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Twitter Rips Juror B29
(The Root) — “I was the juror that was going to give them the hung jury,” said juror B29, known only as “Maddy,” in an interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts on Good Morning America yesterday. So what happened? That’s the question Twitter was asking yesterday after footage of juror B29’s interview hit the Internet.…
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Juror B29: Zimmerman 'Got Away With Murder'
(The Root) — Another juror from the George Zimmerman murder trial has decided to speak out, and what she had to say really rubbed Twitter the wrong way. Juror B29, identified only as “Maddy,” spoke with Robin Roberts on ABC’s Good Morning America on Thursday. The only minority member of the jury — ABC News…
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Rapper The Game Sued Over Instagram
A woman is suing rapper The Game, claiming that he damaged her reputation with a post he made about her on Instagram, Facebook’s social picture- and video-sharing app, the Hollywood Reporter is reporting. He reportedly posted a picture of Karen Monroe, who once worked for The Game as a babysitter, with a caption reading, “Beware…
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Ginuwine Responds to Rumors Online
(The Root) — Viral video of a performance by R&B singers Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank has had the Internet wondering about Ginuwine’s sobriety this week. The three — known as TGT — performed on the CBS show The Couch to promote their upcoming album, Three Kings. Tank played the keyboard while Tyrese sang and Ginuwine…
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Social Media Shames Anthony Weiner
(The Root) — Anthony Weiner stood in front of cameras today to admit to an inappropriate online relationship with a 22-year-old woman. It was familiar territory for the former congressman, who resigned his seat two years ago in the midst of a similar scandal. During a press conference today, Weiner admitted to the relationship. “I…
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David Webb Wins Few Fans Online
(The Root) — Twitter loves Melissa Harris-Perry’s show. Viewers faithfully tune in to watch and discuss it online with the tag #Nerdland,y the unofficial title of the show. Twitter had an extra reason to catch the show today, as popular Twitterer Genie Lauren (@MoreAndAgain) was to appear to discuss her takedown of Zimmerman Juror B37’s…
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Chicago Rallies for Trayvon
(The Root) — Chicago residents gathered in the city at Federal Plaza today in honor of Trayvon Martin. According to Chicago radio station WVON, the demonstration was organized to press the Department of Justice into bringing further charges against George Zimmerman, the man who shot Martin to death in Florida. Hundreds turned out at the…
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Obama Likes Ray Kelly; the Internet Disapproves
(The Root) — The Internet is sounding off about President Obama’s recent endorsement of New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly as a candidate to head the Department of Homeland Security. It’s a controversial move, given Kelly’s high profile as a staunch supporter and promoter of New York’s stop-and-frisk policy. Many see Obama’s lauding of…
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'Black Twitter' Gets Discovered
(The Root) — Did you know that black people have joined the ranks of those using Twitter, the popular microblogging social media website? Twitter has been around for years, but recent press interest in “black Twitter,” as it is called, must mean that black folks are a bit tardy to the party. A “black Twitter”…
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President Obama Wows Online
(The Root) — A week after facing heavy criticism from the black community for his initial comments on the George Zimmerman verdict, President Obama melted a few icy hearts by speaking more in-depth on the matter. In a press conference held earlier today, the president spoke candidly about what it’s like for young black men…