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F.U.B.U: 10 Songs For The Culture That White People Shouldn’t Sing

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Jussie Smollett: Listen to His Weird 911 Call!

Chicago Police have released an audio recording of the 911 call made on behalf of Jussie Smollett back in late January. The call was placed by Smollett’s manager, Frank Gatson … who reported that the Empire star had been the victim of a racist, homophobic assault after leaving a Subway restaurant in the Windy City. This, of course, is what Smollett has alleged the very beginning of this crazy saga. “I just need the police to come by. I work for an artist. I don’t really want to say his name,” Gatson tells a 911 dispatcher at 2:22 a.m., adding: “He states he went to Subway … and two guys – somebody jumped him or something like that. I just want to report it and make sure he’s alright.” A little odd, right? Gatson doesn’t sound especially panicked in the call, but he does sound as if he’s relaying the story that Smollett has spelled out for him. Gatson goes on to claim Smollett “was cool” and “didn’t want me to call you guys,” only for the operator to say that Smollett had to report the alleged crime himself, not Gatson. “He’s definitely gonna make the report. I’m gonna make him make the report,” Gatson says. He proceeds to talk about the “attackers” and how “they put a noose around his neck” and says the entire situation is “really f-cked up.” Police had said the 911 call was made 40 minutes after Smollett got back to his Chicago apartment. “I just think he’s startled. I’m scared and I don’t know what it is,” Gatson adds in the video below. “They put a noose around his neck. They didn’t do anything with it, but put it around his neck. That’s pretty f-cked up to me. Sorry for saying it like that.” Jussie Smollett 911 Call: Released! Again: HUH?!? This is a major reason why Smollett’s description of what transpired on the street that night many months ago has never really added up. He has alleged that he was beaten up by two white men who screamed about “MAGA Country” and who trashed him for being black and gay — and yet he had no wounds from the incident? A noose was simply placed gently around his neck? He didn’t need to be rushed to the hospital? Smollett was arrested several weeks after the supposed assault went down because police were convinced he falsified his official report. He was then cleared of all charges in late March and, to the total shock of many observers, set free. Many members of the Chicago police force, along with the city’a mayor, railed against this decision, however. “This is a whitewash of justice,” a visibly angry Rahm Emanuel told reporters after Smollett was released and cleared. He then laid hard into Smollett for allegedly lying about being the victim of a hate crime: “You have a person using hate crime laws that are on the books to protect people who are minorities from violence to then turn around and use those laws to advance your career and your financial reward. “Is there no decency in this man?” Smollett stands by his original story. He maintains that he was attacked for his race and his sexuality and has thanked the supporters who have stood by him this whole time, which includes a handful of Empire cast members. Does this mean Jussie may someday return to the Fox drama? No, never, we can now confirm .

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Lisa Vanderpump: The Other Housewives Can Go Eff Themselves! BYE!

Fans are still recovering from the polarizing revelation that Lisa Vanderpump is not returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills . But even before she shared that news, Lisa was so over the show. On this week’s aftershow, Lisa had so much more to say … including an invitation for her erstwhile castmates to go eff themselves. On Tuesday night’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Aftershow, Lisa Vanderpump was not mincing words. “Did I tell them all to go f–k themselves yet, or not?” she asked a producer. “Or did we leave that bit out?” “Uh,” the producer responded delicately. “Did you tell them all to go f–k themselves?” That’s an important point to clarify. “Okay, I’m joking,” Lisa said. “But carry on.” Lisa explained that she felt like public enemy number one on the show. “To have five against one is just not a good place to be,” she expressed. “I just think it’s something I would never encourage or ever condone.” Lisa opined. She added: “I don’t like to see it in my businesses when it’s all against one.” “I certainly have never ever supported my children if they were ever guilty of that choice,” Lisa noted. “So for me, I just would never be part of that.” There’s more to it than Lisa not enjoying being ganged up upon. She says that she also doesn’t like being reduced to a single role in the eyes of so many. “I’ve always said I’m not just a Housewife,” Lisa recalled. “I didn’t make a career out of being a Housewife,” she clarified. “‘Housewives’ has documented my life.” “I don’t have time for bulls–t negative minutiae,” Lisa expressed. “I don’t.” “I will continue to run my businesses: five restaurants, the dog center, dog center in China,” Lisa Vanderpump vowed. She promised to also continue “my political activity fighting for many things.” Those causes include “LGBTQ, humane treatment for dogs, working with Trevor Project, the suicide prevention, Vegas.” “There’s only one of me,” she expressed. Lisa predicts: “My Housewives will probably say, ‘Thank God.'” Kyle Richards begs to differ. While she admits that if Lisa were to suddenly show up again at social gatherings, they’d be surprised, Kyle predicts that her friendship would be welcome. “Everybody wants to move forward so much,” Kyle said. “That we’ll work through this!” “I think it’d be actually better if [she] were here and joined us and worked through it together,” she opined. Kylie suggested that it was a preferable alternative “instead of via Twitter and stories and this sort of backdoor situation happening.” It was a delight to see Brandi Glanville on camera, discussing her unlikely friendship with Denise Richards. She also threw shade on Lisa Vanderpump (but these days, who isn’t?). Lisa may have a point about feeling ganged up upon and not needing her Housewife status to be happy. But we have to agree with Kyle Richards — if Lisa made an effort to mend fences, things would improve. If she doesn’t want to, however, no one can make her. View Slideshow: 14 Best Lisa Vanderpump Quotes… Ever!

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Petty President: President Trump Tightens Cuba Travel Restrictions, Bans Cruise Ships

Source: ADALBERTO ROQUE / Getty In a move some expected once President Donald Trump took office, the administration is rolling back nearly 20 years of eased travel restrictions to Cuba and banning all cruise ship stops from the United States. The move was enacted to put pressure on Cuban officials and to keep American dollars away from its economy. NPR reports : “This administration has made a strategic decision to reverse the loosening of sanctions and other restrictions on the Cuban regime. These actions will help to keep U.S. dollars out of the hands of Cuban military, intelligence, and security services,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement. Mnuchin, who joined Trump on his first state visit to the United Kingdom this week, added that Cuba, with a population of fewer than 12 million people, “continues to play a destabilizing role in the Western Hemisphere, providing a communist foothold in the region and propping up U.S. adversaries in places like Venezuela and Nicaragua.” U.S. law bars travel to Cuba for tourist activities, but Americans have been allowed to go there under 12 authorized categories, including individual and group “people-to-people” travel — a subcategory of the education provision that permitted visits to the socialist country for cultural and educational purposes. The travel restrictions go into effect on June 5. — Photo: Getty

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Fabulous, Omari Hardwick, Styles P, & More Join Dave East In Celebrating His 31st Birthday In NYC

Dave East Celebrates His 31’st Birthday With Private Dinner In NYC   Source: Belaire / Official Belaire   Dave East celebrated his 31 st  birthday with a private dinner hosted at New York’s Public Hotel. Party guests including Omari Hardwick , Fabolous, Dapper Dan, Ari Melber, Styles P, DJ Clue, Paul Rosenberg, Rich Isaacson, Steve Rifkind.   Source: Belaire / Official Belaire Peter Bittenbender dressed in blue and white, popped Dave East’s custom bottles of Lux Belaire, which feature East’s face on an innovative luminescent label. Looked like a lituation?  Check out more on the flip!

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New 'Shaft' Red Band Trailer is a Bad Mother… Shut Your Mouth!

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Ryan Wants No Parts of Old 9Mag, Lily Still Using The N-Word & More Moments #BlackInkChi

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Ari Lennox Is Obsessed With The Sims 3 And Her Sims All Have Afros [Exclusive Interview]

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Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Ari Lennox is a nerd and her obsession with the video game Sims 3 is something she doesn’t hide. She’s talked about it in interviews and on stage while headlining her first national tour, the Shea Butter Baby Tour. The Dreamville artist sat down to talk about her perfect Sims 3 life. RELATED: How Does Ari Lennox Keep Her Natural Hair Looking So Beautiful? [Exclusive Interview] _________ _________ RELATED: Shea Butter Baby: 13 Lines From Ari Lennox’s Album Every Millenial Can Relate To 

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Paris Jackson DRAGS Troll Who Called Her a Degenerate Druggie

We all know how much Paris Jackson hates fake news about her life, so we hope that she’ll appreciate coverage of her own words. Some bizarre non-fan tried to shame Paris for using marijuana, of all things, claiming that her late father would be “ashamed” of her. Paris hit back, not with fury, but with education. This all started when the stunning model tweeted about her creative food choices. “i make spaghetti grilled cheese sandwiches with mozerella,” Paris Jackson tweeted. “BOMB!” Fans marveled at the idea of that, and some asked how she had come up with such an inventive dish. Paris replied: “m a r i j u a n a.” Yeah, that 100% fits. A bizarre social media account that’s a hodgepodge of positive posts and negative attacks took issue with Paris’ offhand reply. “Druggie,” the hater accused. “I bet you do meth too.” “Your dad must be ashamed of you,” the hateful troll wrote, then labeling Paris a “Degenerate.” Paris hit back against that vicious attack. “Because an organic medicinal plant from mother earth with dozens of healing properties that is legal where i live,” Paris began. She continued: “and used to help suffering people around the world = meth.” Marijuana has numerous medicinal properties, is finally legal in numerous states, and is very nearly the opposite of meth. Paris followed up, writing that she uses marijuana “instead of taking poisonous addictive pharmaceuticals.” “This incredible medicine from the earth has been prescribed to me,” Paris wrote. She says that its purpose is “to help with my depression, anxiety, ptsd, and insomnia.” Those are three classic uses for marijuana, both rpescribed medical marijuana and that used as self-medication in places where it is still prohibited. Strangely, the nasty troll who attacked Paris showed, in subsequent tweets, a knowledge of her past mental health struggles. You would think that such a person would be perfectly aware that this medication can help her stay healthy and alive. We think that this troll was just looking for negative attention by spewing hateful attacks — this person also hurled vitriol at the LGBTQ+ community. The only really surprising part of this person’s attacks was their apparent unawareness that Paris uses marijuana. It’s … not new information. That said, like most people who spend their time attacking innocent strangers on the internet, this person likely has personal or even mental issues beyond their control. Paris also shot down people’s suspicions that her late father would disapprove. “He actually didn’t have a problem with [cannabis use],” Paris informed one follower. “I didn’t [use cannabis] when I was younger obvs,” she noted. “But I really doubt he would have a problem with me doing it now.” Paris added: “especially as an adult,” reminding people that she’s not a child anymore. “A very good doctor prescribed it to me,” Paris shared. “And it has helped me with my mental issues a lot, including helping me find peace.” That is wonderful news! “Well, doing it every day, dude, is clearly an issue,” she told another Twitter user, who suspected that she was a wake and bake smoker. “I don’t do it as soon as I wake up unless it’s a rare occasion.” Paris clarified. “I don’t do it when I work,” she explained. “And I don’t do it when I drive.” “It’s medicine to me and not an everyday thing,” Paris emphasized. “Even though it’s not addictive, it sounds like u were abusing it.” It really sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders, despite the hate that she so often receives.

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Donald Trump Continues to Talk About Meghan Markle; World Wishes He Would STFU

“Nasty” is one of Donald Trump’s favorite insults. And since dude loves his put-downs more than he loves his children, that’s really saying something. His romance with the term famously began when he referred to Hillary Clinton as a “nasty woman” during those presidential debates that were funny at the time because no one thought he had a shot in hell of actually winning. Trump trotted out that beloved jibe again this week when he responded to reports that Meghan Markle was aware of his obvious misogyny by saying, ” I didn’t know she was nasty .” That’s an acceptable remark if you just watched a 1986 Janet Jackson video, but it’s weird and offensive in literally every other context. So it should come as no surprise that Meghan has not been on hand for any portion of Trump’s official state visit to the UK. And just in case he still didn’t get the message, Prince Harry reportedly snubbed Trump during a private lunch with the Queen on Tuesday. Now, we’re probably not gonna carpet bomb London over this, but it’s still a pretty big deal. After all, every president since Harry S. Truman has visited the UK, and our friends across the pond have never been forced to endure such awkwardness before. When you’ve been out-charmed by Richard f–king Nixon, you know there’s a serious problem. In an effort to smooth over relations, Trump sat down with the British media’s most famous set of quivering jowls, Piers Morgan: “They said some of the things that she said and it’s actually on tape,” he told Morgan with regard to Meghan’s comments. “And I said: ‘Well, I didn’t know she was nasty.’ I wasn’t referring to she’s nasty. I said she was nasty about me. And essentially I didn’t know she was nasty about me.” Yes, the Donald is in damage control mode, and he’s engaging in some serious back-pedaling. Trump added that Meghan is “doing a good job” and he continued to offer up awkward attempts at flattery as only he can (dude is so much better at insults): “I hope she enjoys her life,” he added. “I think she’s very nice.” Coming from a guy who seems to have never enjoyed a single day of his life despite getting literally everything he wants, we guess that means a lot. Of course, that’s not the only asinine drivel that spewed forth from our president’s mouth during his chat with the UK’s equivalent of Rush Limbaugh’s colon polyps. Asked about the draft dodging that allowed him to escape Vietnam service, Trump remarked, “I think I make up for it now.” He also suggested that transgender US troops might be hatching an elaborate plan to force the military into paying for their reassignment surgeries. But that’s just the sort of reactionary bigoted nonsense we’ve sadly grown accustomed to at this point. Such a nasty president. View Slideshow: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Share Never-Before-Seen Wedding Pics on 1-Year Anniversary

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