#CarmeloAnthony allegedly has a total of 3 side babies with side pieces.
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Perez is also a former Montgomery County Councilmember.
After Candace Owens made distasteful comments on George Floyd he said “She’s the most articulate idiot I’ve ever seen in my life” reported the Jasmine Brand.
This came from his Netflix special “8:46” where he not only called her an idiot but questioned her hygiene.
The Jasmine Brand Reported “Now, on his new podcast The Midnight Miracle with Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey, Dave Chappelle made it clear he’s standing by his comments.”
“There’s no way I owe Candace Owens an apology, is there?” said Chapelle to hos fellow Co-Hosts.
Chappelle feels Owens is “cruel and dangerous and completely the opposite of any Black woman I’ve ever met in my life.”
While many brothers and sisters agree that Owens is playing for the other team, we all feel commenting on Floyd was way too far.
He wrapped up taking about her by apologizing for complimenting her, ““By the way, Candace Owens, I’m sorry I called you articulate.”
Was Chappelle right for his comments?
Linden, New Jersey Mayor Derek Armstead is calling on Martucci to step down.
Jazmine. Say the fuck less. https://t.co/HRUwr6ZiJK
— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) January 9, 2021
In the recent Essence magazine, who Sullivan graces the cover, Rae interviews her about her work, womanhood, as well as authenticity.
When asked about her writing process and her debut album Fearless, Sullivan responded ” for me, I just wanted to express myself in the most natural way, and that means me writing my stories. So many of the songs at that time came from a lot of the childish stuff I was going through. For example, busting windows out of an ex’s car and literally going straight from doing it to not being able to sleep. I was restless, because I was still in the moment.”
After being away for 6 years, Sullivan dropped HeauxTales which Rae asked what inspired her.
“a lot of inspiration does come from heartbreak. And it hits a different way if you are going through things personally. Especially if that’s what you like to write about—and I do write a lot of heartbreak songs, because I’ve been in a lot of bad relationships that just gave me material.”
As to the importance of promoting different kinds of black women Sullivan says she wants to promote all types of black womanhood.
“There can only be one R&B superstar; there can only be one rap girl at a time. That’s not true. God was not stingy when He was giving out gifts. And you’re not the only person. There are many other women, especially Black women, who can do what you do. And let’s all create spaces for each other to get out there and do that.”
Sullivan continued by giving praise to her friends and family who have helped her become who she is today.
To read the full interview check out Essence’s most recent issue
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Actor Michael B. Jordan recently announced his new rum brand which sparked backlash on social media. The name in question is “J’Ouvert” which is a carnival celebrated in the Caribbean with 19th Century slavery ties.
On Tuesday via an instagram post, he apologized as well as shared that he learned the meaning behind the carnival.
“I just wanna say on behalf of myself & my partners, our intention was never to offend or hurt a culture(we love & respect) & hoped to celebrate & shine a positive light on,” he began his post. “Last few days have been a lot of listening. A lot of learning & engaging in countless community conversations.”
He finished the post with an apology and plan to change the brand name.
“We hear you. I hear you & want to be clear that we are in the process of renaming,” he wrote. “We sincerely apologize & look forward to introducing a brand we can all be proud of.”
Nicki Minaj, who is Trinidadian, was among the many social media users who were not pleased with the brand name.
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“I’m sure MBJ didn’t intentionally do anything he thought Caribbean ppl would find offensive— but now that you are aware, change the name & continue to flourish & prosper. 🙏🏾🇹🇹 #jouvert,” the rapper captioned an Instagram post.
Page Six reported that Minaj also reposted a message explaining the significance the word has for Caribbean and Trinbagonian culture.
“J’Ouvert also known as jouvay originated in Trinidad with the festivities of Canboulay, which was a time when sugarcane fields caught on fire and slaves were still forced to harvest the remaining crops before complete destruction,” the post read. “That event was reenacted and male slaves were mocked by their masters. However after emancipation the slaves mocked the masters mocking them. The festival begins way before the crack of dawn and proceeds a little past sun up.”
The message explains the celebration was later “adopted by other Caribbean islands as they experienced emancipation throughout different periods in history.”
Master P played professional basketball with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors. He’s also a native of New Orleans and argues that he would be able to connect the players with the community.
“We’ll win with Zion and be happy, [playoffs] and everything. I feel like it’s motivating the players and understanding them,” says P. He’s also up for taking the assistant coach position and “work his way up.”
Chauncy Billups is a runner-up for the head coaching position and Master P says he has an advantage coming from New Orleans.
Do you think Master P would be a good fit as the Pelicans head coach?
No word on why a NE bridge that carries pedestrians across I-295 came tumbling down today on cars passing by.
Hazmat crews are on the scene along with other emergency personnel. At least one truck and another vehicle are said to be under the bridge and hit by debris. No word on the cause of the collapse or the extent of injuries for the persons hurt.
Photos are provided by the DC Fire and EMS PIO on the scene.
Us having to tell people that the the Mary J. Blige vs Toni Braxton VERZUZ isn’t real 😩 https://t.co/ZCD0GAMCBI pic.twitter.com/8QTzufjI5U
— VERZUZ (@verzuzonline) June 23, 2021
After a light hearted tweet with Kermit the Frog, Verzuz confirmed the battle not to be scheduled.
While the event isn’t real, don’t be surprised if it does one day take place. Toni Braxton has said in an interview with Missy Elliot for Interview Magazine that she would be open to the idea.
“Yeah, I can’t. I’m like, ‘It would have to be me, Mariah [Carey] or Mary J. [Blige] or something.’ Us girls from the ’90s. But no, I haven’t put it on the register to do it yet. I know they’ve called you, too.”
Swizz Beatz will be joined by Busta Rhymes, Griselda, and Method Man for a special tribute to DMX at this weekend’s BET Awards.
The tribute will feature special versions of DMX’s hits, “What’s My Name?” and The Ruff Ryders’ Anthem. Swizz curated the tribute along with choreographer and singer, Fatima Robinson.
DMX will also be honored this Thursday (June 24) at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Are you planning on watching the BET Awards?
Pharrell Williams’ cousin, Donovan Lynch, was allegedly shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officer by the name of Solomon Simmons III.
Four months after Lynch’s death, his father filed a federal lawsuit against the officer and the city of Virginia Beach.
Donovan’s father, Wayne Lynch is seeking $350,000 in damages from Simmons as well as $50 million from the city of Virginia Beach. The officer is being accused of excessive force resulting in the death of Donovan Lynch as well as failing to provide medical aid.
Lynch was shot while leaving a Virginia Beach restaurant with a friend, Officer Simmons was responding to shots fired call when he opened fire on Lynch. Authorities claim Lynch brandished a gun, however, witnesses denied the allegations.
Do you think there needs to be an overhaul of how police respond and use their weapons in order to apprehend suspects?
“ALL day, Everyday… The Queen,” Trina captioned a video montage of Beyoncé’s most memorable performances, which also featured JAY-Z.
“The Diamond Princess” is distancing herself after Trick held a Clubhouse conversation where he said “Beyoncé couldn’t sing” and that “JAY-Z ain’t never won the greatest rapper alive. Whoever put him on a level like that?”
Beyoncé fans swarmed Trick Daddy’s social media pages to share videos of Beyoncé singing and to warn him about “coming for Queen B.”
Trina has defended and supported Beyoncé several times, she once commented, “If you talk about Beyoncé, you’re a pointless, lifeless, waste of [a social] security number.”
Who are you with? Team Trick or Team Trina?
Attendees included Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and mayoral candidates and Atlanta City council members Andre Dickens and Antonio Brown, artists Jermaine Dupri, Missy Elliott, Kirk Franklin, Dallas Austin, and Shirley Caesar.
The plaques for the new walk of fame will be set apart from its Hollywood counterpart by a circular design with honorees being addressed as “King” or “Queen.”
June 17, 2021, has now been named “Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame Day.” The emblems are said to be embedded into a sidewalk on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near the intersection of Northside Drive over the next few weeks.
Who do you think deserves a presence on the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame?
Ivy Vine Charities is hosting it’s benefit Pink Parlor Tea this Sunday
Ivy Vine Charities, Inc. 2021 Virtual Pink Parlor Tea is June 27th from 3pm to 5pm. For more information go here:
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Suggestions to make the summer better for your children and you!
White House Acknowledges July 4th Vax Goal Will Likely Fall Short
The project was unveiled by Police Chief Malik Aziz as part of his plan for community policing during the summer months.
“We have a neighbor. His name is Dave. We see him at the grocery store and on the street. When Dave came to us with the idea, we were immediately struck by the challenge to tell the story of our part of the world during the pandemic and the national reckoning on racial injustice. This was a historic moment and we really wanted to chronicle this place and this time, it just felt right,” Reichert and Bognar said as they introduced the film.
Along with laughs, Chappelle served up music to the 6,000 who were in attendance at the festival. Fat Joe, Q-Tip, Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, Redman, and DJ Clark Kent gave a 30-minute performance.
What was supposed to be a weekend event turned into 50 sold-out shows for Chappelle.
Which events helped you get through the quarantine? “Verzuz,” Dave Chapelle’s comedy, social media lives?
The Game went on to say that he’s “done a lot for people” and he believes he’s been a good dad to his kids but doesn’t feel he was shown the love he deserves on his special day.
Long story short, The Game says he’s done with doing for others and getting nothing in return, “If you’re in my life and you’ve been close to me and I’ve done what I’ve done for you and I’ve taken care of you and I’ve looked out for you over the years and you know that you didn’t show up for Father’s Day with any type of appreciation…Today is the day I cut you off.”
Did you get ignored by your children on Father’s Day? Can you relate to The Game and how he feels?
The PBS series Sesame Street has introduced gay dads for an episode to recognize Pride Month.
The introduction came this past Father’s Day weekend and featured the same-sex couple in an episode titled, “Family Day.”
News about the episode drew many props from several LGBTQ+ groups.
Tyler Perry never ceases to amaze fans with his business ventures and his latest venture with Bishop T.D. Jakes is truly amazing.
The actor. director, and entrepreneur announced that he plans to open an entertainment district near his production studio.
Perry plans for the district to include restaurants, retail stores, and of course a movie theater.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity this gives Tyler Perry Studios to extend our footprint in Atlanta,” Perry said about the 130-acre purchase.
Have you had the chance to visit Tyler Perry Studios?
We’re not sure what’s going on with Trick Daddy but he couldn’t have been worried about the Beyhive when in one breath he said Beyonce “can’t sing” and that JAY-Z was handed the crown as the king of New York after Biggie died.
It’s unclear what was said before the audio was recorded of Trick Daddy dissing the king and queen of Hip-Hop but Trick can be heard saying, “Beyoncé f*ck with her because she see money,” said Trick, comparing Beyoncé to another artist. “Beyoncé ain’t trying to give back to music or nothin’.”
“Beyoncé don’t write music and barely can sing her motherf*ckin’ self,” said Trick as other people can be heard agreeing with the Miami rapper. Trick says his “Godmama trained Beyoncé on how to sing and then there was this statement: “Beyoncé is to R&B what Jay-Z is to New York. That’s why they together. Jay-Z ain’t never won the greatest rapper alive. Whoever put him on a level like that?”
Finally Trick says the only reason Jay got the “king of New York” title is that New York needed “a hero” after Biggie died. We don’t know why Trick decided to come for the Carters but we’re sure the Beyhive will do their thing over the next few days.
Do you agree with Trick Daddy?
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary, starting in October. Disney announced Tuesday that all four parks at the Lake Buena Vista, Florida, resort will take part in “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The fun begins Oct. 1. Sine 1971, the resort has expanded from The Magic Kingdom to include EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. It also features multiple themed hotels, water parks, and the Disney Springs shopping and restaurant venue. The celebration will include new nighttime shows at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and a daytime show at Animal Kingdom.
Minnesota Vikings player Jaylen Twyman shot four times in NE DC.
Twyman’s injuries are said to be non-life threatening and he is expected to fully recover. He is a defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. Just four years ago, Twyman’s older brother was killed less than a mile from Monday’s shooting.
Twyman’s agent reportedly told ESPN that Twyman was hit four times while visiting a relative and that the shooting was apparently a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The DMV Percussion Academy is hosting their Percussion Workshop starting June 28th
DMV Percussion Academy is hosting its 4th Annual Summer Percussion Workshop June 28th – July 2nd at Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park Maryland. The workshop is offered to students in grades 6th – 12th. Registration is open, just go here:
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Voters Being Removed From Georgia’s Voting Rolls
The first full day of summer brings with it a heat emergency for the District.
The Marathon continues. The late Nipsey Hussle is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The late Grammy-winning artist is among 38 honorees who make up the newest inductees,
The artist, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, posthumously won two Grammys in 2020. He died in March, 2019 after being fatally shot at age 33. He was known for helping provide jobs for his neighborhood as well as his rap career.
Other Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees in the category of recording include DJ Khaled, Ashanti, Black Eyed Peas, funk legend George Clinton, and Motown legend Martha Reeves of Martha & the Vandellas GoodMorning America reported.
The official site of the Hollywood Walk Of Fame has the full list of the 38 new members.
Roc-A-Fella and Damon Dash on the verge of splitting?
On Friday the 18th it was reported that dash was being sued by the record label he co-founded. The basis of it stems from the attempted sale of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt album as a non-fungible token. An NFT is essentially an asset that allows buyers to own the original piece of digital artwork or content–in this case, Jay-Z‘s debut album.
Dash says the lawsuit is filled with “misconceptions.”. For instance, the entrepreneur told TMZ that he’s trying to sell his entire stake in Roc-A-Fella–not just Reasonable Doubt. After an insulting offer from Jay-Z to buy his ⅓ stake, Dash has begun looking elsewhere for a buyer.
“Under the terms of the deal with a potential buyer, the buyer would buy my share of Roc-A-Fella Records and Jay-Z will have exclusive administration rights.”
Complex notes “The label is arguing that Dash can’t sell the Reasonable Doubt NFT because it’s owned by Roc-A-Fella. The company has asked the court to bar Dash from auctioning the NFT. They’ve also requested that Dash surrender any Reasonable Doubt NFTs he might have already created.”
While Dash feels the lawsuit may be a bluff or scare tactic, he is looking to sell his stake and part ways with long-time partner Jay-Z.
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Megan Markle can do it all. The former actress and duchess of Sussex can now add best selling author to her list of titles. After only one week, her first children’s book, The Bench, reached #1 on the New York Time Best Sellers List. A picture book about celebrities and their father son bonds,
“While this poem began as a love letter to my husband and son, I’m encouraged to see that its universal themes of love, representation and inclusivity are resonating with communities everywhere.” Markle wrote on their Archewell website.
She continued: “In many ways, pursuing a more compassionate and equitable world begins with these core values. Equally, to depict another side of masculinity — one grounded in connection, emotion, and softness — is to model a world that so many would like to see for their sons and daughters alike. Thank you for supporting me in this special project.”
A father’s day post was the inspiration of the book. The mother of two shows her appreciation for Prince Harry.
Illustrated by Caldecott award-winning artist Christian Robinson, the book features drawings of Harry and Archie feeding rescue chickens at their home in Montecito, Calif., which was seen on Oprah Winfrey’s interview special with the royal couple reported BET.
In the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon she blazed through the 100m.
Essence reported “Up against six other athletes for a slot on Team USA, Richardson, 21, sped up in the final seconds, running 100m in a dazzling 10.87 seconds. The upcoming Olympic games will be her first.”
After her amazing race, she went straight to her grandmother.
“My grandmother is my heart, my superwoman,” the Dallas native said to Runners World. “To have her here at the biggest meet of my life, it’s just amazing. That probably felt better than winning the races, just being able to hold her after becoming an Olympian.” During a video interview, she revealed she lost her biological mother last week.
A Nike Athlete, Richardson first gained national attention when she broke a 30-year 100m women’s record in 2019.
“Nobody knows what I go through,” Richardson said in a post-race interview with ABC. “Everybody has struggles and I understand that. But y’all see me on this track and y’all see the poker face I put on. But nobody but [my family] and my coach know what I go through…and I’m highly grateful to them. Without them, there would be no me.”
The former Destiny’s Child star recently published a book called “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life – and Can Save Yours.” In the book she opens about her depression and ways she has coped with it.
Even with two of her best friends and the amazing tour life she revealed that she faced depression during that time.
“Our connection is real and it’s brought life to me in some of my darkest moments. And still, even living the absolute dream I was living, with two of the most amazing women as coworkers and best friends, there would be pitch-black dark moments.”
The Jasmine Brand wrote that she described this as a feeling of numbness and that she kept herself busy to avoid diving deeper into the problem.
Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland were unaware of these feelings as Williams never brought it up. She says some of that was due to finding the right wording to describe how she felt.
“Beyoncé and Kelly had no idea what I was struggling with, but that’s on me. I never said a word to the two of them. I’m not even sure I had the vocabulary to say how I felt at that time.”
Some anxiety was caused by her not being an original member of the group and joining after LeToya Luckett and LaTiva Roberson departed.
““Maybe they’re right. Maybe I should quit. Maybe I’m not talented. Maybe I am a joke.””
After being diagnosed at age 30, it seems Michelle is doing better day by day and now wants to help share her story in hopes to help others.
Joe and Jill Biden announced that their dog Champ has died.
Jill posted a lengthy statement about the German Shepard pup on social media along with the message, “RIP to our sweet, good boy, Champ. We will miss you always.”
She also said in the statement, “Our hearts are heavy today as we let you all know that our beloved German Shepherd, Champ, passed away peacefully at home. He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family.”
The Biden family has another rescue dog named Major. Champ was 13 years old.
San Francisco resumed concerts over the weekend with the return of the summer concert series at the annual Stern Grove Festival. The Festival in its 84th year brought out 3,000 people who came to see headliner, Ledisi, and local acts The Seshen and La Doña.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed addressed the crowd prior to the show and cut a red ribbon to signify the return of the concert series. “Y’all better get up and party like you’ve been locked up for 15 months,” said Breed.
Ledisi sang her 2012 hit, “Anything For You” as well as some Nina Simone covers. The concert series resumes every Sunday until August with San Francisco Symphony, Joan Jett, and Fitz & the Tantrums all coming to the stage.
Are you planning on attending a concert this Summer? Do you think it’s too soon to return to large crowds?
It’s been less than a week since Nick Cannon’s ex, Abby De La Rosa, announced the birth of twins, Zillion Heir and Zion Mixolydian Cannon, and now he’ll be welcoming another child with his current girlfriend, Alyssa Scott, in the fall.
Scott posted a picture of Cannon holding her growing belly on Instagram in May with the caption, “Zen S. Cannon.”
Fans took to social media with memes after the birth of the twins because, by the time Zen is born, Cannon will have had four children with three different women in the last six months.
Cannon has twins with Mariah Carey, a three-year-old son, Golden, with Brittany Bell who he just welcomed a daughter, Powerful Queen,” with in December of 2020.
Do you know someone who can beat Cannon’s record of having the most babies in the shortest amount of time?
Hart revealed how resurfaced homophobic tweets affected his chance to host the Oscars but more importantly, it affected his daughter, Heaven, who didn’t understand why the public was being so nasty to her father.
Hart also shared how Heaven was affected by him cheating on her mother who was pregnant at the time, “My talk with [my daughter] Heaven…that was one like no other,” said Hart. “Getting my daughter back, getting my daughter to understand that I was sorry that I made a mistake; that was real…Until this day, my daughter is tough on me.”
Smith offered some advice for Hart, telling him that he and Jada try to get in front of the stories and be “really open” about what’s going on. “I’ve never been able to get to the kids first.” He explained that “every child has the Internet,” and “there’s nothing that you’re gonna come across…that isn’t gonna have an impression [on them].”
What mistakes have you made that impacted your children? How did you work through that tough space?
