frontal lobe. Come on, he’s not 12.”

Samantha also trashed her sister earlier this week for turning her back on their family, claiming she suffers from “narcissistic personality disorder.”

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Arna Kimiai, Second Suspect In San Francisco Uber Attack, Surrenders To Police

Arna Kimiai, Second Suspect In San Francisco Uber Attack, Surrenders To Police

Arna Kimiai, the maskless woman who was seen on video coughing and attacking an Uber driver has finally surrendered to police.

According to TMZ, Arna, 24, turned herself in to authorities Sunday and was booked into the San Fran County jail that night. the San Francisco PD tells the news site that she’s been hit with some serious charges including robbery, assault and battery, conspiracy and violation of health and safety code. She’s still in police custody.

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Police also revealed that during the alleged attack that went down earlier this month, Arna and her friend, Malaysia King, allegedly pepper-sprayed the driver as they left car. However, that wasn’t captured on video. As it was previously reported, King was arrested last week and is facing similar charges as Kimiai.

In addition to this situation, Miss Arna is also being sued for a 2019 car crash in which the other driver claims she was seriously injured.

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Viola Davis Makes Oscars History As The Most-Nominated Black Actress Ever!

Viola Davis Makes Oscars History As The Most-Nominated Black Actress Ever!

Socialites, join us in congratulating Viola Davis who not only snagged another Oscar nomination for her incredible work, but also made history in the process!

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This Monday, the 55-year-old entertainer earned her fourth career acting nomination for her role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and, in doing so, she broke the record for the most number of overall acting nominations for a Black actress in Hollywood history; also making her the only Black woman with two Best Actress nominations!

Davis’ four career Oscar nominations include: Best Supporting Actress for “Doubt,” Best Supporting Actress for “Fences,” Best Actress for “The Help,” and now Best Actress for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” To note, Davis won the Oscar for “Fences.”

The most-nominated Black performer of all time remains Denzel Washington, who has a total of eight Oscar nominations. Morgan Freeman follows with five nominations (including one win) to date.

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Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Andra Day, LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, H.E.R. & More Nominated For The 2021 Oscars!

Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Andra Day, LaKeith Stanfield, Daniel Kaluuya, H.E.R. & More Nominated For The 2021 Oscars!

The Oscar nominations are finally here! Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Award nominations in a two-part live presentation this Monday via global live stream, and some of our favorites are up to snag the prestigious award.

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The late Chadwick Boseman was nominated for best actor in a leading role for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” his last before dying of colon cancer in late August. Although he is no longer with us, he continues an impressive award season barely six months after his death. Just last month, Boseman won a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama motion picture for “Ma Rainey.”

The late actor’s co-star in the film Viola Davis, was also honored with a nomination for Best Actress. Joining Davis in that category is Andra Day for her amazing performance in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Both LaKeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya are up for Best Supporting Actor for their roles in “Judas and the Black Messiah.”

For Best Original Song, H.E.R. was nominated for the Judas and the Black Messiah song “Fight for You”—a career-first for the singer-songwriter

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Naya Rivera Fans Upset After She’s Left Out of Grammys 2021 In Memoriam Tribute

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Naya Rivera Fans Upset After She’s Left Out of Grammys 2021 In Memoriam Tribute On Sunday during the 2021 Grammy Awards, the program honored several entertainers who passed away within the past year. However, singer and “Glee” alum Naya Rivera was not included in the on-air tribute. RELATED: Naya Rivera Laid to Rest in Los … Read more

Former Undisputed Middleweight World Champion, Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler Passes Away

Boxing middleweight world champion Marvin “Marvelous” Hagler has passed away at the age of 66. RELATED STORIES: Boxing Legend Leon Spinks Passes Away At 67 After Battling Cancer The news was confirmed by his wife Kay after she posted a statement to his official fan club page on Facebook. It reads, “I am sorry to make … Read more

UPDATE: Sharon Osbourne Denies Calling Holly Robinson Peete “Ghetto”

UPDATE: Sharon Osbourne Denies Calling Holly Robinson Peete “Ghetto”

Welp, Sharon Osbourne is trying to clear her name after former co-host of “The Talk” Holly Robinson Peete revealed that she called her “too ghetto” for the CBS talk show!

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As we previously reported, Holly made that revelation in an Instagram post on Friday. The 56-year old who appeared on the first season of “The Talk” between 2010 and 2011 said: “I’m old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too “ghetto” for #theTalk… then I was gone. I bring this up now bc I was mortified watching the disrespectful condescending tone she took w/her co-host who remained calm & respectful because… she HAD to.” Holly was reffering to Wednesday’s show where Osbourne got into a heated exchange with co-host Sheryl Underwood about racism and Piers Morgan.

While speaking to Variety, Sharon said about Holly’s claims: “It’s an absolute lie – a 110% lie. I cannot have anyone fired… And that is not a term I use. That’s not in my vocabulary. I don’t speak like that.” She added, “The only ghetto I know is the Warsaw Ghetto and I think that’s the only time I’ve ever referred to something like that.”

Sharon has issued an apology on social media – in which she said: “To anyone of color that I offended and/or to anyone that feels confused or let down by what I said, I am truly sorry” – she added to Variety that she felt “blindsided” by CBS over the discussion on Piers.

It was also recently announced that an internal review has been launched into Sharon and Sheryl’s heated exchange on “The Talk.”

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Breonna Taylor’s Mom Seeking ‘Real justice’ 1 Year Later: ‘They Should Be Held Accountable’

Breonna Taylor’s Mom Seeking ‘Real justice’ 1 Year Later: ‘They Should Be Held Accountable’

This Saturday officially marks a year since Breonna Taylor was killed by Louisville Metro Police Officers during a raid at her west Louisville apartment. The Black 26-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, who was an emergency medical technician studying to become a nurse, was shot multiple times in her home by officers serving a no-knock warrant as part of a narcotics investigation into another man. No drugs were found in her home, and the case fueled nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism.

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The city agreed to pay Taylor’s family $12 million but her mother says that’s not enough as no officers have been charged in her daughter’s death. Tamika Palmer spoke with CNN, telling the outlet that she will never give up her fight to see the officers criminally charged.

She said “It can’t end here. I’m still out here, I’m still doing what I need to do to get justice for Breonna to make sure that people do right by her.”

Her mother also sat down with WLKY ahead of that day and was asked what sort of emotions come up now, after everything that has happened: “Anger. Still, just like, I can’t believe it’s a year later and we’re still just asking people to do the right thing,” she said.

As we previously reported, only one officer was indicted for what happened that night. No one was charged in her actual death.
Palmer says she feels like the system failed Breonna.

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Khloe Kardashian Shares Sweet Message To Boyfriend & “Best Friend” Tristan Thomson On His 30th Birthday

Khloe Kardashian Shares Sweet Message To Boyfriend & “Best Friend” Tristan Thomson On His 30th Birthday

Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram early Saturday morning to send a special message to boyfriend Tristan Thompson on his 30th birthday.

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While welcoming him into the 30’s club, the reality star thanked him for being a good father to their daughter True Thompson and for being her best friend.

“The ones that are meant to be are the ones who go through everything that is designed to tear them apart and they come out even stronger than they were before,” Khloe, 36 started her post. She went on to say, “Thank you for showing me everything you said you would. For the father you are. For the best friend I have in you,” she continued. “I’m thankful that I can do absolutely nothing with you and it feels like everything. I hope you know today and everyday how loved you are by me and so many. Happy Birthday, TT! Welcome to 30! I can’t wait for all of the memories. This is when life just starts getting good!” Khloe added.

The two are clearly going super strong even after the big Jordyn Woods cheating scandal. As we previously reported, the couple are even working on baby No. 2!

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UPDATE: JLo And Alex Rodriguez Address Big Breakup Rumor: “We Are Working Through Some Things”

Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Are Putting Work In To Repair Relationship

UPDATE: JLo And Alex Rodriguez
Address Big Breakup Rumor: “We Are Working Through Some Things”

On Friday, Page Six broke the news about JLo and Alex Rodriguez’s big split. The news site reported that the two called it quits over the scandal between the former Yankees player and “Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy.

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In January, LeCroy revealed during a reunion special that she had been FaceTiming Rodriguez and told Page Six that he “never physically cheated on his fiancee with me.” However, a source told the outlet that “the Madison LeCroy scandal was the reason they finally broke up. There were already problems, but Jennifer was really embarrassed by it.”

Both JLo and A-Rod are now breaking their silence. The two spoke with TMZ to set the record straight. In a joint stament they explained that, “All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things.” TMZ was also told that the problem in their relationship has nothing to do with a third party.

Although the two didn’t officially tie the knot, there’s still a lot at stake in their relationship. As TMZ points out, they both have kids that have effectively blended as a big family, so it many take a toll on everyone if they really decided to call it quits.

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WATCH: HS Basketball Announcer Calls Players “N*ggers” For Kneeling During National Anthem

WATCH: HS Basketball Announcer Calls Players “N*ggers” For Kneeling During National Anthem

Disgusting footage of a high school basketball announcer is going viral and it has social media users livid.

The clip that’s making its rounds online show basketball Norman HS girls hoops team kneeling during the National Anthem
before they faced off against Midwest City at the Oklahoma 6A state basketball tournament. All the players from Norman decided to kneel, which led to the announcer’s outburst and it was all caught on the National Federation of State High School Association Network’s official live stream.

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“They’re kneeling? F***ing n*****s. I hope Norman gets their ass kicked. F*** them. I hope they lose. They’re gonna kneel like that?” Norman superintendent Dr. Nick Migliorino blasted the “racist and hateful” comments in a scathing statement saying, “We condemn and will not tolerate the disgusting words and attitudes of these announcers,” TMZ reports. “This type of hate speech has no place in our society and we are outraged that it would be directed at any human being, and particularly at our students.”

He added, “We fully support our students’ right to freedom of expression and our immediate focus is to support these girls and their coaches and families, particularly our Black students and coaching staff. It is tragic that the hard work and skill of this team is being overshadowed by the vile, malignant words of these individuals. We will do everything in our power to support and uplift our team and everyone affected by this incident.”

The NFHS Network also released a statement Friday morning saying, “The NFHS Network firmly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination, and there is no room for this in high school sports or anywhere,” the network said. We sincerely apologize to the students, their families and the entire community for having such ignorant comments expressed during the broadcast.”

According to the latest update, The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, which contracted the announcers for Thursday night’s game has been pulled from the remainder of the tournament while it investigates the incident.

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Minneapolis City Council To Pay $27M Settlement To George Floyd Family

Minneapolis City Council To Pay $27M Settlement To George Floyd Family

The City of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle civil lawsuit by family of George Floyd over deadly arrest, according to NBC news, it is the largest police settlement in the city’s history.

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During a closed session on Friday, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved the settlement in the civil lawsuit with the vote of 13-0. The city will now pay $27 million to the family of Floyd, who died under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in May of 2020.
It was said that $500,000 of that will go to the community around the intersection where he died, at 38th and Chicago.

As we previously reported, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with second-degree and third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter for his death. Jury selection began in his trial this Tuesday, with opening arguments expected to begin March 29.

George Floyd’s sister, Bridgett Floyd, said Friday that the family is “pleased that this part of our tragic journey to justice for my brother George is resolved.”

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Halle Bailey Has A Message For Anyone Who Hates On Sister Chloe Bailey: Come “Talk To Me”

Halle Bailey Has A Message For Anyone Who Hates On Sister Chloe Bailey: Come “Talk To Me”

While speaking with the Los Angeles Times, Chloe and Halle Bailey talked about their decision to make separate social media accounts.

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The two made the changes back in January and have been sharing their own fun content. Chloe told the Times, “It’s not weird having our own accounts because we’ve always had private ones with our friends. A lot of the stuff I post is just content from my old account. It’s fun, though, for people to dive deeper into who we are as individuals.”

While the two singers have been killing it, especially on the ‘gram, Chloe, 22, recently faced criticism after some fans deemed her videos too sexy. Despite that, Halle gave her big sis props saying, “Chloe is killing it. She is so beautiful, and I’m so proud of her confidence in herself and her body and inspiring other women to do that as well, because that is so important. And anybody who hates on that can talk to me.”

Chloe went on to add,
“I feel there’s such power in women who truly love themselves and own who they are, whether they want to be completely covered or showing skin or whether they want to be outspoken or completely quiet. It’s our right as women to choose who we want to be and how we want to be seen in this world and not be judged for it, because men can be all of those things and no one takes another look or says anything about it. I’m not really doing anything new, I’m just being myself.

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Piers Morgan On Cancel Culture: “I’ve Lost My Job At GMB Because I Chose Not To Apologize” To Meghan Markle

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Piers Morgan On Cancel Culture: “I’ve Lost My Job At GMB Because I Chose Not To Apologize” To Meghan Markle

Just days after it was reported that Piers Morgan quit “Good Morning Britain,” the former anchor is now revealing he actually lost his job for not apologizing to Meghan Markle.

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As we previously reported, Morgan stormed out of Tuesday’s show after attracting widespread criticism over comments he made about Markle following her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. Morgan argued that he “didn’t believe a word” she said about having suicidal thoughts during her time as a senior royal.

Morgan decided to speak out again in an Instagram post to address his leave and to talk about cancel culture: “I’ve lost my job at Good Morning Britain because I chose not to apologise for disbelieving Meghan Markle’s claims in her interview with Oprah Winfrey,” he wrote. “I thus became the latest ‘victim’ of the cancel culture that is permeating our country, every minute, of every hour, of everyday.” He added that he did not actually agree with such a claim, writing: “Of course, I consider myself to be neither a victim, nor actually cancelled.”

Before concluding, the 55-year-old highlighted the importance of freedom of speech, saying it the most “important issue” of his career and British society: “As I said when I left GMB, the right to free speech is a hill worth dying on,” he ended his note. “…This is not simply an act of defiance, but a commitment to our collective futures.”

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Black Choir From Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Wedding Defends Prince Charles Amid Racism Allegations

Black Choir From Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Wedding Defends Prince Charles Amid Racism Allegations

Just a day after Prince William spoke out to defend the royal family against racism claims, the founder of the Black choir that performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding is doing the same.

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As many are aware, there’s been widespread speculation Charles or Prince William is the Royal Family member Harry and Meghan claim was “concerned” Archie’s skin might be too dark. Harry told Oprah it wasn’t Queen Elizabeth or Prince Philip. Karen Gibson, founder and conductor of the Kingdom’s Choir, spoke with TMZ and said she has a hard time believing Prince Charles is racist because he personally invited them to perform.

Karen told the outlet that every interaction between her Black choir and Prince Charles has been “gracious.” She also says Charles has even “gone out of his way” to congratulate the Black gospel choir on its further success, including a record deal with Sony Music.

Prince William denied Britain’s royal family is racist Thursday in his first public comments since Prince Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey: “We’re very much not a racist family,” William said in response to questions from reports as he visited a school in east London with his wife, Kate,the Duchess of Cambridge.

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UPDATE: Sharon Osbourne Apologizes For Defending Piers Morgan — He Reacts

UPDATE: Sharon Osbourne Apologizes For Defending Piers Morgan — He Reacts

#Socialites, get a load of this! Miss Sharon Osbourne is now apologizing after defending her good friend Piers Morgan and for demanding a definition of racism from co-host Sheryl Underwood on “The Talk.” 

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The 68-year-old co-host said she “panicked” and instantly “got defensive” when she believed she was being accused of being racist on her show, after she defended Morgan following his harsh comments about Meghan Markle.

In a statement posted to social media, Sharon wrote: “After some reflection, after sitting with your comments & sitting with my heart I would like to address the discussion on The Talk this past Wednesday. I have always been embraced with so much love & support from the black community & I have deep respect & love for the black community. To anyone of colour that I offended and/or to anyone that feels confused or let down by what I said, I am truly sorry.” She went on to say, “I panicked, felt blindsided, got defensive & allowed my fear & horror of being accused of being racist take over. There are very few things that hurt my heart more than racism so to feel associated with that spun me fast! I am not perfect, I am still learning like the rest of us & will continue to learn, listen and do better.” Mr. Morgan is now speaking out and he’s also demanding an apology. Here’s what he tweets Friday morning:

“Sharon’s been shamed & bullied into apologising for defending me against colleagues accusing me of racism because I don’t believe Meghan Markle’s bullsh*t.
This is where we’ve reached.
I demand an apology from those @TheTalkCBS bullies for their disgraceful slurs against ME.”

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Former U.S. Presidents (Minus One) Come Together To Urge Americans To Get Vaccinated

Former U.S. Presidents (Minus One) Come Together To Urge Americans To Get Vaccinated

Back in December, former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton confirmed that they will be getting vaccinated to promote public confidence in the vaccine’s safety.

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This month, all four living former Presidents including Jimmy Carter teamed up for ad campaigns urging Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine when it is their turn, a big push that is aimed at combating vaccine skepticism. Of course, former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump are not featured in either ad, the only living President and First Lady to not participate.

The ad clip shows the four Presidents and former First Ladies receiving their vaccines, and another that features Clinton, Bush and Obama standing together to urge Americans to step up and do the same.

This comes as the U.S. plans to buy 100 million additional doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, two administration sources told NBC News.

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3rd Degree Murder charge reinstated against Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Death

3rd Degree Murder charge reinstated against Derek Chauvin In George Floyd’s Death

As the proceedings began this Thursday, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled to reinstate a third-degree murder charge for the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd.

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Cahill initially dismissed the charge last fall because he believed that the circumstances of Chauvin’s case did not fit. However, an appellate ruling in an unrelated case provided new grounds for it days before the big trial started and ordered him to reconsider.

Chauvin, who knelt on Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes on May 25, is already charged with second-degree murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, as well as second-degree manslaughter. The third-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 25 years, CBS News notes. According to experts, a third-degree murder charge could make it easier for prosecutors to land a conviction.

“The state must see it as a win, if they tried so hard to get it,” said Richard Frase, a criminal law professor at the University of Minnesota. “It gives them another way to get a murder conviction.”

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WATCH: Sports Reporter Slammed By Falling Wall During Live Show

WATCH: Sports Reporter Slammed By Falling Wall During Live Show

A shocking video is making its rounds online showing the moment a soccer journalist is smashed by a falling wall on the set of a live TV show!

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The incident happened on Tuesday during ESPN FC Radio. Just seconds into Carlos Ordu’s appearance, he was blindsided by a piece of the set that clearly hadn’t been secured properly. In the clip you can see the wall fall on Orduz, landing on his back with his face slamming into his desk. The network cut straight to commercial to check in on Orduz right after.

Thankfully, he miraculously escaped without any major injuries; no fractures and nothing more than bumps and bruises. The sports reporter even uploaded a video to Twitter letting viewers know that he is fine.

“To those who wrote to me and greeted me about the accident last night, I must tell you that I am fine, thank God after the medical check-up, the respective examinations, any issue was ruled out, only a bruise and a blow to the nose (no fracture) . Greetings and thanks.”

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Prince William Breaks Silence To Defend Royal Family Against Racism Claims Following Meghan & Harry’s Explosive Interview: ‘We Are Not A Racist Family’

Prince William Breaks Silence To Defend Royal Family Against Racism Claims Following Meghan & Harry’s Explosive Interview: ‘We Are Not A Racist Family’

Prince William is speaking out for the first time since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. While briefly talking to reporters Thursday morning, he hit back at racism claims made by the former royal couple.

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As he and wife Kate Middleton stepped out for the first time since the family was stunned and “saddened” by the interview, the Duke of Cambridge told a Sky News reporter, “We are very much not a racist family.” When asked if he had spoken to Harry after the bombshell interview, he added, “No, I haven’t spoken to him yet, but I will do.”

As we previously reported, Meghan said that there were “concerns and conversations about how dark [Archie’s] skin might be when he’s born.” The comments were made by a member of the royal family, but Meghan and Harry refrained from sharing the name. However, Harry later made it clear to Oprah that it was not his grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

The couple did hold back during the sit-down interview with Oprah, during which Markle and Harry revealed that they felt defenseless when the family didn’t shut down stories by the tabloids that were untrue about them, like Meghan making Kate cry before her royal wedding. The former actress said it was actually the other way around.

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Selena Gomez Says She’s Considering Retiring From Music

Selena Gomez Says She’s Considering Retiring From Music

In a cover interview with Vogue, Selena Gomez revealed that she’s been thinking about retiring from music.

The superstar spoke candidly about her music career and explained why she’s thinking about giving it up altogether after her next project.

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“It’s hard to keep doing music when people don’t necessarily take you seriously,” Gomez said. “I’ve had moments where I’ve been like, ‘What’s the point? Why do I keep doing this?’ ‘Lose You to Love Me’ I felt was the best song I’ve ever released, and for some people it still wasn’t enough. I think there are a lot of people who enjoy my music, and for that I’m so thankful, for that I keep going, but I think the next time I do an album it’ll be different,” she continued. “I want to give it one last try before I maybe retire music.”

Although she’s a successful entertainer, Gomez, 28, explained that “I haven’t even touched the surface of what I want to do,” she said. “The parts that I want are the ones I need help with. I can’t wait for the moment when a director can see that I’m capable of doing something that no one’s ever seen.”

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House Approves $1.9T COVID Relief Package — President Biden To Sign On Friday

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House Approves $1.9T COVID Relief Package — President Biden To Sign On Friday

As expected, the House on Wednesday approved President Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, providing aid to most American households.

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House Democrats passed the legislation on party line vote of 220-211. Of course, no Republicans voted in favor. However, one Democrat did vote against the bill: Rep. Jared Golden of Maine. The passage of the wide-ranging rescue package is the first legislative victory in the Biden era.

The American Rescue Plan provides $1,400 direct payments to individuals making up to $75,000 annually, $350 billion in aid to state and local governments and $14 billion for vaccine distribution. It also provides $130 billion to elementary, middle and high schools to assist with safe reopening.

The House needed to approve the new changes before the bill could make its way to the president’s desk. Last week, the Senate made a number of significant changes to the House bill, including the elimination of the $15 minimum wage hike, limitations to stimulus check eligibility and changes to unemployment insurance.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Biden will sign the American Rescue plan Friday.

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