#FASHIONFILES: Adut Akech Feels Fashion Joy in 'Dream Maker' by Charlie Dennington for Vogue Australia January 2022
Supermodel Adut Akech Bior covers the January 2022 issue of Vogue Australia, wearing casual modern style in ‘Dream Maker’. Mark Vassallo serves as creative director and stylist on the shoot, injecting an abundance of sunny optimism into images by Charlie Dennington./Hair by Sophie Roberts; makeup by Victoria Baron
On the cover, which is Adut’s fifth Australian Vogue cover, the beloved top model is wearing Louis Vuitton with Tiffany & Co jewelry. The styling of Tiffany jewelry with LVMH brands is major this season.
She’s Hot!
#RHOA: Kenya Moore Closed Out 2021 in a Striking Blue Bikini
Kenya Moore ended 2021 looking hotter than ever. The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member capped off the last 12 months in a sizzling ensemble while enjoying a day on the water.
In a December Instagram Story, Kenya said "Thank you" to 2021 in a striking string bikini. The former Miss USA looked radiant as she posed in the sunshine and showed off her bright blue swimsuit. Kenya coupled her eye-catching bathing suit with large silver hoop earrings and a necklace with a small "K" on it. In one of the photos, she draped herself in a sparkly brown cover-up that complemented her dreamy ensemble.
The RHOA cast member let her long hair blow in the wind as she snapped the gorgeous photos. Her fluttery lashes and sculpted brows highlighted her beautiful eyes.
The last year was especially notable for Kenya. She joined the iconic group of Housewives who went to Turks and Caicos on the Peacock series The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, where she showed off similarly stunning beach outfits. Kenya took to social media on December 29 to share what 2021 meant to her, writing, "This year has been one of the best years of my life. I took chances and bet on myself. Always bet on you!"
#NewMusic from Nivea “Virginia”
Check out the brand new single from Nivea called “Virginia”.
The song features a stripped down production with Nivea showcasing her beautiful vocals.
LISTEN HERE
This marks the first new music we’ve got from Nivea since she released the album “Mirrors” back in 2019. You can check out our interview where we spoke to her about the album.
Earlier this year, Nivea served as a host on the reality show BET Presents: The Encore.
#HipHopNews: Kanye West And Cardi B To Shoot Music Video Together
Kanye West and Cardi B are teaming up for a special collaboration.
According to Page Six, the “WAP” rapper and Ye are set to film a music video at the Balenciaga store in Miami’s Design District sometime next week.
“West seems to be bringing Cardi into the fashion fold by shooting the music video at the store,” reports the outlet.
It’s unclear what the music video is for or what West’s involvement is, but this would mark their first collaboration. Both have new music on the way. Cardi announced that her sophomore album would drop sometime in 2022, while Ye is working on DONDA 2.
Ye has been spotted at the Balenciaga store twice in the past week, including a visit on New Year’s Eve and again on Tuesday with Future. He also dressed his new girlfriend Julia Fox in his favorite designer during one of their dates.
On Friday, Ye announced that he is partnering with Balenciaga designer Demna Gvasalia on a project called Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga, with the goal of making “incredible product available to everyone at all times.”
Cardi also has ties to Balenciaga. She starred in the fashion house’s winter 2020 campaign, which was displayed on the famed Louvre museum in Paris.
Rihanna Is Opening Savage X Fenty Retail Stores In 5 Cities
Rihanna has some exciting news for her fans! It looks like fans will have a whole new way of shopping the singers Savage X Fenty line. On Friday (Jan.7) the 33-year-old singer-turned-business mogul announced that she will be expanding her Savage X Fenty lingerie brand to a retail store. She revealed that she will be opening storefronts in 5 cities: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Rihanna took to Instagram to share the good news with her fans. She wrote,
“2022, we coming in HOT! we bout to bring you a whole new #SavageXFenty experience with the launch of our brick-and-mortar retail stores! can’t believe it’s actually that time, and I can’t wait for you to have this experience irl…. our very first locations: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. watch the @savagexfenty feed for details.”
This will certainly be an exciting experience for fans of the lingerie brand since the only option to shop the popular line was online. In a press statement, Savage X Fenty shared their excitement,
“On the heels of the brand’s incredible growth since first launching in 2018, this new direct-to-consumer experience is the next step to bringing a fuller expression of the brand to consumers in key markets.”
The inclusive fashion line has been extremely successful since its 2018 launch. Just last year, Savage X Fenty was valued at a whopping $1 billion. In the last three years Rihanna and this beloved brand has shaken up the fashion industry. With the success of Rhinna’s Savage X Fenty and Fenty Beauty lines, it’s no surprise the pop star was named the wealthiest female musician in the world by Forbes in August. Reportedly, her net worth was an estimated $1.7 billion, largely thanks to her 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, which she launched in 2017.
While exact opening dates have yet to be announced, there’s no doubt that this will be another successful venture for Rihanna!
Congratulations Rihanna!
Here's a Rare Look at Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé's Daughter, on Her 10th Birthday
Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy Carter is officially 10 years old—double digits!—today, and Blue's proud grandmother Tina Lawson marked the occasion by giving all of Instagram a new look at Blue—and how tall and cool she's gotten. Blue appears alongside Lawson, who's 5'7, and doesn't seem that much shorter than her. Blue had a pitch perfecto outfit, of course: a black blazer, white pants and top, and sunglasses.
Lawson shared a little about what Blue is like now and confirmed as, the world should know by now, that the Grammy winner, regular Ivy Park model, singer, and makeup artist, is “one of those rare gifted people that can do everything well!”
Lawson wrote in full:
My beautiful Talented and super smart Grandaughter Blue Ivy turned 10 today! God it seemed like yesterday you came into the world running things. Blue is my little Capricorn Twin . I prayed for her to be born on my birthday but she did what she always does she came when she got good and ready 😂three days later but we still share the bond. She reminds me that “Grandma you are acting just like a Capricorn.” Blue gives the best advice like a grown person I sometimes forget that she is so young!!!😂!😂" Blue is one of those rare gifted people that can do everything well! God Blessed me the day you were born! My Sweet , Beautiful Baby Blue❤️❤️❤️🎂🎂💥Happy Birthday 🎂❤️🙏🏽
Blue last was seen modeling alongside her little sister, 4-year-old Rumi, and mom Beyoncé in Bey's Ivy Park Halls of Ivy campaign in December.
Chris Brown Welcomes Third Child As Model Diamond Brown Gave Birth
Chris Brown reportedly became a father for the third time with a new woman named Diamond Brown, who gave birth recently.
If Chris Brown confirmed he is the father then this would make it the singer’s third child with his third baby mama. The R&B singer, 32, has seven-year-old daughter Royalty Brown with model Nia Guzman and Aeko Brown with Ammika Harris.
Diamond Brown confirmed via Instagram that she gave birth to a baby girl.
“The princess is here! Lovely Symphani Brown,” the model wrote. “My sweet babygirl, it’s been a whole day you’ve been in the world and have already shown me the true meaning of life. I promise to love and protect you always. Forever yours, mommy.”
Fans were keen to address who the father of Brown’s child is as Diamond recently posted a heavily pregnant full body photo, which suggests she might be in her last trimester of her pregnancy based on the size of her belly at the time of the reports in December last year.
Posing in a long skin-fitted maxi dress, Diamond posed as she showed off her curves and round pregnant belly. Reports are that she has also had her baby shower- a teddy bear-themed event four weeks ago.
While there has been no confirmation from the expectant mother or Chris Brown, many of the famous singer’s fans commented under her photos as they congratulated Diamond and Chris Brown for their first child together.
While many appeared happy at the news, some fans seem to think that Chris Brown’s second baby, mama Ammika Harris isn’t too thrilled about the news of a new baby and sibling to her child Aeko Brown.
Some fans have claimed that Harris has blocked people who commented on Diamond’s post.
“Be careful his second babymama [sic] would literally block you just for commenting,” one person warned about Ammika. “She mad and bitter AF,” said another in response to a fan sending her congratulations to Diamond and Chris Brown.
Others, however, had a warning for Diamond, with one person saying, “She won’t be treated any better than he treats Ammika, its his kids he cares about.”
Chris and Harris were first seen together in 2015, but neither confirmed a relationship. In 2019, it was apparent that Brown was head over heels in love with Harris having painted her photo on his tour bus.
They had their son Aeko Catori in 2019. It’s unclear if he and Harris are still together, although she can be found all over his page with their son, including on her birthday this year when he told her, “I love you Meek Meek.”
Fans meanwhile have alleged that Diamond has been around despite Brown appearing to be with Ammika. The singer was reportedly flirting with Diamond while Harris was pregnant.
According to fans, “Chris has been spotted with this model a few times by the paparazzi. He even was seen under her photos flirting and liking pictures the day his second baby mother ‘Ammika Harris’ announced her pregnancy back in 2019.”
Ammika Harris, on the other hand, seemed to be with the singer on a family trip in London with their son. Breezy surprised pal Tory Lanez while on stage two days ago in London.
Legendary Renowned Lyricist & Three-Time Oscar Winner Marilyn Bergman Dies at 93
Marilyn Bergman has sadly passed away. The Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy- winning lyricist died at the age of 93 at her home in Los Angeles early Saturday morning with husband Alan Bergman and their daughter Julie by her side, People confirms.
Marilyn‘s cause of death has been revealed as respiratory failure, which was not related to COVID-19.
Marilyn and Alan were a powerful couple in Hollywood, together winning three Oscars – two Best Original Song awards for “The Windmills of Your Mind” from The Thomas Crown Affair and “The Way We Were” from Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford‘s film of the same name, along with the Best Original Score award for Barbra‘s movie Yentl.
Shortly after news of Marilyn‘s death broke, Barbra took to Twitter to remember Marilyn.
“Marilyn and Alan Bergman were like family, as well as brilliant lyricists,” Barbra tweeted. “We met over 60 years ago backstage at a little night club, and never stopped loving each other and working together. Their songs are timeless, and so is our love. May she rest in peace. With love, Barbra.”
Marilyn and Alan were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame together in 1980.
Our thoughts are with Marilyn‘s loved ones during this difficult time.
Nicole Scherzinger Announces Pussycat Dolls Tour Cancelation, But Other Group Members Say They Weren't Informed
See how PCD members Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, as well as founder Robin Antin, responded to Scherzinger's announcement.
On Friday, Scherzinger, 43, shared a statement on her Instagram Stories in which she wrote that the tour has been scrapped for good after it was postponed several times due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although she said she "understand[s]" why the tour had to be canceled, the girl group's lead singer expressed that she's "incredibly saddened" over the news.
"Thank you to everyone who had tickets to see PCD -- we are so appreciative of your support and loyalty! With the ever evolving circumstances surrounding the pandemic, I understand the decision that the tour dates had to be cancelled," Scherzinger wrote. "I have invested a huge amount of time, creative energy and my own finances into bringing this project back to life, and while I'm naturally incredibly saddened by this decision, I am also very proud of what we were able to achieve in the short amount of time we had together before COVID."
She continued, "I can't put into words the amount of love, admiration, and gratitude I have for the other girls in the group, and the fans that have supported us. Stay safe and healthy -- Love and blessings. Nicole xo."
A few hours later, PCD members Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta reacted to Scherzinger's post in a joint statement in which they said they found out the news from her announcement.
While Bachar, 47, and Sutta, 39, pointed out that there's hasn't been an "official notification" that the tour has been canceled, they appeared to interpret Scherzinger's words as a confirmation, admitting that it was "not the outcome we had hoped for."
"We want to say how incredibly disappointed we are to learn of an announcement made on Instagram that the Pussycat Dolls reunion tour is canceled. As of now, there has been no official notification of that," they began in the message, which they both shared on their Instagram accounts. "Either way, it seems as though it's the end of a chapter to an incredible, life altering experience filled with some awesome memories that we will forever be grateful for."
"To the fans, we love you," they added in the statement. "Trust us, this is not the outcome we had hoped for. We wanted it as much as you because we appreciate you all so much and it hurts our hearts you had to wait so long for an answer, but unfortunately it's out of our control."
Bachar and Sutta concluded their post by stressing that while the tour "may have come to an end," PCD's "story" and "sisterhood" will continue.
“We all had big dreams for this brand to expand especially creating the music so all of our voices could be heard, which would be true female empowerment," the two wrote. "Thank you to all the fans that supported us unconditionally and love us to no end. We will always honor the essence of what the true definition of being a Pussycat Doll is. This tour may have come to an end but it is not the end of the Dolls story. We created a sisterhood that will live on... With love, Carmit and Jess."
PCD's other two members -- Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts -- have yet to react to Scherzinger's post or speak out about the alleged cancelation of the reunion tour. Aw have reached out to both Wyatt and Roberts for comment.
Meanwhile, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin issued a statement as well, posting a "message to the fans" on Instagram.
"Myself and all the girls have been waiting on the re-scheduled reunion tour dates, all of us working hard to make it happen," she began. "We have been so excited to go out & connect with such incredible fans and give them what they truly deserve."
"All of us have made personal & financial sacrifices, but that's what it takes to be a team player in a 'BAND,'" Antin continued. "Let's not forget there are 5 other members of this group who I care for deeply, who deserve to be heard. To all our beautiful fans, we'll see you soon. We love you!"
"There are truths to this situation, I just hope one day they see the light," she concluded, before signing her statement with her name as well as her title as "founder" of the group. She also added the hashtag, "#PCDFOREVER."
Back in September 2021, Antin sued Scherzinger over the reunion tour, claiming Scherzinger refused to participate in the tour unless she was given a majority share of the take and final decision-making authority.
Scherzinger's attorney, Howard King, slammed Antin's lawsuit, calling Antin's claims "ludicrous and false," per People. He added that they "are a desperate attempt to divert blame for her own failures by trying to impose obligations on Nicole that simply do not exist."
In 1995, Antin founded The Pussycat Dolls as a burlesque group. The members -- including Scherzinger, Sutta, Bachar, Wyatt, Roberts and Melody Thornton -- became a musical act in 2003 and took over the charts with such hits as "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."
After disbanding in 2010, the group came together for a new single called "React" in late 2019 and performed it on the season finale of "The X Factor: Celebrity."
PCD's international reunion tour was set to kick off in April 2020, however, due to the pandemic, it was rescheduled several times. And now, it seems it may very well not likely end up happening at all.
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Tourney Semis Due To Ab Injury
Naomi Osaka announced she's pulling out of the semi-finals of an Australian Open warm-up tournament after she says her body went into "shock" from playing hard tennis ... after she took months off to focus on herself.
Now, the Australian Open -- already possibly without superstar Novak Djokovic -- could also be without one of women's tennis' biggest stars, Osaka.
Naomi, clearly bummed, announced she was withdrawing from the Melbourne Summer Set over an ab injury.
“I had a lot of fun playing here in Melbourne,” Osaka said in an official statement. “Unfortunately I have an abdominal injury which I need to rest and prepare for the Australian Open.”
Osaka expanded on the injury on social media, tweeting her body "got a shock from playing back to back intense matches after the break she took" ... forcing the former No.1 ranked women's tennis player to pull out at the last minute.
As we previously reported, Naomi returned to the tennis court in November ... after stepping away from the game to focus on herself following an emotional loss at the U.S. Open in September.
Osaka -- a four-time Grand Slam singles champion -- has been outspoken about her struggles with mental health in the past, infamously boycotting the media at the French Open.
And now, 24-year-old Osaka -- who was scheduled to play Veronika Kudermetova of Russia -- is sidelined once again ... as she tries to rehab her way back to competition.
Thankfully for tennis fans, barring something unforeseen, Osaka is expected to play in the Australian Open Tournament ... which begins January 17.
Rapper suspected of killing Young Dolph says he’s “innocent,” plans to turn himself in
The 23-year-old man suspected of murdering Young Dolph is planning on turning himself in to authorities after the weekend.
On Saturday (Jan. 8), the suspect Justin Johnson — who goes by the rap name Straight Drop — shared a statement via his Instagram Story that reads, “Turning Myself In Monday @201 I’m Innocent I’ll Be Back Sooner Than You Can Blink.”
Earlier this week, It was reported that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Memphis Police Department put out a wanted fugitive alert for Johnson. The agency sent out a tweet asking for help from the public to find Straight Drop for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Dolph last November.
The alert states that Johnson is wanted for first-degree murder, criminal attempt first-degree murder and theft of property valuing $10,000-$60,000. “He should be considered armed & dangerous,” the tweet reads.
ABC News Memphis reported that Shelby County court records show Johnson pleaded guilty to shooting three people at the Billy Hardwick Bowling Alley in 2017.
The Shelby County Judge who presided over Johnson’s case spoke to the outlet about his previous offense.
“He had no record. He got in a fight with some people at a bowling alley, and they were all mad at each other. He went out to his car and got a gun and came back in and started shooting. He fired a bunch of shots and a man was hit in the arm and a lady was hit in the leg and another person was grazed,” said Judge Christopher Craft.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Johnson was released from prison on probation in May 2021, ABC reported.
“A lot of times the toughest thing I have to decide is should I give this man another chance or should he go off to prison,” said Craft. “The first time he used a gun, we gave him some slack because of him immediately cooperating and doing everything, and taking programs he didn’t have to take and working on things.”
“When we make decisions about whether or not to give another chance, there are going to be a few people we give another chance and they fail. But there are going to be thousands of people we give another chance to and it changes their life, and they never come back,” Craft continued.
Images currently circulating the Internet appear to show Dolph standing near his alleged killer in a nightclub; leading some to believe he may have known Johnson.
A few photos appear to depict Johnson donning a pendant with the letters PRE — the acronym for the “Get Paid” rapper’s Paper Route Empire record label. Those photos were reportedly taken on the set of his video “Stepping On,” which was released days after Dolph passed away.
Dolph was shot and killed on Nov. 17, 2021 while purchasing cookies inside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in his hometown of Memphis. Two gunmen were captured on surveillance video during the shooting wearing grey sweatpants, dark hoodies and white face masks. The white Mercedes that the suspects used to flee the scene was located a few days later at an abandoned home just miles from where the “RNB” rapper was shot.
Jermaine Dupri Says A ‘Verzuz’ Battle With Diddy Is Unlikely Because He No Longer Speaks To The Artists He Collaborated With
If you were hoping to see a Verzuz battle between Jermaine Dupri and Diddy, you might want to reconsider that thought.
On January 6, the So So Def producer made a guest appearance on the “New Rory & Mal” podcast. When asked if a ‘Verzuz’ battle between the two producers is possible, JD says that’s not likely. Jermaine pointed out that most of Diddy’s hit songs featured various artists he either no longer speak to or deceased.
“I don’t think so… Because I feel like it’s a performance-based thing now, and the majority of Puff’s records, who’s gonna perform?”
When the host brought up having special guests perform, JD said, “Yeah, [you can bring out] The LOX, but you can’t have nobody do Big’s verses! And I don’t know that Ma$e would come out with him no more, so I don’t think that it would happen based on that.”
However, Jermaine was confident when bragging on his roster of artists, which includes Bow Wow and Da Brat.
“All my people, we rockin‘! And we coming’ with a whole lot of energy,” JD said.
‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Amy Schneider Earns More Than $1 Million In Winnings And Becomes The Show’s Highest Earning Woman
‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider made history as she is the first woman to be the highest-earning and longest winning contestant.
On Friday, Schneider earned $42,000 after winning consecutively for 27 games during her run on the show. Prior to her win, she has earned $977,440 and has reached approximately $1,019,600 after tonight’s win. Schnieder said earning $1 million on the show was always a goal during a post-game interview after learning that she made history.
“This has been something I’ve wanted since I can remember. I think that being in the history of the game I think is something — you know the money doesn’t feel real yet — but that is something that I just will never not be proud of.”
She is the fourth contestant on the show to make history along with Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Matt Amodio. The highest-earning contestant in the show’s history is Brad Runner who has made $4,938,436 which includes tournaments as reported by Insider.
Before Schnieder, Larissa Kelly was the highest-earning woman on the show and she congratulated her fellow contestant on the historical moment.
“Well, it was fun to hold a Jeopardy record for a few years…but it’s been even more fun to watch @Jeopardamy set new standards for excellence, on the show and off. Congratulations to Amy on becoming the woman with the highest overall earnings in the show’s history!”
Denzel Washington Addresses That Grey’s Anatomy ‘Going Ham’ Incident with Ellen Pompeo
*Not long ago, #GreysAnatomy star #EllenPompeo accused #DenzelWashington of going “ham” while he directed an episode of the show. It took a while, but now the actor has responded to her comments.
Pompeo appeared on her “Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo” podcast last year, saying it was difficult for her to work with Washington when he helmed “The Sound of Silence,” which was the ninth episode of the 12th season of Grey’s Anatomy.
She also told Patrick Dempsey, who happened to be a guest on the podcast, that she and Washington “went at it” after she improvised a line of dialogue.
During Washington’s recent interview with Variety, he said that he doesn’t recall the incident and insists things are all good.
When asked about Pompeo’s comments, he replied, “No, no,” and then added that he cannot recall having a spat with Pompeo while on set. With a “slight grin,” as interviewer Clayton Davis noted, he then said, “But it’s all good.”
Pompeo detailed her exchange with Washington, saying he told her, “I’m the director, don’t tell him what to do.” In response, she said, “Listen, motherf**ker, this is my show. This is my set. Who are you telling?” Despite the hostility, she maintained that it was an “amazing experience” to work with him.
Sinéad O’Connor Reveals Her 17-Year-Old Son Died Following His Escape From The Hospital
Sinéad O’Connor revealed Friday that her teenage son died after he went missing from an Irish hospital earlier in the week.
Shane O’Connor, 17, was reportedly hospitalized following “two severe suicide attempts,” according to the Irish singer’s tweets. The teen escaped suicide watch at the hospital and went missing.
“My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,” the singer wrote on Twitter. “May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example. My baby. I love you so much. Please be at peace.”
Dublin police confirmed O’Connor’s son’s death to Irish outlets on Saturday, E! News reports. “Following the recovery of a body in the Bray area of Wicklow on Friday, 7th January 2022, a Missing Person Appeal in respect of Shane O’Connor, 17 years, has been stood down,” they said in a statement. Shane died by suicide.
The “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer blamed the hospital for letting the teen escape. She pleaded with him to come home on Twitter.
“This is a message for my son, Shane,” she wrote. “Shane, it’s not funny any more all this going missing. You are scaring the crap out of me. Could you please do the right thing and present yourself at a Gardai station. If you are with Shane please call the Gardai for his safety.”
In subsequent tweets, she begged Shane not to hurt himself.
“Shane, your life is precious. God didn’t chisel that beautiful smile on your beautiful face for nothing,” O’Connor wrote. “My world would collapse without you. You are my heart. Please don’t stop it from beating. Please don’t harm yourself. Go to the Gardai and let’s get you to hospital.”
O’Connor tweeted on Saturday that she would take the time to grieve her child and then speak out about her son’s escape from the hospital. She said she will also be addressing how the Irish State “facilitated his death.”
Shane is the second youngest of the singer’s four children. The teen’s father is fellow musician Donal Lunny. O’Connor is also mom to Jake Reynolds, 34, Roisin Waters, 25, and Yeshua Bonadio, 15.
Former NFLer Clinton Portis Gets Six Month Prison Sentence for Healthcare Fraud Scheme
*On Thursday, former #NFL running back #ClintonPortis was sentenced to six months in prison and six months of home confinement after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Portis pled guilty in September to defrauding the program of nearly $100,000 by filing bogus medical equipment claims.
According to court documents, Portis permitted former NFL linebacker Robert McCune to make reimbursement claims for an oxygen chamber and a cryosauna on his behalf.
“Portis knew the claims McCune submitted on his behalf were false and fraudulent or was aware of a high probability that that the claims McCune submitted on his behalf were false and fraudulent and deliberately ignored that fact,” the plea agreement read.
According to ESPN, the Department of Justice requested a sentence between 10 and 16 months, claiming in a pre-sentence document Thursday that it requested a longer sentence since Portis continued to deny his guilt until he faced a retrial after the hung jury.
Wendy Williams Seen Enjoying Vacation With Son Kevin Jr. In Miami Amid Health Woes
Wendy Williams‘ health seems to be looking up! The talk show host, who has been away from the spotlight battling an ongoing health issue, made her first social media appearance in a while.
Wendy looked like she was having a good time, giving her fans hope about the state of her well-being.
In an update shared by The Shade Room on Instagram, Wendy was seen enjoying herself at a hotel or resort located at Miami Downtown Brickell. The television personality dressed in a casual cream hoodie paired with daisy dukes as she ate a sumptuous meal.
She had a healthy serving of what looked like salad and sipped on a drink in the boomerang video. She styled her honey-blond hair into her signature parting, and her face made up moderately, hinting that she was out and about.
No one joined Wendy in the short clip, but the post’s caption said that the show host was in Miami with her son Kevin Hunter Jr. Fans and colleagues camped in the comments section, expressing their joy at seeing Wendy feeling better.
Fat Joe, a good friend of the host, wrote, “Feel better sis,” while actress Tami Roman noted, “Glad she’s feeling better, come on back @wendyshow.” Other fans expressed their desire to see the 57-year-old back on her show.
Kentucky High School Teacher Fired For Fighting 16-Year-Old Student, Told Him He Was “Just Another Black Boy Who Got Shot”
A white Kentucky high school teacher was fired after being captured on film fighting a black student. An investigation discovered he ‘escalated the situation when he told the teenager, who is a gunshot victim, he was ‘just another black boy who got shot.’
William Bennett is now a former science teacher who taught at Marion C. Moore High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
He wasn’t fired until last month for the August 24, 2021 incident – where he was filmed fighting the 16-year-old student. The details of that incident were revealed in the termination letter obtained by The Insider.
Bennett confessed to saying something to Jamir Strane’ about being shot.’ According to the letter, the comment is what ‘provoked’ the student to punch Bennett.
Bennett then ‘caught the student’ and put his ‘whole body weight on top of him,’ the Daily News reported.
Strane previously told news outlets that he had been shot in a drive-by shooting n 2020 and admitted he hit the former teacher first because the teacher said he ‘would just be another black boy shot.’
The minute-long video from their fight shows Bennett and the student locked in a scuffle as students circled them.
Bennett, however, claims he was misrepresented in the shocking footage.
Another adult was able to break up the fight, but as the student walked away from Bennett, Bennett ‘proceeded to engage in the altercation,’ according to the letter. The former teacher reportedly followed Strane down the hallway, had a verbal exchange with the student, and then kicked him.
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Bennett cited the Kentucky state statute on self-defense and force — which allows a person to use physical force to defend themselves if they feel it is necessary to protect against the use of imminent force by another person. He also showed investigators
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