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R. Kelly’s Daughter Speaks Out Following ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Reactions

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Source: RCA Records The reactions from Surviving R. Kelly have been massive from Kelly partying despite the controversy to celebrities denouncing him, removing songs they’ve made with him from streaming platforms and more. Now his own daughter Joann Kelly , aka Buku spoke out about her father on Instagram. She made it very clear that she does not have much of a relationship with her father, same goes for her two siblings. She is praying for all of the families that have been affected by Kelly and his alleged abuse. “I pray for all the families and women who have been affected by my father’s actions,” she wrote. “Trust, I have been deeply affected by all of this … anyone that knows me personally or has been following me throughout the years knows that I do not have a relationship with my father. Nor do I speak on him on his behalf. I also am not fond of dealing with my personal issues or personal life experience through social media but, I feel things are starting to get out of hand.” She added, “Unfortunately, for my own personal reasonings and for all my family has endured in regards to him, his life decisions, and his last name, it has been years since my siblings and I have seen and or have spoke to him. In regards to my mother, she for the same reasonings and more, has not seen or spoken to my father in years. My mother, siblings , and I would never condone, support or be apart of anything negative he has done and continues to do in his life.” RELATED: My Bad: Lady Gaga Apologizes For Working With R. Kelly RELATED: Mathew Knowles Says He And Tina Protected Destiny’s Child From R. Kelly RELATED: Future On The R. Kelly Sex Abuse Scandal: “We Giving It Too Much Attention”

R. Kelly’s Daughter Speaks Out Following ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Reactions

Gabrielle Union, Remy Ma, And Other Celebs Who Welcomed Seeds In 2018

Celebs Who Welcomed Babies In 2018 There was no shortage of preciousness this year, as many of your favorite celebs welcomed beautiful new additions to their families. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade brought home Baby Kaavia , John Legend welcomed a miniature version of himself in son Miles, and we can’t forget about Remy and Pap’s “golden child.” Hit the flip for photos of the celebrity babies who were born in 2018.

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Jill Duggar & Derick Dillard Support the Troops By Taking Selfies

For many people, one of the most infuriating things about the Duggar clan is their inability to practice what they preach. They claim devotion to the teachings of Jesus, and yet they dedicate their days to amassing wealth. They insist on privacy when it’s convenient, yet they’ve made careers out of sharing the details of their private lives on social media. And, as many have pointed out in recent years, they talk a big game about their support for the US military, despite the fact that none of the Duggar men (and there are many) have ever served a day in the military. Obviously, you can support the troops without having served in the armed forces, but some folks are accusing the Duggars of supporting the military only in a performative, insincere fashion. Over the weekend, Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard attended a fundraiser for veterans. Jill posted the above pic, along with the very lengthy caption below: “To all American military veterans and their families, THANK YOU, we love you and are supporting and praying for you!!! We were able to attend a veteran’s gala hosted by @getitatsamsnwa (thanks @davidlaningham & @sierrajodominguez for your help and @cldilla for watching the boys!) “It was such a powerful night! Our returning military often fight their greatest battles after they return from the field and it’s our job as civilians to do whatever we can to raise awareness and reach out in support. “There are so many organizations that help us do just that, one amazing one is the REBOOT Alliance! “What are your favorite ways to support our troops and their families? We probably don’t need to tell you that several folks answered that question with something along the lines of “by actually serving in the freaking military!” The issue of why the family has no involvement with the US military despite their constant talk of supporting the troops is a common subject of inquiry on Duggar-themed message boards . Responding to the question of whether a Duggar would ever enlist, one fan on the Free Jinger site responded: “No, never. They’d have to interact with ‘commoners’ plus take orders from someone other than Daddy.” Others pointed out that serving would put the Duggars in contact with folks who engage in such sinful activities as swearing, smoking, and drinking. None of this is to say that Jill and Derick were wrong to pose for selfies at a swanky event designed to raise money for veterans. It’s just odd that there are so many Duggars and none of them seem to have any interest in serving. Maybe they should get over their fear of f-bombs and Marlboros so that they can serve their country. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar: Is She Rebelling Against Jim Bob’s Belief System?!

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Tyler Baltierra: I Deserve Better Than Catelynn Lowell!

Remember when Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra used to kind of be the #RelationshipGoals of Teen Mom OG? Everyone always thought they were so cute together, and so brave and selfless for placing their daughter for adoption to save her from their families. And it's true, they were. But that's been several years ago now, and these days … well, things are different. And as the days go by, it seems more and more likely that their relationship just won't last. 1. Happier Times Catelynn and Tyler have been together forever. Almost literally. 2. Middle School Sweethearts They started dating when they were just 12 years old, after Tyler started talking to her because, as he once revealed, she had “bigger tits than any other girl in the 7th grade.” 3. Not So Cute Things got a little weirder a little while after that, when Tyler’s father began dating Catelynn’s mother. They eventually got married, making Catelynn and Tyler step siblings. 4. Making It Work But they kept on trucking along together, up until she got pregnant. 5. So Sad We don’t have to go into too much detail with this, because we all remember these heartbreaking details: they decided to place their baby for adoption because their home lives were too unstable and they wanted better for their child. 6. Doing Well? After that, things were tough in many ways, and they nearly broke up more than once. But somehow, some way, they stayed together through the years, and eventually she became pregnant again. View Slideshow

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F Yo Pageant: Black Mrs. America Contestants Say CEO/President David Marmel Is Racist As Hell

Image via Cheryl Maeder/Getty Mrs. America Contestants Say Pageant CEO David Marmel Is Racist Several Black women who competed in the Mrs. America (not “Miss”, different gig) pageant this year are charging the CEO/President David Marmel with making racist remarks including blaming Ebony Magazine for his frequent use of the n-word. According to CNN , three of these women, Kimberly Phillips, 2018 Delaware state titleholder, Missouri’s Brandy Palacios and 2018 New Jersey titleholder Crissy Timpson have hired lawyer Gloria Allred to represent them in their plea for a public apology, not a lawsuit. “At that point, Mr. Marmel asked if he could be frank with us,” Phillips said. He launched into a story about a black man he knew who grew up in the projects and chose school over drugs and gangs, and went on to become Marmel’s friend and attorney, Phillips said. “He (Marmel) then said that it is not the 1960s anymore and black people can’t rely on the government for assistance. He also stated that all black women need to stop having babies — with four baby daddies — and all black men are in jail because they need to stop selling drugs and killing each other,” Phillips said. Marmel, in cliche fashion, claims that his comments were “taken out of context”. However, he was witnessed making other remarks that make it pretty clear how he feels about Black folks. Kimberly Phillips recounts this part of Marmel’s racist azz conversation: “At that point, Mr. Marmel asked if he could be frank with us,” Phillips said. He launched into a story about a black man he knew who grew up in the projects and chose school over drugs and gangs, and went on to become Marmel’s friend and attorney, Phillips said. “He (Marmel) then said that it is not the 1960s anymore and black people can’t rely on the government for assistance. He also stated that all black women need to stop having babies — with four baby daddies — and all black men are in jail because they need to stop selling drugs and killing each other,” Phillips said. Marmell also bragged about his work in the Black community, but cited Ebony magazine as “the most racist place he ever worked” because everyone there was using the n-word. Somehow Black people using the n-word makes them racist according to white azz Marmel. He says he even started using the n-word “because they were brothers”. Why didn’t anyone at Ebony slap fire out of Marmel? But we digress… Bottom line is, these women want to make sure that Marmel is never allowed to speak to other Mrs. America contestants like this ever again. We can only hope that he’s removed from his position by someone who has the moral compass to give a damn.

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So Sad: 10% Of NYC Public School Kids Are Reportedly Homeless — Blame Gentrification?

(Image source/getty images) Homelessness In NYC Public Schools Are Reportedly At A High A The New York Times  report is shining a light on the realities of 10% of all public school kids, they’re homeless. NYT says one out of every 10 students lived in temporary housing during the last school year. That means about one out of every 10 students in New York City will sleep in a homeless shelter or in the homes of relatives. That’s the highest rate of homeless students the city has ever seen. This is sad because homeless students tend to struggle academically: Reportedly, in the 2015-16 school year, just 12 percent of students living in shelters passed the state math exam, and 15 percent passed English. New York City has one of the highest populations of homeless students of any big city in America. About 5 percent of students in Chicago’s public schools were homeless last year, and just above 3 percent of Los Angeles’ students were homeless in 2016. There are about 1.1 million children in the city’s public schools in total. That means over 100,000 kids have no real homes to call their own. They said close to 38,000 homeless students lived in a shelter last year, down slightly from the previous year; the rest stayed with relatives while their families looked for permanent housing. Staggering, but who is the blame? The rent in NYC is HIGH and nearly impossible for someone making a median wage because of gentrification. NYC is supposed to be a “philanthropic” city, and NO ONE (wealthy) is offering to help keep these kids in healthy, consistent living conditions. Any solutions? Thoughts?  

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Here’s Why #BlackInkCHI Fans Are 9Mag Shading Ryan & Rachel’s 84-Year-Old Situationship

Black Ink Chicago: Ryan Henry’s Long Term Situationship Makes Viewers Cringe If you were watching last night’s episode of Black Ink Chicago , you would have seen Ryan gift Rachel a brand new Benz. The two claim to have dated for “15 years”, share two children (one biologically) and run a business together. But, they aren’t “committed.” Rachel’s family and even Ryan’s mama is even looking at them funny at this point. Are you guys “together” together, or just raising kids together? It’s confusing. Ryan gathered both their families around for this?? And then says he’s going to take his time committing to Rachel, because she needed a Benz and folks are calling it BS. I’m not understanding why some folks are saying that Ryan and Rachel are taking their time. It’s been 15 years, how much time do you need? #BlackInkCrewCHI pic.twitter.com/bwPOYouq2c — Lauren (@_OoohLaaLaa_) July 19, 2018 Where do YOU stand on a 15 year relationship with no commitment??? Hit the flips and see hilarious takes from fans on Ryan and Rachel’s confusing casual union.

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Sarah Hyland Does Her Bikini

Sarah Hyland is back and working her little body in a bikini for the 4th of July. Now that Modern Family I think is over, she can get into InstaModeling. If she continues to produce material like this I might become a follower.                  

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Emily Ratajkowski Is Working Hard On The 4th Of July

Emily Ratajkowski never takes a break from Instagram modeling. Not even on holidays! While you guys are all at home with your families, Emily is out there making sure to update her Instagram feed with content. Don’t you guys feel lazy now?          

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FINALLY: Cheeto In Chief Signs Executive Order Stopping His Policy Of Separating Families At The Border

Yuri Gripas – Pool/Getty Images Trump Signs Executive Order Stopping Policy Of Separating Families After public outrage, y’all’s lil President was forced to cave in and stop his inhumane policy of separating children from their families at the border. CNN reports that Cheeto In Chief signed the order today at the White House after being pressured by both political parties, celebrities, and world leaders. The order means that while deplorable pile of pimento is STILL criminally prosecuting everyone who crosses the border until he gets that dumb azz “wall”, the “tender age” camps and those cages should stop. “We’re going to have strong, very strong borders but we are going to keep the families together,” he said as he signed the order. “I didn’t like the sight or the feeling of families being separated.” Mind you Trump JUST hinted at being unfazed by the sight of crying children ripped from their families and told Americans he’d “rather be strong” than have a heart. Pres. Trump addressing “dilemma” with immigration policy: “If you're really pathetically weak the country is going to be overrun by millions of people, and if you're strong then you don't have any heart… perhaps I'd rather be strong.” https://t.co/mATcMfWOkq pic.twitter.com/vWaCduBIEQ — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) June 20, 2018 What…a…piece…of…isht. What do YOU think about this citrine colored curmudgeon caving into political pressure???

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