Rihanna for Harper's Bazaar Japan - October 2020!
FABULOUS!
#RHOA: Here’s The Real Reason Why NeNe Deleted Her Instagram!
Amid rumors that NeNe Leakes might be leaving the show that made her famous, Real Housewives of Atlanta, the star has deleted her IG account! That being said, many viewers have been wondering whether this has anything to do with the RHOA rumors or not!
After all, NeNe has been getting many questions about it on Instagram so some think that is why she decided to just delete it altogether!
However, one insider report claims to know that is not really the case.
They stressed, during a chat with HollywoodLife, that ‘Nene deleting her social has nothing to do with the Housewives and the rumors. She deleted it just to take a little break. She will be back again.’
The source went on to share via the same news outlet that NeNe is also involved in some other projects such as her brand new beauty show known as Glamsquad Showdown with Brad Goreski.
‘Nene’s return to RHOA is still very much up in the air for season 13. She still has her offer from Bravo on the table. What it’ll come down to is working out her schedule. Her team and Bravo seem to want to make this work, but she’s got other projects she’s working on and it’s more about carving out the time with the other shows she’s got going on. Both parties are being patient which is good.’
This comes after reports that the OG star was not happy with her paycheck on RHOA, which is why she refused to resign the contract, leaving them to start filming without her last month.
The source explained that ‘She wants to be paid what she feels she deserves and she knows her worth. But it’s also about receiving support to ensure it’s no longer the work environment where she feels set up and attacked just for good TV.’
#NewMusic from Monica ‘Trenches’ Featuring Lil Baby!
Monica returns with new music. For the first time in her 25-year career, the R&B icon teams up with the legendary Neptunes on her new single “Trenches” featuring ATL’s own Lil Baby. On the title track from her upcoming album, Monica separates the real from the fake while repping “gang gang.”
“Baby, when the hype get cold / Superficial people in your life get ghost,” she sings, while Baby keeps it 100 on his closing verse. “I’ll go down in history being real / Never square / Never played the victim and I probably never will / I just wish that you was here.”
Taking to Instagram, Monica reflected on her long-awaited collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. “For MANY years I’ve dreamed of working with The Neptune’s,” she said. “Admiring their ability to remain current yet timeless as well as their bond & brotherhood because loyalty is fleeting in this business !!”
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Monica’s debut album Miss Thang. She is now readying her 9th studio album Trenches, her first since 2005’s Code Red, which will mark a return to her roots.
LISTEN HERE
“Smiling from the inside out !!!! I can’t wait for y’all to hear my music !!!” said Monica. “It may be more truth than some can handle LOL… The old me definitely payed the booth a visit!!”
#HipHopNews: Big Sean Drops ‘Harder Than My Demons!’
With just five days until Detroit 2 drops, Big Sean delivers his new song and video for “Harder Than My Demons.”
Over the Mike WiLL Made-It and DJ Khalil-produced track, Sean Don reflects on his evolution and faith, while Justin Bieber makes an uncredited vocal cameo at the end.
In the powerful video, he takes a look in the mirror while experiencing a rebirth.
Last week, Sean teased his Lil Wayne collaboration “Don Life” and released his Nipsey Hussle collaboration “Deep Reverence.”
WATCH HERE
It’s been over three years since Sean’s last solo album, I Decided, but he won’t keep fans waiting again. “After this album, I don’t think that I’m going to be done again for a long time. I’m inspired to keep going,” he said.
Detroit 2 arrives Friday.
Trump Defends Murderer Kyle Rittenhouse’s Deadly Shooting!
Donald Trump defended Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old Trump supporter who fatally shot two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last week. The president also blamed the civil unrest on “left-wing political violence.”
Speaking at a White House coronavirus update, Trump called Rittenhouse’s attack at a Black Lives Matter demonstration, held days after Kenosha police wounded Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black father, an “interesting situation.”
“He was trying to get away from them, I guess ... and he fell,” Trump claimed, citing videos of the Rittenhouse attack. “And then they very violently attacked him.”
The president claimed that the teenager, who was carrying an assault-style rifle, “probably would’ve been killed.”
“He was in very big trouble. He probably would’ve been killed, but it’s under investigation,” Trump said.
Rittenhouse, who lives in Antioch, Illinois, was among a number of vigilantes who came to the Kenosha protest with firearms, claiming they wanted to “protect” public property.
Videos filmed at the protest show a person who appears to be Rittenhouse carrying a semiautomatic rifle. The gunman trips and then can be seen shooting at two protesters who confront him. He then walks to police officers with his hands raised as bystanders yell to police that people were shot.
Anthony Huber, 26, and Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, died in the shooting. A volunteer medic, 26-year-old Gaige Grosskreutz, was wounded in the arm.
Protests first broke out in Kenosha after police shot Blake at least seven times in his back on Aug. 23 as he walked away from officers and toward a parked SUV that had his three children inside. The shooting left Blake paralyzed from the waist down.
A video of the encounter went viral, drawing even more protesters and counterprotesters, and along with them looters and armed vigilantes to Kenosha.
The week after the Kenosha protesters were fatally shot, Trump would not comment publicly on Rittenhouse or the victims, even as he complained of the violence happening at anti-racism protests across the country, including ongoing ones in Minneapolis, New York City and Portland, Oregon.
On Monday, Trump spent most of the White House news conference blaming Democrats, Democratic state leaders and his presidential opponent, Joe Biden, for the civil unrest.
He accused Biden of using “Mafia talking points” to incite the unrest and falsely claimed that Biden had not spoken out against the rioting and looting that has taken place during some of the protests.
At a campaign event in Pittsburgh earlier Monday, Biden had condemned those acts and clashes between anti-racism activists and Trump supporters.
“Rioting is not protesting. Looting is not protesting. Setting fires is not protesting. None of this is protesting. It’s lawlessness, plain and simple,” Biden said. “Violence will not bring change. It will only bring destruction. It’s wrong in every way.”
Trump also defended a large caravan of Trump supporters and Patriot Prayer members, a far-right group, that drove through Portland on Saturday. Videos show that some people in the caravan brought paintball guns and pepper spray, which they used on counterprotesters.
On the night of the pro-Trump event in Portland, Aaron J. Danielson, who has been identified as a “friend” of the Patriot Prayer group, was fatally shot.
When asked by reporters why he was not condemning his own supporters who brought paintball guns to the Portland demonstration, Trump insisted that they brought them to defend themselves.
“Paint is a defensive mechanism,” Trump said. “Paint is not bullets.”
Biden released his own statement on Monday night, urging Trump to join him in plainly denouncing all types of violence at protests. Biden accused Trump of being “too scared” to call for the violence to end.
“Tonight, the president declined to rebuke violence. He wouldn’t even repudiate one of his supporters who is charged with murder because of his attacks on others,” Biden said. “He is too weak, too scared of the hatred he has stirred to put an end to it.”
“So once again, I urge the president to join me in saying that while peaceful protest is a right — a necessity — violence is wrong, period,” Biden added. “No matter who does it, no matter what political affiliation they have. Period.
Usher Is Expecting First Baby With Girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea!
Usher has a Confession(s) to make: He's going to be a dad again!
E! News has learned Usher and girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea are expecting their first child together.
According to Us Weekly, the couple is "thrilled and very excited" about this new chapter in their life.
The happy news comes as Usher and Jenn prepare to celebrate their one-year anniversary. According to Hot New Hip Hop, the couple was first spotted together at a Hollywood Bowl concert in Oct. 2019.
Photographer Jennifer Johnson snapped a picture of the duo at the same event, writing on Instagram, "Cause she's such a good kisser! Caught a rare moment with @usher backstage the other day. I stay catching moments like these boys be catching feelings!"
Then, heading into the 2020 award season, the couple was seen attending numerous A-list events, like the Vanity Fair after party and more.
Their baby will join older brothers Usher and Naviyd, who the singer previously welcomed with ex-wife Tameka Foster.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special to Air on HBO Max!
Now this is a story all about how ... the cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are set to come together for a reunion special!
In celebration of the beloved sitcom's 30-year anniversary, Westbrook Media announced Monday that the show's stars will reunite for an unscripted special, where they will look back at the series and the cultural impact it has had since its debut in 1990.
The special, which will launch exclusively on HBO Max, will be taped on Sept. 10 — the show's actual anniversary — and will premiere sometime around Thanksgiving.
Will Smith, the show's star who moved in with his wealthy family members in Bel-Air, will be joined by series regulars Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks), Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks), Joseph Marcell (Geoffrey Butler), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Vivian Banks) and Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks).
As fans know, James Avery, who played Phillip "Uncle Phil" Banks, died in 2013.
The special will make for a "funny and heartfelt night full of music, dancing, and special surprise guests," according to the press release.
It will be directed by Marcus Raboy and executive-produced by Rikki Hughes, who will also serve as showrunner, as well as Miguel Melendez, Lukas Kaiser and Brad Haugen for Westbrook Media.
The series ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1996.
News of the special comes after it was announced that a dramatic reboot of the series is in the works from Smith's production company.
Last year, director and superfan Morgan Cooper went viral when he released a fake movie trailer for the beloved comedy series, which reimagines it to be set in modern day and explores serious issues such as police brutality, gang crime and wealth inequality.
Now, Cooper and Smith are teaming up to make the trailer, which was released in March 2019, a reality.
At this time, a release date has not been revealed as the project is being shopped to streamers; it is a co-production between Smith's Westbrook Studios and Universal Television.
The project will be an hour-long retelling of the comedy and will highlight the plight of Black men in America today.
"Bel-Air is a one-hour, dramatic retelling of the beloved '90s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, that leans into the original premise of Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined version, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases of what it means to be a Black man in America today, while still delivering the swagger and fun nods to the original show," the Universal Television spokesperson said.
Cooper will co-write the script, direct and serve as co-executive producer.
Brandy & Monica's 'Verzuz' Battle Had So Many Viewers over ONE MILLION!
Over a million people tuned in to watch Brandy and Monica in the latest Verzuz battle and there were so many celebs leaving comments throughout the event!
The two stars spent hours playing their music and even premiering new songs for fans.
Ahead of the big show, Monica discussed her former feud with Brandy. The R&B singers previously teamed up for the 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine” and the industry turned the tensions in the song into real-life tensions for the singers.
Just some of the celebs we spotted in the chat were Michelle Obama, Mariah Carey, Tiffany Haddish, Zayn Malik, Solange Knowles, Tyler the Creator, Babyface, Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Meek Mill, Jojo, Keke Palmer, Aubrey O’Day, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Ashanti, Lil Jon, Miguel, Questlove, Lena Waithe, Omarion, Timbaland, Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott, Kehlani, Chloe x Halle, Dinah Jane, Juicy J, and Swizz Beatz.
Michelle Obama made sure to remind fans watching the battle to register to vote.
Kamala Harris even made a special appearance near the beginning of the show to chat with the two stars!
Cardi B Wanted Lizzo To Be In The ‘WAP’ Video!
Cardi B revealed that she really wanted Lizzo to appear in the infamous “WAP” video.
“I’m cool with Lizzo and everything. Like, we’ve been sending DMs to each other and all that. But she was on vacation and she wasn’t in town. I was like, ‘Oh my gosh,’ because I had a whole vision about how I want to see Lizzo and everything,” she told Hot 97.
“It was so important to me to include different women that are different races and come from different backgrounds, but are so powerful and influential.”
The song and its video — which made headlines when it debuted in August because of its risque lyrics — featured Megan Thee Stallion, Kylie Jenner, Normani and Doja Cat.
Michael B. Jordan Dedicates "The Rest of My Days" to Chadwick Boseman in Heartfelt Tribute!
Michael B. Jordan is paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman following the Black Panther star's shocking death.
Boseman's reps confirmed his passing on Friday, Aug. 28, sharing his private four-year battle with colon cancer. Following the heartbreaking news, many of the actor's fellow Marvel co-stars took to social media to honor his memory, with the Creed star speaking out on Monday, Aug. 31.
In a statement posted to his Instagram, Jordan wrote, "I've been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I've been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug…everything. I wish we had more time."
"One of the last times we spoke, you said we were forever linked, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever. Since nearly the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16 years old you paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy. And whether you've known it or not…I've been watching, learning and constantly motivated by your greatness," he continued.
He went on to express his regret that he didn't realize sooner "how much of a legend and hero YOU are."
Jordan explained, "Through it all, you never lost sight of what you loved most. You cared about your family , your friends, your craft, your spirit. You cared about the kids, the community, our culture and humanity. You cared about me. You are my big brother, but I never fully got a chance to tell you, or to truly give you your flowers while you were here."
"I'm more aware now than ever that time is short with people we love and admire. I'm gonna miss your honesty, your generosity, your sense of humor, and incredible gifts. I'll miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I'm dedicating the rest of my days to live the way you did. With grace, courage, and no regrets," he concluded his statement. "'Is this your king!?' Yes . he . is! Rest In Power Brother."
Jordan had previously spoken out about the Black Panther cast's special bond. "We're one big family," "The type of conversations we had and the time we spent together to really understand our characters and the story and the message we were trying to send, we had to get close and support one another and give each other what we needed in front of the camera and behind."
The actor added that that those special moments created relationships that will "last a lifetime."
News of Boseman's passing has shocked fans around the world. While the 43-year-old kept his cancer battle private, he did appear to hint at his health struggles in a resurfaced 2017 Huffington Post interview. When asked about his filming schedule and bulking up for the role of Black Panther amid projects such as the 2017 movie Marshall, Boseman agreed that he'd been through the "wringer," adding, "Oh, you don't even know. You have no idea. One day I'll live to tell the story."
Boseman's Marshall co-star Josh Gad spoke out following the death of his friend on Friday. "Breaking my twitter silence to share some beauty. This was one of my final texts from the brilliant & once-in-lifetime talent, @chadwickboseman- take this in & celebrate life," Gad wrote alongside a moving text from Boseman. "He knew how precious every moment was. Tonight the Heavens received one of its most powerful angels."
Halle Berry Claps Back At Sade Haters!
Halle Berry showed support for Sade when she took to social media and clapped back at haters who attributed the Nigerian-born British singer’s success on her ‘light skin’.
Halle Berry, 54, took to Twitter on Aug. 31 and clapped back at a hater who slammed singer Sade, 61, for trying to attribute her success to colorism. After one user tried to pit Sade against Jhené Aiko, 32, and blamed the “Smooth Operator” singer’s achievements on her being “thin & light skinned”, Halle made sure to show support for the Nigerian-born British singer.
“I know y’all not comin for Sade Adu. I know I heard that wrong,” the A-list actress captioned one of Grammy winner‘s most iconic snapshots wearing nothing but a white towel, red turban and her signature hoops. Like Halle, Sade is biracial; half-Nigerian (on her dad’s side) and half-white (on her mom’s side).
Halle Berry took to Twitter on Aug. 31 and clapped back at a hater who slammed singer Sade for trying to attribute her success to colorism. (Photo credit: Twitter)
After Halle’s tweet went viral, the original poster whose Twitter handle is @KammyTaughtYou fessed up and replied to Halle’s tweet. “It was me, and I love you,” she commented with a laughing emoji. The Academy Award-winning actress responded to Kammy’s tweet, “Lol! All in good fun queen, have a beautiful day.” Halle added a heart and laughing emoji alongside her reply, showing there was no bad blood between the ladies.
Halle wasn’t the only one to come to Sade’s defense as countless fans commented on the trending thread. “Let them know!!! Sade is pure class. Her music is art. Her voice is pain. This is the definition of a true musical artist, someone who bares their soul in song,” one follower tweeted. “They done lost their ever-loving mind. Queen Sade is literally her own genre. She is an immortal icon. A LOT of y’all wouldn’t even BE here right now without her catalog,” another user replied.
Meanwhile, Sade keeps a low profile on social media but her son, Izaak Theo, occasionally shares photos of his mom on Instagram. Ever since Izaak came out as transgender in 2016, he shares how much Sade fully supports him and fills his Instagram with photos and messages thanking his mom for standing by his side throughout his journey. The latest series of photos Izaak shared was on April 6 where he posted several throwbacks with his mom and captioned the heartwarming images, “My inspiration, thank you for being you Mumma.”
Ed Sheeran Announces Birth Of Baby Daughter With Wife Cherry Seaborn!
Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn have become parents to a baby girl, week after it was speculated the ‘A Team’ singer’s wife was pregnant.
29-year-old Ed also revealed the name he and Cherry have picked for their baby; Lyra Antarctica.
Announcing the happy news on Instagram, Ed shared an adorable photo of the baby’s cot with a tiny pair of socks and a multi-coloured blanket
Ed wrote: “Ello! A quick message from me as I have some personal news that I wanted to share with you... Last week, with the help of an amazing delivery team, Cherry gave birth to our beautiful and healthy daughter - Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran.
“We are completely in love with her. Both mum and baby are doing amazing and we are on cloud nine over here.
“We hope that you can respect our privacy at this time. Lots of love and I’ll see you when it’s time to come back, Ed x.”
Ed was flooded with messages from some of his 31.3 million followers, saying they’re over the moon for the new family.
Ed and Cherry got married in 2018 in a top secret ceremony, but didn’t confirm the news until weeks later.
The couple have known each other since they were young and are childhood sweethearts.
Breonna Taylor’s Ex-Boyfriend Reportedly Reveals That Local Attorney’s Office Offered Him A Plea Deal If He Admitted That She Was A Drug Trafficker!
Months after the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police, reports reveal that a drug suspect at the time was offered a plea deal in July if he admitted that Taylor was a part of a drug ring, according to information obtained by WDRB.
As part of the July 13 deal, Jamarcus Glover, a suspect in a series of Louisville police raids, including one that resulted in Taylor’s death, was asked to say that he, along with Taylor and several others, were a part of an “organized crime syndicate” dealing large amounts of drugs into the city.
Police shot and killed Taylor during what reports call an undercover raid on her apartment near Pleasure Ridge Park. Her death certificate revealed that she was shot five times.
Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, admitted to shooting at the officers as they entered her home but maintained that he believed the police were intruders.
The raid came after authorities obtained a search warrant for Taylor’s home, believing that her apartment was being used to store funds and receive drugs by Glover.
Glover reportedly turned down the plea deal from the Jefferson Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, which could have warranted a 10-year prison sentence for charges of criminal syndication, drug trafficking, and gun charges, the report continues.
However, suppose Glover, a convicted felon with a history of drug trafficking, would have taken the offer. In that case, he also could have been released on probation rather than serve time behind bars, but the sentencing judge would have made that decision.
Glover insisted that the only thing tying him to Taylor was that she had bailed him out of jail before.
“I don’t understand how they going to serve a warrant for Bre house, bruh,” Glover said to one man. “How is it they serve [a] warrant for Bre house and nothing tied me to Bre house at all besides these bonds?”
Attorney Sam Aguiar, who represents Taylor’s family in a wrongful death lawsuit, said the plea deal showcases “the lengths to which those within the police department and Commonwealth’s Attorney went to after Breonna Taylor’s killing to try and paint a picture of her which was vastly different than the woman she truly was. The fact that they would try to even represent that she was a co-defendant in a criminal case more than a month after she died is disgusting.”
In a statement, Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine stated that the plea offer that included Taylor was a “draft” and “part of negotiations with Glover and his lawyer.” He said that his office received information that unveiled Glover implicating Taylor in his criminal activities.
“When I was advised of the discussions, out of respect for Ms. Taylor, I directed that Ms. Breonna Taylor’s name be removed. The final plea sheet provided to Mr. Glover’s counsel is attached and clearly does not include Ms. Taylor as a co-defendant,” he said.
In recorded jail phone calls, Glover has repeatedly reiterated that Taylor, a former girlfriend, had no involvement with any drug trafficking and even questioned why officers would invade her apartment.
During one call, Glover was heard saying officers “didn’t have no business looking for me at no Bre house.
“At the end of the day, I know she didn’t… I know she didn’t deserve none of this sh**, though,” he said according to a call.
Federal investigators are now taking a look into the case to determine whether charges should be filed against the officers involved in the raid at Taylor’s home.
Kanye West Says -I'm Richer Than Trump And He Is NOT Being Paid By Republicans!!
Kanye West claims he is NOT working with Republicans on this year's election and is not being paid to disrupt it, and his explanation is simple -- nobody can pay him, he's richer than Donald Trump!
The presidential hopeful sat down with Nick Cannon for a lengthy interview where he addressed many people's theory that he is working with the Trump campaign to siphon off African-American votes from Joe Biden.
In a clip, posted by Cannon on Instagram, the pair discuss politics his presidential run, and people calling both stars "crazy."
'Bro, Can't Nobody Pay Me, I Got More Money Than Trump'
"The Genius that is @KanyeWest Tomorrow exclusively on my podcast @CannonsClassTV," Cannon wrote alongside the teaser video.
In the clip, Nick Cannon tells Kanye, "People keep on saying I think that y'all, you and Republicans, are in cahoots," adding how many believe Republicans are "paying you to do what you're doing to be a distraction" in the 2020 election."
Kim Kardashian's husband responds simply, "Bro, can't nobody pay me, I got more money than Trump."
Nick Cannon also addressed a recent allegation against both artists, of being 'paid slaves' who need to "take their toys and go back home."
In the interview, Nick describes many people's issue with Kanye West running for President -- saying, "people are saying you are a distraction because they don't want four more years of Trump."
He added, "You might, but I don't, and you want an alternative of four years of Ye. Is that realistic right now?"
Kanye jokes in his response, saying, "I'm not running for President, I'm walking."
In the video, you can see that Cannon traveled to Kanye's Wyoming ranch to conduct the interview, which is now seemingly also headquarters for his Presidential campaign.
Nick Cannon Interviews Kanye West On The Grounds Of His Wyoming Ranch!
The interview is set to air on Cannon's podcast, which will be released tomorrow.
Layleen Extravaganza Polanco's Family To Receive $5.9 Million Settlement For Her Death On Rikers Island!
The family of Layleen Polanco, a 27-year-old transgender woman who died in a solitary jail cell on Rikers Island, will receive $5.9 million in a settlement secured with the city.
The settlement is the highest in the city's history regarding a death in jail, according to the family's lawyer and the Law Department.
"Despite the settlement, my family isn’t done fighting," Polanco's sister Melania Brown said in a statement. "This lawsuit was only one way we were seeking justice for Layleen and this is only just the start."
Polanco died on Rikers Island in June 2019 of epileptic seizures after jail staffers had failed to check on her regularly in a "restrictive housing unit." She spent her last weeks in mental anguish while in custody and was relocated to the solitary cell as punishment for an alleged altercation before she died, a Board of Correction report found. She was held on $500 bail for misdemeanor charges.
Her death last summer reignited calls to end solitary confinement altogether. During mass protests against police violence this summer in New York City, thousands chanted "Black Trans Lives Matter," marching through Brooklyn's streets.
"I look forward to a day when we devote this level of resources to treating all people, including those in jail, with humanity and respect, and multi-million dollar settlements over senseless deaths are no longer needed," the family's lawyer, David Shanies, told Gothamist.
Settling the lawsuit against the city was a "difficult decision," Brown said. The news outlet THE CITY first reported on the settlement Sunday afternoon.
Brown wants the guards responsible to be fired.
"To this day, despite evidence of negligence, no one has been held accountable for my sister’s death," she said.
The Bronx District Attorney found no criminality in Polanco's death. Mayor Bill de Blasio has said 17 jail staffers will face discipline—but so far only four have been suspended without pay.
The de Blasio administration has not released the identity of the officers involved, any information on what internal charges they faced, or whether they have been disciplined. The disciplinary records of Correction officers are supposed to be public following the repeal of state law 50-A this past June, but a lawsuit filed by public sector unions has delayed their release. The Department of Correction said to file a Freedom of Information Law request for the discipline and charges due to the litigation regarding the release of those records.
"The death of Ms. Polanco was an absolute tragedy and our thoughts remain with her family and loved ones," a spokesperson for the Law Department told Gothamist. "The City will continue to do everything it can to make reforms towards a correction system that is fundamentally safer, fairer, and more humane."
Nearly a year after Polanco died, de Blasio formed a working group aimed at ultimately ending solitary confinement entirely.
But criminal justice advocates want the city to end solitary confinement immediately.
"The neglect and utter disregard for Layleen's life by prison officials is reprehensible," Beverly Tillery, the executive director of the Anti-Violence Project, which works to end violence against LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities, said in a statement.
"Solitary confinement for all must be ended immediately and concrete steps must be taken to ensure the safety of all trans and gender nonconforming people incarcerated," Tillery said.
Among the project's demands includes a database of correction officers who have committed misconduct—similar to what the de Blasio administration promised to do with police disciplinary records before the legal challenge slowed their release.
In a statement on Sunday, the #HALTsolitary Campaign's statewide organizer Anisah Sabur demanded both the city and the state "fully end solitary confinement to ensure that what happens to Layleen never happens again."
"We continue to be devastated that Layleen Polanco was tortured and killed in solitary confinement, and hope this settlement brings some measure of comfort to Layleen's family," Sabur said.
Letoya Luckett Details Hard Times Following Destiny’s Child Exit!
LeToya Luckett said that she slept in a car and lived on microwave noodles after leaving hit girl group Destiny’s Child.
Luckett was part of the world-famous group, which launched Beyoncé, through the release of its blockbuster second album, “The Writing’s on the Wall.” But she exited in 2000 amid a nasty battle with the band’s manager, and Bey’s father, Mathew Knowles.
Speaking on Instagram Live on Sunday, Luckett said that because of the group’s early success, she hadn’t gone to college, and also found herself struggling to build a new path in show business. “I was staying at people’s houses … I slept in a car in LA while I was making my first [solo] album. Not a lot of nights, but a few.”
Luckett, who was 18 at the time of her 1999 exit, also said she had an extended stay in a hotel and ate Oodles of Noodles to survive — “cooking them on a coffee pot at the hotel.” She tearfully said that landing the lead role in the 2010 movie “Preacher’s Kid” finally “got me out of the hotel.”
In 2018, Beyoncé and Luckett reunited when Luckett attended the singer’s “On the Run II” tour stop in Arlington, Texas, according to photos of the meeting.
Herman Cain’s Twitter Account Claims Coronavirus Is ‘Not As Deadly’ As Media Made It Out To Be AFTER His Death!
Herman Cain died in July after being hospitalized for over a month after testing positive for COVID-19, so it was extra strange that his old Twitter account sent a tweet on Sunday denouncing the deadliness of COVID-19.
“It looks like the virus is not as deadly as the mainstream media first made it out to be,” the tweet said, which included a retweet of an article from West Journal entitled “CDC Now Says 94% of COVID Deaths Had an Underlying Condition.”
No, Cain wasn’t tweeting from beyond the grave. The account is now run by his family and social media managers, according to The Huffington Post. Even so, the now-deleted tweet received instant backlash.
“This is the sassiest, ‘Surprise! I’m a zombie now!’ announcement ever,” Patton Oswalt tweeted.
“Can we dig Herman up and have independent doctors confirm this? PS: Do you know how f*cking creepy it is that you continue to tweet from his account?” Don Winslow tweeted.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘ONE IN A MINION’
Kinda makes sense that a Minion would drive an adorable little car like that. I’m actually going to allow this one.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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