#FASHIONFAB: Zendaya Pretty in Pink At the Screen Actors Guild Awards in VALENTINO
You can tell she loves this one. We don’t blame her. We’re a little tired of seeing so many pink gowns, and certainly that skirt design isn’t winning any innovation awards. It’s not edgy or fresh or trendy. It’s just really, really pretty. A total fantasy gown. Loving the retro hair. That necklace is stunning.
Style Credits:
First Look: Atelier Versace Strapless Gown from the Spring 2002 Collection | Bulgari Jewelry | Christian Louboutin ‘So Kate’ Black Satin Pump
Second Look: Custom Prada White Silk Duchesse Bra and Skirt Embellished with Star-shaped Inlays Inspired by the Spring 1993 Collection | Prada White Pump
Third Look: Custom Valentino Silk Duchess Pink Bustier Dress Featuring 190 Roses in Duchess Silk Doubled with Silk Faille | Bulgari Jewelry
Styled by Law Roach | Hair by Tai Simon | Makeup by Raoúl Alejandre
#RHOA: Porsha Williams, Gizelle Bryant, Candiace Dillard Bassett star in ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’ season 3 Candiace Dillard Accuses Porsha Williams of Stealing Her Friend’s Husband
The “all-star”-style “Real Housewives” spinoff returns to Peacock for a third entry, this time bringing together ladies from “Potomac,” “Atlanta,” “Miami,” “New York City” and “Salt Lake City.”
“Real Housewives” fans, rejoice! Months after it was initially announced, “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” is back with a third season, featuring popular stars Porsha Williams, Gizelle Bryant, Candiace Dillard Bassett and more.
The third season of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,” or “RHUGT,” was announced last summer. Like the previous seasons of the “all-star”-style series, the reality show brings together housewives from various cities for a girls’ trip, filled with fashion, laughs and, of course, that signature “Real Housewives” drama.
While season 2 was filled with “ex-wives” like Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille, the third (like season 1) brings together wives currently on their respective shows outside of Williams and Leah McSweeney, who left “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” and “The Real Housewives of New York City,” respectively.
Joining them are Bryant and Dillard Bassett of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” Alexia Nepola and Marysol Patton from “The Real Housewives of Miami,” and Heather Gay and Whitney Rose from “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” Together, the group of reality stars make their way to Thailand for “the trip of a lifetime.”
From the trailer, the series seems to continue to highlight conflicts and rifts from the ladies’ respective shows. One of the main points of tension seems to be between Bryant and Dillard Bassett who are coming off of a season where the once close friends were at odds. “You’re acting like I didn’t ride for you, and I did,” Bryant shouts at Dillard Bassett in one tense scene.
The “Drive Back” singer also seems to question Williams, who as theGrio previously reported, left “RHOA” after her swift engagement to Simon Guobadia, the ex-husband of her co-star at the time Falynn Guobadia. “Y’all became friends, and two minutes later you and her husband was dating,” Dillard Bassett presses to Williams. “You stole somebody’s man!”
Outside of the tense drama, the series still promises lavish outings and adventure while in Thailand, including a yacht trip, shopping, massages and more. Check out the trailer HERE
The first three episodes of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” premieres Thursday, March 23, with subsequent episodes streaming weekly each Thursday only on Peacock.
#MusicNews: Omarion Announces New Album 'Full Circle'
Omarion is coming Full Circle. The R&B singer has kept fans waiting for new music, but that’s about to change. Taking to Instagram, he announced that his sixth solo album Full Circle: Sonic Book One will arrive on May 5.
He shared a trailer featuring an upbeat song where Omarion busts a few dance moves. It ends with the album title and release date.
“#BIGVIBEZ 🤩🏆,” he wrote in his caption.
Full Circle, which appears to be the first in a multi-part project, marks the follow-up to his last album The Kinection, which dropped in October 2020 and featured T-Pain and Ghostface Killah.
The former B2K frontman is also giving fans a peek into his life as part of his 5-part docuseries OMEGA: The Gift & The Curse, which premieres March 2 on WE tv.
A day after his album drops, Omarion will return to the stage when he performs at the Lovers & Friends festival on May 6 in Las Vegas.
#HipHopNews: Freeway Reunites With State Property & Just Blaze At ‘Philadelphia Freeway’ Concert
Freeway reunited with his State Property family and Just Blaze at a special concert celebrating his debut album Philadelphia Freeway this past weekend.
The 44-year-old took over The Fillmore in his hometown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday (February 26) for a concert celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album Philadelphia Freeway. Footage from the night surfaced online shortly after the concert and showed various clips of Freeway in action alongside his special guests, State Property.
In one of the more touching pieces of footage, the entire State Property crew was on stage at once, along with Just Blaze, to perform one of Free’s most popular hits, “What We Do” featuring Beanie Sigel and JAY-Z. One of State Property’s fiercest rivals, Jadakiss, also popped up as a special guest to add to the big night.
State Property was a group of rappers from Philly organized by Freeway and Beanie Sigel, who became a part of Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s. The group members consisted of Peedi Crakk, Oschino Vasquez, Omillio Sparks and the duo Young Gunz (Young Chris and Neef Buck).
They dropped their debut album in 2002 as an official soundtrack for the 2001 film State Property, which they all starred in. The album peaked at No. 1 and No. 14 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums and 200 chart, respectively.
Their sophomore effort, The Chain Gang Vol. 2, did much better, reaching No. 1 and No. 6 on the same charts a year after their debut. However, things wouldn’t last as relationships within the group went awry after Sigel was sent to prison in 2004.
The Broad Street Bully claimed no one on State Property supported him in prison, and the collective disbanded shortly after. Things have since been repaired between the members.
One of State Property’s biggest hits almost received a huge remix treatment from the late R&B star Aaliyah. During a visit to Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, longtime Roc-A-Fella engineer Young Guru revealed she was slated to hop on a remix to Beanie Sigel and Freeway’s “Roc the Mic” days after her tragic plane crash in 2001.
“When Aaliyah died, Aaliyah was supposed to be coming to us, flying to us,” he explained. “She had already called Just [Blaze] and was supposed to be doing a remix with Just. The first time I ever seen Hip Hop [Kyambo Joshua] cry.
“She had left us — she had heard ‘Roc the Mic’ when we did it. We was about to go to the strip club and Freeway was complaining, ‘Yo, we been down here for a week and you giving all the beats to Beans and [Memphis] Bleek.’ He looking at Just like, ‘Yo, I can’t get nothing?'”
Young Guru continued: “Just is real quick on the ASR-X… A little longer, like 10 minutes maybe… Aaliyah had heard ‘Roc the Mic’ and she made a point to say something to Hip Hop and was like, ‘That’s the one.'”
Hello Leodis! Keke Palmer Gives Birth, Welcomes First Child With Darius Jackson
Keke Palmer is a mom! The actress-singer has welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson, with boyfriend Darius Jackson.
Taking to Instagram just 48 hours after giving birth, the new mom shared the first photos of her adorable baby boy with the world.
“Hey Son!!!!” she captioned the slideshow. “Born during Black History Month, with a name to match 😄! LEODIS ANDRELLTON JACKSON, welcome to the world baby Leo.”
The Nope star reflected on when she and Darius first started dating. He made her playlists and “Someone” by El DeBarge was her favorite song. “We became each other’s someone and made a someone, look at God!” she wrote.
She also shared a video of her and Darius driving home with their son in the backseat while listening to “Someone,” along with another video of them watching Internet personality Rolling Ray in the hospital.
“I’m not hiding the world from my son, I’m hiding my son from the world,” said Keke before adding, “I’m just playing, my baby face is on this slide.”
Keke revealed that she was expecting a baby while hosting “Saturday Night Live” in December.
“There’s some rumors going around, people have been in my comments saying, ‘Keke’s having a baby, Keke’s pregnant,’ and I wanna set the record straight–I am!” she said before showing off her baby bump. “I gotta say, though, it is bad when people on the internet spread rumors about you y’all, but it’s even worse when they’re correct.”
Keke and Darius, a fitness instructor, went Instagram official in August 2021. “We spend all this time together, and he really is my closest friend, so it just becomes a thing where I’m not gonna hide something that makes me happy,” she said during her appearance on “Tamron Hall” last year.
Michael B. Jordan Stars In Calvin Klein's Spring 2023 Campaign
Actor, producer and director Michael B. Jordan is the new face of Calvin Klein’s spring 2023 campaign. The All-American tapped the Creed III star and director because he embodies confident ambition through his energy, passion and intensity. In the campaign, Jordan can be seen wearing the brand's new Calvin Klein 1996 line, an athletic wear and performance underwear collection—which are perfect for working out or wearing while at your next boxing match. The visuals show Jordan's muscled, chiseled frame in the collections sleek undies.
The entire spring campaign will be revealed on March 15, 2023. Jordan’s campaign images can be also be spotted on huge billboards on Houston St. in New York City and La Cienega in Los Angeles.
Ashanti And Nelly Reportedly Back Together, Already Talking About Marriage And Kids
The love is seemingly never completely lost between Ashanti and Nelly. Nearly a decade after calling it quits, the former lovers have reportedly gotten back together following months of reconciliation rumors.
One person who is currently on tour with Ashanti and Nelly tells Media Take Out that the two started dating again on tour. The informant claims their relationship is pretty serious as they're already talking about marriage and kids.
Fueling the reconciliation rumors, Ashanti posted a pic on Instagram over the weekend where she's seen wearing Nelly's chain. Fans also believed that the "Foolish" songstress and the "Dilemma" hitmaker were in Las Vegas together.
A video recently surfaced online capturing Ashanti's DJ and members of her team with Nelly, though the R&B songstress herself was not seen in the clip. She, however, later posted pictures of her inside a Las Vegas hotel room.
Meanwhile, AllHipHop reports that Ashanti was always on a very low-key relationship with a very rich man.
Ashanti and Nelly first started dating in 2003. They broke up in 2014 amid cheating allegations against the rapper. The two, however, managed to stay amicable, with the pair reuniting onstage for an intimate performance of their collaborative 2008 hit "Body on Me" at Power 98.3 and 96.1's "Under the Mistletoe" concert in Arizona in December 2022.
Later in the same month, Ashanti didn't rule out collaborating with her ex Nelly while addressing their romantic reconciliation rumors. "The majority of the questions I've been getting lately are, 'Oh, are y'all getting back together?' " the 42-year-old singer revealed when speaking to Selena Hill. "But releasing music together? The one thing that I can say is that we're both very business savvy. So, if something is presenting itself as an opportunity to get money, we're probably both gonna be with it."
"I don't know if we're gonna go to the studio or anything together," the R&B star continued. "But what I will say is, again, we're both very business savvy. If an opportunity presents itself to make a record and get to the bag, we're probably gonna be all in."
Madonna Thanks Her Brother Anthony Ciccone In Loving Tribute Following His Death
Madonna won't forget the good things her brother has done for her throughout his life. In the wake of Anthony Ciccone's death, the "Back That Up to the Beat" singer shared a sentimental tribute in which he thanked him for "blowing [her] mind as a young girl."
Making use of Instagram Story on Monday, February 27, the 64-year-old shared a group photo featuring her late sibling. In the accompanying message, he wrote, "Thank you for blowing my mind as a young girl and introducing me to [jazz musicians] Charlie Parker [and] Miles Davis."
Madonna went on to thank him for teaching her "Buddhism and Taoism" and about writers Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan and Jack Kerouac. She added, "You planted many important seeds."
Anthony died at the age of 66 on Friday. Announcing his passing was his brother-in-law Joe Henry, who is married to Madonna's younger sister Melanie. "My brother-in-law, Anthony Gerard Ciccone, exited this earthly plane last evening. I've known him since I was 15, in the spring of our lives in Michigan so many years now gone," Joe penned.
"As brother Dave Henry (who took this photograph) notes here, Anthony was a complex character; and god knows, we tangled in moments, as true brothers can. But I loved him, and understood him better than I was sometimes willing to let on," he continued. "But trouble fades; and family remains - with hands reached across the table. Farewell, then, brother Anthony. I want to think the god your blessed mother (and mine) believed in has her there, waiting to receive you. At least for today, no one shall dissuade me from this vision."
Despite claims that Anthony had lost touch with Madonna over the last decade and had been left homeless, a source divulged has she "supported" him in whatever way she could. "They were all there for him and despite being estranged, Madonna supported him in every way she could when he was willing to take the support," the source told PEOPLE. "Family members including Madonna visited him while in his rehab facility as he declined these past few months."
Kelis Details Car Accident That Almost Threw Her & Her Children Off a Cliff During California Blizzard
Kelis opened up about a terrible accident she and her children were involved in over the weekend in the midst of the California blizzard.
The 43-year-old “Milkshake” hitmaker took to Instagram on Sunday (February 26) to share a video of the aftermath of the accident as a tow truck pulled her truck to safety.
She explained what happened and revealed how she was making the best of the near-death experience.
In the video, Kelis explained that that they had been stuck “outside for a while” as they waited for the tow to pull her truck to safety. Regarding the accident, she explained that the truck was almost “hanging off a cliff.”
Thankfully, it seemed like everyone was safe and the musician was in good spirits. She showed off her “rescue fashion” – including a lot of layers and a headlamp since she said that it was very dark outside – and urged fans to “always be prepared.”
“My plan was to take the kids to the snow , but we almost fell off a cliff,” she wrote in the accompanying caption.
We glad that Kelis and the rest of her family are safe!
Michael B. Jordan & His 'Creed III' Family Attend L.A.!
Creed III is hitting theaters on Friday and the cast stepped out for the L.A. premiere ahead of the release!
Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, and Jonathan Majors hit the red carpet together on Monday night (February 27) at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Also in attendance at the event were co-stars Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, and Mila Davis-Kent.
Here’s a summary of the pic: Still dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life. When Damian, a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces after serving time in prison, he’s eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian — a fighter who has nothing to lose.
Creed III hits theaters on March 3.
Tom Sizemore’s Family ‘Deciding End of Life Matters’ After Brain Aneurysm, Doctors Say ‘There’s No Further Hope’
Tom Sizemore’s family is “deciding end of life matters” for the 61-year-old actor after he suffered a brain aneurysm on Feb. 18, Sizemore’s manager Charles Lago confirmed to Variety.
According to a statement from Lago, on Monday “doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision. The family is now deciding end of life matters and a further statement will be issued on Wednesday.”
The statement continues, “We are asking for privacy for his family during this difficult time and they wish to thank everyone for the hundreds of messages of support, and prayers that have been received. This has been a difficult time for them.”
On Feb. 18, Sizemore collapsed in his Los Angeles home and was transported to the hospital by paramedics. There, doctors determined that he had suffered a brain aneurysm as the result of a stroke. Sizemore has remained in critical condition since, and is in a coma under intensive care.
Known for playing the tough guy, Sizemore rose to fame in the 1990s with films like “Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man,” “Passenger 57,” “True Romance” and “Natural Born Killers.” He got his big break in Steven Spielberg’s 1998 war film “Saving Private Ryan,” in which he played Technical Sergeant Mike Horvath. “Saving Private Ryan” went on to score a best picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Over the course of his career, Sizemore has worked with directors including Michael Mann, Martin Scorsese, Peter Hyams, Carl Franklin, Oliver Stone, Ridley Scott and Michael Bay.
Sizemore is also a convicted abuser. In 2003, he was convicted of domestic violence against his girlfriend at the time, and in 2017, Sizemore pled no contest to two charges of domestic violence after being arrested a few months earlier on suspicion of assaulting his partner.
In 2005, Sizemore was sentenced to several months in jail after being caught attempting to fake a urine test. In 2007, he was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, and in 2019, he was arrested for possession of “various illegal narcotics.” Sizemore has been public about his struggles with substance abuse, appearing on “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew” and “Dr. Phil” to discuss his legal troubles.
Comedian DC Curry Says Steve Harvey Stopped Speaking to Him for Years After He Made a Joke About His ‘Toupee’
Texas native Don “DC” Curry was a member of the breakout collective of Black comedians who dominated the 1990s on the HBO series, “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam.” A partial list of other now-iconic comedians who made their mark on the stage was Martin Lawrence, Dave Chapelle, Chris Tucker, Bill Bellamy, Mike Epps, and the quartet that would become the Kings of Comedy: Bernie Mac, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer, and Steve Harvey.
Curry says, while there is a fraternity between the comics that required each to have a tough skin for jokes that might land from anywhere, there was a time when one of the Kings stopped speaking to him.
During an interview on Pierre Edwards’ “Panic Room,” Curry said the quarter-billionaire and the founder of Steve Harvey Global cut him off for about three years after a wisecrack about his hair.
Edwards, who transitioned from his stand-up role to being a podcast host, asked the veteran funnyman about his relationship with Harvey and a rumor about the two “not rocking like that.”
Comedians (L) Don “DC” Curry says (R) Steve Harvey stopped speaking to him after a joke he made about his “toupee.”Photo Source: Getty
Curry casually answered, saying, “We cool.” Edwards pressed and said he had not seen the two perform together lately, and Curry played along for a while.
“I don’t have no problems with Steve. Over the years, we’ve had a couple of little run-ins,” the comedian admitted. “I’m proud of the brother.”
Curry explained that over the years the two had been compared to each other because they were similar in age and also had the same kind of cadence, but he does not believe any of the issues they had stemmed from that.
But there was this one time …
“Steve has always been very sensitive,” Curry states, before telling a story of a time when the two were on the outs. It was Curry’s fault.
“About 20 years ago, we were in Memphis. … We were in the dressing room, and the dressing room had a low ceiling, and it had a ceiling fan,” the comedian explained.
“Steve was standing under the ceiling fan. And I said, in my young stupidity, ‘OK, Steve, you better get from under that ceiling fan for your toupee get caught up in that thing,’” he recalled.
According to Curry, the man instrumental in getting so many comedians to diversify their work portfolio and getting them on the radio did not speak to him for approximately three years because of that incident.
He also said he’s been told that Harvey said some things about him, but he didn’t care because if it was “funny,” it was funny.
One joke was about how he souped up his Rolls-Royce back in the day and Harvey called him “a ghetto negro.”
Fans thought the story was hilarious and commented on the spat.
“I knew it. He would always get tight if you asked him about his lineup,” a commenter wrote. “That thing looked like a microphone top.”
“N-gga went from a flat top to a MJ in one day! I always wondered why!”
“Men be so sensitive about going bald.”
One person said there had to be more to the story, writing: “Have you or anyone you know ever stopped dealing with someone over something silly? It is never 1 thing, it’s many things and this minor thing was just the last thing, the one you remember, if both these men were in a room, I could bet money they would talk about more than just a toupee story.”
Many believe it was because their styles were too similar and Curry “stole his whole style.”
There were a few who marveled at Harvey not being able to take a jab in fun.
Carl Corleone blasted Harvey, saying, “A comedian who can’t take a joke, but rips individuals on a daily basis, thanks for confirming why I don’t like that cat.”
“You would think a male comedian in a wig would see the humor in that,” Samuel Gerard wrote.
Despite his occasional tiffs with Harvey, Curry has done well for himself in comedy. Over the past 30 years he has become known for his recurring role as Ice Cube’s uncle Craig Elroy in “Next Friday” and “Friday After Next,” a staple on BET’s “Comic View,” and more recently in appearances on Adult Swim’s “Black Jesus.”
Currently, he is on tour doing stand-up, most recently performing in Cleveland and Buffalo, New York.
Fans Are Convinced That LeToya Luckett and Ex Slim Thug Are Dating After She Seemingly Points Him Out While Performing ‘Torn’
LeToya Luckett and her former boyfriend Slim Thug need to make their reconciliation official or at least that is what fans are imploring them to do.
The singer and Thug were both spotted at the Houston Rodeo on Feb. 23, where Luckett performed her 2006 hit “Torn.” In a clip circulated on social media, a friend of Thug’s caught her mid-song as gazed across the audience in their direction. The camera then panned to the “Like a Boss” rapper as he laughed and smiled.
LeToya Luckett and Slim Thug. Photos: Letoyaluckett/Instagram and Slimthug/Instagram
The entire incident sent fans into a frenzy, with speculation that they were dating again. The used-to-be love birds dated off and on for a decade in the early 2000s. They reconnected last year in the first episode of her YouTube channel, “Leave It to Toya,” where they delved into a discussion about their past relationship, which included a brief engagement, and how they now frequently see each other, like at the gym, in their hometown of Houston.
The chemistry they share was evident to viewers, who figured it was only a matter of time before Luckett, who was newly divorced from ex-husband Tommicus Walker, gave her old beau another shot at love. Now, nearly everyone is convinced that that time has come. In the recent clip of her rodeo performance, people commented:
“Slim want that old thang back!”
“They finna spin the block and I’m here for it.”
“The fact that she pointed in his direction.”
“Man if they don’t gone ahead and make it official FOR REAL this time! They’ve both grown and learned. Gone head and make it last forever!”
Thug shared a portion of Luckett’s performance in his Instagram Story, where it appeared as though she may have pointed directly at him as she sang, “You got me just torn.”
During their 2022 sit-down, Luckett gushed over some of Thug’s attractive qualities. She said, “He’s a star. When he walks in I mean, first of all he’s 6’6.” That’s always cute. He’s handsome,” she said. “It’s a light on him when he walk in any room. It’s attractive. You can’t miss him.”
But she also noted that, when it comes to dating, she is not quick to rush into anyhing now that she is a mother. Luckett was married to businessman Walker for four years when they divorced in 2021. They share two children, daughter Gianna, 3, and son, Tyson, 2. Thug also has two kids.
“I have to approach relationships different because of that,” she said. “They’re so small and they’re the biggest part of my world. Anybody that I would want to be in relationship with would have to love them, care for them, be there for them and understand that these are babies.”
Wendy Williams Shuts Down Fan Attempting To Help Her Down The Stairs: ‘Oh No’
Wendy Williams was spotted out in New York City and needed assistance getting out of an SUV to head into a store. “Somebody help me,” she could be heard saying.
Upon her exit, an Instagram user, Queen Nurys, offered to help Wendy down the stairs. Her response was very strong, “Oh no.”
“When you be nice and celebrities be like wtf,” Queen Nurys wrote on Instagram.
In December 2022, Williams delivered a message to fans during the Holiday season. With her new podcast, The Wendy Experience, loading, Williams shared a special message about her health condition.
“Hey! Happy holidays! ‘Tis the season for the winter,” Williams said. “I’m just happy to be here and to be, well, happy to be here.”
In August, Wendy Williams revealed herself to be a married woman. According to Hollywood Unlocked‘s Jason Lee, Williams disclosed that she is married to a man named Henry. Henry is reportedly a former NYPD officer.
In her conversation with Lee, Wendy didn’t reveal any additional details about her marriage but gave financial updates. Wendy reportedly no longer has access to her American Express card, but Will Selby, a good friend of hers, has been assisting her with keeping access to one of her accounts.
Jeff Bezos Will Not Be Allowed To Pursue Purchase Of Washington Commanders
Jeff Bezos’ effort to buy the Washington Commanders will go unheard. According to The Athletic, the billionaire’s effort to buy the NFL franchise was shut down.
Bank of America, who represents the Commanders, alerted Bezos, stating he would not be allowed to pursue a purchase. Worth noting, Bezos currently owns The Washington Post, which published posts on a hostile work culture within the franchise, one of the many factors that led to the potential sale. The Commanders are currently owned by Daniel Snyder, who also believes the paper had a desire to push him out of the league.
The New York Post added Snyder may attempt to hold on to the team if his asking price is not met.
Prior to his hiring, new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bienimy questioned the team president, Jason Wright, on the status of a potential sale. “Eric, just like the rest of us, sees the transition as one that’s good for the organization … There’s nothing but upside for the organization, and we’ve already had a lot of success in rebuilding the football side of the business from where we started when Ron took over.”
First rounds of bidding recently closed and were reportedly less than $6 billion. Snyder is reportedly seeking $7 billion.
Bezos has long been rumored to have the desire to partner with JAY-Z on ownership. In November 2022, when asked about entering a bid for the Washington Commanders with JAY-Z. He played coy, but it definitely sounds like he has an interest.
Speaking with CNN, Bezos didn’t quiet the rumors, instead leaving the moment open-ended when asked about a potential purchase.
“Yes, I’ve heard that buzz,” Bezos said. “I grew up in Houston, Texas, and I played football growing up as a kid… and it is my favorite sport… So we’ll just have to wait and see.”
According to TMZ, Hov has long had an interest in purchasing the team but would need a partner. Bezos also has an interest in the team and has ties to the area as he is the owner of The Washington Post. There is also the deal between Prime Video and the NFL.
According to ESPN, the options range from a potential sale of the team to possibly adding minority investors.
“The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL,” the team said in the statement.
Alongside the sale is the investigation by Congress of Snyder for the workplace culture under his leadership. That investigation is coupled with one from the NFL for alleged sexual misconduct, which previously resulted in a $10 million fine for the team.
White Law Student Files $2 Million Lawsuit Against Howard University for Racial Discrimination
Earlier this month, a former white law student at Howard University Law School filed a discrimination lawsuit alleging a “hostile educational environment.”
Plaintiff Michael Newman is accusing the HBCU’s faculty and staff of retaliation, disparate treatment, defamation, and “intentional infliction of emotional distress.”
The lawsuit claims that Newman allegedly suffered “depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts” due to “public ostracism, vilification, and humiliation.” At one point, global head of diversity recruiting Reggie McGahee allegedly told Newman “he had become the most hated student McGahee had seen during his tenure at the university.”
In addition to suing the University, Newman, who is seeking $2 million in damages, named Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, Law School Dean Danielle R. Holley, and several other administrators as defendants in the lawsuit.
The lawsuit states that “Faculty and administrators fomented racial animosity toward Newman by endorsing some classmates’ views that his comments on matters of public concern or advocacy for political and social changes were insensitive, offensive, or racist, and by endorsing the view that classmates’ derogatory comments regarding Caucasians and derogatory epithets were acceptable.”
“The University is prepared to vigorously defend itself in this lawsuit as the claims provide a one-sided and self-serving narrative of the events leading to the end of the student’s enrollment at the University,” said Frank Tramble, vice president, and chief communications officer for Howard University. “Mr. Newman came to Howard having had a career outside of law and was granted a University scholarship. Mr. Newman then displayed a pattern of antagonizing actions against other students in the law school.”
“This includes Mr. Newman using the untimely death of a fellow law student to further his views on COVID-19 and the vaccines,” Tramble continued. “After following the University’s disciplinary policies, Mr. Newman was expelled for disruptive and harassing conduct.”
Following a series of incidents that led up to his expulsion in September 2022, Howard University is accused of breaching its contract with Newman, who claims that the university gave him a $26,250.00 scholarship for three years.
One of those incidents included a classmate discovering and retweeting a tweet from Newman’s personal Twitter account that featured a picture of an enslaved Black person with severe whipping scars on his back.
The tweet read: “But we don’t know what he did before the picture was taken.”
The lawsuit alleges that Newman insisted that this tweet wasn’t meant to be disrespectful. However, according to Newman, his tweet was intended as a joke “in response to Americans who attempt to explain away videos of police brutality by claiming that the victim must have committed wrongdoing… .”
During another incident, Newman found himself the target of his classmate’s animosity following a comment he posted on the app GroupMe in October 2020.
“Where I part with the Black community is where they believe government solves problems, I only see it causing problems,” Newman wrote in the chat. According to the lawsuit, he asked for further dialogue on “whether: (1) Black voters didn’t question turning to government for solutions, and (2) reliably voting for the same party every election disincentivized both parties from responding to the needs of the Black communities.”
Newman further claimed that he was ridiculed for wanting to understand the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
On January 26, 2021, he claimed to have emailed President Frederick and Dean Holley “requesting assistance from Howard administration to address racial discrimination,” as well as “reassurances” that White and Black students are treated equally. Holley is said to have requested a meeting with Newman after Frederick didn’t respond to the email he sent about the attached exchange between him and some classmates calling him the “Mayo king.”
According to the lawsuit, Newman continued to have negative interactions with the dean after Holley suggested he transfer to another school.
Despite Newman’s protests that “secret evidence” was used against him, a panel ultimately ruled that he should be expelled.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Don’t Let Them Know Your First Move
HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD ALL!!!
EFREM
