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Travis Scott responds to the tragedy that occurred over the weekend while facing many lawsuits.
The huge crowd surge at Astroworld Festival in Houston Friday evening killed eight people and injured more than 300. The crowd was made up of 50,000 packed people all trying to reach the headliner Travis Scott.
Travis Scott and the entertainment company, Live Nation, are facing more than a dozen lawsuits due to this tragedy. Manuel Souza is one of the many people suing Scott, he is being represented by The Houston Personal Injury firm.
According to NBC, his lawsuit states that “Scott actively encourages his fans to ‘rage’ at his concerts. His express encouragement of violence has previously resulted in serious violence at numerous past concerts.” Scott was arrested in 2017 for encouraging his fans to bypass security and rush the stage, leaving multiple people injured in Arkansas.
In response to the tragedy and lawsuits, Scott canceled his next headline performance, he has plans to issue refunds and to pay for the funeral costs.
In an exclusive, Variety confirmed that Scott will not perform at the Las Vegas Festival, Day N Vegas, this weekend. According to sources, he is described as “too distraught to play,” and that he will also provide full refunds to all attendees of the Astroworld festival.
Scott released an announcement in which he states he will pay for the funeral expenses for the eight victims of the deadly crowd surge, Rolling Stone reported. Those who passed away range from age 14 to 27, John Hilgert, 14, Franco Patino, 21, Jacob Jurinek, 20, Brianna Rodriguez, 16, Danish Baig, 27, Rodolfo Pena, 23, Laredo College, Madison Dubiski, 23 and Axel Acosta, 21.
In an effort to help, Scott announced that he partnered with BetterHelp to provide free therapy to attendees in need.
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More details about Travis Scott’s prior concerts are coming out following the Astroworld incident.
According to Fox News, the rapper “was arrested in 2017, accused of inviting fans to bypass security and rush the stage at a show in.”
Also, in 2015 Scott pleaded guilty to reckless conduct charges following a Lollapalooza music festival incident.
They add that a 2019 Astroworld show also led to many fans having injuries.
Have you ever been to a Travis Scott show? If so, did you feel safe?
Tyrone Blackburn produced video evidence in court, which was taken from Nicki’s Instagram page. The video was shown to Judge Eric Vitaliano.
“[Kenneth] Petty and Maraj were both in this district, in Jamaica, Queens, New York. As seen on an Instagram live video currently up on Maraj’s Instagram page, both Maraj and Petty were seen associating with members of the Makk Ballers set of the Bloods Gang. Petty and Maraj are both members of this gang,” said Blackburn.
Blackburn says members of the gang have threatened Hough online. A threat to Hough was sent allegedly after Nick and Kenneth were spotted in Queens. A member of the gang tweeted, “Jennifer if you see this, the Makks are coming to get you.’”
Do you think Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are affiliated with the Makk Balla Brims?
50 Cent went on a social media rant about the network that airs his hit series, “BMF” along with other television hits, “Raising Kanan,” “GHOST” and “Power.”
Recently The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Starz parent company Lionsgate was looking to sell the network. “Starz is a s__t show, they better sell it fast. They put the f___ BMF show on, then took it down. what network does s__ like that? They just ruined the anticipation of The episode I directed, I WORKED HARD ON THIS. I can’t work with these people anymore,” 50 posted on Instagram.
50 was upset at how Starz handled episode 7 of BMF which stars Eminem, “Episode 7 of BMF is the best work I have done directing to date,” 50 Cent wrote in the caption. “I’m disappointed that STARZ handled this so poorly. I used my personal relationships to make things happen they couldn’t have made happen. @eminem thank you for doing this for me. I love you bro, you know I’m rolling wit you till the wheels fall off.”
50 continued his rant explaining why Starz was delaying episode 7 of BMF, “They called and told me they wanted to hold episode 7 back a week so We can roll right in GHOST Nov 21. I said cool I like that idea. Then these s___ head people put the f______ episode out for 3 hours then take it down. [face palm emoji] This is not ok, when I get uncomfortable I make everybody uncomfortable now who getting fired?”
Do you think 50 should move his television series to another network or possibly a streaming service?
Dr. Bobby Jones started hosted a legendary Gospel TV program on BET from 1980 to 2015 that launched the careers of Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and more. His most memorable guest was Minister Louis Farrakhan who played “Amazing Grace” on Violin. Dr. Jones can be heard on the American Urban Radio Network and seen on Impact TV.
The free virtual college fair is Saturday November 13th.
The 16th Annual Go to High School Go to College Virtual College Fair is Saturday, November 13th from 10am to 1pm. The free fair is hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Kappa Epsilon Lambda Charter. To register, visit www. kelcollegefair2021.eventbrite.com
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The service was attended by numerous dignitaries, including President Biden, former President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Longtime friend and adviser Richard Armitage recalled Powell’s sense of humor and insatiable curiosity and said Powell believed people should be treated with kindness. Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith called Powell a great American leader and patriot who always “kept the faith.” Hollerith is the Dean of the National Cathedral. Powell was fully vaccinated against COVID but he had a weakened immune system due to cancer. The service was attended by numerous dignitaries, including President Biden, former President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush.
A juror was removed Thursday for telling a deputy an inappropriate joke connected to the trial.
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Does it depend on who you talk to?
Judge Timothy Walmsley did say yesterday that the court believes there appears to have been “intentional discrimination” in the selection of the jurors.
The 49-year-old Bowser first ran for mayor in 2014 after two terms representing Ward 4 on the D.C. Council.
In an excerpt of Will Smith’s new Memoir ‘Will’ he describes how he once thought about killing his father.
Will Smith‘s new memoir, Will, is set to release next week, Nov. 9th, detailing the life of the actor and explaining his complicated story.
An excerpt was released to People, in which Smith describes secrets, and the traumatic relationship between him and his late father, Will Sr., that he holds onto till this day.
Early on in this book, Smith describes his father, William Carroll Smith Sr., “My father was violent, but he was also at every game, play and recital. He was an alcoholic, but he was sober at every premiere of every one of my movies.”
He writes that his father’s intense want for perfection was what put food on the table and also terrorized his family. His father was married to his mother Caroline Bright, he and his three siblings were raised in Philidelphia. His parents separated when he was a teen and divorced in 2000.
A particular incident that Smith witnessed between his father and his mother scarred him, changing his life forever.
“When I was nine years old, I watched my father punch my mother in the side of her head so hard that she collapsed. I saw her spit blood. That moment in that bedroom, probably more than any other moment in my life, has defined who I am.”
As he said, that moment defined who he was, putting the thought in his mind that he was a coward for never standing up for his mother, even though he was just a child.
Smith goes on to say, ” What you have come to understand as “Will Smith,” the alien-annihilating MC, the bigger-than-life movie star, is largely a construction- a carefully crafted and honed character -designed to protect myself. To hide to myself from the world. To hide the coward.”
The actor writes that his anger and resentment for his father resurfaced years later while Will Sr., who had cancer, was in his care. “One night, as I delicately wheeled him from his bedroom toward the bathroom, a darkness arose within me. The path between the two rooms goes past the top of the stairs. As a child I’d one day avenge my mother.”
Smith tells that at that moment he pictured killing his father. ” I paused at the top of the stairs. I could shove him down, and easily get away with it,” he writes. “As the decades of pain, anger, and resentment coursed then receded, I shook my head and proceeded to wheel Daddio to the bathroom.”
Smith reflected on the relationship between him and his father after his passing in 2016. It taught him the truth about finding fulfillment in the world. “There is nothing that you can receive from the material world that will create inner peace or fulfillment,” he writes. “In the end, it will not matter one single bit how well [people] loved you – you will only gain ‘the SMile’ based on how well you loved them.”
Issa Rae’s Sweet Life: Los Angeles is returning for a second season.
The HBO Max Reality Show Sweet Life: Los Angeles from Emmy award-winning Issa Rae has been greenlit for its second season. This praised unscripted series will be returning for another go-around, but you currently stream season one, which debuted in August, on HBO Max.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles gives a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams. Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy, and love, the coming-of-age series follows a group of long-time friends in South L.A., as they navigate the relatable, chaotic, mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.
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Rae spoke on how she is invested in this show and the cast members with Variety back in August prior to the premiere, “I find myself rooting for them. I’m really just invested in their journey and wanting them to succeed, and wanting them to communicate better, and seeing myself in so much of them.” Rae added, “I feel very much like the auntie or the godmother overseeing it.”
“We are thrilled with the success of Sweet Life: Los Angeles,” said, Jennifer O’Connell, EVP, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family, HBO Max. “The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing partners delivered an elevated, purposeful series, which featured the fun, inspiring, and challenging moments that young adults face navigating relationships and careers,” according to Deadline.
What’s next for Rae? She is currently working on her next series, which follows two estranged high school friends from Miami who find each other again and start a rap group, entitled “Rap Sh*t.”
‘The Preacher’s Wife’ “reimagined” by Hemingway!
The 1996 American comedy-drama film, The Preacher’s Wife, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance is being “reimagined” by Emmy award-winning director Anthony Hemingway.
The original The Preacher’s Wife was a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop’s Wife, which in turn was based on the novel of the same name by Robert Nathan.
The film was nominated for two Oscars and five Image Awards and won two: for Best Actress, Whitney Houston, and Best Supporting Actress, Loretta Devine, as reported by IMDb.
According to The Jasmine Brand, Hemingway has plans to produce with Vance, an original cast member who will be featured, and Angela Bassett. this new version will boost “the musicality” of the storytelling and “creatively evolve the story in a new direction,” according to BVP’s producing partner Dwayne Johnson-Cochran.
More details on this project to come!
Henry Ruggs, former NFL wide receiver facing up to 46 years in prison.
Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Joe M. Bonaventure said that in 16 years on the bench he had never heard of a crash involving a vehicle traveling so fast. Even this that, he rejected prosecutor Eric Bauman’s request to set Ruggs’ bail at $1 million and instead set the amount at $150,000 with strict conditions to include home confinement, electronic monitoring, no alcohol, no driving, and the surrender of Ruggs’ passport.
Ruggs has another court appearance on Nov. 10th.
A virtual health conference is taking place Nov. 15th-18th
The 8th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference is a 4-day virtual conference held November 15th-18th bringing together public health leaders and faith communities to address health disparities among African Americans. For more information go here:
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Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski cast the lone Republican vote in favor of opening debate on the measure.
The Bryant Estate will receive an estimated $400 Million after Coca-Cola and Bodyarmor deal.
Monday Coca-Cola bought out BodyArmor for $5.6 billion which means that an estimated $400M will go to the estate of the late basketball star Kobe Bryant.
Bryant, who became a shareholder in BodyArmor in 2013, passed away in 2020 in a tragic helicopter crash. His wife inherited control of his estate which Forbes reported being $600 million at the time of his death. He invested $6 million into the BodyArmor company, resulting in the $400 million dollar payout at the time of sale.
The NBA star told Forbes in 2014, “I put my skin in the fame,” after investing millions to join the Board of Directors. The founder of BodyArmor, Mike Repole said, “If it wasn’t for Kobe Bryant’s vision and belief, BODYARMOR would not have been able to achieve the success we had. I couldn’t be more excited to become part of the Coca-Cola family and set our sights on the future,” in a press release.
His share in BodyArmor was only a small part of his business savvy, Bryant continued to show his knowledge after retiring from the NBA in 2016. He invested in multiple companies and created multiple streams of income.
The acquisition for BodyArmor has been in the works since earlier this year.
DC health is moving to make it easier for parents to get their youngsters ages 5 to 11 vaccinated against the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) – DC is set to host pop-up vaccine clinics for kids on Friday, November 5th. DC Health will set up the clinics for children ages 5-11 at two community centers: Takoma Community Center in Ward 4 (300 Van Buren Street NW) and Ft. Stanton Recreation Center in Ward 8 (1812 Erie Street SE).
Parents or guardians can bring their children between the hours of 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to receive their first dose of the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Parents who are unable to bring their child will have the option to print and sign a form allowing a trusted family member to accompany their child to the pop-up vaccine clinics; those forms will be made available on coronavirus.dc.gov.
In the coming days and weeks, the vaccine will be available at more than 60 pharmacies, hospitals, and health centers across all eight wards. As the District learns which sites have received their vaccine doses and started vaccinations, that information will be updated on coronavirus.dc.gov. Additionally, vaccines.gov will get updated with which sites have the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Mariah will be dropping new music with Kirk Franklin and Khalid, teaser for Christmas Special.
Mariah Carey recently made a tweet announcing her new song featuring Kirk Franklin and Khalid, ‘Fall in Love at Christmas’ which will drop this Friday, November 5th.
❤️🎄Fall in Love at Christmas ❤️🎄@thegr8khalid @kirkfranklin
Out 11/5 ✨
Pre order the CD @ https://t.co/j78BB7qQh3 pic.twitter.com/8ovxDRLgrl— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) November 2, 2021
Twitter went into a frenzy when Carey tagged the wrong Khalid in her post, they all went flying to the random user’s page joking about his collaboration with one of the best singers in the world. The user has a similar user name to the singer-songwriter Khalid, Carey quickly added another tweet correcting the tag. `
@thegreatkhalid is actually on it 😉🎄❤️
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) November 2, 2021
One of the favorite Christmas songs of all time is Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ which sky-rockets the charts every year, although it only reached number one for the first time last year, it’s a household staple. The teaser of ‘Fall in Love at Christmas’ already has a different more mellow feel, we are excited to see how it will fare this Christmas season.
Fans are excited because this track is only a piece of her larger Christmas special that’s releasing in December on Apple TV+, ‘Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.’
Will she be able to outdo herself this season?
Adele Tracklist for ’30’ released, featuring hit single ‘Easy on Me.’
Adele’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, ’30’, is almost here.
Set to release November 19th, this will be her first album in 6 years after the record-breaking ’25’ in 2015. The British superstar has released the tracklist with 12 songs featuring her single ‘Easy on Me’ which hit 24 million listens in one week.
During an interview with British Vogue, the ‘Hello’ singer, said that this album would be a way to explain the divorce of her ex-husband, Simon Konecki, to her nine-year-old son, Angelo.
The tracklist was posted online, with 12 songs plus 3 bonus tracks available on the deluxe edition.
01 Strangers by Nature
02 Easy on Me
03 My Little Love
04 Cry Your Heart Out
05 Oh My God
06 Can I Get It
07 I Drink Wine
08 All Night Parking (Interlude) (with Erroll Garner)
09 Woman Like Me
10 Hold On
11 To Be Loved
12 Love Is a Game
13 Wild Wild West (Bonus Track)
14 Can’t Be Together (Bonus Track)
15 Easy on Me (Bonus Track) (with Chris Stapleton)
🚨 Adele has released the tracklist for her new album, ‘30.’
Out on Friday, November 19th. pic.twitter.com/uV7sedd6ZD
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 1, 2021
What is upcoming for Adele? Well, she will be performing in London in 2022, which will be her first live show in five years. She will also be appearing on a CBS two-hour special with Oprah Winfrey called ‘One Night Only’ premiering on November 14th.
Damon Dash and Jay-Z may be working to solve their relationship.
Jay-Z left the ball in Damon Dash’s court after thanking him during his induction speech this past weekend at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Damon Dash says he is prepared to end his 20-year feud with the Roc-A-Fella co-founder.
Dash and Jay-Z went through a huge fallout in the early 2000s after starting the record label, Roc-A-Fella Records, together. Over time the two have made jabs at one another through the media and have rarely seen each other for roughly 20 years. These problems seem to be a thing of the past as the two seemingly plan on reconciling their relationship.
Hov thanked many people during his speech, with Dame being one of them. “Shout out to Dame, I know we don’t see eye-to-eye, but I can never erase your accomplishments. And I appreciate you and I thank you for that.”
According to Page Six, Dame was touched, “It was beautiful, I’m glad he said it for the culture. We need to squash everything. So hopefully if that was an extended [olive branch] I’ll spin one back.”
He also went on to say that they should take one on one without lawyers involved. Their recent feud has been a lawsuit against Dash for his attempt in selling Jay-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ the first album released at Roc-A-Fella records.
Dash congratulates Jay-Z on his accomplishments acknowledging that it is a win for both of them, and it’s huge. Dash says he will forever think of Jay-Z as a brother, “We should not be divided. We have accomplished too much to be beefing… There ain’t no way I’m never gonna [not] consider [him] my brother — it’s just that we don’t see eye-to-eye.”
Hopefully, the two reconcile their differences, Dame believes it’s important for them to move past it and solve the problem. “We can talk it out and the culture needs to see two strong black men working out a problem. Even if they worked together they can go their separate ways they can still be cool.”
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D.C. Council is expected to take up the appointees at its meeting later today.
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Also scheduled to air is Nick Cannon’s “Miracles Across 125th Street.” The special, written, directed, and starring Cannon will feature appearances by Lil Kim, Chrisette Michele, Tommy Davidson, Bruce Bruce, Luenell, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Akon, DC Young Fly, Jim Jones, Rickey Smiley, Teyana Taylor, and more.
Jamie’s Christmas special will air on December 6th and Cannon’s is set for December 20th. Other programming includes holiday specials from Kim Fields who will bring her production, Adventures In Christmasing.
Eva Longoria’s production, “Let’s Get Merried” and RuPaul’s “The Bit_h That Stole Christmas.”
What Christmas program do you watch every year?
Originally slated for release in January 2022. The movie was to be Hart’s last collaboration with Sony. Kevin now has an exclusive development deal with Netflix.
“The Man From Toronto” finds Hart as a slacker who is forced to team up with an assassin, played by Woody Harrelson, after an Airbnb mixup.
Per Deadline, “The Man From Toronto” is to be released on August 12th.
What is your favorite Kevin Hart movie?
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Former NFL Player Colin Kaepernick’s Netflix Docuseries sparks conversation over the comparison of the NFL to slavery.
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The new 6 episode limited series Colin in Black and White debuted on Netflix over the weekend. The series, created by former NFL player Colin Kaepernick and filmmaker Ava DuVernay, is causing conversation over a particular scene in which the NFL selection process is compared to a slave auction.
Kaepernick says, “What they don’t want you to understand is what’s being established is a power dynamic… Before they put you on the field, teams poke, prod, and examine you. Searching for any defect that might affect your performance. No boundary respected. No dignity left intact.”
This episode shows a reenactment of the selection process for a team, this includes the team officials examining the players during a combine and as they run drills. The scene then has the players walk off-screen onto an auctioning block in shackles being haggled over and sold to white men.
Colin Kaepernick, in his new Netflix special, compares NFL training camps to slavery. pic.twitter.com/bu5C2alild
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) October 30, 2021
Opinions came in all forms as people took to social media to discuss their thoughts. Some found controversy in the message and others felt as though it was powerful and needed.
Kaepernick began his activism journey in 2016 where he took a knee during the national anthem in order to protest the injustices of Black people in this country. His peaceful act started the #takeaknee movement and received backlash from those who deemed it disrespectful.
Colin in Black and White is now streaming on Netflix
Tamar Braxton just closed on a 10 million dollar subdivision investment.
The reality TV star Tamar Braxton shares her excitement on Instagram as she announces the closing of her first investment property in Atlanta, GA.
In the post, she referred to her entire life being under construction, “new music, new book, new candles, new tv projects, & real estate.”
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The singer wrote, “Today I closed on my first real estate investment project in Atlanta. It’s a 10 million dollar subdivision project and I’m super excited about it. It’s a small upscale private gated community that will have a nature walking trail, fishing pond, basketball court, pool, etc. The homes will start in the low one million and are located 15 mins from Buckhead.”
She gave thanks to her manager Richie Rich who included her in the deal. She goes on to say that this isn’t the last of real estate investments for her, she is looking to create affordable housing in her hometown, Baltimore, Maryland.
She will join a long list of investors in the Atlanta area. As reported last week T.I. and Tiny just shared the progress of the affordable housing investment in Bankhead.
Jay-Z, the first living solo rapper to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This past Saturday in Cleveland Ohio, Jay-Z was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making him the first living solo rap artist to be added. The ceremony was full of celebs featuring tributes by comedian Dave Chapelle and Former President of the United States Barack Obama.
The 23-time Grammy award winner is well deserved to be on the shortlist of solo rappers inducted into this Hall of Fame. Others include Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., and fellow 2021 inductee LL Cool J.
The night started out with a tribute video to the father of 3, led by his wife Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy. The two went back and forth reciting their favorite Jay-Z lyrics. The star-studded tribute video featured DJ Khaled, Sean Combs, Regina King, Jamie Foxx, Dr. Dre, and many many more.
The rapper began his speech by saying, “Thank you, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for this incredible honor. And you know, growing up, we didn’t think we could be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We were told that hip-hop was a fad,” During his speech he thanked many including, his mom Gloria Carter, sister Annie, business partners Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith and Damon Dash, and the late Notorious B.I.G.
According to People, The inductee ended his speech with, “Hopefully, I’m informing the next generation that anything is possible. I don’t know what’s next — In fact, I do know what’s next. I have to go to court Monday. There’s good and bad, life is about balance — But you know, tonight, we’re going to enjoy tonight. I appreciate this honor. Sorry for this long-ass speech, but I had to give it up. We did it, Brooklyn!”
Aside from the tribute video, Obama’s remarks came in a separate recording where he goes into how Jay-Z was an important part of his life.
“I’ve turned to Jay-Z’s words at different points in my life, whether I was brushing dirt off my shoulder on the campaign trail, or sampling his lyrics on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the 50th anniversary of the Selma march to Montgomery,” said the former President.
This was not the first time that Obama has paid tribute to Jay-Z. Back in 2017 Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and at the time Obama said, “I’m pretty sure I’m still the only President to listen to Jay-Z’s music in the Oval Office,” according to NPR.
While Dave Chappelle, who has been under fire for recent controversy regarding transphobia in his newest special, was able to induct Jay- Z in person.
The comedian started off his speech by saying, “I would like to apologize. I’m just f— with you,” and then he got serious and went on to say, “I’m honored that I got a chance to know you.” Chappelle spoke of Jay-Z as the embodiment of Black excellence.
Jay-Z took to Twitter after the Ceremony showing his appreciation for everyone. Saying, “Thank you to everyone in that video package, I’m definitely gonna cry in the car.”
Thank you to everyone in that video package , I’m definitely gonna cry in the car .
— Mr. Carter (@sc) October 31, 2021
Tune in and watch the ceremony special which will be featured on HBO and HBO Max on November 20th.
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Pack your bags, Real Housewives is going to Dubai!
The 11th city that the Real Housewives franchise will explore will be the wonderful Dubai. This will be the first international location – Dubai, the city of riches, gold, and housewives.
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The announcement was made November 1st by Andy Cohen that The Real Housewives of Dubai will be coming to Bravo in 2022.
Executive producer Andy Cohen announced his excitement on the Today show, “this is going to blow the lid off the entire franchise.’ He also referred to Dubai as the “billionaires playground, the city of gold, the desert oasis,” we are sure that RHOD will bring us all of that and more.
Although the cast has not yet been revealed, it is sure to highlight a group of wealthy women navigating their social status and careers.
According to Bravo, the newest addition of the Housewives will have, “‘The City of Gold’ as their backdrop with its desert paradise and stunning modern architecture, The Real Housewives of Dubai is sure to serve up its own unique opulence, drama, and surprising twists.”
The Real Housewives Franchise is forever expanding. The franchise includes The Real Housewives of New York City, The Real Housewives of Orange County, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, The Real Housewives of DC, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Miami, The Real Housewives of Potomac, The Real Housewives of Dallas, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
Blue Bison Coffee, a Howard alumna owned company, now ships across the US!
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If you love coffee and Howard then this business is perfect for you.
Mia Kennedy Wallace, Howard Alumna class of ‘06, owns the coffee company Blue Bison Coffee. Affectionately named after her alma mater’s mascot. This Charlotte-based coffee company was started by Wallace in 2020. Wallace created this company with thoughts of introducing a safe way to keep people connected during a global pandemic, a mobile coffee shop is a way for people to maintain socially distanced but still social. Being a mother of 3 she felt the need to make something that is COVID-19 safe and family-friendly.
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Her menu offers some fall favorites such as a pumpkin spice latte and caramel apple cider. Another ode to her alma matter would be her ‘Georgia Ave Blend’ a special blend of coffee named after the street near Howard University. This blend is a smooth dark roast with notes of dark chocolate, sure to be the pick-me-up you need.
Now in addition to serving great coffee, Blue Bison Coffee now ships coffee and merchandise across the US!
You can shop for Blue Bison Coffee on their website and follow them on Instagram @bluebisoncoffee!
‘Squid Game’ keeps breaking record after record.
The seemingly overnight Netflix sensation Squid Game keeps breaking record after record.
According to Deadline, this series is now the best performing series in the U.S.’s 2021 rankings, surpassing over three billion minutes viewed in a single week’s time. These rankings are for the week of Sept. 27th. Squid Game is the sixth title to ever hit this milestone.
A letter was sent from Netflix to its investors on Oct. 19th expressing its amazement over the show’s success since its debut in September. “A min-boggling 142m member households globally have chosen to watch the title in its first four weeks… The breadth of Squid Game’s popularity is truly amazing.”
The show cost $21.4 million to make and around Oct. 19th has earned an estimated $900 million in revenue. This show has been Netflix’s biggest series ever. Squid games nine episodes accrued a whopping 3.26 billion minutes of viewing the time frame of Sept. 27th to Oct. 3rd.
You know a show is big when Saturday Night Live makes a skit about it. The night show did just that on Oct. 16th, featuring Pete Davidson and guest host Rami Malek.
The idea for Squid Game stems from the personal financial struggles of the creator Hwang-Dong-hyuk.
American plagued by major flight cancellations for 4th day.
Under consideration by the county is a return to mandatory indoor mask wearing starting Wednesday.
Coronavirus deaths globally hit new milestone with the United States leading in overall deaths worldwide.
The United States accounts for over 745,000 of those deaths. That’s the most of any other country. The global death toll is tallied by Johns Hopkins University and is about equal to the populations of San Francisco and Los Angeles combined.
Globally, COVID is now the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and stroke.
The 5 million death toll is likely an undercount because of limited testing and people dying at home without medical assistance, especially in poor parts of the world, like India.
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These Howard alum created a travel company specifically for HBCU alumni and to support Black owned businesses!
En Root Travel is the company that we never knew we needed.
Howard Alumnae Tyshana Richard and Nicole Sahbaee co-founded En Root Travel with the mission to “curate high quality, all-inclusive trips that connect HBCU alumni to Black cultures throughout the African Diaspora.” Both Richard and Sahbaee graduated from Howard University, Class of 2018.
“Black-owned businesses are vital in our trip curation process and we make every effort to support them as much as we can in America and in the countries we travel to.” – Nicole and Tshana.
With the three goals of tourism, service, and culture these women spend months planning trips that will give black people access to discover one’s culture. They’ve planned trips to the Bahamas and South Africa. The company also has itineraries for 2022 trips available that you can join, these include Jamaica, South Africa, Mexico, and more!
To learn more about their company and to join in on the travel, you can go to their website www.enroottravel.com and follow them on Instagram @enroottravel!
