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I Have Some Very Important News to Share: Michael B. Jordan Is ‘Technically Single’
Michael B. Jordan is a free agent, people! Well, “technically,” anyway. In WSJ Magazine, Jordan told writer Jason Gay that he is “dating, but technically single.” As for why his relationship status is what it is, well, apparently it has a lot to do with his location. “L.A. isn’t the best place to date,” the…
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Grown-ish Renewed for 20-Episode 2nd Season
Grown-ish isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and is that really a surprise? The show is one of the best things to happen in the past year, earning critical praise upon its release and boasting a 91 percent Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. And now, as Variety reports, the TV hit, a spinoff from the ABC series…
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Indiana Teen Suddenly ‘Ashamed’ After Video of Him Shouting Racial Slurs Into Megaphone, Carrying Nazi Flag Went Viral
Life catches up with you—especially when you think it’ll be all fun and games to chant racial slurs into a bullhorn while wearing a Nazi flag draped over your shoulders. It’s a lesson 17-year-old Mat Blood is learning after video of his little stunt—with him marching up and down with the flag and yelling, “Fuck…
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21-Year-Old Killed by Off-Duty Cleveland Police Officer Remembered as Someone Who Loved to Help His Community
A Cleveland family is still trying to find answers after 21-year-old Thomas Yatsko was shot and killed over the weekend by an off-duty police officer. According to Cleveland.com, Yatsko, who had turned 21 less than two months ago, was killed Saturday by Sgt. Dean Graziolli, who was working security at the Corner Alley bowling alley…
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New Picture Book Tells Story of Raven Wilkinson, the 1st African-American Ballerina to Dance for a Major Company
Misty Copeland, the first black ballerina to earn the coveted title of principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, is known for smashing ceilings and breaking down barriers, heavily promoting diversity in an industry that is still sadly lacking in representation. But before there was Misty Copeland, there was Raven Wilkinson, who actually mentors Copeland…
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Man Unable to Pay Baggage Fees Kicked Off British Airways After Trying to Wear All His Clothes Onboard
Airline baggage fees are too damn high these days … and depending on what airline you’re flying (and the distance you are going), that feeling of being ripped off can vary. Do you get a first bag free or is the first bag $25? Is it the same price for each bag or do the…
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Kim and Kanye Welcome Newest Baby West via Surrogate
The West family welcomed their newest member on Monday; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s third child arrived via surrogate. According to TMZ, Kim made the announcement in the wee morning hours, announcing that the surrogate had given birth to a healthy baby girl weighing in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces. “We are incredibly grateful to…
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Lifetime Prepping for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Movie
You knew it was coming. There’s no way on earth Lifetime would pass up an opportunity like this. According to Deadline, the cable network and distributor of sappy movies you secretly cry through is working on a film chronicling the relationship of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle titled, Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story.…
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Parents of H&M Model Speak Out on Monkey Hoodie Controversy: ‘Everybody Should Respect Different Opinions Based on Racism’
The parents of Liam Mango, the young black boy who was pictured in a racist H&M hoodie featuring the phrase “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle,” have publicly spoken out about the massive backlash that the clothing brand, as well as their own family, has received in the aftermath. The boy’s mother, Terry Mango, doubled down…
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Simone Biles Says She, Too, Was Abused by USA Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar
Olympic star Simone Biles has added her voice to the #MeToo movement, revealing in a statement via Twitter that she, too, was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. More than 140 women have accused Nassar of probing and fondling them without gloves, warning or permission under the guise of giving them…
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