#MAGFAB: Colman Domingo for GQ Hype!
It Took Colman Domingo Three Decades to Reach the Summit of Hollywood. Now What?
After years of grinding, Colman Domingo finally found his work validated with an Oscar nomination—and became the new king of red-carpet style. Now he’s ready to seize the career opportunities he’s been preparing for all his life
He appears, as ever, looking positively dripped out: white jacket, white pants, jaunty Louis Vuitton scarf, Rolex gleaming in the afternoon sun, fingers glistening with rings that would put a sultan to shame. Even on a relaxed day, Colman Domingo is guaranteed to be the best-dressed person walking into a room or, in this case, a 30-acre retail-space-cum-office-complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
“I’m from a generation of people where you have to tell your story a little bit,” Domingo, who is 54, says of his outfit. Casual, unintentional dressing—that’s “never been my style,” he says, gesturing toward the casual and unintentional around us. In addition to the sumptuous clothes, he has an easy laugh and speaks in a soft baritone that once caused NPR legend Terry Gross to pause mid-interview just to exclaim, “I love your voice.”
With a three-decade career as an actor, playwright, and director behind him, Domingo dominated red carpets earlier this year during his first Oscars campaign for his portrayal of the civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in Rustin. (Domingo was the first openly gay Black man ever nominated for an Academy Award for best actor.) He had finally arrived, and he was staking his claim with a cavalcade of sharp, playful, show-stealing suits. The result was an all-time outfit heater, the sartorial equivalent of Klay Thompson dropping 37 points in a quarter.
There was, however, a rare miss early in the season. I don’t remember it, and you probably don’t either, but there was one person who caught it: Oprah.
“She was like, ‘You look great. But what was that outfit you wore a few weeks ago? I depend on you. You never have an off day, but that was terrible,’ ” Domingo recalls. (He wouldn’t say which one it was, out of respect for the terrible fit maker, but I will say it may have involved yellow pants.)
Long before Domingo met Oprah on the set of Selma, his mother would write hopeful letters, telling the mogul about her struggling-actor son. “I lost my mother in 2006. And at the time, things were not where they are in my career now. I was bartending, doing small theater jobs,” he says. “I’m a spiritual person, I’m not a religious person, but everything that my mother had wished for me has come true. The people she wanted me to meet, to work with. And the biggest one was Oprah. It was like her North Star.”
Oprah may never have personally received those letters, but the gesture was significant. “It feels like a sacred union of friendship that was orchestrated by his mother,” Oprah tells me. “His mother saying, ‘See? I told you.’ ” Domingo and Oprah recently recorded an Audible version of one of Domingo’s plays, Wild With Happy; she plays Domingo’s mother, which felt like a full-circle moment.
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RHOA: NeNe Leakes’ Ex-Landlord Attempting to Garnish ‘RHOA’ Alum’s Bank Account Over 5-Figure Debt!
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe Leakes’ former landlord is making moves in court to collect on a $25k judgment, In Touch can exclusively reveal.
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the landlord, MPG-Sugarloaf, who was awarded the five-figure sum over alleged unpaid rent on NeNe’s now-closed Swagg Boutique, fired off a summons to Truist Bank.
The summons informed Truist of the debt NeNe, 56, owes. It instructed the bank, “to immediately hold all money, including wages, and other property, except what is known to be exempt, including property in safe deposit boxes or similar property that you hold, belonging to the Defendant named above beginning on the day of service of this summons and including the next five days.”
In the lawsuit, filed in August 2023, MPG-Sugarloaf claimed NeNe signed a lease in 2017. NeNe closed the store during the pandemic.
She reopened the boutique for a brief period before eventually closing it for good in 2022. The landlord said the reality star failed to pay $22k in rent after she vacated the location. NeNe commented on a social media post that referenced the lawsuit. The former RHOA star said her late husband Gregg had signed the lease.
She wrote, “Gregg signed the lease not me! He ain’t here.” NeNe’s husband died on September 1, 2021, following a battle with cancer. He was 66. Despite the landlord claiming NeNe was served with the legal paperwork at her $1 million Atlanta condo, the reality star failed to respond to the claims in court.
As a result, in November 2023, the judge granted a default judgment. He awarded the landlord the $22k in unpaid rent — with interest — for a grand total of $25,631. NeNe, was made her last appearance on RHOA in season 12 in 2020, has had a rough couple of years.
On top of her husband’s death, her son Bryson Bryant was arrested for possession of Fentanyl in 2023. He plead not guilty to the charges. His criminal case remains open.
In addition, NeNe recently called out her former friend Porsha Williams after she allegedly refused to work with her on a Netflix show.
“I was later told that Porsha did not show up and said that she did not want to work with me, that we had had issues from the past and she did not want to work with me,” NeNe said on social media. NeNe claimed she was “shocked” by Porsha’s behavior.
#NewMusicVideo: Victoria MonĂ©t Releases ‘Alright’ Video
Grammy-winning singer Victoria MonĂ©t has unveiled the video for her fan-favorite track and latest single, “Alright.”
In the electrifying video, directed by Dave Meyers, Monét performs a range of dance styles, choreographed by Sean Bankhead, while donning different looks.
“‘Alright’ is about liberation and freedom at its core! This video is a visual presentation of that sentiment through freedom of movement and fluidity between masculine and feminine energy,” says MonĂ©t. “It was an honor to work alongside Dave Meyers and Sean Bankhead and this cast on this visual! What a crazy combo!!”
She continues, “Plus, EVERY single person who had their hands on this visual was extremely passionate from inception, and we all worked really hard to bring it to life! They showed up with their A game surpassing what we all imagined. Serious teamwork! We all patiently and meticulously crafted it and are extremely excited to release it into the world! There’s no better month to release this visual than Pride Month, Black Music Month and the beginning of summer 24! I can’t wait to see where dance artists and the ballroom culture take it.”
“Alright,” produced by Kaytranada, is lifted from MonĂ©t’s Grammy-winning album, Jaguar II.
“Alright” is the fourth song from the album to receive video treatment, following “On My Mama,” “Party Girls” featuring Buju Banton, and “Smoke” featuring Lucky Daye.
Jaguar II was released Aug. 25, 2023, via RCA Records. The album debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, scoring MonĂ©t’s first top 10 on this list. “Alright” debuted and peaked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. Given the new video release, it’s possible to see the song re-enter Billboard.
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It Took Colman Domingo Three Decades to Reach the Summit of Hollywood. Now What?
After years of grinding, Colman Domingo finally found his work validated with an Oscar nomination—and became the new king of red-carpet style. Now he’s ready to seize the career opportunities he’s been preparing for all his life
“I’m from a generation of people where you have to tell your story a little bit,” Domingo, who is 54, says of his outfit. Casual, unintentional dressing—that’s “never been my style,” he says, gesturing toward the casual and unintentional around us. In addition to the sumptuous clothes, he has an easy laugh and speaks in a soft baritone that once caused NPR legend Terry Gross to pause mid-interview just to exclaim, “I love your voice.”
With a three-decade career as an actor, playwright, and director behind him, Domingo dominated red carpets earlier this year during his first Oscars campaign for his portrayal of the civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in Rustin. (Domingo was the first openly gay Black man ever nominated for an Academy Award for best actor.) He had finally arrived, and he was staking his claim with a cavalcade of sharp, playful, show-stealing suits. The result was an all-time outfit heater, the sartorial equivalent of Klay Thompson dropping 37 points in a quarter.
There was, however, a rare miss early in the season. I don’t remember it, and you probably don’t either, but there was one person who caught it: Oprah.
“She was like, ‘You look great. But what was that outfit you wore a few weeks ago? I depend on you. You never have an off day, but that was terrible,’ ” Domingo recalls. (He wouldn’t say which one it was, out of respect for the terrible fit maker, but I will say it may have involved yellow pants.)
Long before Domingo met Oprah on the set of Selma, his mother would write hopeful letters, telling the mogul about her struggling-actor son. “I lost my mother in 2006. And at the time, things were not where they are in my career now. I was bartending, doing small theater jobs,” he says. “I’m a spiritual person, I’m not a religious person, but everything that my mother had wished for me has come true. The people she wanted me to meet, to work with. And the biggest one was Oprah. It was like her North Star.”
Oprah may never have personally received those letters, but the gesture was significant. “It feels like a sacred union of friendship that was orchestrated by his mother,” Oprah tells me. “His mother saying, ‘See? I told you.’ ” Domingo and Oprah recently recorded an Audible version of one of Domingo’s plays, Wild With Happy; she plays Domingo’s mother, which felt like a full-circle moment.
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RHOA: NeNe Leakes’ Ex-Landlord Attempting to Garnish ‘RHOA’ Alum’s Bank Account Over 5-Figure Debt!
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, the landlord, MPG-Sugarloaf, who was awarded the five-figure sum over alleged unpaid rent on NeNe’s now-closed Swagg Boutique, fired off a summons to Truist Bank.
The summons informed Truist of the debt NeNe, 56, owes. It instructed the bank, “to immediately hold all money, including wages, and other property, except what is known to be exempt, including property in safe deposit boxes or similar property that you hold, belonging to the Defendant named above beginning on the day of service of this summons and including the next five days.”
In the lawsuit, filed in August 2023, MPG-Sugarloaf claimed NeNe signed a lease in 2017. NeNe closed the store during the pandemic.
She reopened the boutique for a brief period before eventually closing it for good in 2022. The landlord said the reality star failed to pay $22k in rent after she vacated the location. NeNe commented on a social media post that referenced the lawsuit. The former RHOA star said her late husband Gregg had signed the lease.
She wrote, “Gregg signed the lease not me! He ain’t here.” NeNe’s husband died on September 1, 2021, following a battle with cancer. He was 66. Despite the landlord claiming NeNe was served with the legal paperwork at her $1 million Atlanta condo, the reality star failed to respond to the claims in court.
As a result, in November 2023, the judge granted a default judgment. He awarded the landlord the $22k in unpaid rent — with interest — for a grand total of $25,631. NeNe, was made her last appearance on RHOA in season 12 in 2020, has had a rough couple of years.
On top of her husband’s death, her son Bryson Bryant was arrested for possession of Fentanyl in 2023. He plead not guilty to the charges. His criminal case remains open.
In addition, NeNe recently called out her former friend Porsha Williams after she allegedly refused to work with her on a Netflix show.
“I was later told that Porsha did not show up and said that she did not want to work with me, that we had had issues from the past and she did not want to work with me,” NeNe said on social media. NeNe claimed she was “shocked” by Porsha’s behavior.
#NewMusicVideo: Victoria MonĂ©t Releases ‘Alright’ Video
Grammy-winning singer Victoria MonĂ©t has unveiled the video for her fan-favorite track and latest single, “Alright.”
In the electrifying video, directed by Dave Meyers, Monét performs a range of dance styles, choreographed by Sean Bankhead, while donning different looks.
“‘Alright’ is about liberation and freedom at its core! This video is a visual presentation of that sentiment through freedom of movement and fluidity between masculine and feminine energy,” says MonĂ©t. “It was an honor to work alongside Dave Meyers and Sean Bankhead and this cast on this visual! What a crazy combo!!”
She continues, “Plus, EVERY single person who had their hands on this visual was extremely passionate from inception, and we all worked really hard to bring it to life! They showed up with their A game surpassing what we all imagined. Serious teamwork! We all patiently and meticulously crafted it and are extremely excited to release it into the world! There’s no better month to release this visual than Pride Month, Black Music Month and the beginning of summer 24! I can’t wait to see where dance artists and the ballroom culture take it.”
“Alright,” produced by Kaytranada, is lifted from MonĂ©t’s Grammy-winning album, Jaguar II.
“Alright” is the fourth song from the album to receive video treatment, following “On My Mama,” “Party Girls” featuring Buju Banton, and “Smoke” featuring Lucky Daye.
Jaguar II was released Aug. 25, 2023, via RCA Records. The album debuted at No. 6 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, scoring MonĂ©t’s first top 10 on this list. “Alright” debuted and peaked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. Given the new video release, it’s possible to see the song re-enter Billboard.
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Jaguar II is the sequel to MonĂ©t’s 2020 EP, Jaguar. Earlier this month, the EP’s interlude, “We Might Even Be Falling in Love,” was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for selling over 500,000 equivalent units. It’s MonĂ©t’s second RIAA award as a lead artist and her third overall.
On June 27, Monét will be presented with the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the 2024 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Los Angeles.
“Victoria MonĂ©t has proven herself not only as an illuminating songwriter, but also as a flourishing artist and ASCAP member who continues to break barriers,” said Paul Williams, ASCAP board chair and president. “Her resilience, talent, and exemplary work ethic have helped her become a multi-award-winning singer and songwriter. She is well-deserving of the ASCAP Vanguard Award.”
MonĂ©t is also nominated for five awards at the 2024 BET Awards, which airs live Sunday, June 30, at 8 p.m. ET on BET. Her nominations include Album of the Year (Jaguar II), Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her, Video of the Year (“On My Mama“), and Viewer’s Choice Award (“On My Mama”).
#HipHopNews: Friends Mourn As Enchanting Reportedly Passes Away At 26
On Tuesday (June 11), family, close associates, and former collaborators posted about the “Kater To Me” creator. Kayy’Jayy, Enchanting’s sister and the person who confirmed she was on life support amid the initial erroneous news of her death, shared a series of throwback pictures. “I love you, girl,” read one caption.
Enchanting’s alleged boyfriend, MotionGod Bandman, took to Facebook: “I love you [for life]. You knew wassup.” In a separate post, he added, “You finally found that peace that you was looking for you. Y’all hurt me bad.”
Meanwhile, Gucci sent his condolences on Instagram. “[I’m] so sad to have to say RIP to such a great young lady. A true star. We gon’ all miss you, Chant.” The trap pioneer’s wife, Keyshia Ka’oir Davis, also had some heartfelt words to say: “Leave my husband alone! He signs these [artists] to help them and give them a better life! I wish it wasn’t like this! Chant, we love you, baby girl!”
“They pulled the plug, bro. This s**t [is] so f**ked up. I just knew you were finna pull threw,” fellow Texas rapper LilCJ Kasino stated. “I’ll never forget you kept it solid [throughout] yo’ whole career. [There] was [nothing] I couldn’t call you for. You f**ked the gang up with this one.”
Enchanting was welcomed as a member of Gucci’s 1017 — his joint venture with Atlantic Records — in 2020 alongside artists like Pooh Shiesty, Big Scarr, Foogiano, and more. She subsequently appeared on the “Lemonade” musician’s So Icy Gang, Vol. 1 and So Icy Gang: The ReUp compilations.
2022 saw Enchanting release her major label debut, No Luv. It contained features from KenTheMan, Coi Leray, Scarr, Key Glock, and Hitkidd. Standout cuts like “Want Sum,” “O.P.P,” and the Kaliii-assisted “Track & Field” also saw success on streaming. The Fort Worth native followed the body of work with Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe) in 2023.
“I went through a phase of doing absolutely everything. Like, I was a cheerleader. I was into sports at one point. I was doing hair at one point. I tried to do nails,” Enchanting told ESSENCE regarding how she got started in music. “I had a friend. He had a friend [who] owned a studio, and people knew that I could sing. I didn’t really start posting me singing ’til like later in high school.”
NBA legend Jerry West dies at age 86
Jerry West, the inspiration for the NBA's logo, died peacefully at his home at the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday.
One of basketball's most accomplished contributors, West was a staple of the sport across eight decades, winning nine championships as a player, scout, coach, executive and consultant. He was an architect of the Los Angeles Lakers' 10 titles in the 1980s and 2000s and an adviser to the dynastic Golden State Warriors.
Long before West established himself as arguably the greatest general manager in NBA history, he was among the league's first superstars. A legend of West Virginia high school and college basketball and co-captain of the 1960 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, West made the All-Star Game each season of a 14-year career decorated with 12 All-NBA selections and five All-Defensive appearances, all for the Lakers.
He won a single title in nine trips to the NBA Finals, heartbreakingly losing six title series to Bill Russell's Boston Celtics, and West's Finals MVP award in 1969 remains the only time the honor has been bestowed on a member of the losing team. He averaged 37.9 points per game in a seven-game loss to the Celtics.
“He took a loss harder than any player I’ve ever known,” late and legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn once said of West. “He would sit by himself and stare into space. A loss just ripped his guts out.”
A trailblazing scoring guard and relentless competitor, West was a deadly shooter before the advent of the 3-point line, and his most famous shot came in the form of a 60-foot buzzer beater that sent Game 3 of the 1970 Finals into overtime against the New York Knicks. He joined Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson as the league's first 25,000-point scorers. West averaged 27 points, 6.7 points and 5.8 rebounds for his career.
"Jerry West was a basketball genius and a defining figure in our league for more than 60 years," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. "He distinguished himself not only as an NBA champion and an All-Star in all 14 of his playing seasons, but also as a consummate competitor who embraced the biggest moments. He was the league’s first Finals MVP and made rising to the occasion his signature quality."
The late Hot Rod Hundley once described his fellow West Virginian and Lakers teammate as "the greatest competitor I've ever seen. I don't care what you're playing, he wants to win. His nickname was 'Mr. Clutch,' and he carried that moniker well, because every time we were in that situation, boom, he'd make that shot."
West's pursuit of perfection led him to unprecedented success as a decision-maker in NBA front offices, twice winning Executive of the Year honors. First as a scout and then as GM, he helped construct the five-time champion "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s. Before leaving the Lakers in 2000, West signed Shaquille O'Neal and traded for Kobe Bryant's draft rights, laying the foundation for another five titles from 2000-10.
West spent five seasons running the Memphis Grizzlies before retiring as a full-time shot-caller at the age of 69 in 2007. He joined the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member in 2011, famously opposing a would-be 2014 trade of Klay Thompson for Kevin Love and recruiting Kevin Durant in the 2016 offseason. West left the Warriors after the second of their four championships in 2017 and joined the L.A. Clippers in the same capacity, contributing to the recruitment of Kawhi Leonard and trade for Paul George in July 2019.
West will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in October as a contributor, making him the first person to be enshrined as both a player and a contributor. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019.
“Obviously, a great icon for the basketball world,” Mavericks center Daniel Gafford said Wednesday at Dallas’ shootaround before Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals. “You know, never really just knew too much about him, but just knew what he meant to the game of basketball, and of course, he’s our logo — you know, we see him every day. Just rest in peace to him, and we’ll always be in remembrance of somebody that just had so much of an impact on the basketball world.”
West's personal life was not as charmed as his basketball career. The son of a West Virginia coal mine electrician, he endured a troubled childhood haunted by the 1951 death of his older brother in the Korean War. West served as a mental health advocate in his later years, sharing his lifelong battle with depression in a New York Times best-selling 2011 memoir titled, "West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life."
"The greatest honor a man can have is the respect and friendship of his peers. You have that more than any man I know," Russell told The Forum crowd on "Jerry West Night" in 1972. "Jerry, you are, in every sense of the word, truly a champion. If I could have one wish granted, it would be that you would always be happy."
One of West's five children, Jerry, is currently a professional scout for the Detroit Pistons.
Stephen A. Smith To Back Off Following Backlash For Comments On Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
During Monday’s (June 10) episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, the ESPN anchor clarified his original comments before acknowledging the feedback he’s received from Will Smith supporters.
According to Stephen A., Will’s actions directly affected Will Packer, who produced the Oscars that year, and was the first Black producer to do so. He also believes Will’s film Emancipation was possibly snubbed the following year due to his behavior, with Stephen asserting director Antoine Fuqua may have missed out on a Best Director nomination.
“I was thinking about Black folks everywhere, aspiring to be in this business…and something like that happens, and it was a blemish on all of us,” he argued. “Because I know how much white America reveres Will Smith. And they’re thinking along the lines of, in my mind, ‘hell, if he did that, what would the rest of us do?’ That’s what I was thinking when I said what I said Friday about being torn.”
Stephen then added that he never discouraged the public from supporting Will, and acknowledged that the actor’s life has been “more good than bad.” He also shared that he received countless messages from Black fans of Will who wholeheartedly disagree with the notion that the actor “owes” the Black community anything.
“‘Who said he lost our support? He never lost it. We didn’t like what he did…but damn it, we love Will Smith and we forgive him,'” Stephen said while quoting those who’ve messaged him in Will’s defense. “‘You don’t hear Chris Rock talking about it, complaining about him. Eventually, they’ll meet and they’ll talk, Stephen A.’ We heard all of that. So, I got to stand down.”
During his original rant, Stephen A. alluded to the veteran actor’s resurgence of success, insisting he remains in debt to the Black community, mainstream acceptance aside.
“Somewhere along the way he has to sit down and talk to the Black community. You can see all the White people around Will Smith all you want to,” the Queens native added, referencing Caucasian fans’ seeming embrace of the former rap star in the wake of Bad Boys: Ride Or Die‘s seismic return at the box office. “Black folks have loved and revered this man for decades. He was the closest thing to perfection, as his friend Charlie Mac once told me.”
Stephen A. made it clear he had no intent to villianize Smith, but that he feels as if the Philadelphia native owes some sort of explanation or reasoning behind his actions on the night of the incident. “Everybody makes a mistake. This is not hatred. I love Will Smith still. But you gotta have a conversation as to why you did that.”
The ESPN First Take star also voiced his skepticism over if Smith would’ve assaulted a Caucasian comedian, a sentiment echoed by others while reacting to the moment. “We know you wouldn’t have smacked Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, Bill Burr or a host of others,” Smith said.
“We know you wouldn’t have done that. No apology is necessary. I’m just saying a lot of folks ain’t get over that. A lot of folks find it hard to just go to the movies to watch you. I’m one of those people.”
Stephen A. concluded his message by acknowledging Smith’s talents, albeit while vowing not to watch his films until he properly atones for his actions.
“Will Smith, you’re phenomenal. Phenomenal talent, phenomenal actor, phenomenal individual, you lost your way one night,’ the New York Times bestseller said. “We need to hear that from you. I’m sorry. That’s what I need to do before I look forward to seeing your movies again, more than seeing a sit down.”
Will Smith’s onstage slap of Rock following a joke the comedian made about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, created shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
He was banned from the Academy Awards and all Academy events for a decade in the aftermath. He would later apologize for his actions, but has yet to fully address the lead-up to the encounter.
The fourth installment of Bad Boys, Smith and costar Martin Lawrence’s storied film franchise, debuted at No. 1 at the box office, earning $56 million domestically and an additional $48.6 million internationally, accounting for a total of $104.6 million in global sales.
Chaka Khan Brings Classic Funk To NPR ‘Tiny Desk’
Chaka Khan proves why she wears the Queen of Funk crown on NPR’s Tiny Desk. The 71-year-old, accompanied by live instruments, delivered a handful of her catalog standouts in the just over 30-minute showcase.
Beginning with “Tell Me Something Good,” the Chicago native served up “What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me,” “Stay,” “Sweet Thing,” and more. She closes the set with “I’m Every Woman,” as the audience joyfully sings along.
The empowering track was the perfect anthem to end the Tiny Desk concert, as this showcase joins already-released performances from Tems, Lakecia Benjamin, and Tierra Whack in support of Black Music Month. The platform deliberately chose to highlight the talents and contributions of Black women across genres in the month-long celebration of art and culture.
With the aforementioned shows, audiences can still anticipate mini-concerts from Kierra Sheard, Me’Shell Ndegeoccello, Brittney Spencer, SWV, and Flo Mili.
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“I hope people realize just how much Black women have contributed and have continued to contribute to music at large, they don’t get enough credit. Like I said Chaka Khan will never get enough credit[.] SWV will never get enough credit,” explained producer and host Bobby Carter Carter.
“So it’s a reminder like we do every year. When you looked at Juvenile last year you were reminded just how impactful his music is. Same with Usher a year before last. This month is a reminder for those who may have forgotten just how great these women are.”
Four Tops Singer Files Lawsuit Against Hospital For Racially Profiling And Deeming Him Delusional
On Monday (June 10), Alexander Morris, lead singer of the quartet, filed a complaint in Michigan federal court, which stems from a visit to the Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital’s emergency room in April 2023.
According to the filing, Morris and his representatives are accusing security and medical staff at the hospital with deeming him “deluded” upon revealing his “identity as a celebrity figure” while being treated for difficulty with breathing and chest pain.
“Plaintiff had a valid identification on his person and could easily have been identified as a singer in the Four Tops group,” attorneys for Morris’ told Billboard in a statement. “Defendant hospital… blatantly refused to provide plaintiff with medical treatment due to his race and/or perceived mental disability.”
Upon identifying himself as a public figure to medical staff, Morris was allegedly removed from oxygen support and set to undergo a psychological evaluation despite the singer showing “clear symptoms of cardiac distress.” Morris also claims that upon revealing his identity, a Caucasian security guard is alleged to have told the singer to “sit his Black a** down” before forcefully restraining him.
It wasn’t until Morris’ wife arrived at the hospital and showed a nurse footage of Morris performing alongside his groupmates at the Grammy Awards that the hospital called off the proposed psychiatric evaluation, with Morris insisting that his “health should’ve been first.”
The singer was later diagnosed with a heart infraction and discharged, with the hospital attempting to atone for their treatment of Morris by offering him a gift card, which he ultimately rejected. “Plaintiff was offered a $25.00 gift card to Meijers as an apology for the dehumanization and discrimination he faced at the hands of the hospital,” the crooner’s attorneys revealed. “He refused to accept the gift card.”
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital has since released a statement seemingly addressing Morris’ allegations. The health, safety and well-being of our patients, associates and community members remains our top priority,” the spokesperson said.
“We remain committed to honoring human dignity and acting with integrity and compassion for all persons and the community. We do not condone racial discrimination of any kind.”
The Four Tops were founded in the 1950s as Four Aims, with original members Levi Stubbs, Abdul “Duke” Fakir, Renaldo “Obie” Benson and Lawrence Payton performing as a full unit for more than 40 years. Alexander Morris joined The Four Tops in 2019, the group’s most recent addition to it’s revamped lineup, which currently consists of one original member, Abdul “Duke” Fakir.
Sara Ramirez Files For Divorce, 3 Years After Separating From Husband Ryan Debolt
Sara Ramirez is making their split from husband Ryan Debolt very official.
The 48-year-old actor has filed for divorce three years after announcing their separation, according to TMZ.
As mentioned, the former couple announced they were separating in 2021, and now the former And Just Like That star has filed to end their marriage.
In the docs, Sara cites irreconcilable differences and asked to block the court’s ability to award spousal support for either of them. There is reportedly a prenup in place.
Sara noted their date of separation as January 2018, three years before they confirmed their separation.
They got engaged in 2011 during a trip to Paris in June of that year, and they tied the knot just over a year later in July 2012.
In August 2020, Sara came out as Gender Non-Binary.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Sara would not reprise their character Che Diaz for season three of And Just Like That… They are also, of course, most well known for starring on Grey’s Anatomy.
Kevin Spacey Says He's Broke & His House Is Being Auctioned
The 64-year-old Oscar-winning actor has faced controversy for years amid allegations from various men claiming they were sexually assaulted by him.
Kevin revealed in a new interview with Piers Morgan that he is now broke and his house is being sold at auction after being foreclosed on.
“I have to go back to Baltimore and put all my things in storage,” Kevin said. “I’m not quite sure where I’m going to live now… I can’t pay the bills that I owe.”
Kevin was asked if he’s filed for bankruptcy and he said, “There’s been a couple of times when I thought I was going to file, but we’ve managed to sort of dodge it, at least as of today.”
When asked how much money he currently has, Kevin said “none” and revealed that he owes “many millions” in legal fees.
“Well, you have some sense of legal bills. I still owe a lot of legal bills,” Kevin said.
Despite his financial hardships right now, Kevin does own up to his past behavior.
“I am absolutely 150 percent prepared to take accountability for those things that I did, the mistakes that I made, bad, bad, bad behavior sometimes,” he said.
One year ago, Kevin was found innocent in his UK sexual assault trial.
Investment banker Jonathan Kaye caught on video slugging woman in face after Brooklyn Pride Parade
People attend the Brooklyn Pride Parade in Brooklyn, New York, on June 8, 2024.
A wild caught-on-camera punch after Brooklyn’s Pride Parade has yielded many online clicks but so far no police reports.
In a shocking video widely circulated on social media, a man later identified as investment banker Jonathan Kaye strikes a woman in the face so hard Saturday evening she reeled backward and fell down on the street.
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Another person can be seen in the background of the video lying on the ground as two people offer assistance.
“This guy punched me in the face today and broke my nose and busted up my friend’s arm; can anyone find him?” the video was captioned.
“Oh my God,” a bystander says as Kaye walks away. “You’re an a–hole.”
“She f—–g threw s–t all over me,” Kaye, who appeared to have liquid on his jacket, replied.
“You’re a horrible person,” another man says to Kaye.
Kaye is listed on the website of Moelis & Co., a Manhattan investment bank, as a managing director who leads the global business services franchise. The bio says Kaye graduated from Duke University School of Law.
A woman who answered a number for Kaye said he wasn’t there and hung up on a reporter.
“We have become aware that one of our employees was involved in a serious incident in Brooklyn on June 8,” a Moelis spokesman said. “We take this matter very seriously and are conducting an investigation.”
Police say no one has come forward to file a report of the assault.
“The NYPD is aware of the video,” an NYPD spokesman said. “We encourage anyone who has been a victim to file a police report. There are currently no complaint reports on file.”
Shannon Sharpe scores multi-year deal with ESPN
ESPN has secured a multi-year contract with Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe. The move solidified his role on "First Take," the network's flagship morning debate show, and will see Sharpe continuing work alongside Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim. ESPN also confirmed that Sharpe's role will expand to other programs in the future.
“Shannon Sharpe has been an incredible addition to the 'First Take' team, enhancing the show’s dynamic with his engaging presence and insightful commentary,” said ESPN’s Head of Event & Studio Production David Roberts in an official press release. “Shannon’s chemistry with Stephen A. Smith has elevated our debates and been another key reason 'First Take' is the premier destination for morning sports discussion.”
Added Sharpe, "Being a part of this family has been a blessing. Everything about this relationship with ESPN, Stephen A., and ‘First Take,’ has been tremendous. I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer. The show goes on!”
In addition to his work on "First Take," fans can check out Sharpe on "Club Shay Shay" and "Nightcap," the latter of which he hosts alongside Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Gilbert Arenas. As REVOLT previously reported, "Club Shay Shay" received plenty of attention after comedian Katt Williams made a fiery appearance back in January. Since then, 21 Savage, Usher, Mo'Nique, Terry Crews, GloRilla, Amanda Seales, Ray J, and more have become guests on the hit show.
Back in 2016, Sharpe joined Skip Bayless as a commentator on "Undisputed," a post that he held until his resignation in 2023. “I’ll never forget what you did for me. All I ask is when you lay your head on your pillow at night, know I gave you everything I had,” he told his former co-host on his last day with the Fox Sports series.
Matt Bomer Says He Lost Superman Role After Being Outed as Gay
Matt Bomer was very close to playing Superman.The 46-year-old Fellow Travelers actor was set to play the DC superhero in a Warner Bros. movie back in the early 2000s, but he says he lost the role because he was outed as gay.
“I went in on a cattle call for Superman, and then it turned into a one-month audition experience where I was auditioning again and again and again,” Matt recalled on THR’s Awards Chatter podcast.
“It looked like I was the director’s choice for the role,” Matt continued. “This is a very early iteration of Superman written by J.J. Abrams, called Superman: Flyby, I think is what it was called, and it never came to light.”
When asked if his sexuality was the reason why he lost the role, Matt responded, “Yeah, that’s my understanding. That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you. How, and why, and who, I don’t know, but yeah, that’s my understanding.”
Superman: Flyby was later shelved by Warner Bros. Instead, Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns was released in 2006 and starred Brandon Routh.
Matt publicly came out as gay when he thanked husband Simon Hall and their three sons during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award.
Oprah Winfrey is recovering after emergency room trip for gastroenteritis
Oprah Winfrey missed out on some book club fun after a stomach illness landed the media mogul in the emergency room.
Winfrey, who revealed Tuesday that "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski is the latest selection for Oprah's Book Club, was forced to sit out an interview with Wroblewski on “CBS Mornings” due to a recent case of gastroenteritis. The digestive infection, caused by inflammation of the stomach and intestine, is characterized by symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, according to Cleveland Clinic.
“Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor,” a representative for Winfrey told USA TODAY in an emailed statement Tuesday. “She is resting and feeling better every day.”
Winfrey’s longtime friend and “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King opened up about the talk show icon’s “very serious” illness during her interview with Wroblewski.
Oprah Winfrey shares book club pick: Media mogul says 'Familiaris' by David Wroblewski 'brilliantly' explores life's purpose
"She had some kind of stomach thing — stomach flu — stuff was coming out of both ends,” King said. “I won't get too graphic. But needless to say, she ended up in the hospital (with) dehydration (and) had to get an IV.”
King added: "She will be OK. I hope she's not mad at me for sharing that detail."
In a video call with King shared on Instagram, Winfrey explained she sought hospital care because she “couldn’t keep enough water down” to stay hydrated.
But the former “Oprah Winfrey Show” host remained optimistic about her condition. “I’m on my way to 100,” she said.
Oprah Winfrey opens up: Talk-show icon reveals she starved herself 'for nearly five months' in ABC weight loss special
Winfrey’s book club pick “Familiaris” serves as the follow-up to Wroblewski’s 2008 debut "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," which was also highlighted by Oprah’s Book Club.
Winfrey said the "epic novel" goes on a journey that "brilliantly interweaves history, philosophy, adventure and mysticism to explore the meaning of love, friendship and living your life's true purpose."
Sheila E. was Turned Away from Paisley Park on Prince’s Birthday and Now She Wants Her Drum Set Back
Sheila E. just wanted to lead a glamorous life of marking Prince’s recent birthday, but she says she was turned away from the late star’s home. According to the former Prince protĂ©gĂ©e, she was not allowed into the studio at Paisley Park in Minneapolis after she traveled there to celebrate what would have been Prince’s 66th birthday on June 7.
“I went in to celebrate him, and I wanted to go into the studio and do a live video, take a picture, and they said, ‘No,’” Sheila E. said in a video shared on Instagram. ”My heart’s broke. I can’t even walk into Paisley. That’s kind of messed up.”
Paisley Park responded in a statement shared on social media, explaining why they were not able to accommodate her.
“Hello Sheila – We love and respect you, and we did offer for you to come in and film in the soundstage or other areas, but we couldn’t allow filming in the studios without prior knowledge and planning, especially with tours going on at the time,” the statement read. “We hope to have you back to Paisley Park in the future — just give us a heads-up! Happy Prince Day.”
In a follow-up statement, Sheila E. said she would like her drum set – currently on load to Paisley Park, which now serves as a Prince museum – returned.
CNN has reached out to representatives for both Sheila E. and Paisley Park officials for comment.
Prince died in April 2016 of an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl.
He and Sheila E. collaborated on several songs, including the hit that made her star, 1984’s “The Glamorous Life.”
According to TwinCities.com, Sheila E. was in Minnesota for a concert with Morris Day & the Time, who are also known for being protĂ©gĂ©s of Prince and who costarred with him in the hit film “Purple Rain.”
Jeezy Wants ‘Parental Fitness Evaluation’ Amid Divorce from Jeannie Mai
*Jeezy’s ongoing divorce battle with his estranged wife, Jeannie Mai, has taken a new turn as the rapper wants the judge to order a “parental fitness exam” for both of them
Jeezy also wants “joint physical custody” of their daughter Monaco, The Blast reports. This latest filing comes after Mai accused him of domestic violence, which the hip-hop star has denied. According to a new legal document, Jeezy wants the court to acknowledge his proposed “temporary parenting plan order. Additionally, he wants “temporary child support” to be granted “pursuant to statutory guidelines.
As The Blast reports, complaint include an affidavit from Jeezy’s ex-partner Mahi, with whom he shares 10-year-old daughter Amra Nor Jenkins. Mahi described the artist as “one of the most peaceful people” she has ever met.
In the court documents, Mahi said Jeezy is a “devoted, caring, and present Father to our daughter and his oldest child [Jadarius Jenkins, 28].”
Per The Blast, she added, “For almost four years, Jay’s eldest child lived with us, and I was able to see their relationship grow every day. At no point was Jay ever physically, mentally, or emotionally abusive to his children or me.”
In an affidavit, Minhee Hoffler, the nanny for Jeezy and Mai, also attested to his parenting abilities..
“As a caretaker, I believe Mr. Jenkins gives his daughters the support they need as they grow into young women in the future.” She added, “Mr. Jenkins is a hardworking person, but even a more hardworking dad.”
The Blast reports that Mai’s representative refuted these claims in a statement, saying, “Mr. Jenkins is trying to distort the truth once more by employing people to file false statements and claims against Ms. Mai, attempting to contradict real-time evidence and factual events.”
Mike Tomlin Sign A Three Year Extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers
After 17 years, Coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rumors swirled as Tomlin entered the last year of his contract that both sides might have a mutual split. It was a great decision by both sides to avoid distractions as they navigate this next season with Quarterback Russell Wilson.
“I am appreciative of this contract extension and thankful for [team president] Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh,” said the Hampton native. “We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong: sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.”
Tomlin is second in active wins with 173 regular-season victories, only behind Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid. With 11 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship under his belt, Tomlin has proven his worth. As the third coach in the last 55 years, the Rooney family’s loyalty is evident in their commitment to him.
“Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coach,” Rooney said in a statement.
After a 10-7 finish to the season, while dealing with quarterback controversy all year, it was evident that Tomlin garnered success and deserved to keep coaching in Pittsburgh if he wanted to.
Hunter Biden trial recap: Joe Biden's son guilty on all charges in historic gun case
A federal jury convicted Hunter Biden of federal gun charges, a historic first for the offspring of a sitting president, after a trial featuring wrenching emotional testimony about his drug use from his ex-wife and sister-in-law.
President Joe Biden's son faces up to 25 years in prison for three charges − lying on a federal screening form about his drug use, lying to a gun dealer and possessing the gun − although first-time, nonviolent offenders typically get shorter sentences.
The 54-year old businessman and attorney's case came after a plea deal fell apart in July 2023 that could have resolved gun and taxes charges without prison time. Hunter Biden still faces another federal trial starting Sept. 5 in California for allegedly avoiding taxes.
Hunter Biden in a statement following the verdict said he was "disappointed by the outcome" but "grateful" for his family and loved ones. Biden's criminal charges coincide with his father campaigning for reelection.
Another person can be seen in the background of the video lying on the ground as two people offer assistance.
“This guy punched me in the face today and broke my nose and busted up my friend’s arm; can anyone find him?” the video was captioned.
“Oh my God,” a bystander says as Kaye walks away. “You’re an a–hole.”
“She f—–g threw s–t all over me,” Kaye, who appeared to have liquid on his jacket, replied.
“You’re a horrible person,” another man says to Kaye.
Kaye is listed on the website of Moelis & Co., a Manhattan investment bank, as a managing director who leads the global business services franchise. The bio says Kaye graduated from Duke University School of Law.
A woman who answered a number for Kaye said he wasn’t there and hung up on a reporter.
“We have become aware that one of our employees was involved in a serious incident in Brooklyn on June 8,” a Moelis spokesman said. “We take this matter very seriously and are conducting an investigation.”
Police say no one has come forward to file a report of the assault.
“The NYPD is aware of the video,” an NYPD spokesman said. “We encourage anyone who has been a victim to file a police report. There are currently no complaint reports on file.”
Shannon Sharpe scores multi-year deal with ESPN
“Shannon Sharpe has been an incredible addition to the 'First Take' team, enhancing the show’s dynamic with his engaging presence and insightful commentary,” said ESPN’s Head of Event & Studio Production David Roberts in an official press release. “Shannon’s chemistry with Stephen A. Smith has elevated our debates and been another key reason 'First Take' is the premier destination for morning sports discussion.”
Added Sharpe, "Being a part of this family has been a blessing. Everything about this relationship with ESPN, Stephen A., and ‘First Take,’ has been tremendous. I look forward to expanding my role and showing more of the world what I have to offer. The show goes on!”
In addition to his work on "First Take," fans can check out Sharpe on "Club Shay Shay" and "Nightcap," the latter of which he hosts alongside Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and Gilbert Arenas. As REVOLT previously reported, "Club Shay Shay" received plenty of attention after comedian Katt Williams made a fiery appearance back in January. Since then, 21 Savage, Usher, Mo'Nique, Terry Crews, GloRilla, Amanda Seales, Ray J, and more have become guests on the hit show.
Back in 2016, Sharpe joined Skip Bayless as a commentator on "Undisputed," a post that he held until his resignation in 2023. “I’ll never forget what you did for me. All I ask is when you lay your head on your pillow at night, know I gave you everything I had,” he told his former co-host on his last day with the Fox Sports series.
Matt Bomer Says He Lost Superman Role After Being Outed as Gay
Matt Bomer was very close to playing Superman.The 46-year-old Fellow Travelers actor was set to play the DC superhero in a Warner Bros. movie back in the early 2000s, but he says he lost the role because he was outed as gay.
“I went in on a cattle call for Superman, and then it turned into a one-month audition experience where I was auditioning again and again and again,” Matt recalled on THR’s Awards Chatter podcast.
“It looked like I was the director’s choice for the role,” Matt continued. “This is a very early iteration of Superman written by J.J. Abrams, called Superman: Flyby, I think is what it was called, and it never came to light.”
When asked if his sexuality was the reason why he lost the role, Matt responded, “Yeah, that’s my understanding. That was a time in the industry when something like that could still really be weaponized against you. How, and why, and who, I don’t know, but yeah, that’s my understanding.”
Superman: Flyby was later shelved by Warner Bros. Instead, Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns was released in 2006 and starred Brandon Routh.
Matt publicly came out as gay when he thanked husband Simon Hall and their three sons during an acceptance speech for his Steve Chase Humanitarian Award.
Oprah Winfrey is recovering after emergency room trip for gastroenteritis
Winfrey, who revealed Tuesday that "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski is the latest selection for Oprah's Book Club, was forced to sit out an interview with Wroblewski on “CBS Mornings” due to a recent case of gastroenteritis. The digestive infection, caused by inflammation of the stomach and intestine, is characterized by symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, according to Cleveland Clinic.
“Ms. Winfrey is recovering following a stomach virus and received an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor,” a representative for Winfrey told USA TODAY in an emailed statement Tuesday. “She is resting and feeling better every day.”
Winfrey’s longtime friend and “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King opened up about the talk show icon’s “very serious” illness during her interview with Wroblewski.
Oprah Winfrey shares book club pick: Media mogul says 'Familiaris' by David Wroblewski 'brilliantly' explores life's purpose
"She had some kind of stomach thing — stomach flu — stuff was coming out of both ends,” King said. “I won't get too graphic. But needless to say, she ended up in the hospital (with) dehydration (and) had to get an IV.”
King added: "She will be OK. I hope she's not mad at me for sharing that detail."
In a video call with King shared on Instagram, Winfrey explained she sought hospital care because she “couldn’t keep enough water down” to stay hydrated.
But the former “Oprah Winfrey Show” host remained optimistic about her condition. “I’m on my way to 100,” she said.
Oprah Winfrey opens up: Talk-show icon reveals she starved herself 'for nearly five months' in ABC weight loss special
Winfrey’s book club pick “Familiaris” serves as the follow-up to Wroblewski’s 2008 debut "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle," which was also highlighted by Oprah’s Book Club.
Winfrey said the "epic novel" goes on a journey that "brilliantly interweaves history, philosophy, adventure and mysticism to explore the meaning of love, friendship and living your life's true purpose."
Sheila E. was Turned Away from Paisley Park on Prince’s Birthday and Now She Wants Her Drum Set Back
Sheila E. just wanted to lead a glamorous life of marking Prince’s recent birthday, but she says she was turned away from the late star’s home. According to the former Prince protĂ©gĂ©e, she was not allowed into the studio at Paisley Park in Minneapolis after she traveled there to celebrate what would have been Prince’s 66th birthday on June 7.
“I went in to celebrate him, and I wanted to go into the studio and do a live video, take a picture, and they said, ‘No,’” Sheila E. said in a video shared on Instagram. ”My heart’s broke. I can’t even walk into Paisley. That’s kind of messed up.”
Paisley Park responded in a statement shared on social media, explaining why they were not able to accommodate her.
“Hello Sheila – We love and respect you, and we did offer for you to come in and film in the soundstage or other areas, but we couldn’t allow filming in the studios without prior knowledge and planning, especially with tours going on at the time,” the statement read. “We hope to have you back to Paisley Park in the future — just give us a heads-up! Happy Prince Day.”
In a follow-up statement, Sheila E. said she would like her drum set – currently on load to Paisley Park, which now serves as a Prince museum – returned.
CNN has reached out to representatives for both Sheila E. and Paisley Park officials for comment.
Prince died in April 2016 of an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl.
He and Sheila E. collaborated on several songs, including the hit that made her star, 1984’s “The Glamorous Life.”
According to TwinCities.com, Sheila E. was in Minnesota for a concert with Morris Day & the Time, who are also known for being protĂ©gĂ©s of Prince and who costarred with him in the hit film “Purple Rain.”
Jeezy Wants ‘Parental Fitness Evaluation’ Amid Divorce from Jeannie Mai
Jeezy also wants “joint physical custody” of their daughter Monaco, The Blast reports. This latest filing comes after Mai accused him of domestic violence, which the hip-hop star has denied. According to a new legal document, Jeezy wants the court to acknowledge his proposed “temporary parenting plan order. Additionally, he wants “temporary child support” to be granted “pursuant to statutory guidelines.
As The Blast reports, complaint include an affidavit from Jeezy’s ex-partner Mahi, with whom he shares 10-year-old daughter Amra Nor Jenkins. Mahi described the artist as “one of the most peaceful people” she has ever met.
In the court documents, Mahi said Jeezy is a “devoted, caring, and present Father to our daughter and his oldest child [Jadarius Jenkins, 28].”
Per The Blast, she added, “For almost four years, Jay’s eldest child lived with us, and I was able to see their relationship grow every day. At no point was Jay ever physically, mentally, or emotionally abusive to his children or me.”
In an affidavit, Minhee Hoffler, the nanny for Jeezy and Mai, also attested to his parenting abilities..
“As a caretaker, I believe Mr. Jenkins gives his daughters the support they need as they grow into young women in the future.” She added, “Mr. Jenkins is a hardworking person, but even a more hardworking dad.”
The Blast reports that Mai’s representative refuted these claims in a statement, saying, “Mr. Jenkins is trying to distort the truth once more by employing people to file false statements and claims against Ms. Mai, attempting to contradict real-time evidence and factual events.”
Mike Tomlin Sign A Three Year Extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers
After 17 years, Coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rumors swirled as Tomlin entered the last year of his contract that both sides might have a mutual split. It was a great decision by both sides to avoid distractions as they navigate this next season with Quarterback Russell Wilson.
“I am appreciative of this contract extension and thankful for [team president] Art Rooney II for his support during my first 17 years in Pittsburgh,” said the Hampton native. “We are continuing to work diligently to get back to where we belong: sustained playoff success with the ultimate goal of winning the franchise’s seventh Lombardi Trophy.”
Tomlin is second in active wins with 173 regular-season victories, only behind Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid. With 11 playoff appearances and a Super Bowl championship under his belt, Tomlin has proven his worth. As the third coach in the last 55 years, the Rooney family’s loyalty is evident in their commitment to him.
“Mike Tomlin’s leadership and commitment to the Steelers have been pivotal to our success during his first 17 years as head coach,” Rooney said in a statement.
After a 10-7 finish to the season, while dealing with quarterback controversy all year, it was evident that Tomlin garnered success and deserved to keep coaching in Pittsburgh if he wanted to.
Hunter Biden trial recap: Joe Biden's son guilty on all charges in historic gun case
A federal jury convicted Hunter Biden of federal gun charges, a historic first for the offspring of a sitting president, after a trial featuring wrenching emotional testimony about his drug use from his ex-wife and sister-in-law.
President Joe Biden's son faces up to 25 years in prison for three charges − lying on a federal screening form about his drug use, lying to a gun dealer and possessing the gun − although first-time, nonviolent offenders typically get shorter sentences.
The 54-year old businessman and attorney's case came after a plea deal fell apart in July 2023 that could have resolved gun and taxes charges without prison time. Hunter Biden still faces another federal trial starting Sept. 5 in California for allegedly avoiding taxes.
Hunter Biden in a statement following the verdict said he was "disappointed by the outcome" but "grateful" for his family and loved ones. Biden's criminal charges coincide with his father campaigning for reelection.
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